Because the RoddyCovered Bridge was damaged by a too-large box truck, it is closed for the near future.  However, we will visit the remaining two bridges while exploring mostly new roads not used on traditional Three Covered Bridge rides – Graceham Rd – 4 mi (with views of the mountains and the ridge), Kelbaugh – 4 mi (with views of the valley), and Bollinger Rd – 2 mi (with views of the valley and the Catoctin Mountains).  We are riding from the above address past corn fields, animal and dairy farms up to and through Mount Saint Mary’s University.  On this ride, you will see horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and pigs.  This is a generally low-traffic route, mostly rolling (with some hills – 2000ft elevation, 54ft/mi), with views of (and from) the Catoctin Mountains and Rocky Ridge.  Rest stop at Sheetz at mile 12 (restroom, food, drinks) and Loy’s Station Covered Bride at mile 27 (port-o-john only).  The UticaPark start allows for no crossings of Route #15 (safer). Restrooms at ride start.  Bring two water bottles and refill at Sheetz, as there is no water until mile 30.  Bring your three chain-ring bike for a hill at mile 14 (a medium length 14% grade hill).

From the Baltimore beltway, take I70W (35min) to #15N (10min) to bear right onto Old Frederick Rd (1 min), to left into UticaPark.  Once in Park, stay right and park near port-o-johns.  Water and port-o-john at ride start.  Gates to park open at 8am. Join us for optional lunch afterwards at Panera.