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calendar continued from p.29 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 30 April 2011
“TREK WILL MAKE US FASTER.” Fränk Schleck, LEOPARD TREK The world’s top-ranked road team rides on Trek bikes. Find out why at www.trekbikes.com/leopardtrek. LEOPARD_TREK_SPREAD_AD.indd 1 available at these authorized dealers: MARYLAND ARNOLD BIKE DOCTOR 953 Ritchie Highway (410) 544-3532 BALTIMORE MT. WASHINGTON BIKE SHOP 5813 Falls Road (410) 323-2788 RACE PACE 1414 Key Parkway (410) 986-0001 BETHESDA GRIFFIN CYCLE 4949 Bethesda Avenue (301) 656-6188 COCKEYSVILLE THE BICYCLE CONNECTION York & Warren Roads (410) 667-1040 COLLEGE PARK COLLEGE PARK BICYCLES 4360 Knox Road (301) 864-2211 COLUMBIA RACE PACE 6925 Oakland Mills Road (410) 290-6880 DAMASCUS ALL AMERICAN BICYCLES Weis Market Center (301) 253-5800 ELLICOTT CITY RACE PACE 8450 Baltimore National Pike (410) 461-7878 FOREST HILL BICYCLE CONNECTION EXPRESS 2203 Commerce Drive (410) 420-2500 FREDERICK BIKE DOCTOR 5732 Buckeystown Pike (301) 620-8868 WHEELBASE 229 N. Market Street (301) 663-9288 HAGERSTOWN HUB CITY SPORTS 35 N. Prospect Street (301) 797-9877 MT. AIRY MT. AIRY BICYCLES 4540 Old National Pike (301) 831-5151 OWINGS MILLS RACE PACE 9930 Reisterstown Road (410) 581-9700 ROCKVILLE REVOLUTION CYCLES 1066 Rockville Pike (301) 984-7655 SALISBURY SALISBURY CYCLE & FITNESS 1404 S. Salisbury Blvd. (866) 758-4477 SILVER SPRING THE BICYCLE PLACE 8313 Grubb Road (301) 588-6160 WALDORF BIKE DOCTOR 3200 Leonardtown Road (301) 932-9980 WESTMINSTER RACE PACE 459 Baltimore Blvd. (410) 876-3001 VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA SPOKES, ETC. 1545 N. Quaker Lane (703) 820-2200 ARLINGTON REVOLUTION CYCLES 2731 Wilson Boulevard (703) 312-0007 ASHBURN SPOKES, ETC. 20070 Ashbrook Commons Plaza (703) 858-5501 BELLE VIEW SPOKES, ETC. Belle View Blvd. (703) 765-8005 BURKE THE BIKE LANE 9544 Old Keene Mill Road (703) 440-8701 FAIRFAX SPOKES, ETC. 10937 Fairfax Boulevard (703) 591-2200 FREDERICKSBURG OLDE TOWNE BICYCLES 1907 Plank Road (540) 371-6383 LEESBURG BICYCLE OUTFITTERS 34D Catoctin Circle, SE (703) 777-6126 RESTON THE BIKE LANE Reston Town Center (703) 689-2671 STAFFORD REVOLUTION CYCLES 100 Susa Drive, #103-15 (540) 657-6900 VIENNA SPOKES, ETC. 224 Maple Avenue East (703) 281-2004 WOODBRIDGE OLDE TOWNE BICYCLES 14477 Potomac Mills Road (703) 491-5700 WASHINGTON, D.C. GEORGETOWN REVOLUTION CYCLES 3411 M Street, N.W. (202) 965-3601 2/7/11 9:06 AM
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