April 2011 - Spokes Magazine

APRIL 30 – END HUNGER RIDE
A day of biking along the scenic western shore of the
Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Md. . Pedal along
the bay front, marinas, farmland and a local winery,
knowing that your registration fee will help feed a
hungry family. This is a fully supported event with
routes ranging from 15 miles to a full metric century.
Check out our new beginner ride which includes
safety orientation, road rules and a ride leader to
make sure even our newest riders have a great day.
For details log onto endhungercalvert.org
MAY 1 – ROAR
The Kennedy Krieger Institute’s ROAR for Autism will
feature events and activities for all family members,
including a 50 and 25 mile ride, a 10 miler for recreational
cyclists and a five miler designed for beginner
cyclists and a youth fun ride. Oregon Ridge Nature
Center will also lead nature walks. The popular
Wegmans Wellness Village will provide healthy food
for all families including those with children on special
autism diets. A festival will also provide entertainment
for all participants. For details or registration
log onto www.ROAR.kennedykrieger.org or call (443)
923-7300.
MAY 7 – SIX PILLARS CENTURY
Character Counts Mid-Shore is sponsoring this fundraiser
at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge near
Cambridge, MD. The event includes four ride choices,
including an 11-mile family ride, a 37-mile fun &
fitness ride, a 56 miler Eagleman Ironman course,
and a full century. The event will support Character
Counts Mid-Shore, Inc., an agency which provides
the Winners Walk Tall Program in the public schools
in Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester counties free of
charge. The lessons, provided by over 200 character
coaches, are based on the six pillars of character:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,
Caring and Citizenship. For details visit www.charactercountsmidshore.org
or call (410) 819-0386.
MAY 7 – CAPITAL TO CAPITAL RIDE
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is hosting the
Capital to Capital bike ride. Riders can choose to
start from either Richmond or Williamsburg, ride
100, 50 or 25 miles through Henrico and Charles City
Counties. The Williamsburg side will offer a 15-mile
family ride on the completed portion of the Virginia
Capital Trail. For more information and online registration,
visit: www.virginiacapitaltrail.org
MAY 13-15 – BIKES, BANDS & THE BAY
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a bike tour
through the wonderful, scenic and flat Mathews
County backroads along the Chesapeake Bay. Join
800 cycling enthusiasts on this tour, perfect as a family’s
first biking adventure, or maybe the intermediate
rider’s, and even the experienced veteran’s, season
warm-up. Choose tours of 18, 40, 60, 80 miles and
new this year a full century. Families especially will
enjoy the abundant quiet, scenic lanes winding down
to forgotten coves on the Chesapeake Bay, the East
River and the North River. Pedal in and out of the
beautiful salt marshes instead of traffic. Visit www.
bikechesapeake.org for details and to register online.
For inquiries, call (757) 645-1861 log onto www.bikewalkvirginia.org
or email info@bikechesapeake.org.
MAY 22 – COLUMBIA TRIATHLON
Celebrating its 28th year, the Columbia Triathlon is
famous for its outstanding race organization and its
fun and extremely challenging race course. Held in
Centennial Park, Ellicott City, Md. Consists of a 1.5k
swim, 41k bike, and 10k run. Even though the event
is full, it’s a great spectacle for on-lookers. For more
info call (410) 964-1246 or visit www.tricolumbia.org
MAY 22 – GREENBRIER CHALLENGE
This eighth annual USA Cycling-affiliated event is
the largest mountain bike race in the Mid-Atlantic
Region, with several opportunities for all levels of racers,
from beginners to pros. It includes the Maryland
State Championships, a Junior Olympic race for 18
yr olds and under, a Marathon race, a Kids race,
is one of three races in the Mid Atlantic Regional
Championship (MARC) series, and is a qualifier
for the U.S. National Championships. See www.
potomacvelo.com for details. Potomac Velo Club puts
on the race for the benefit of the racers and for Trips
for Kids Charity, but added volunteer workers are
needed to make it all happen. If interested in volunteering
or needing more info, contact Jim Carlson,
jcarlsonida@yahoo.com or (703) 569-9875.
