Chestertown Weekend 2023, May 26^th-29^th

Formally Kent County Spring Fling

Sponsored by the Baltimore Bike Club

Enjoy riding along the flat, scenic roads of Kent County, Maryland

Stay in the historic port town of Chestertown, MD on the Chester River

·         Rides for all levels and abilities from 10 to 100 miles

·         Lodging at Washington College

·         Plenty of fun for non-riders too!

·         Excellent Cuisine --All meals provided from Friday dinner to Monday breakfast
(except for Saturday lunch)

·         Social Events: Block Party with live music, Ice Cream Social, Lawn Games, and Trivia Contest with prizes

·         Enjoy the Annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival

·         3-day option available

·         Inflation buster discounts available for early registration

Convenient location

Only 70 miles from Baltimore/DC, 85 miles from Philadelphia, and 170 miles from New York City.

We stay on the campus of Washington College ( www.washcoll.edu) in the historic port town of Chestertown.

Rides

·         There will be 3- 4 rides everyday with ride leaders

·         There are also over 20 other rides to choose from without ride leaders

·         Routes will be available on Ride with GPS

·         Helmets are mandatory

Special Events

·         Friday- Block Party at the waterfront 5-9 with live music

·         Saturday Morning Chestertown Farmers Market

·         Saturday Morning 5k run 8am

·         Sat evening- Local Homemade Ice Cream and Cornhole

·         Sunday Lunch- b-b-q picnic at Worton park with veggie options

·         Sunday Afternoon- 12-4 Local Beer Festival and live music (additional fee)

·         Sunday Evening- Come test your wits at our Trivia Contest

·         Throughout the weekend Chestertown Tea Party Festival- a 10-minute walk from the college….. living history, music, crafts, parade, wacky boat races and local foods.                  www.chestertownteaparty.org

Lodging Options

·         Standard double room with two single beds. Shared restrooms down the hall.

·         Private Single Room additional $30. Shared restrooms down the hall.

·         Optional lodging upgrade to suite:

·         Western Shore suites: four single bedrooms, 2 baths, and a living room-kitchenette

·         Harford Suites: seven-person suites with 2 double rooms and 3 single rooms. Each suite has living room, full refrigerator, microwave and 2 baths

Note: You will need to bring your own linens, towels, pillow, and toiletries

Check-in:Friday noon till 10 PM

Check-out:Monday by 3 PM

Note: 3-day event ends after the picnic on Sunday.

Click Here To Register

COVID: We will be following the standard COVID protocols required by Washington College and Kent County.

2^ND ANNUAL BBC SEASON OPENER

Hope you can join us on April 18, 2021

We are very glad to announce that the 2^nd Annual Season Opener event will be held.  In order to organize fun and safe rides, however, we will be following the Carroll County Health Department’s COVID 19 recommendations and they include the following protocols:

Participants will:

      wear masks at all times except when on their bikes.

      maintain a 6 feet distance from others.

 Participants must answer “NO” to the following 3 questions before joining the event. 

 Within the last 10 days (from April 1^st)

        ❶have you been within 6 feet for 15 or more minutes of someone with suspected COVID 19?

        ❷have you had a positive test for COVID 19?

        ❸have you experienced any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, cough, fatigue, sore

            throat, diarrhea, muscle or body aches, unusual headaches, new loss of taste and/or smell,

            congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing?

On the day of the event, participants will follow the procedures below:

        ●  Sign-in at one of three pavilions based on the ride they choose….27, 36, 42, 60 miles

        ●  Sign-up stations, at least 6 feet apart, will be set up in each pavilion.

        ●  Line up outside the pavilions and enter as the stations become available.

        ●  After signing in, take cue sheetsand pre-packaged snacksfrom the designated stations

near the exit signs.

        ●  Beginning at 10:00 a.m. groups will form and leave the park.

We’re looking forward to a safe and fun event in beautiful Carroll County and southern Pennsylvania.   We appreciate your cooperation.  Thanks so much.

See ride schedule for further details!

2021 Season Opener Committee;

Chair, Gloria Epstein, Rich Burns, Jane & John Cole, Mary & Barry Menne,

Evie & Mike Reinsel, Carol & Walt Russell, Steve Zeldin

BBC 2016 SPRING SOCIAL

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME*

Join us for a delicious dinner of:

Salad

Pizza

Beverages and Desserts

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When:  

Saturday, March 12, 2016.  7:00 pm -10:00 pm

Where:

Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company
11210 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030

RSVP by March 7.

Gloria Epstein at carlglo@verizon.net or 410-665-3012

Directions to Venue:

I-695 to York Road.  Go north on York Road towards Cockeysville.
Cross through the light at Ashland.  Look for a small sign on the left for the Cockeysville VFC. 
Turn left.     This turn off from York Road is between the Veterinarian Hospital and the John Deere dealership.    

We’re looking forward to seeing you!!

* Non-member fee:   $10.00 (or join the BBC that evening and attend for free)