What we’re about
We are a group of friends that met through mountain biking. We hope we have a chance to meet you too. We mainly do mountain bike rides, but trails tend to get messy and we hit the roads at times. We try our best to host fun events in safe manner, but we know accidents happens so please make sure to read our full waiver located in the link below. By joining this meetup page and any of our events, you are agreeing to our waiver located here: MVD Mountain Bikers Waiver.
With that being said, the trails are waiting for you! Let's ride!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- MVD/PAD Hump Day in Patapsco (The Faster/Further Ride)Rockburn Elementary School, Elkridge, MD
Looking for a fun ride on Wednesday nights at a quick pace in Avalon/different parts of Patapsco? This is your ride! Are we the fastest people in the park? Nope. Are we the fast group ride? I'll still yes. Is this ride advanced pace over 17 miles in everything the park can throw at you? Yup. It's that.
Waiver: Mountain biking is a risky sport, By signing up for this meetup you are agreeing to our MVD Mountain Bikers waiver located here: Link to MVD Waiver, as well as you will need to sign the standard MORE waiver prior to leaving on the ride, as we will be legally riding in the park at night and this is a requirement.
Required MORE Waiver to be signed, please go to this link: https://x.gldn.io/3IV3G966Lob
Where/Directions: Rockburn Elementary School, but may change so stay tuned.
What time: Meet between 5:45 and 6:00 at parking lot. Wheels rolling by 6:00. We will not wait past 6:00.
Pace: Pace will be advanced, approx. 8.5 to 9.5 mph. Appropriate for advanced riders, but not for beginners, or people who are not riding at least twice a week. Attitude is laid-back and friendly, but please ensure you can handle the pace and length of this ride before committing. This is a no-drop ride, i.e., we wait up for everyone at intersections. Please note Ptap rides tend to be about 1 mph slower than Rosy, or Fairland, due terrain.
Terrain: Ranges from Easy to Difficult. Most trails are in great shape, but plan on some mud spots. There are a few very steep climbs, rocks and technical sections, log overs (up to 10" logs, and 3' stacks), tight single track (12" wide in spots), and a stream crossing or two. A strong/advanced rider will be able to clean most sections, others will need to get off of their bikes in spots. This is a friendly ride, so we will wait up for everyone, just be advised that the terrain can be somewhat difficult in places. This is a video edit I made of a ride this year. We won't hit all of this terrain, but gives you a feel for Patapsco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwi7H68iljI&t=664s
Distance: Ranges depending on time of year (around 12 miles mid winter/dark, to about 19 during mid summer / long days). Exact route will change depending on group dynamics, trail conditions, daylight, etc. I will typically have route planned in my head at the beginning of the ride, but will modify as needed to get us back at a reasonable time. Distance will grow/shrink with the daylight.
Duration: I shoot to have us back around 8:30, so around 2 1/2 hours. This can change with mechanical issues, and group dynamics though. As this is a weekday ride, the stops will be just long enough for the last rider to catch their breath.
Bring: Helmet (required), water (as much as you can carry), spare tube/patch kit, pump/CO2, multi-tool, I.D., emergency contact info where it can be easily located on your person, and a good attitude, as this ride is as much about camaraderie as it is about riding. Take a look at your bike and make sure it is in good working condition (Ptap will take its toll on the bike). Bring a light, as you will need it with the days starting off shorter, and the eventual start in the dark. There are ton of acceptable lights under $20 on Amazon right now. Just look for a T6 Cree LED Bike light, with minimially 1000 lumens.
Weather: Shine Only (there will undoubtedly be some mud, but no ride if it’s raining or the trails are too muddy). Protect our trails and don’t ride them when they’re fragile. There may be days where I make a last minute call, so watch our MVD Mountainbikers meetup event, our Facebook group, as well as the Patapsco After Dark Facebook page, as I will cancel and cross post on all three.
Ride Organizer(s): Craig P, 4four3-5zero9-zero8one1; skibum616 at yahoo dot com
- Blessing of the Bikes - Daniel's Restaurant & Open Air Bar / Patapsco BikesPatapsco Bicycles -Elkridge, Elkridge, MD
Every year Daniel's Restaurant and Open Air Bar has Father Gerry Bowen (past St. Augustine's Pastor) come to their place and do a blessing of the bikes. Seeing as Daniels is a "biker bar" this was started to bless motorcycles, but in the past a few of us have definitely shown up on our pedal "bikes". Well this year we are planning to mix it up!
General Info:
I talked to both Daniels and Patapsco Bicycles. I'm going to be leading a casual MTB ride from Patapsco Bikes at 9am (dirt church). Patapsco Bikes will be planning a road ride for the same time. Our goal is to get back to the shop by about 1130. Between 1130 and noon we get cleaned up and roll on our bikes over to Daniels at noon (i.e. "Biker Gang" rolling in together LOL). They have bands all day, and Father Gerry blesses all of the bikes in the lot at 1pm. This is a fun event at Daniels with live bands, and of course their food and drink (it is the last open air bar in the state of MD).Parking: There is no car parking at Daniels this day. Plan to park over by Patapsco Bicycles (lot out front, street, stone lot at the end of main street, etc)
When: Wheels rolling at 9:00 AM, so get to Patapsco bikes early enough to get ready. If you don't want to do the ride, you can meet up with us and roll over a noon with us from the shop.
Where: Patapsco Bicycles and Daniels Restaurant and Open Air Bar
Rides: Planning a 2.5 hour casual ride from Patapsco bikes. The first and last miles are on a low traffic road, but expect 12 to 15 miles of Avalon riding for the MTB ride.
Pace: Casual - Expect 7 mph for the middle back of pack. The front will be faster but will wait at every turn and stop at the top of every large hill.
Waiver: Mountain biking is a risky sport, By signing up for this meetup you are agreeing to our MVD Mountain Bikers waiver located here: Link to MVD Waiver
Weather: The MTB ride will depend on weather / trail conditions. The road ride will probably go if it is not actively raining. If Daniels cancels because of weather I will cancel this ride. If they keep it going and it's raining, we will cancel the rides, but still plan to roll from Ptap bikes at noon.
Contact info: Craig P four4three-5zero9-zero81one
