Join us for this early Spring ride through the Potomac country side. We can then meet at the Irish Inn At Glenn Echo for lunch. This ride features scenic views of luxurious homes and farm land.
For those who want to keep their long distance riding in tact, we have added a long version of the ride (Ride A) that goes out to Poolesville.
Arrival: 8:45 AM
Start Pedaling: 9:00 AM
Ride Details
Ride A
Distance: 62.9 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills Total Climb: 3,569 ft
Max Grade: 7%
Surface: Paved roads and bike paths
Avg. Pace: 15 to 17 mph
Recommended Bicycle Type(s): Road
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40374762
There is a nice coffee shop around mile 29.2 to stop and rest.
Ride B
Distance: 41 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills
Total Climb: 2568 ft
Max Grade: 6.1%
Surface: Paved roads
Avg. Pace: 13 to 15 mph
Recommended Bicycle Type(s): Road
Route Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1453550
At the corner of Darnestown and Seneca at mile 19.2 is a good place to stop and rest.
Post Ride Lunch: We will meet for lunch at The Irish Inn at Glenn Echo (http://irishinnglenecho.com/). Given the varying distances, our meeting times for lunch will vary from 12:30 to 1:30.
Note: All persons participating in the activity accept and/or assume any and all risks of injuries (physical or otherwise) arising from and/or associated with this activity.
What to Bring
• Helmet - Mandatory!
• Liquids - And plenty of them!
• Photo ID
• Cell Phone
• Money - Cash or credit card for food or emergency
• Bicycle Emergency Kit - (cash, mini tool, inner tube, CO2 cartridge or hand pump, etc.) Bike lock
Other Things to Keep in Mind.
• If you change your RSVP to "not going" within 2 hours of the event start time, please call or text the event host.
• No go if conditions are bad. This includes precipitation (rain, hail, sleet, snow, ice) or very high probability of precipitation.
Questions & Contact Info
As always, if you have any questions, you may email the organizer(s) for the event or post your question as a comment. The cell numbers for the event organizers will be emailed to you the day before the event.