April 2011 - Spokes Magazine

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teur and professional criterium races in Clarendon.
On Sunday cycling enthusiasts of all abilities can
challenge themselves on the U.S. Air Force Cycling
Classic's circuit in Crystal City during the Crystal Ride,
a non-competitive ride with an option to raise money
for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Following this
amateur ride, the men's pro race will take place on
the same course. Registration for the amateur participatory
ride is now open through the event's website:
www.usairforcecyclingclassic.com.
JUNE 11–12 – BIKE MS: BEYOND THE BELTWAY
Join 1000 participants from across the mid-Atlantic
region for the National MS Society, National Capital
Chapter’s annual Bike MS event in Middleburg, Va.
Choose from several mileage options along our challenging
new routes ranging from a 30-mile one day
ride to 150 miles over two days, and enjoy great food,
beverages, and live music at the finish line. Ride for
one day or two. For details, visit www.MSandYOU.org/
bike, or call (202) 296-5363, option 2.
JUNE 11-12 – CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE
Join the Maryland Chapter of the National MS
Society for a one or two day ride on Maryland's
Eastern Shore. Routes range from 30 -100 miles on
Saturday and 30 & 50 mile on Sunday. Overnight
at Chestertown, Md.’s Washington College campus.
Route is fully supported with rest stops, bike techs and
support vehicles. To Register or find out more, visit
www.marylandmsbikeride.org or call (443) 641-1200.
JUNE 12 – TOUR DEM PARKS HON!
The eighth annual Tour dem Parks, Hon! Bike Ride
begins at 8 a.m. at the Carriage House in Carroll
Park in southwest Baltimore. Choose from 12, 20, 30
mile rides and – new this year-- a metric century (60
miles). Routes wind through cool Baltimore neighborhoods
and parks. A barbecue with live music follows
the ride. Proceeds benefit bike and park groups in
the city. Register online at www.tourdemparks.org.
For more information, call Gary at (410) 396-4369 or
Anne at (410) 926-4195.
JUNE 24-29 – BIKE VIRGINIA
Twenty four years ago, 117 men, women and children
embarked on an adventure crossing Virginia on bicycles.
They rode from Charlottesville to our nation's
colonial capital in Williamsburg, establishing what
has become the largest, multi-day, recreational bicycle
event in the Commonwealth. In 2011, Bike Virginia
will “roll through time” exploring the prehistoric
New River valley, which was a popular portion of the
legendary 1976 inaugural Bike 76 cross country tour.
Cyclists will need to be able to ride up to 50-60 miles
each day. For inquiries, call (757) 229.0507 or email
info@bikevirginia.org.
AUGUST 12-14 – TOUR DE FREDERICK
Riders proclaimed it one of the best cycling weekends
of their season last year. Everything is first class from
the food to the riding. Explore Frederick County,
Maryland, as only the locals can show you. Ride the
legendary covered bridge route, tackle Sugarloaf if
you dare, see many of Frederick County’s finest sights
including wine tastings, a special evening at the local
minor league baseball set up just for us, and a gourmet
dinner at the local arts center. All proceeds go to
the Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County. Space is
limited on this second annual Spokes Magazine weekend.
Call 301-371-5309 or log onto www.tourde
frederick.com for details.
SPIRITED SUNDAY ROAD RIDES
Join the folks of the Bicycle Place, just off Rock Creek
Park, every Sunday morning (beginning at 8:30
a.m.) for a “spirited” 36-40 mile jaunt up to Potomac
and back. This is a true classic road ride that runs
year round. While the pace is kept up, no one is
left behind. No rainy day rides. The Bicycle Place
is located in the Rock Creek Shopping Center, 8313
Grubb Road (just off East-West Highway). Call (301)
588-6160 for details.
BIKES FOR THE WORLD – Collection Schedule
Bikes for the World collects repairable bicycles in the
United States, for donation to charities overseas, for
productive use by those in need of affordable transport.
Note: $10/bike donation suggested to defray
shipping to overseas charity partners. Receipt provided
for all material and cash donations. Bikes for
the World is a sponsored project of the Washington
Area Bicyclist Association, a 501 c 3 non-profit charity.
Collections will take place rain or shine. For further
info, visit www.bikesfortheworld.org or call (703) 525-
0931.
Bicycles may also be dropped off for Bikes for the
World during store hours at selected bicycle retailers:
Bikes of Vienna, 128-A Church Street, Vienna VA;
Bob’s Bike Shop, 19961 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville MD;
Race Pace, 8450 Baltimore Natl Pike, Normandy
Shopping Center, Ellicott City MD;
Pedal Pushers, 546 Baltimore & Annapolis Road,
Severna Park MD.
Please remember to leave a $10 donation (check
preferred, payable to “BfW”) with each bike; BfW will
mail you a receipt good for tax purposes.
Help Us Get
50 Miles Closer To
Understanding
Autism.
Pump up your tires and join us for the adrenalin-laced camaraderie of ROAR for Autism,
a biking event to benefit autism research at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
• Bike Ride - Sunday, May 1, 2011
• 5, 10, 25 or 50-mile courses through scenic Baltimore County
• Check-in/Registration: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Oregon Ridge Park
• Rest stops and bike repair services provided
• Plenty of food, fanfare, and good cheer in the Wegmans Wellness Village
• Advance Registration: Adults - $25, Children 12 to 5 - $5, Children 4 & under - FREE
Presented by:
Help us break the silence that surrounds autism. Come together to ROAR for the millions of children who can’t!
To register or create an online fundraising page where you can build a team, post
pictures and track donations, visit www.ROAR.kennedykrieger.org or call 443-923-7300.
www.facebook.com/ROARforAutism
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