Monday, January 19, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
The BBBWWW ride is variation of the B-B-B-WR with Wheeler & Western. There are a descent of Garrison and a brief section on Shawan. This version avoids the Cuba Rd closure. Pass Veloccino at mile 17 and Oregon Ridge at mile 26 for any breaks.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53498320
Conversational 16&Over Winter pace with regrouping at the usual spots. Check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes (e.g. snow/ice/rain). A different ride may be offered depending on weather or whim of the Ride Leader. Come join the fun!
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53498320Sunday, January 25, 2026
START: RUN - Runnymede Elementary School -- Ride Terrain: Flats And Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Any weather change or cancel will be posted by 7:30am.
Rolling scenic ride on low traffic roads. Snack at Royal Farms in Littlestown.
Come join the Fun! 16&Over Winter pace with moments of enthusiasm countered by regrouping.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44824779
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44824779Tuesday, January 27, 2026
START: Butler Fire Station / Veloccino -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Bob Rohlfing's Veloccino Piney Hill Sparks 31 mile.
Rolling Benson Mill to Monkton out to Hutchins Mill and returning along Sparks Quaker Bottom Priceville back to parking lot next to Butler FS.
This is a no stop winter ride. We ride global warming conversational 16&Over winter pace with moments of enthusiasm countered by regrouping. Come Join The Fun!
This is the Gary Kelly favorite ride! He's led "this fabulous ride a million times (almost.) It has hills, rollers and some flat sections all within 31 beautiful miles. We'll pass the Monkton Station that could be a possible bathroom break or regrouping spot. We'll also pass the Filling Station on York Rd which has hot and cold drinks, good food and a bathroom."
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50124425Monday, February 02, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 15 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
For Groundhog's Day we ride again from Meadowood to Upperco and Emory Church. Starting Tally Ho to Thornton, JJ to Western Run to Dover, returning Park Hts to Hillside. (3000ft) Snack break at High's Rt 30 and Emory Rd (Click web link for menu).
Why New Jersey Is Running Out of Groundhogs
Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements. New York Times Jan. 12, 2026
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53592304
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
START: MWP - Meadowood Regional Park -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Roll east across Loch Raven to Manor, back via Blenheim and over Loch Raven with return via Pot Spring to Margate. Bring snack, no commercial stop. Short section of paved pathway this ride.
This is a Blackberry Lollipop (actually more of a riata). See library for other flavors.
Conversational 16&Over Winter Pace with moments of enthusiasm countered by regrouping. Come Join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49578037
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49578037
Friday, February 13, 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%,
The 13th of February seems as optimal a time as any to roll up to Glen Coe.
We might discuss Jacobitism politics, Stuarts, Camplbells, and MacDonalds as it relates to current and past events over coffee at Filling Station before our return.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50631221
After the Massacre of Glencoe, Peter Graham (1889) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massacre_of_Glencoe
Sunday, February 15, 2026
START: Westminster Ag Center --
STOP SWAP AND SAVE, Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster, MD.
Monday, February 16, 2026
START: Butler Fire Station / Veloccino -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 15 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: None, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
President's Day ride going by the site of Slade's Tavern at My Lady's Manor where George Washington breakfasted June 6, 1773.
Route to be determined.
Tuesday, February 17, 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%,
Lunar New Year of the Horse so we do a somewhat horsey bicycle ride. Includes the almost steeplechase leap onto Jay Trump.
Cafe break at John Brown at mile 15, if riders are in the mood and circumstances permit.
16&Over Winter Conversational pace, check Calendar/Forum for any weather related changes. A different ride may be offered depending on whim of the ride leader. Come join the Fun!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43194933
Sunday, March 01, 2026
START: TMP Taneytown Memorial Park - Playground Lot, Taneytown, MD -- Ride Terrain: Rolling With Hills, Ride Leader's Pace: 16 mph, Regrouping: Some, Rest Stops: Snack, Rain Cancellation: Precipitation >60%,
Leap Day comes on March 1st this year - well that happens three times out of four but after the calendar issues with George Washington's birthday (see last month's calendar) we take what we get!
Walt & Carol's revised ride, departing small parking lot off Playground Rd at Taneytown Memorial Park. Fast rollers to Emmitsburg . Rutters at 25 miles . Quick return.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45823853
Tcx url: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45823853