E-biking the Great Frederick Loop

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38699731
Picnic: Little Red Barn Ice Cream Cafe (14 miles into the route).
Toilets in the beginning, middle, and end.

These new (nearly) entirely paved routes loop through the rolling country hills around Frederick, MD. There are 4 versions of this route that range from 35 miles up to almost 80 miles. The routes are all (mostly) the same until almost the very end, at which point the longer two routes make another, different, large loop. This means that folks who are riding the longer routes can stay with those riding the shorter routes for almost the entire first half of the longer rides.

There are restrooms at the start, and a few more distributed fairly evenly throughout the ride. All routes have suggested break points listed on the Ride With GPS route that include restrooms and convenience stores, so you can grab a cool drink or food en route.

We'll mostly be on scenic country roads with minimal traffic, and we'll be biking right through downtown Frederick! The longest route has a smattering of gravel roads, all of which are pretty hard packed and easy to navigate. The longest route also has a ford near the end (marked on the map) that you can bike across, or walk your bike across. Your feet will probably get a bit wet while crossing the ford, so considering bringing a pair of flip flops for that part.. as far as fords go, this one is not too bad.

The routes
MD Trail 27A, 35 miles, 100% paved, 2500 ft elevation gain:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38699731

MD Trail 27B, 41 miles, 96% paved, 3100 ft elevation gain:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38699754

MD Trail 27D, 70 miles, 96% paved, 5300 ft elevation gain:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40077933

MD Trail 27C, 79 miles, 97% paved, 6000 ft elevation gain:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40077672

We'll meet at 9:00 am, and wheels roll at 9:15.

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Charity Cross Country E-Bike Ride
For those who don't know, Gregory (founder of E-Bike Lovers) is in the middle of E-biking across the country for charity. The cross country ride has multiple goals, one of which is raising money to support the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy.

Please check out the cross country ride web page here, and consider donating to this worthy cause:
https://ebiketour.org/

You can also find pics and videos of the XC ride here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/g7sHkCV8zVZnGuyt8

Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers

The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/

The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.

As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.

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