Ho Ho Ho!!!  The Old Glenelg Night Ride (FYI: GLENELG is a palindrome).  This is the longer harder version.  There are 2 tough (but fun) sections on Gillis Falls and Watersville Rd.  I consider the rest of the ride fairly easy.  If you are familiar with the area, it is easy to cut out the 7 mile hardest section to make the ride 28 miles (left on Old Frederick Rd at mile 9.7 instead of the left on Hoods Mill at mile 11.1).  Hopefully we do the 35 mile route!

The weather looks acceptable for a winter ride ....40 degrees, light winds (the key) and partly cloudy.

We can stop at the Highs or Dunkin Donuts (now DD-open on Christmas according to web-site) one mile off the route at mile 20 (L on Frederick Rd to circle), if necessary.

I expect the group to do an 11-14 pace but all paces are welcome.

Park on the left side of the school (facing the school) near the tree area (but no big deal since schools are closed).  

I will hand out formatted cue sheets and further explain the possible shortcut and optional snack/lunch stop.

And - Everyone have a great holiday season!

Any cancellations will be posted by 7:30am. 

MT