Medium Level: 3 Covered Bridges & Springfield Manor (21, 30, & 45? Miles)

Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: 3 Covered Bridges & Springfield Manor
  (Cue Sheet/Navigation App)
• START LOC: Thurmont Community Park
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/E2ijWcQEFbR2
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Thurmont_Park_Parking
• ARRIVAL: 9:30am
• SPEECH: 9:45am
• ROLLING: 10:00am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 30 miles · +1,175 ft / -1,173 ft
• DISTANCE: 21 miles · +901 ft / -899 ft
• PACE: 13-15+ mph (slower uphill, faster downhill)
• TERRAIN: Road Riding and Moderate Hills
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:

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CBG_3_COVERED_BRIDGES_21_2023
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43067646

CBG_3_COVERED_BRIDGES_30_2023
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28776561

CBG_3_COVERED_BRIDGES_30_2023 CUE SHEET:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NRqJ_MqiUriKiVosp-E26X99bm17lFN/view

NOTES:

• This is a "no drop" ride but being comfortable reading a Cue Sheet / Garmin / or a Navigation App on your Smartphone is required.
• It's a good hour-plus from DC so please plan your arrival trip accordingly.
• Bring two full water bottles and snacks, we are out in the country folks. CBG will supply Water and Gatorade at the Second Bridge Rest Stop.
• A quick note of thanks to Doug Cotton for letting us "borrow" this ride from his group way back in the day.

TIMINGS (appox):

• Rolling @ 10:00am
• First Bridge Rest Stop @ 8miles (10:45am)
• Second Bridge Rest Stop @ 20miles (12:00pm)
• Third Bridge Rest Stop @ 27.5miles (12:45pm)
• Back at Park @ 1:00 - 1:30pm

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The Ride : Detail
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New for this trip, the 21 mile version. Recon'd it last year, 9 less miles, 250 feet less climbing, but still challenging, still a medium ride, and you still get to all 3 bridges.

For your riding pleasure, NoVA CBG presents 3 Covered Bridges.

Please join us for a challenging but lovely countryside tour of rural Maryland that includes the 3 Covered Brides of Utica, Loy's Station, and Roddy Road.

Being that we are in the countryside please note that this ride is moderately hilly and all road riding. The roads, for the most part, are winding country roads and some are without shoulders hence the Medium classification.

We will have three rest/regrouping stops at each of the covered bridges. Please bring two full water bottles and snacks as this is a rural location. CBG will have additional water / Gatorade on ice in a cooler at Loy's Station Covered Bridge (the 2nd one) the day of the ride.

Loy's Station (2nd) and Roddy Road (3rd) Covered Bridges have a restroom in the park. The restrooms at the starting location of Thurmont Community Park are also available.

This is a solid medium ride and a great one to do to add to your repertoire.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Thurmont Community Park
39 Frederick Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788

• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/E2ijWcQEFbR2
• PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Thurmont_Park_Parking

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Frederick County MD
(301) 271-0099
https://www.springfieldmanor.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/M8rrEUS4bmkZ8VXs9

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Extra Local Attractions
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Thurmont Kountry Kitchen
17 Water St.
Thurmont, MD 21788
https://www.yelp.com/biz/thurmont-kountry-kitchen-thurmont-2
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/K4vghwYV51D2
ICE CREAM: Right around the corner (on your way home) you can get Ice Cream @ the Thurmont Kountry Kitchen

Catoctin Mountain Orchard
15036 N Franklinville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
http://www.catoctinmountainorchard.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/qAHhFyKTi535MoGB7
PIES: Since you are out here in Thurmont you might want a delicious homemade pie to bring home with you (made by an army of grandmothers)... if so please visit:

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.

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The Fine Print:
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An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:

• "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/
• NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.