- Watkins Wheels and Wednesdays- Largo Bowie Cycling ClubWatkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD
Meetup Time is 5:30 pm and
wheels Down at 6:00 SHARP
A wonderful ride through central Prince George's County. We start at Watkins Park and travel Largo Road into Upper Marlboro and Back to Watkins Park.Largo Bowie Cycling Club Route One
PLEASE READ
This is a Casual Pace Ride. We are going to go A/B 15-17 and 12-15 Miles Per Hour.
For New Riders we start off with Merriment Mondays as the starter ride and the Wednesday and Friday Rides for when you have become more accustomed to riding on the street and at a bit of faster cadence.
Safety Notices
There are at least two to three ride marshals per ride. For you safety we strongly request your adherence to their guidance.
Riders are not to PASS the Lead Marshall.
The Lead Marshall Maintains the Pace of the ride.
Only the Marshalls Shall Give Instructions or Directions.
Failure to Adhere to the Marshalls or Seeking to Usurp The Marshall During the Ride will result IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE.
All participants ride at your own risk.
All participants ride at your own risk.EORO- 10 Commandments - ( Ride Rules)
1. Please bring at least two tubes to replace in case you get a flat. If you get a flat we will assist you. Signal to the Marshal nearest to you. WE ALL STOP for a flat tire.
2. Helmets are required. No Helmet No Ride.
3. No Egos At All - If you need a break, We Don't drop riders.
EVER-WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU-
4. No don't ask us to leave you because we won't.5. We have Rear and Front Marshals Please follow their directions. If you don't follow the instructions given by the marshall (Especially the ones dealing directly about Personal Safety Such as getting out of the way of a rear approaching vehicle ((Car Back- Means Move Right)) You will be ASKED TO LEAVE.
6. We DON'T run Red Lights.
7. DRESS BRIGHTLY.
8**. YOU MUST EAT BEFORE EACH RIDE-** It takes energy to burn energy.
NO WAY you are going to do this without food in your system. Also bring any snacks that you have tried and tested to work as supplements for your ride.
9. You must bring MORE THAN WATER. WATER ALONE WILL NOT WORK! You will NEED at least Two Insulated Water Bottles with Electrolyte Mix for this and every EORO ride.
10. Bring ID, Cash, Credit Card so if you need to purchase something you will have the funds to do so. I keep at least 20 Dollars Cash Just in Case a Register or Point of Sale Doesn't Work.
COME TO HAVE FUN - Thank God I Bike Fridays with EORO and VVCCJafe Cycling Bike Shop, Bowie, MD
## Details
VELO VELO Cycling Club is joined again by Jafe Cycling and Each One Reach One (EORO) for another season of VVCC's "Thank God I Bike Fridays". We are also proud to announce the Soft Opening of Jafe Cycling new storefront.
Meetup is at 5:30p and on the pedals at 6:00p.
.Thank God I Bike Fridays Version 2 - We Love this
. Jafe will be open for brief tours, pre-ride minor adjustments and accessories, if needed.
With the help and support of our EORO Cycling family we have two officially guided pace groups. EORO will be leading and sweeping the D group.
VVCC will lead the A/B & C group. If you get caught in between groups feel free to wait for the group behind. With the exception of flats, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.
Rather than the typical free-for-all, this ride is governed by Lead Marshalls who controls the pace for the majority of the first half of the route. Speeds vary from 15-19mph on rollers to 20+mph on the flats. Not to worry, at no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. For those that have the need for speed, there is a sprint section at Melford loop where you can test your fitness. Riders are allowed to go as hard or as easy as they like through this sections. There will be one official regroup Just past the Courtyard by Marriott on Science Dr. On the return, once we cross over rt.450 onto Millstream Drive, the lead Marshalls will break off allowing all to take the upcoming hills at their own pace.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
For the first time in TGIBF history there will be a separate " Chase The Pace Group". This group will be moving at 19+ mph with "NO" marshal controlled pace as with the main group. Also the CTP group will "NOT" have a regroup as so with the main group. CTP will be following the same route but will be leaving slightly before the Main group.
This is a 23.6 mile route through Bowie, MD. to Melford.
cue sheet:PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing.
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights. - Watkins Wheels and Wednesdays- Largo Bowie Cycling ClubWatkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD
Meetup Time is 5:30 pm and
wheels Down at 6:00 SHARP
A wonderful ride through central Prince George's County. We start at Watkins Park and travel Largo Road into Upper Marlboro and Back to Watkins Park.Largo Bowie Cycling Club Route One
PLEASE READ
This is a Casual Pace Ride. We are going to go A/B 15-17 and 12-15 Miles Per Hour.
