Tuesday, March 25, 2025
START: TMP -- Ride Terrain: Flats And Hills, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack,
Mtns are calling & I must abide. Bring a snack to enjoy @ the vistor center @ the base of the 2nd D aka climb or try to coherce me to stop somewhere in Thurmont. (FYI: I've known about Sheetz being closed until May...since NOVEMBER!)
Very nice flat to rolling ride, puncuated by 2 climbs in the middle.Rest stop in Thurmont...
*NO paper cues will be provided * Route crosses & briefly rides upon the shoulder of, route 15 * Lastly, it rarely happens, however, Park Central road is closed sometimes,which requires a detour
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40916907START: Dumbarton Mid Sch 300 Dumbarton -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 11 mph, Regrouping: Frequent, Rest Stops: Lunch, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
Join me on this ride created originally for cold weather by Evie & Mike Reinsel. Although not cold, we should have more shelter from the windy conditions than in the county. We'll cycle through many northern Baltimore's most impressive and historic neighborhoods including CedarCroft, Homeland, Roland Park,Guilford, Clipper Mill, Woodberry, Charles Village, Druid Hill Park, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Loyola and Johns Hopkins Universities and more. Rest stop will be at THB (Towson Hot Bagels) in Charles Village The cue sheet for this route is not in the club's cue library or RWGPS.There will be paper cue sheets at the start. However, because there are so many cues/ turns, we will make stops to regroup as needed. This is not a CASUAL ride;there are several steep climbs on the route. Because school is in session, please park on the street next to the ball fields. Day of ride contact: 410 236 2129. Check the forum and rides schedule for any last minute updates.
START: Heritage Rail Trail Centerville Parking Lot -- Ride Terrain: Hilly, Ride Leader's Pace: 11 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Lunch, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
Breezy day-temp. for the entire ride in the 50's, cross tailwind for most of the hilly first half and cross headwind for the easier second half. We did a super easy 42 miler this past Sunday so let's do the opposite today-a hilly short ride. I usually find it easier to do a hilly ride when windy.
Anyway, the ride will only take about 2 1/2 hours without stopping at Browns to eat (at the halfway point). It will be up to the group whether we stop on the ride for lunch. If we stop, we will get back about 2:30pm, if not, about 1:30pm.
The second half is much easier than the first half. The last 3 miles are all downhill.
100% paved roads. Will bring FORMATTED cue sheets.
Address of ride start: Heritage Rail Trail Centerville Parking Lot, Glenrock, PA 17327 (37 easy scenic driving minutes from Timonium).
We start on the rail trail parking lot on the north side of Glen Rock, just off Rt 616. From I-83 take Rt 216W and go straight onto 616 for .3-ish of a mile.
Cancellations for dangerous conditions (winds increase to 20-30mph & gusty) will be posted by 8:30am. I will be surprised if this ride is cancelled. BTW-Brown's Cafe (Carol and Walt's discovery) is a special place to eat on the ride if we stop.
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Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49340089Wednesday, March 26, 2025
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Rolling ride with hills from Meadowood around and over Liberty Reservoir. We ride it cyclonic with some different roads. Snack at mile 27 at Royal Farms on Rt140. After break is a 7 mile 'rolling descent' of Deer Park to Liberty Reservoir. Then the usual fun Glyndon to Park Hts to Hillside return to Meadowood.
Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42317203
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Over-50+-Miles/Liberty-Reservoir-Cyclonic/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42317203
START: ARP -Alpha Ridge Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 13 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
CANCELLED due to forecast of high winds.
START: Glenelg High School -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 12 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
This is a pretty easy ride.
Ride from Glenelg High School. Park on left side facing the school near the trees. If by some chance, there are no parking spaces (doubt it), there is a church parking lot 1 block to the north. We can decide at the school to move if necessary!
The weather looks partly sunny, about 50 degrees and wind 10-20mph.
There is a Highs and a Dunkin Donuts (DD) at mile 9, kind of early but will stop for restrooms and quick snack (probably DD).
IMPORTANT-If the weather conditions change, will cancel by 8:30am (cold is rarely a determing factor-it's all about wind).
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40936916Thursday, March 27, 2025
START: 5568 Landing Rd , Elkridge, MD 21075/Morning choice trailhead -- Ride Terrain: Very Hilly, Ride Leader's Pace: 7 mph, Regrouping: Frequent, Rest Stops: None,
As always, look for the O.G. on the Santa Cruz @ the ride start or let me know if you are coming & I'll look for you. I ride from home & usually arrive close to the start time as I like to keep moving.
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49141752START: Veloccino-Butler Fire Station -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 13 mph, Regrouping: None, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
I led this ride on Sunday, we had 7 riders. Since I didn't ride this winter, 30 miles is a good distance for me. I'm not going to get in shape with one long, hard ride. The forecast for Baltimore is calling for a high of 60 with 10 mph winds.
There are two possible rest stops: Monkton Station and the Filling Station. Regrouping depends on who shows up. On Sunday we had a fast group and a more "deliberate" group.
