Commuter Clinic
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape & SSOFT
Presenter: John Gorham, Single Speed Outlaw Team member
Date: May 12 at 6:30 pm
Location: The shop
Description: Bike Commuter, John G. will discuss the tricks of transportation-based cycling. Learn how to integrate cycling into your daily routine.
Bike to Work Day
Date: Friday, May 16 from 6:30-8:30 am
Location: Frederick MARC Station (Downtown-South East Street)
Description: Make your way to the Frederick MARC Station Friday morning for the Frederick Bike to Work Day Pit Stop. There will be snacks, entertainment, dynamic speakers and a chance to win a free Breezer commuter bike from us!
"Puck's Passage" C&O Canal Towpath Ride
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape & SSOFT
Ride Leaders: Steve & Donna, Single Speed Outlaw Team members
Starting Point: Point of Rocks, Md.
When: Sunday, May 18, 10 am Sharp
Ride Level: Casual
Distance: 36-40 miles
Terrain: Mostly hard packed clay and crushed stone and flat.
Description: The ride will start at Point of Rocks, Md. (mile marker 48) and will travel southeastward on the C&O Canal Towpath to White's Ferry (mile marker 35.5). At White's Ferry, we'll cross the Potomac to the Virginia side and continue on paved roads for several miles. We will stop for brunch in Leesburg, Va. (Catoctin Circle area) at one of three places (to be determined democratically during the ride after debating the various merits of each.) After the repast, we'll head back the way we came, simply retracing our route out. More info on Ride
*Please RSVP to Steve or Donna*
When: Saturday, May 24, 2008
This is a youth only event for ages 7 to 13.
The triathlon is Swim (100 meters), Bike (2 miles), Run (.75 miles). More Info...
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Just Listed Girlie Ride at Schaeffer Farms
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape, SSOFT and Ride Like A Girl
Ride Leader: Kathy, Single Speed Outlaw Team member
Location: Schaeffer Farms
Date: Saturday, May 24 at 10 am
Ride Level: Fast casual women's ride
Description: A little faster than a casual ride with stops to regroup and play on obstacles.
Cross Bike Ride
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape, SSOFT and Ride Like A Girl
Ride Leader: Rebecca, Single Speed Outlaw Team member
Location: Sand Flats at the Watershed
Date: Saturday, May 31 at 9 am
Ride Level: Casual women's ride
Description: This ride is for cross or road bikes with sturdy tires to handle rocky fire roads with pot-holes.
Landing Road Women's Ride
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape, SSOFT and Ride Like A Girl
Ride Leader: Rebecca, Single Speed Outlaw Team member
Location: Patapsco State Park
Date: Saturday, June 14 at 10 am
Ride Level: Casual with intermediate to advanced skills women's ride
Description: The ride will begin at Landing Road parking lot (from Ilchester Road, 1st parking area on your left, just across from new housing development)
Directions to Rockburn Branch/Landing Road side: Route 1 to Montgomery Road (left if heading north, right if heading south). Right on Landing Road at the church, Rockburn Branch Park (Howard County) is on your left. Park at the top of the hill. Trailheads are on Landing Road in either direction: left to the top of Cascade trail, right to an "unmaintained" entrance.
Bi-monthly "After Work" Mountain Bike Ride
Sponsored by The Bicycle Escape & SSOFT
Ride Leader: Kevin, Single Speed Outlaw Team member
Location: Avalon Area of Patapsco State Park
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the summer months (Thursdays are rain dates) at 6 pm
Ride Level: Intermediate to advanced
Description: Meet at the tennis courts at CCBC at 5:45pm, ready to ride. The ride will be around 2 hours long, approximately 10-14 miles, depending on riders desires and daylight. Trail consists of some long climbs and advanced technical terrain. The ride is not suitable for beginners but we will split into groups to accommodate different fitness levels.
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