For New Riders we start off with Merriment Mondays as the starter ride and the Wednesday and Friday Rides for when you have become more accustomed to riding on the street and at a bit of faster cadence.
Safety Notices
There are at least two to three ride marshals per ride. For you safety we strongly request your adherence to their guidance.
Riders are not to PASS the Lead Marshall.
The Lead Marshall Maintains the Pace of the ride.
Only the Marshalls Shall Give Instructions or Directions.
Failure to Adhere to the Marshalls or Seeking to Usurp The Marshall During the Ride will result IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE.
All participants ride at your own risk.
All participants ride at your own risk.EORO- 10 Commandments - ( Ride Rules)
1. Please bring at least two tubes to replace in case you get a flat. If you get a flat we will assist you. Signal to the Marshal nearest to you. WE ALL STOP for a flat tire.
2. Helmets are required. No Helmet No Ride.
3. No Egos At All - If you need a break, We Don't drop riders.
EVER-WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU-
4. No don't ask us to leave you because we won't.5. We have Rear and Front Marshals Please follow their directions. If you don't follow the instructions given by the marshall (Especially the ones dealing directly about Personal Safety Such as getting out of the way of a rear approaching vehicle ((Car Back- Means Move Right)) You will be ASKED TO LEAVE.
6. We DON'T run Red Lights.
7. DRESS BRIGHTLY.
8**. YOU MUST EAT BEFORE EACH RIDE-** It takes energy to burn energy.
NO WAY you are going to do this without food in your system. Also bring any snacks that you have tried and tested to work as supplements for your ride.
9. You must bring MORE THAN WATER. WATER ALONE WILL NOT WORK! You will NEED at least Two Insulated Water Bottles with Electrolyte Mix for this and every EORO ride.
10. Bring ID, Cash, Credit Card so if you need to purchase something you will have the funds to do so. I keep at least 20 Dollars Cash Just in Case a Register or Point of Sale Doesn't Work.
COME TO HAVE FUN - Thank God I Bike Fridays with EORO and VVCCJafe Cycling Bike Shop, Bowie, MD
## Details
VELO VELO Cycling Club is joined again by Jafe Cycling and Each One Reach One (EORO) for another season of VVCC's "Thank God I Bike Fridays". We are also proud to announce the Soft Opening of Jafe Cycling new storefront.
Meetup is at 5:30p and on the pedals at 6:00p.
.Thank God I Bike Fridays Version 2 - We Love this
. Jafe will be open for brief tours, pre-ride minor adjustments and accessories, if needed.
With the help and support of our EORO Cycling family we have two officially guided pace groups. EORO will be leading and sweeping the D group.
VVCC will lead the A/B & C group. If you get caught in between groups feel free to wait for the group behind. With the exception of flats, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.
Rather than the typical free-for-all, this ride is governed by Lead Marshalls who controls the pace for the majority of the first half of the route. Speeds vary from 15-19mph on rollers to 20+mph on the flats. Not to worry, at no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. For those that have the need for speed, there is a sprint section at Melford loop where you can test your fitness. Riders are allowed to go as hard or as easy as they like through this sections. There will be one official regroup Just past the Courtyard by Marriott on Science Dr. On the return, once we cross over rt.450 onto Millstream Drive, the lead Marshalls will break off allowing all to take the upcoming hills at their own pace.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
For the first time in TGIBF history there will be a separate " Chase The Pace Group". This group will be moving at 19+ mph with "NO" marshal controlled pace as with the main group. Also the CTP group will "NOT" have a regroup as so with the main group. CTP will be following the same route but will be leaving slightly before the Main group.
This is a 23.6 mile route through Bowie, MD. to Melford.
cue sheet:PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing.
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights. - Food Delivery with the Charity "We Are Family"Salvation Army - Food Distribution Center, Washington, DC
Join us Saturday, June 22nd – We will have staggered pick up times between 9:30 am to 11:30 am – New/infrequent volunteers will receive an email with a short survey the Tuesday before the delivery. Please fill it out as soon as possible to get a spot in the delivery. If you don’t get the email by Tuesday at 5 pm, please email us ASAP.
I have been volunteering with WAF for nearly a decade. They are a great charity providing a necessary need for the Seniors of DC. If you are unfamiliar WAF do food deliveries for needy seniors in DC every 3th and 4th Saturdays. They also have sit down visit times with Seniors as well, where we sit and talk with Seniors so that they have someone to engage with. If you interested in the visitations, WAF is doing that this weekend. You can visit their website to learn more. Here is a link for the visits.
