Because of the cold (and the fact that it gets darker earlier now) I am offering two alternate versions of Phil Manger's Beautiful Ride.   (Many thanks and credit go to Ed Cahill, who added these alternates to the cue library in April of this year.)

There will be a 54-mile ride offered as well as the metric ride.   The difference in the metric ride is that it avoids the at grade crossing of Rt. 15 on Creamery Road by crossing over Rt. 15 on the MD 140 bridge.

The 54-mile version of this ride does not go through Fairfield or Emmitsburg.

See the Ride with GPS links, below:

TCX file (Metric Ride): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14876827

TCX file (54 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27348556

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Terrain is flat to rolling, scenery is gorgeous, roads are low-traffic, and there are plenty of restaurants and stores.

Because this is an all-pace ride, the individual riders may use their discretion regarding stopping along the ride for a meal or just a snack.  While the ride will not be swept, my cell number is on the cue sheet should you need me.

Portable toilets are  available at Taneytown Memorial Park.  Please plan on arriving with enough time to spare to set up and launch by 9:30 a.m.

Hope to see you there!