Tuesday, May 19, 2026
START: LPR (Lisbon Park & Ride -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Frequent, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
129 mile (just over 200K) ride to Gettysburg and back, starting at the Park & Ride in Lisbon (just off Rt 70 in western Howard County). I've been wanting to do some longer rides this year, so I cribbed this route from the DC Randonneurs RWGPS library, which notes 7300 feet of elevation for the route.
Two short, packed gravel sections on the route as-is; one for 0.5 mile in Mt. Airy 8 miles in, the second for 0.8 mile between Gettysburg and Taneytown 94 miles in. There appear to be easy detours around both if necessary.
The route goes through Walkersville (23 mi.), Thurmont (36 mi.), and Emmittsburg (47 mi.) on the way up. 26 or so miles looping in/around Gettysburg (61-87 mi.) to see the battlefield sights/historic markers, then Taneytown (101 mi.) and New Windsor (111 mi.) on the way back.
Rest stops in Thurmont, central Gettysburg (70 mi.), and Taneytown.
EARLY start (7:00 am), because I anticipate this to take at least 8 hours with stops. Anticipated average rolling pace will be 16-17 mph. Bring lots of snacks, a comfortable bike, and a taste for adventure!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55079487
Web Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55079487START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
Loch Raven Reservoir Loop - Nice ride around Loch Raven Starting Seminary to Providence and coming back over Corbett to Oregon Ridge and over Jerome Jay and featuring the descent down Mays Chapel. Break at mile 24 at Filling Station Cafe on York Rd. The usual hills and rollers for 3100 feet. This is the 40 mile version returning Cuba to JJ to Mays Chapel.
Conversational 16&Over pace with regrouping at the usual spots. Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes (e.g. fog/rain). A different ride may be offered depending on weather and whim of ride leader.
Come join the fun!
Grab a fresh download while you are here!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41070790
We do not ride through the Town of Warren - Why not?
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Under-50-Miles/Meadowood-Loch-Raven-Loop-40/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41070790
START: ARP -Alpha Ridge Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 13 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles
The ride starts from Alpha Ridge Park (11685 Old Frederick Rd, 21104) and goes north-west through Sykesville, west and south to Lisbon, then south-east to Glenelg before turning north-east back to the start. Rest stop is High’s (15.5). Port-a-potties in Sykesville (6.3) and Western Regional Park (27.6). Print a cue sheet from the BBC Cue Sheet Library or from Ride-With-GPS. Paper cue sheets at the start.
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/func-startdown/907/Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41386621
Friday, May 22, 2026
START: Washington College -- Ride Terrain: Flat, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Go No Matter What
Join Baltimore Bicycling Club for their 42nd annual event! 4 days and 3 nights of cycling the flat, scenic roads of Kent County, Maryland. We're staying in the dorms of Washington College, in the historic port city of Chestertown, MD. Rides for all levels and abilities from 10-100 miles. This is a non competitive event. Evening activities every night.
Web Link: https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/4312105d13cb51bfb415Saturday, May 23, 2026
START: Washington College -- Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Go No Matter What
Join Baltimore Bicycling Club for their 42nd annual event! 4 days and 3 nights of cycling the flat, scenic roads of Kent County, Maryland. We're staying in the dorms of Washington College, in the historic port city of Chestertown, MD. Rides for all levels and abilities from 10-100 miles. This is a non competitive event. Evening activities every night
Web Link: https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/4312105d13cb51bfb415START: FIF - Fifth District E.S. -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 17 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
A Club favorite! First 10 and last 15 miles hilly; the rest rolling. Breaks in Jefferson (mile 24) and in New Freedom (mile 40).
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Over-50+-Miles/Seven-Towns-and-Seven-Valleys/Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32501495
Sunday, May 24, 2026
START: Washington College -- Ride Terrain: Flat, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Lunch, Rain Cancellation: Go No Matter What
Five different rides of 19 Miles to 62 Miles with Picnic rest stop. Rides start 8:00 to 10:00 AM, Picnic is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration does not include lodging.
Web Link: https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/4312105d13cb51bfb415Monday, May 25, 2026
START: Washington College -- Ride Terrain: Flat, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Go No Matter What
Join Baltimore Bicycling Club for their 42nd annual event! 4 days and 3 nights of cycling the flat, scenic roads of Kent County, Maryland. We're staying in the dorms of Washington College, in the historic port city of Chestertown, MD. Rides for all levels and abilities from 10-100 miles. This is a non competitive event. Evening activities every night.
Web Link: https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/4312105d13cb51bfb415Tuesday, May 26, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
NOTE: 9:00 am Start Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes.
Beautiful and fun ride up to Emory Church Rd starting TallyHo to Cuba then up Dover. Quick roll into Carroll County to Emory Church Rd. Snack at Rt30 High's. Flying return down Longnecker, up Bonita, over to Park Hts and Hillside. (3200 ft)
Come join the Fun!
Grab a fresh download while you are here!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55097189
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55097189Sunday, May 31, 2026
START: Manor Shopping Center, Phoenix MD -- Ride Terrain: Rolling, Ride Leader's Pace: 10 mph, Regrouping: Frequent with Sweep, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Sprinkles
The first road ride through beautiful northern Baltimore County. Ride departs from Manor Shopping Center off of Sweet Air Road near Phoenix, MD. Distances of 13 and 17 miles. As always, cycling fundamentals and safety will be demonstrated prior to the ride. Park on the north side of the parking lot, away from the stores. Suggested arrival time is 15-20 min early to set up your bike or ask any questions. Directions to Ride Start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9EjbmjCJqvZU8bX6
Web Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9EjbmjCJqvZU8bX6Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43274178
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
START: ORR Oregon Ridge Lodge -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
Beautiful ride doing both the rollers on Bradenbaugh outbound and the shaded Rock Ridge on return. We stop at High's Shawsville at mile 20 and snack at Deli-Creamery in Jarrettsville at mile 36. Ride leader will have ice cream in Jarrettsville. Rolling to Hilly (4000 ft).
Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43077684
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/func-startdown/697/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43077684
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
START: ORR Oregon Ridge Lodge -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%
Ride on three distinct Falls Roads in Baltimore County plus extra bonus of a 'brief' encounter with Big Falls Rd. Replaces prior Four Falls Ride which had too much Big Falls and not enough of the second Falls Road. Removes riding on Mt Carmel and the dissatisfying mile 18 Exxon stop replaced by the mile 29 preferred Filling Station snack stop.
This route avoids Wesley Chapel in favor of Troyer & Shepperd going to Falls #4.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42948525
Web Link: https://baltobikeclub.org/index.php/cue-library/Baltimore-County/Under-50-Miles/Four-Falls-Loop-40/
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42948525