Senior Visits LinkIf you are wondering if you can bring your children to help and learn service or if you have a high schooler who needs Community
The next link will be for the food deliveries for June 22nd, 2024
Click here to Sign up for a slot to volunteer.This link will be for food deliveries for June 29th, 2024
Click here to Sign up for a Slot to volunteer. - Watkins Wheels and Wednesdays- Largo Bowie Cycling ClubWatkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD
Meetup Time is 5:30 pm and
wheels Down at 6:00 SHARP
A wonderful ride through central Prince George's County. We start at Watkins Park and travel Largo Road into Upper Marlboro and Back to Watkins Park.Largo Bowie Cycling Club Route One
PLEASE READ
This is a Casual Pace Ride. We are going to go A/B 15-17 and 12-15 Miles Per Hour.
For New Riders we start off with Merriment Mondays as the starter ride and the Wednesday and Friday Rides for when you have become more accustomed to riding on the street and at a bit of faster cadence.
Safety Notices
There are at least two to three ride marshals per ride. For you safety we strongly request your adherence to their guidance.
Riders are not to PASS the Lead Marshall.
The Lead Marshall Maintains the Pace of the ride.
Only the Marshalls Shall Give Instructions or Directions.
Failure to Adhere to the Marshalls or Seeking to Usurp The Marshall During the Ride will result IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE.
All participants ride at your own risk.
All participants ride at your own risk.EORO- 10 Commandments - ( Ride Rules)
1. Please bring at least two tubes to replace in case you get a flat. If you get a flat we will assist you. Signal to the Marshal nearest to you. WE ALL STOP for a flat tire.
2. Helmets are required. No Helmet No Ride.
3. No Egos At All - If you need a break, We Don't drop riders.
EVER-WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU-
4. No don't ask us to leave you because we won't.5. We have Rear and Front Marshals Please follow their directions. If you don't follow the instructions given by the marshall (Especially the ones dealing directly about Personal Safety Such as getting out of the way of a rear approaching vehicle ((Car Back- Means Move Right)) You will be ASKED TO LEAVE.
6. We DON'T run Red Lights.
7. DRESS BRIGHTLY.
8**. YOU MUST EAT BEFORE EACH RIDE-** It takes energy to burn energy.
NO WAY you are going to do this without food in your system. Also bring any snacks that you have tried and tested to work as supplements for your ride.
9. You must bring MORE THAN WATER. WATER ALONE WILL NOT WORK! You will NEED at least Two Insulated Water Bottles with Electrolyte Mix for this and every EORO ride.
10. Bring ID, Cash, Credit Card so if you need to purchase something you will have the funds to do so. I keep at least 20 Dollars Cash Just in Case a Register or Point of Sale Doesn't Work.
COME TO HAVE FUN - Thank God I Bike Fridays with EORO and VVCCJafe Cycling Bike Shop, Bowie, MD
## Details
VELO VELO Cycling Club is joined again by Jafe Cycling and Each One Reach One (EORO) for another season of VVCC's "Thank God I Bike Fridays". We are also proud to announce the Soft Opening of Jafe Cycling new storefront.
Meetup is at 5:30p and on the pedals at 6:00p.
.Thank God I Bike Fridays Version 2 - We Love this
. Jafe will be open for brief tours, pre-ride minor adjustments and accessories, if needed.
With the help and support of our EORO Cycling family we have two officially guided pace groups. EORO will be leading and sweeping the D group.
VVCC will lead the A/B & C group. If you get caught in between groups feel free to wait for the group behind. With the exception of flats, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.
Rather than the typical free-for-all, this ride is governed by Lead Marshalls who controls the pace for the majority of the first half of the route. Speeds vary from 15-19mph on rollers to 20+mph on the flats. Not to worry, at no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. For those that have the need for speed, there is a sprint section at Melford loop where you can test your fitness. Riders are allowed to go as hard or as easy as they like through this sections. There will be one official regroup Just past the Courtyard by Marriott on Science Dr. On the return, once we cross over rt.450 onto Millstream Drive, the lead Marshalls will break off allowing all to take the upcoming hills at their own pace.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
For the first time in TGIBF history there will be a separate " Chase The Pace Group". This group will be moving at 19+ mph with "NO" marshal controlled pace as with the main group. Also the CTP group will "NOT" have a regroup as so with the main group. CTP will be following the same route but will be leaving slightly before the Main group.
This is a 23.6 mile route through Bowie, MD. to Melford.
cue sheet:PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing.
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights.
