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CALENDAR continued from p.27<br />
each day for all skill levels from easy family cycling<br />
to a challenging century. Delicious food--Saturday<br />
(lunch, afternoon apple dumpling social) Sunday<br />
brunch. Saturday night dance. Sag support on every<br />
route. Visit Grand Caverns (with discount on route),<br />
and historic attractions in Staunton and the valley.<br />
Family friendly and group discounts. Please check our<br />
website www.shenandoahbike.org or call (540) 885-<br />
2668, fax (540) 885-2669<br />
RIDES IN OCEAN CITY<br />
Looking to ride near Ocean City, Md., during your<br />
visits to the beach? Join members of the Worcester<br />
Wheelmen Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rides<br />
go 30-40 miles averaging 15-16 mph. Meet 8:30 in<br />
the parking lot in front of Happy Harry’s on Manklin<br />
Creek Road near the south gate of Ocean Pines. No<br />
one gets left behind. For details call Dutch at (410)<br />
208-1497.<br />
WEDNESDAYS AT WAKEFIELD<br />
All Wednesdays are mountain bike race evenings at<br />
Wakefield Park, along Braddock Rd in Annandale,<br />
Va. Fun, fast, 1 hour races in the evening. Great<br />
for new riders to try the sport, plus classes for good<br />
competition for seasoned racers. 5:30 pm Junior<br />
race with 6 classes for 14 and under. 6 pm race for<br />
beginners, single speeds, 35+, 45+, 15-18 Juniors. 7<br />
pm race for sport, expert, clydesdale. For details, log<br />
onto www.potomacvelo.com or contact Jim Carlson at<br />
jcarlsonida@yahoo.com.<br />
Great Gear For Cyclists...<br />
LUTHERVILLE WEEKLY ROAD RIDES<br />
Dual Action<br />
Knee Strap<br />
Patented strap takes pain<br />
relief from knee degeneration<br />
and overuse syndromes to<br />
a higher level. Provides<br />
increased support and<br />
stability. Sizes: Sm-XL<br />
1-800-221-1601 • www.cho-pat.com<br />
Lutherville Bike Shop will lead two weekly road bike<br />
rides. Both rides will leave from the shop at 5:30 p.m.<br />
Proper riding attire required. Easier Ride: Monday<br />
nights at 5:30 p.m. 14-16 mph Approximately 30 miles<br />
A scenic road ride through Loch Raven Reservoir and<br />
surrounding areas. We keep the hills to a minimum<br />
and invite all riders to the sport. Racers recovering<br />
from the weekend are welcome as well. We’ll ride as a<br />
group and no one will be left behind.<br />
Fast Ride: Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. 18+ mph<br />
Approximately 40 miles A fast ride through Loch<br />
Raven Reservoir and northern Baltimore county. This<br />
is a hilly ride with sprint points to keep the heart rate<br />
up and the competition fierce. The goal of this ride<br />
is to ride fast and ride hard. Great for racers training<br />
during the season. We will set a few designated wait<br />
points. Call the shop for details (410) 583-8734. www.<br />
luthervillebikeshop.com<br />
THURSDAY EVENING FREDERICK RIDES<br />
A 15-19 mph road ride out of Frederick Bike Doctor,<br />
5732 Buckeystown Pike, just off Route 355. Meet every<br />
Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a 25 mile +/- ride. No one<br />
will be dropped. Beginning May 1 the ride time will<br />
change to 6 p.m. Rides cancelled if roads are wet, it<br />
is raining, temps are below 40 degrees or winds are<br />
20 mph or above. Contact (301) 620-8868 or log onto<br />
www.battlefieldvelo.com for details.<br />
DC CYCLING CHICKS<br />
Women’s only bike rides for beginners or those interested<br />
in casual rides. DC Cycling Chicks offers weekday<br />
and weekend bike rides. Visit http://bike.meetup.<br />
com/340 or contact Susan Schneider at (202) 403-<br />
1148 for details.<br />
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MT. BIKE RIDES AT LOCH RAVEN<br />
Lutherville Bike Shop will lead a weekly mountain<br />
bike ride every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. from<br />
the shop. The ride will leave from the shop and go<br />
through Loch Raven Reservoir. Distance and speed<br />
will vary based on rider skill level. Call the shop for<br />
details (410) 583-8734. www.luthervillebikeshop.com<br />
SPIRITED SUNDAY ROAD RIDES<br />
Join the folks of the Bicycle Place, just off Rock Creek<br />
Park, every Sunday morning (beginning at 8:30<br />
a.m.) for a “spirited” 36-40 mile jaunt up to Potomac<br />
and back. This is a true classic road ride that runs<br />
year round. While the pace is kept up, no one is<br />
left behind. No rainy day rides. The Bicycle Place<br />
is located in the Rock Creek Shopping Center, 8313<br />
Grubb Road (just off East-West Highway). Call (301)<br />
588-6160 for details.<br />
28 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
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