Bike Racing

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel) Two routes: 38 or 22 miles. Picnic is in Purcellville with restaurants. Toilets at the beginning, middle and end of the trail. **NOTE: ADVANCED TRAIL. BRING EXTRA BATTERIES! THIS IS A FULL DAY SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURE.** The GPS routes can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel) Come join us for a ride through some unbelievably scenic roads between Middleburg and Purcellville, VA. Loudoun County has a lot of beautiful back roads, many of which are gravel. This route meanders through some of the best scenery that this area has to offer. Expect to see miles of stone fences, pastoral farmsteads, charming little towns, and sparkling streams that snake their way through the landscape. You are guaranteed to end this ride with a smile on your face, and tranquility in your soul. Road bikes with super skinny tires will not be appropriate for this ride; that being said, any other tire should be fine. The key to navigating gravel roads is to take your time, which you will want to do anyway, as you take in the scenery. We wait at intersections for slower riders to catch up, so there will be no pressure to go any faster than you are comfortable. There is a winery just across the road from the parking area, and a brewery just on the other side of Middleburg, should anyone feel inclined to grab a bite to eat and a drink, after the ride. Mile 0 to 7: Mickie Gordon Park to Hibbs Bridge Both routes are the same to this point. Hibbs Bridge is a double-arched stone bridge with a humped back built between 1810 and 1830 when the Snickers Gap Turnpike was being constructed on what is now the Snickersville Turnpike. Mile 7 to 9 (short route): Hibbs Bridge to Philomont General Store The shorter route's lunch stop is at the Philomont General Store, which is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby. Mile 9 to 22 (short route): Philomont General Store to Mickie Gordon Park This is exactly the same as Mile 25 to 38 on the longer route. Mile 7 to 18 (long route): Hibbs Bridge to Purcellville We'll break away from the short route and make our way to Purcellville, where there are many good options for food directly on the route, including a Subway and 7/11. If you like Thai food, Patama Thai Kitchen (next to Subway) is top notch. We'll break for lunch in Purcellville's Fireman's Park, which has picnic tables and restrooms. The park is just down the road from the eateries, so consider bringing your food with you to the park. Mile 18 to 25 (long route): Purcellville to Philomont General Store We'll gradually get back into it after our lunch stop, and enjoy more pleasant back roads as we make our way to our final break point. The Philomont General Store is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby. Mile 25 to 38 (long route): Philomont to Mickie Gordon Park We'll head back over Hibbs Bridge and make a quick right onto a gravel road, which will lead us to some of the most remote and serene parts of the ride. You just can't find roads like this in most places, and we are lucky that Loudoun County sees fit to leave them be. We'll arrive in Middleburg the back way, bike down East Washington Street, and make a right just after leaving town. We'll take some neighborhood roads to avoid route 50 as much as possible, then do a very short stint (0.2 mi) on 50 to get back to our parking area. **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. 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Join us for a ride on Rockville's Bike Beltway on the Carl Henn Millennium Trail, a 10.6-mile shared-use path that loops around around the City. We will be starting at [Grandma's Ice Cream and Waffles](https://www.grandmasicecreamandwaffles.com/) for this family-friendly, casual-paced ride at about 11 to 12 mph. The route is mostly flat with a couple mild to moderate hills. There is plenty of parking at this local business located on E Gude Drive and Calhoun Drive. READ THE FINE PRINT, PLEASE: • Bicycling involves inherent risks and requires that participants be in proper physical condition. When you RSVP "yes" to a Bike Rockville event, that RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing) • HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for all riders on every ride. • We strongly recommend you bring a water bottle, spare tube, cell phone, ID card, and cash or credit card for emergencies. • Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not.

Easy cycling from Vienna Community Center to Reston and Back. Will vary based on the feels and how things go. Feel free to go at your own pace and return back. Most suited for beginners. Being water, electrolytes etc. Air your tires, tune up and you're all set! Parking should be plenty. Find me wearing a black helmet, green Tshirt and say hi to me and everyone. We are all new and trying to get to know each other. We usually get there by 6:15 and start by 6:30. Let's make the best of this perfect weather and have some fun!

Join us for a casual ride from King Farm to Olde Town Gaithersburg. We will bike about 8.5 miles thru the historic community of Washington Grove and briefly visit the Gaithersburg Railroad Station: [https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum/community-museum-building-history#ad-image-0](https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum/community-museum-building-history#ad-image-0). Unfortunately, the museum will not be open. Our route will take us briefly on MD 355 which has a sidewalk and Shady Grove Rd which has a bike lane. We will also ride on Oakmont Ave which can be busy, but most of the ride is on neighborhood streets and little-known cut-through paths. This is the Ride with GPS map of the route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46966192](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46966192) READ THE FINE PRINT, PLEASE: • Bicycling involves inherent risks and requires that participants be in proper physical condition. When you RSVP "yes" to a Bike Rockville event, that RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing) • HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for all riders on every ride. • We strongly recommend you bring a water bottle, spare tube, cell phone, ID card, and cash or credit card for emergencies. • Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not.

* This event is SOLD OUT and by invite only. NO WALK-INS.* To secure your spot, purchase a ticket from the Eventbrite link ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motorbike-riding-tickets-24661771021 ). This adventure is for you and scrape it off from your bucket list! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to ride a motorcycle...I bet most of us are fond of Motorbike riding and it will be fun to learn and ride together. This is just for us. We will have 3 to 4 Hour Course -- all riding; no classroom! Motorcycles, helmets for most head sizes, and assorted lightweight gloves are provided. We will get one coach for every 3 students. Ticket Price : $ 135 - Up until May 12th $ 145 - Between May 12th & June 9th $ 155 - Between June 9th & June 19th $ 165 - Between June 19th & June 26th http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/a/d/4/600_435786868.jpeg The class is designed for someone who have never ridden a motorcycle, and would like to become familiar with a motorcycle and the basics riding a motorcycle. Come experience the fun! Required riding apparel: Eye protection (prescription eyewear or sunglasses are adequate) Long sleeve shirt or jacket Sturdy pants (jeans are sufficient; NO baggy pants) Over the ankle, sturdy shoes http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/b/3/9/600_435786969.jpeg Payment Instructions : 1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button. 2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for. 3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". 4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/b/8/8/600_435787048.jpeg Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.