Fall 2009 centuries, etc.

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08-28-2009, 01:49 PM
ny biker

Fall 2009 centuries, etc.

I'm making a list of rides that I'm thinking of doing in September/October. The Indian Head (metric) is a definite for me unless it rains, and I'm still deciding on the others. BTW I've retired from full centuries, so I would be looking at metrics, half-metrics or something in between depending on the routes available.

I know some folks here are doing the Tour du Port - what about any of the others? Or what other rides are y'alls doing? There's also BikeDC (which I think Zen is doing), the PPTC Century in Berryville VA, the Civil War Century in Thurmont MD, the Sea Gull...?

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Southern Maryland Century - The Indian Head 100
Sunday, September 13

Routes of 16, 29, 63 and 100 miles from the Village Green in the Town of Indian Head, Maryland, 20 miles south of the Washington Beltway. $20 advance registration ($25 on day of ride). For more information, see http://ohbike.org/century.

The Fredericksburg Cyclists 12th Annual Cannonball Century
Sunday September 27, 2009

Curtis Memorial County Park, Hartwood, VA
Half Metric Century - 35 miles
Metric Century - 62 miles
English Century - 100 miles
http://www.bikefred.com/CBC/cbc.html

Tour du Port
Sunday, October 4

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=30876

12, 19, 41, and 52 miles. Join thousands of riders at Baltimore's Canton Waterfront Park to kick off the 16th Annual Tour du Port! Please register at http://onelesscar.org/page.php?id=156

The Civista Potomac Heritage Bicycle Tour
Sunday, October 11

Routes of 14, 33, 60, 80, and 100 miles start and end in La Plata, Maryland. All routes will take cyclists along the scenic on-road bicycle route of the Potomac Heritage Trail National Scenic Trail. Come ride for your health and the health of those served by the Civista Medical Center. Cyclists will return to La Plata to the Crossing at Casey Jones for an after-ride party with food and entertainment. The pre-registration fee of $30 covers rest stops, SAG support, marked routes, cue sheets and maps, a t-shirt and other ride souvenirs, and an after-ride party. Riders are encouraged to pre-register to be assured of getting a t-shirt. Register online at www.active.com. Day-of-ride registration begins at 7:00 am and is $35. For more information, see www.civista.org/foundationpgs/2009_BikeTour.htm.
08-28-2009, 03:20 PM
Kalidurga

That Potomac Heritage tour sounds very interesting. Unfortunately, I'll be in Baltimore on the 11th attending a funeral service for Edgar Allen Poe, so I'll have to remember that ride for next year.
08-29-2009, 02:12 AM
KathiCville

BF and I are signed up to do the Northern Neck River Ride on Saturday, September 26. If all goes according to plan it will be my first century! ... :)

I waited too long to make a hotel rez---everything within easy distance of the start (@Kilmarnock) is booked. So we're staying in historic Williamsburg, about 30mi from the start. I figure we'll make a weekend of it---a bit of history, a whole lot of riding.

In prep, I'm doing the metric century route of Tour de Valley over Labor Day weekend (September 6; start: Waynesboro, VA), and then a 50-miler near Harrisonburg on September 13 with fellow TE'er IFJane, her DH Michael, and my BF.
08-29-2009, 05:04 AM
maryellen

Golden Apple--Westchester County, NY--Sept 6
NYC Century (entire 100 miles in NYC)--Sept 13

I'll miss some great rides in the area scheduled for when I'm away on vacation in Provincetown, MA.
08-29-2009, 06:55 PM
Zen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalidurga

I'll be in Baltimore on the 11th attending a funeral service for Edgar Allen Poe,

Good lord, they haven't buried him yet?

I'm doing the old CWC and I'd like to do Bike DC but I'm not sure about doing that by myself...
09-01-2009, 12:23 PM
KathiCville

Here's another nice fall biking event: The Fall Foliage Festival in Staunton, Virginia, about 3 to 3.5 hours from the D.C. area; 2 hours from Richmond. Routes of varying length. October 16-18. Mighty perty scenery, especially in mid-October when the mountains are decked out in reds, oranges and yellows!

More info: http://www.shenandoahbike.org/
09-01-2009, 12:33 PM
tulip

Quote:

Originally Posted by KathiCville

BF and I are signed up to do the Northern Neck River Ride on Saturday, September 26. If all goes according to plan it will be my first century! ... :)

I waited too long to make a hotel rez---everything within easy distance of the start (@Kilmarnock) is booked. So we're staying in historic Williamsburg, about 30mi from the start. I figure we'll make a weekend of it---a bit of history, a whole lot of riding.

I'm so glad you'll be doing the River Ride, Kathi! I spend most weekends in that area, but alas, not that weekend. It'll be the first time I will miss the River Ride. It's a great ride-little traffic, good support, friendly, nice views. It can be a bit windy, but it's pretty flat with a few surprises. Have fun, and if I possibly can make it, I will.
09-01-2009, 12:47 PM
ny biker

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryellen

Golden Apple--Westchester County, NY--Sept 6
NYC Century (entire 100 miles in NYC)--Sept 13

I'll miss some great rides in the area scheduled for when I'm away on vacation in Provincetown, MA.

My first century was the NYC Century. I did it in 2003. Enjoyed it alot.

That Golden Apple ride looks interesting. I might look into it for next year. The start is a bit of a drive from my parents' house but probably no worse than the drive from where I live up to the Civil War Century.
09-01-2009, 05:59 PM
maryellen

Quote:

That Golden Apple ride looks interesting. I might look into it for next year. The start is a bit of a drive from my parents' house but probably no worse than the drive from where I live up to the Civil War Century.

The Golden Apple is a great ride. I've done it a few times already and always look forward to it. Definitely keep it in mind for next year.
09-02-2009, 03:30 AM
OakLeaf

I just got my registration packet for Columbus Fall Challenge. I'm undertrained and frickin' TERRIFIED. On the one hand I'm telling myself it's okay if I only finish one day, as many, many people do. On the other hand this was a task I laid out for myself early in the year and it's no one's fault but myself that I'm undertrained. :o:(:eek:
09-02-2009, 04:57 PM
owlice

OakLeaf, you're not undertrained -- you're practicing for next year! ;)
09-02-2009, 05:45 PM
Cataboo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalidurga

That Potomac Heritage tour sounds very interesting. Unfortunately, I'll be in Baltimore on the 11th attending a funeral service for Edgar Allen Poe, so I'll have to remember that ride for next year.

Hrm... Hasn't he been dead quite a while?
09-03-2009, 04:41 AM
HillSlugger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catriona

Hrm... Hasn't he been dead quite a while?

Maybe he's just been hanging out with Elvis.
09-03-2009, 05:57 AM
Cataboo

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

Maybe he's just been hanging out with Elvis.

maybe all the rain this spring/summer washed him out and he needs to be reburied.
09-03-2009, 07:03 AM
Kalidurga

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catriona

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaliDurga

That Potomac Heritage tour sounds very interesting. Unfortunately, I'll be in Baltimore on the 11th attending a funeral service for Edgar Allen Poe, so I'll have to remember that ride for next year.

Hrm... Hasn't he been dead quite a while?

2009 is the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth. B'more's had events going on all year. You should see the list of folks invited to speak at his service.

Sorry for the thread drift...
09-03-2009, 09:57 AM
tulip

Richmond's going kinda Poe crazy, too.