CALENDAR continued from p.28 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 <strong>America</strong>n 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 <strong>Across</strong> 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. <strong>Race</strong>rs 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. Great Gear For Cyclists... Dual Action Knee Strap Patented strap takes pain relief from knee degeneration and overuse syndromes to a higher level. Provides increased support and stability. Sizes: Sm-XL 1-800-221-1601 • www.cho-pat.com 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. $10.00 CLASSIFIEDS FOR PRIVATE PARTIES Details: NO PHONE ORDERS. Ad listed in next issue. Limit of 25 words. Add 50¢ per word over. Print or type message, including classification. Send to: <strong>Spokes</strong> Classifieds 5911 Jefferson Boulevard Frederick, MD 21703 30 May 2008
08FR_HiFiAd_<strong>Spokes</strong>.indd 1 VISIT THE STORES BELOW TO CHECK OUT THE THE FISHER HIFI 2/26/08 3:02:10 PM VIRGINIA ARLINGTON REVOLUTION CYCLES 2731 Wilson Boulevard (703) 312-0007 BURKE THE BIKE LANE 9544 Old Keene Mill Road (703) 440-8701 LEESBURG BICYCLE OUTFITTERS 19 Catoctin Circle, NE (703) 777-6126 STAFFORD REVOLUTION CYCLES 100 Susa Drive, #103-15 (540) 657-6900 MARYLAND ANNAPOLIS BIKE DOCTOR 160-C Jennifer Road (410) 266-7383 ARNOLD BIKE DOCTOR 953 Ritchie Highway (410) 544-3532 BEL AIR BIKE TIME Festival at Bel Air (410) 569-2307 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 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 LUTHERVILLE LUTHERVILLE BIKE SHOP 1544 York Road (410) 583-8734 OWINGS MILLS RACE PACE 9930 Reisterstown Road (410) 581-9700 ROCKVILLE REVOLUTION CYCLES 1066 Rockville Pike (301) 984-7655 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 Boulevard (410) 876-3001 DELAWARE REHOBOTH BETHANY CYCLE OF REHOBOTH 19269 Coastal Highway, Suite 1 (302) 226-1801 WASHINGTON, D.C. CAPITOL HILL CAPITOL HILL BIKES 709 8th Street, SE (202) 544-4234 GEORGETOWN REVOLUTION CYCLES 3411 M Street, N.W. (202) 965-3601
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