MAY 27-30 – KENT COUNTY SPRING FLING
Join the Baltimore Bicycling Club and Washington
College as they host this 28th annual weekend event
along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Rides range from
11 to 100 miles on flat to rolling terrain. Stay at
Washington College’s dorm and enjoy great food, an
ice cream social, live music, blue grass on the square,
contra dancing, sock hop, and much more. For details
contact Frank and Kathy Anders at (410) 628-4018 or
email KCSF@verizon.net
MAY 28 – BIKE JAM
One of the area’s biggest cycling festivals, the 13th
annual Bike Jam and the Kelly Cup, sponsored by
Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV Racing Team and Bicycle
Club and Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) will be
held at Baltimore’s Patterson Park. This full day of
high caliber pro-am cycling, featuring the marquee
race, the Kelly Cup Pro Race, and includes bike safety
presentations, live music, and other family friendly
activities, is free and open to the public. More than
7th ANNUAL
TOUR DE CARROLL
Save the date: APRIL 23, 2011
Get those bikes and
cycling legs in shape
& enjoy the beautiful
Carroll County countryside!!
8,000 spectators and 1,200 participants are expected
this year. For information visit www.bikejam.org.
JUNE 4-11 – BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA
Come discover Georgia by bicycle on the 32st annual
Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. This year’s loop ride
will begin in Atlanta, with overnights in Oxford,
Milledgeville, Dublin, Metter, and Hinesville, before
ending in lovely Savannah. Join over 1,500 riders for
street dances, ice cream social, end-of-the-road meal
60 miles average per day, hammerhead options. For
more information, visit www.brag.org, or email info@
brag.org, or call (770) 498-5153.
JUNE 5 – RESTON TOUR DE CURE
The American Diabetes Association again hosts this
very popular (last year over 1,200 cyclists participated)
series of bike rides, ranging from a 12 mile family
fun ride, to more challenging 32 and 64 mile fitness
challenges, and a full century. Starting and finishing
at the Reston Town Center Pavilion the longer rides
head through scenic Northern Virginia countryside
including the W&OD Trail and western Loudoun
County. Register online at www.diabetes.org/tour or
call 1 (888) DIABETES.
JUNE 11-12 – US AIR FORCE CYCLING CLASSIC
Registration for participation in the Air Force Cycling
Classic, now spread over an entire weekend has
opened. The Cycling Classic, positioned at the center
of the U.S. national road racing calendar and expected
to attract some of the nation’s top racers to its pro
events, will now allow more opportunities for cycling
enthusiasts of all abilities to participate. The weekend's
events in Arlington begin on Saturday with ama-
Show and Go – 7am to 10am
Lunch (included) – until 3pm
4 New Sensational Bike Routes:
High Tech Metric Century, 63 miles
Spring Classic, 39 miles
Recreational, 25 miles
Family Fun, 8 miles
Radio sag and sweep on all routes until 3pm.
Rest stops, maps, cue sheets.
Plenty of free parking and nearby motels.
Easy location at Dutterer’s Park in Westminster, MD
(just off Rt.140; 25 miles W of Baltimore, 20 miles E of Frederick).
$40.00 Registration includes:
Lunch
T-shirt
Brownies and Ice Cream
50/50 Raffle Drawing at Noon
calendar continued on p.30
Rain
or
Shine!
30 day pass to Westminster
Family Center, full service
gym. ($55 value) Sponsored
by the City of Westminster Parks
and Recreation Department
To register and for further information go to or call:
www.active.com or www.tourdecarroll.com
Call 410-840-8381
100% of the funds raised directly benefit our partners, West End
Place (Carroll County’s only private, non-profit service for low
income seniors) and the Humane Society of Carroll County.
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