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JUNE 7 – PATUXENT RIVER LEGACY RIDE
Celebrate National Trails Day with a bike ride on
country roads in the Rural Tier of Prince George’s
County, Md. Routes of 24, 46, and 64 miles from the
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary will take you to scenic rest
stops overlooking the Patuxent River. Fully supported
by the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club. For details,
visit www.ohbike.org or call (301) 567-0089.
JUNE 7-8 – WELLS FARGO MS TOUR DE SHORE
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 Salisbury
University. 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) 641-1220.
JUNE 8 – RESTON TOUR DE CURE
The American Diabetes Association again hosts
this very popular series of bike rides, ranging from
a Tour de Tots youth ride, to a 12 mile family fun
ride, a 32 and 64 mile fitness challenge, 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 7-14 – BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA
Come discover Georgia by bicycle on the 29th annual
Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. The 2008 edition will
ride from Atlanta to St. Simons, and will feature
beautiful scenery, historic sites, street festivals, ice
cream socials, an End-of-the-Road party, and more!
Great fun for the family, groups or individuals. Daily
rides average 60 miles, approximately 400 miles total.
Longer Hammerhead options for serious cyclists.
Fully supported with rest stops every 10-15 miles. For
more information, please visit our website at www.
brag.org, or email info2@brasg.org
JUNE 7-8 – SUZUKI 24 HOURS OF BIG BEAR
Coming up on its 17th year, the 24 Hours of Big
Bear, Hazelton, W. Va. (formerly the 24 Hours of
Snowshoe and 24 Hours of Canaan) is rolling out
the bike trail for as many as 200 teams, 50 solo riders
and more than 1,000 spectators. The race will take
place at Big Bear Lake Campland. While the racing
is a blast, you can also have fun as a spectator, volunteer,
or as support crew for one of the teams. In the
shadow of the legendary 24 Hours of Canaan, THE
original 24 hour mountain bike race, and then the 24
Hours of Snowshoe, this Laird Knight, Granny Gear
Productions event returns to the roots of the original
event, with great all around riding, fun camping venues
and a festival atmosphere. The location is about
three hours from Washington/Baltimore. For details
or to register visit www.grannygear.com
LUTHERVILLE WEEKLY ROAD RIDES
Lutherville Bike Shop will lead two weekly road bike
rides. Both rides will leave from the shop at 5:30 p.m.
Proper riding attire required. Easier Ride: Monday
nights at 5:30 p.m. 14-16 mph Approximately 30 miles
A scenic road ride through Loch Raven Reservoir and
surrounding areas. We keep the hills to a minimum
and invite all riders to the sport. Racers recovering
from the weekend are welcome as well. We’ll ride as a
group and no one will be left behind.
Fast Ride: Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. 18+ mph
Approximately 40 miles A fast ride through Loch
Raven Reservoir and northern Baltimore county. This
is a hilly ride with sprint points to keep the heart rate
up and the competition fierce. The goal of this ride
is to ride fast and ride hard. Great for racers training
during the season. We will set a few designated wait
points. Call the shop for details (410) 583-8734. www.
luthervillebikeshop.com
THURSDAY EVENING FREDERICK RIDES
A 15-19 mph road ride out of Frederick Bike Doctor,
5732 Buckeystown Pike, just off Route 355. Meet every
Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a 25 mile +/- ride. No one
will be dropped. Beginning May 1 the ride time will
change to 6 p.m. Rides cancelled if roads are wet, it
is raining, temps are below 40 degrees or winds are
20 mph or above. Contact (301) 620-8868 or log onto
www.battlefieldvelo.com for details.
HUDSON TRAIL OUTFITTERS RIDES
Join “HTO’s Cycling Club” for local touring and mountain
biking rides. Rides will be lead by experienced
HTO staff and will range from 10-20 mile trail rides to
20-30 mile road rides. Arrive at 8:30 am for pre-ride
group stretching, rides will start promptly at 9:00 am.
Go to www.hudsontrail.com for more information.
May 18 – Loch Raven Reservoir Mt. Bike Ride: Enjoy
14 miles of logs, creek crossings and fast downhills
on this intermediate to advanced mountain bike ride.
Meet at the church on Seminary Road, corner of
Seminary and Delaney.
June 22 – Rosaryville Beginner Mountain Bike Ride:
Ride an eight mile smooth groomed track loop. Mt. Bike
is a must. Meet at Rosaryville State Park, $3 parking fee.
COLUMBIA TUESDAY ROAD & IRONGIRL RIDES
Spirited Tuesday evening road rides, 25.5 miles (or 18
for Iron Girl Triathlon participants) from the parking
lot of Princeton Sports, 10730 Little Patuxent
Parkway, Columbia, Md. Ride is same as that used in the
Columbia Triathlon (25.5 mile) or IronGirl competition
(18 miles). Weather permitting. Call (410) 995-1894 or
email ttomczak@princetonsports.com for details.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MT. BIKE RIDES AT LOCH RAVEN
Lutherville Bike Shop will lead a weekly mountain
bike ride every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. from
the shop. The ride will leave from the shop and go
through Loch Raven Reservoir. Distance and speed
will vary based on rider skill level. Call the shop for
details (410) 583-8734. www.luthervillebikeshop.com
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.
BALTIMORE SATURDAY RIDE
A fun but spirited group ride through Baltimore
County every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Depending
on turnout there are usually 2-3 different groups of
varying abilities. When the weather doesn’t cooperate,
we will have the option to ride indoors. Call Hunt
Valley Bicycles at (410) 252-3103 for more information.
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HELP WANTED
LASSIFIEDS
THE BIKE LANE in Burke and Reston, Va., is now
hiring for full time mechanic, sales, and assistant management
positions. We are looking for enthusiastic self
motivated people who love cycling and enjoy working
with people. Experience is preferred. Excellent pay
and benefits. Please fill out an on line application at
www.thebikelane.com or email info@thebikelane.com
for more information.
BIKES FOR SALE
CUSTOM MADE ROAD BIKE – Top quality components,
56 cm, 21-speed. Black with chrome trim. Frame-Raleigh
531 steel. New was $1,200. Asking $425 OBO. Contact Jeff
at (410) 526-4850.
PINARELLO – 54cm; aluminum frame; carbon fork,
seat stays; 10-speed Campy Record group; Eurus wheels;
beautiful pain; excellent condition. $2000 firm. Call (443)
506-5587.
ROAD BIKE – Bianchi Eros, men’s 23 inch frame, 21
speeds, excellent condition, all original, early 1990’s
model. $225. Cash. (301) 797-1713.
FOR SALE – 1955 racing bike Frejus Toreno, all
Campagnolo, 1960 two California choppers. 2006 Trek
Madone 5.2, all Dura Ace. Best offer. Call Dutch (410)
208-1497 in Ocean Pines, Maryland
MISCELLANEOUS
YAKIMA ROOF RACK – Carries two bikes with a special
rail to hold a tandem bike. For car without roof
rails. $200. (301) 371-5309.
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