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OCTOBER 17-19 – SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE
FESTIVAL
Enjoy spectacular cycling in the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia at this very popular 18th annual
event. Featuring all new routes on Saturday with rides
each day for all skill levels from easy family cycling
to a challenging century. Delicious food--Saturday
(lunch, afternoon apple dumpling social) Sunday
brunch. Saturday night dance. Sag support on every
route. Visit Grand Caverns (with discount on route),
and historic attractions in Staunton and the valley.
Family friendly and group discounts. Please check our
website www.shenandoahbike.org or call (540) 885-
2668, fax (540) 885-2669
RIDES IN OCEAN CITY
Looking to ride near Ocean City, Md., during your
visits to the beach? Join members of the Worcester
Wheelmen Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rides
go 30-40 miles averaging 15-16 mph. Meet 8:30 in
the parking lot in front of Happy Harry’s on Manklin
Creek Road near the south gate of Ocean Pines. No
one gets left behind. For details call Dutch at (410)
208-1497.
WEDNESDAYS AT WAKEFIELD
All Wednesdays are mountain bike race evenings at
Wakefield Park, along Braddock Rd in Annandale,
Va. Fun, fast, 1 hour races in the evening. Great
for new riders to try the sport, plus classes for good
competition for seasoned racers. 5:30 pm Junior
race with 6 classes for 14 and under. 6 pm race for
beginners, single speeds, 35+, 45+, 15-18 Juniors. 7
pm race for sport, expert, clydesdale. For details, log
onto www.potomacvelo.com or contact Jim Carlson at
jcarlsonida@yahoo.com.
presents...
A Festival of Women’s Cycling
Sunday September 14, 2008
Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD
Join us for a full day of fun in celebration of women’s
cycling. Ride Baltimore’s scenic roads and then enjoy a
women’s-specific cycling expo, including fun activities,
informative exhibits and a cycling fashion show. The fully
supported rides are of varying lengths and are for women
only of all abilities. Trek will be on-site with their line of
women’s bikes for you to see.
Cost: $22 in advance (includes t-shirt, ride, lunch and expo); $30 day
of (does not include t-shirt)
Rides: Five spectacular routes through casual to challenging terrain
Pre-registration is suggested via www.active.com
or in-person at Joe’s Bike Shop at 5813 Falls Rd (410/323-2788)
for more info visit SheGotBike.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.
DC CYCLING CHICKS
Women’s only bike rides for beginners or those interested
in casual rides. DC Cycling Chicks offers weekday
and weekend bike rides. Visit http://bike.meetup.
com/340 or contact Susan Schneider at (202) 403-
1148 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.
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
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
ROAD BIKE – Bianchi Eros, men’s 23 inch frame, 21
speeds, excellent condition, all original, early 1990’s
model. $225. Cash. (301) 797-1713.
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.
WOMEN’S REFURBISHED MOTOBECANE - Leaf green
French, 52 cm. Original components. 2 chainrings x 5-
spd. Cro-moly frame. Very good shape. $199. Call Dutch
(410) 208-1497.
RALEIGH RELIANT – men’s 3 chain rings X 5 spd, 54
cm, road bike. Made in England. Very good condition.
$199. Call Roelof (410) 208-1497.
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:
Spokes Classifieds
5911 Jefferson Boulevard
Frederick, MD 21703
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.
30 August 2008