The Poolesville Ramble with Sugarloaf Option

Arrive at 8:15 am

Pedal at 8:30 am

Join us for this scenic ride with great views of Sugarloaf Mountain, pristine farmland, and peach trees along Peach Tree Road. We should have good weather this Sunday.

There is also an option to go up Sugarloaf Mountain. Doing so, would add another 6 to 8 miles and 350 feet of climbing. We can decide at the beginning of the ride if we want to add the Sugarloaf Mountain climb.

This route is a long time favorite of local cyclists with its use of lightly traveled country roads through Western Montgomery County's Agricultural Preserve area.

After the ride, we can go to Rockland Farm Winery for a much-deserved glass of wine and pizza.

Ride Details

Two ride options varying in length and difficulty are available as detailed below. Riding time, including breaks, for both ride options is expected to be about 3 hours.

Ride A:
Distance: 42.2 Miles
Terrain: Gentle rolling hills to hilly.
Elevation: 2575 ft
Max Grade: 9.2 %
Surface: Paved country roads
Pace: 15 to 16 mph
Map for Ride A (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1924990)

Ride B:
Distance: 35.3 Miles
Terrain: Gentle rolling hills to hilly
Elevation: 2090 ft
Max Grade: 6.8%
Surface: Paved country roads
Minimum Pace: 14 mph
Map for Ride B (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1925038)

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.)

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.
If you RSVP "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, =snow, ice) or very high (60% - 100%) probability of precipitation, wet roads, tornadoes, hurricanes, or very high winds.

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.

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.