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Under-50-Miles/Veloccino-PineyHill-Sparks-31/Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38169289
Friday, March 28, 2025
START: Arbutus Senior Center -- Ride Terrain: Flats And Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 13 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
Starting from the Arbutus Senior Center (855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD 21227 next to the library), the route goes south-west through Elkridge, south to Dorsey, east to Dixon Observation Park, then east and north through Linthicum and Relay back to the start. Please print a cue sheet from the BBC Cue Sheet Library or from Ride-With-GPS. Paper cue sheets at the start.
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/func-startdown/1034/Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50057739
START: Meadowood Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Nice ride on mostly familiar roads starting out on Hillside Rd. No planned stop, but there is a restroom at Veloccino Cafe at mile 16 if needed.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
START: FIF - Fifth District E.S. -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
A Club favorite! First 10 and last 15 miles hilly; the rest rolling. Breaks in Jefferson (mile 24) and in New Freedom (mile 40).
Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32501495
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Over-50+-Miles/Seven-Towns-and-Seven-Valleys/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32501495
START: Veloccino-Butler Fire Station -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 13 mph, Regrouping: None, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
I led this ride on Sunday, we had 7 riders. Since I didn't ride this winter, 30 miles is a good distance for me. I'm not going to get in shape with one long, hard ride. The forecast for Baltimore is calling for a high of 83 with 11 mph winds.
There are two possible rest stops: Monkton Station and the Filling Station. Regrouping depends on who shows up. On Sunday we had a fast group and a more "deliberate" group.
The big question is: Will DD make her 2025 debut with a high of 83?
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Under-50-Miles/Veloccino-PineyHill-Sparks-31/Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38169289
Sunday, March 30, 2025
START: Davidsonville Park & Ride -- Rest Stops: Lunch,
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
START: Butler Fire Station / Veloccino -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Frequent, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
2025 April Fool's Day Ride - About time April F00ls occurred on a Tuesday! Ride Leader will bring a fun ride consistent with the spirit (and weather) of the day. Please bring a calibrated cyclometer or gps measuring/recording contraption and be prepared to ride with the group. If using a gps device, I suggest that having a screen with data fields for
Be very cautious if you try to load the rwgps cuesheet url as I don't think anyone should be using it. We won't be.
For added confusion read the out-of-date Guide/FAQ at
https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/forum-name/default-topic/3927-april-f-l-s-day-2018-guide-faq#p7682
Should be no surprise, but overall average grade will be near zero! Special thanks to Livened Zest for the cuesheet .
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42220838
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Prettyboy Reservoir Ride via Mt Zion, Ridge, and Foreston where we climb Parsonage towards the break at Rayville Store at mile 27. Returning Prettyboy Dam to Yeoho for 3700 ft.
Come join the Fun!
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/func-startdown/705/Sunday, April 13, 2025
START: TMP Taneytown Memorial Park, Taneytown, MD --
Baltimore Bicycling Club
5th ANNUAL SEASON OPENER
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
TANEYTOWN MEMORIAL PARK
Mark your calendars for this ride event to usher in the 2025 season.
Four scenic, low traffic, mostly rolling terrain rides will be available.
Choice of 27, 38, 42, or 47 mile routes with leaders!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
START: TMP - Tanneytown Memorial Park -- Ride Terrain: Flats And Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
BBC Traditional Ride: Join the Accountants and Tax-payers for the Red Rum Ride. Tax Day is April 15th and we ride on April 16th in honor of Amendment XVI to the U.S. Constitution:
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
First 18 miles and last 15 is very gentle. The rest is tough for April 16th. Six mile climb over South Mountain at mile 18 (very hard-lots of 14% grades) and then a two mile climb back over the another side of the mountain. The six mile climb is one of Mark Tabb's favorites and almost traffic free.
2019 Revision has break at mile 34.6 at Sheetz which tends to replace the stop at Rockys. Especially after the freezing rain experience in 2016(?). Reformatted cuesheet for 2019.
Note: At mile 39, across the street from Rocky's is a Cafe which the ride leaders may regroup for a coffee or snack. https://www.thegreenhousecafefortritchie.com/
Rain, snow, or extreme winds date is April 17th-the next day at the same time.
Download .zip has both pdf and garmin course files.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42398448
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42398448
Saturday, April 19, 2025
START: Skyline Dr. Front Royal, VA -- Ride Terrain: Very Hilly, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack,
Classic ride from Front Royal, VA - first 30 miles are hilly heading southbound on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, then descends into Luray, climbs up over the Massanutten Ridge, and then a fast, flat return the last 30 miles through Fort Valley. Rest stops at Elkwallow Wayside (mile 24), Luray (mile 41), and Fort Valley (~mile 60). There is a $15 entrance fee for bicycles at Shenandoah National Park. However, to celebrate the 1st day of National Park week, there is NO entrance fee today!!!
I missed this last year( Nov.) due to car trouble :(
NO paper cues provided* I plan to park on the entrance road prior to the toll booth. Hopefully, there will be spaces available.
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48865177Tuesday, April 22, 2025
START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Beautiful ride doing both the rollers on Bradenbaugh outbound and the shaded Rock Ridge on return. We stop at High's Shawsville at mile 20 and snack at Deli-Creamery in Jarrettsville at mile 36. Ride leader will have ice cream in Jarrettsville. Rolling to Hilly (4000 ft).
Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43077684
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/func-startdown/697/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43077684