Thursday, January 01, 2026
START: Mt Airy Bicycles -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Go No Matter What,
That’s what you’ll say the whole day, and hopefully many days following as you start 2026 with cycling miles. No downside. Healthy and fun.
This ‘inclusive’ ride rarely has dropped riders. From the easy pace of the casual new-hybrid-for-the-holidays rider to the over-achieving racer – we will have local leaders to work with the breaks and stragglers alike in this known-for-being-conversational outing in ‘possum country.
In the past we’ve had a great assortment of tandems, recumbents, and trikes along too. We’ll mingle a bit in the lot, check out each others’ clothing, bikes, and calves, catch up on the year and start in staggered groups when the clock strikes Noon. After a few gasps of the country air on our initial “beginners’ slope” start, many will know how much of a toll December’s parties took out of them. Because we’d like to arrange enough guides and leaders, and have enough pre- and post-ride refreshments, a nose count in advance (up til the night before) is requested. If you have temptations left over from December’s celebrations and the midnight before, we’ll provide table space and beverages.
The more you share, the less you’ll ‘wear’!
Send an email to larry@bike123.com so we know how many will attend
ALL Paces, 6-45mi., ALL Conditions, Noon Jan 1st, Mt Airy, Md.
Start point is Mt Airy Bicycles, 4540 Old National Pike (Md rte.144),
Restrooms for changing available.
SPECIAL PARKING NOTE:
Please park on the wide shoulders of 144 as close as possible to cars in front and behind. Our neighbor built a fortress so that lot is off limits.
Friday, January 02, 2026
START: Glenelg High School -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 12 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles,
Howard County schools are closed so we can start a weekday ride from the school.
Weather is 33 to 38 degrees, cloudy to partly cloudy and 5-10mph winds (windchill 28 to 32). Kind of cold so dress properly.
Most of the group will ride 10-14mph. Anyone over a 10mph pace will not ride alone for long.
Park on the left side of the school (facing the school).
Any cancellations for any reason will be posted by 8:45am.
Will bring lots of formatted cue sheets as a courtesy.
Address of ride start: Glenelg High School, 14025 Burntwoods Rd., Glenelg, MD 21737 (34 minute drive from #695 & #83).
Sunday, January 04, 2026
START: Gunpowder Falls State Park, Kingsville MD -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 3 mph, Regrouping: Frequent, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Join me in braving the cold for a morning hike along the Gunpowder Falls! Meet at the parking lot off of Belair Rd in Kingsville, Md., directions linked above and here:https://maps.app.goo.gl/fGC24ycaVCDXD3Hf9?g_st=ic. The plan is to hike the blue and yellow trails and return along Gunpowder Falls. See map here and above: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/Sweathouse-and-Lost-Pond-Areas.pdf. All are welcome, feel free to email me to let me know you'll be there. Bring water and a snack.
Web Link: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/Sweathouse-and-Lost-Pond-Areas.pdf
Tcx url: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fGC24ycaVCDXD3Hf9?g_st=ic
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 15 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Easy 27 mile loop, starting Tally Ho up to Padonia. Route crosses Walnut to Garrison Forest rolling return to PkHts & G.S.V. Extra roll-around circuit of Old Valley then Hillside to finish.
No snack break. Option to do extra Old Valley circuits to add miles. Each circuit is about 1.5 miles.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45357235
Conversational 16&Over Winter pace with regrouping at the usual spots. Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes (e.g. snow/ice/rain).
Come join the fun!
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45357235
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
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%,
We ride over to Loch Raven Reservoir, do a nice loop beyond with some climbs plus a cut-through and then return to Meadowood. Bring a snack as we will stop to refuel at Carroll Manor Park. No commercial snack stop. This is a Sour Cherry Lollipop. see Library for other flavors.
Come join the Fun! Global_Warming_Winter pace with moments of enthusiasm countered by regrouping. Ride leader may choose a different route depending on weather.
Get a fresh course download ==> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51248890
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Under-50-Miles/LR-Sour-Cherry-Lollipop---35/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51248890
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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%,
The Lees Mill Loop from Meadowood. Starting Tally Ho to Padonia and returning Hillside. Snack at mile 27 - High's on Rt 30/Emory Rd.
Takes Countrybrooke to Marburg to Thornton.
Does the Labrador to Boxer Extra.
Features the TB exit from Highs and then descends Longnecker to Butler to Belmont.
Conversational 16&Over Winter pace with regrouping at the usual spots. Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes (e.g. snow/ice/rain). Any cancellations posted by 7:30 am.
Come join the fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47689769
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47689769
Thursday, January 15, 2026
START: Nabil's House -- Ride Terrain: Very Hilly,
All BBC members may attend; seating limited however, so please RSVP with BBC President Nabil Ali.
Agenda items should be sent to BBC Secretary ahead of the meeting.
Monday, January 19, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Easy 27 mile loop, starting Tally Ho up to Padonia. Route crosses Walnut to Garrison Forest rolling return to PkHts & G.S.V. Extra roll-around circuit of Old Valley then Hillside to finish. No snack stops, 1600 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45357235
Ride is NO-GO if temperatures below 267K (-6°C or 481.6R (Rankine)) at start. (near freezing point of olive oil - lol) Sightly warmer temps may result in different and shorter ride.
Conversational 16&Over Winter pace with regrouping at the usual spots. Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes (e.g. bitter cold/snow/ice/rain). A different ride may be offered depending on weather or whim of the Ride Leader.
Come Join the Fun!
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45357235Monday, February 02, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 15 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
For Groundhog's Day we ride again from Meadowood to Upperco and Emory Church. Starting Tally Ho to Thornton, JJ to Western Run to Dover, returning Park Hts to Hillside. (3000ft) Snack break at High's Rt 30 and Emory Rd (Click web link for menu).
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53592304
Friday, February 13, 2026
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%,
The 13th of February seems as optimal a time as any to roll up to Glen Coe.
We might discuss Jacobitism politics over coffee at Filling Station before our return.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50631221
After the Massacre of Glencoe, Peter Graham (1889) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massacre_of_Glencoe
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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%,
Lunar New Year of the Horse so we do a somewhat horsey bicycle ride. Includes the almost steeplechase leap onto Jay Trump.
Cafe break at John Brown at mile 15, if riders are in the mood and circumstances permit.
16&Over Winter Conversational pace, check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes. A different ride may be offered depending on whim of the ride leader. Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43194933
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43194933