Medium Level: Peach Tree Loop (Garmin/RideGPS) w/RATR @Rocklands Farm Winery

It's been a couple of years since we've done this, so it is time to revisit the peaches and Rocklands Farm Winery for the RATR!

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: Peach Tree Loop
• START LOC: C&O Riley's Lock
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/eENcBkqLhQD2
• START PARKING: The last parking lot, all the way at the end.
• ARRIVE : 10:00am
• SPEECH : 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 28 miles.
• PACE: 13-15 mph
• TERRAIN: Country road riding, moderate rolling hills
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_PEACH_TREE_LOOP_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40645091

NOTES:

• This is a Garmin / RideWithGPS Ride
• There is a sweep

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the Peach Tree Loop.

Please note that this is a solid MEDIUM ride because this route has "rolling hills" and is a GARMIN / RideWithGPS ride so you'll need to be comfortable reading a cue sheet or using a Garmin or a Smartphone Route App.

On the bright side, this is a "no drop" ride so if you have always wanted to try riding a hillier ride this is the one to do as it is only 28(ish) miles total.

The first hill is "right out of the gate" and then the rest are rolling. The first half of the ride is all about the "rolling hills" with an elevation increase from 200 to 550 ft. The second half of the ride is still about the "rolling hills" but we are coming down from our high point so mainly downhill back to our starting point.

There will be two "regrouping" stops:

1. @ 9.5mm
   Boyds Market: Mile 9.7
   15110 Barnesville Rd
   Boyds, MD 20841
   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057635671917
   (P)301-972-1797
2. @ 16.7mm
   Lewis Orchard
   18901 Peach Tree Rd
   Dickerson, MD 20842
   (P)301-349-4101
   https://www.lewisorchardfarmmarket.com/
3. @ 27.1mm
   Finish

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The Meeting Spot:
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C & O Riley's Lock
Riley's Lock Road
Seneca, MD 20874
https://goo.gl/maps/eENcBkqLhQD2

The last parking lot, all the way at the end of the road has a port-o-potty.
Let's meet there.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Rocklands Farm Winery
14531 Montevideo Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
https://www.rocklandsfarmmd.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/5cM1wzoEfksQ3FmS6

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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.