The Potomac Ramble, and Special Birthday ride and Celebration for Aaron Manka

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/event_54180002.jpeg Join us for a spring ride through scenic Potomac, Maryland followed by a party to celebrate our dear friend, Aaron Manka's birthday. The party, which will start between 1:30 and 2:00, will occur either at Ralph and Shellie's house or at the Irish Inn At Glenn Echo.

When you RSVP to the ride, please let us know if you plan to come to the afternoon party for Aaron.

This ride features scenic views of luxurious homes and farm land. You also can be treated with a ride up Blackrock if you are doing the A ride.

Arrival: 9:00 AM
Start Pedaling: 9:15 AM

Ride Details
Ride A
Distance: 48 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills to hilly
Total Climb: 2600 ft
Max Grade: 10%
Surface: Paved roads and bike paths
Min Avg. Pace: 14 to 15 mph
Recommended Bicycle Type(s): Road
Route Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1453515

Ride B
Distance: 41 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills to hilly
Total Climb: 2268 ft
Max Grade: 6.1%
Surface: Paved roads and bike paths
Min. Avg. Pace: 13 mph
Recommended Bicycle Type(s): Road, cyclocross
Route Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1453550

Ride C
Distance: 30 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills to hilly
Total Climb: 1502 ft
Max Grade: 6.1%
Surface: Paved roads and bike paths
Min. Avg. Pace: 11 mph
Recommended Bicycle Type(s): Road, cyclocross
Route Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1453518

Post Ride Lunch: We will meet for lunch at The Irish Inn at Glenn Echo (http://irishinnglenecho.com/) around 1:00 PM .

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
• Camera - It's always nice to have pictures to remind us of the fun we have!

Other Things to Keep in Mind
• Please review the group's No Show Policy (https://www.meetup.com/Bike-Me-DC/pages/No_Show_Policy/).
• If you change your RSVP to "not going" within 2 hours of the event start time, please call or text the event host.
• If you RSVPed "yes" and you are unable to attend due to unexpected circumstances, please call or text the event host.
• Please include your name in all text or voice messages so we know who you are.
• No go if conditions are bad. This includes precipitation (rain, hail, sleet, snow, ice)or very high probability of precipitation, wet roads, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, excessive heat, earthquakes, locusts, or cats & dogs falling out of the sky.

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.