May 2007 TE-DC ride...?

[Kalidurga]

Anyone interested in either a "noodle"-to-moderate-speed ride on the towpath, or a laid-back road ride through the Riley's Lock/Poolesville area this month? I'd be up for either, on pretty much any Sunday through the middle weeks of this month.

I put together a 30 mile route that avoids most of River Rd (except for the killer hill at the Mt. Nebo end. Weirdo that I am, I kind of liked that hill) and I've been wanting to try out. If you want to hammer, though, be prepared to either wait for me or arrange meeting spots

[7rider]

That route starts and ends at Riley's Lock?
I'd be up for a road route. While I don't know if "hammer" would be what I'd do, I'd certainly be willing to wait, or circle back when appropriate. Just don't expect me to circle back and do Mt. Nebo a second time!

[Kalidurga]

That route starts and ends at Riley's Lock?

Other start options could be either counter-clockwise from Edward's Ferry (though you have to ride a bit down the towpath to a porta-john) with Mt. Nebo coming at the end of the ride, or someplace in Poolesville. It seems that Riley's is an easy meeting spot for most folks, though. I really enjoyed my two rides through that area, but I did not like pedaling the stretch of River Rd between Riley's and Mt. Nebo, which is what inspired putting this route together. I also cut out the hill on River just as you come out of Riley's, by crossing River and heading down by the little general store and up to Montevideo. There's still a hill, but it's nowhere near as steep.

[HillSlugger]

I'd be up for either, but I think I'd prefer a road ride. I want to do a Tri training ride/run this Sunday, but any other Sunday in May looks OK. Maybe best to skip Mother's Day?

[7rider]

I'd be up for either, but I think I'd prefer a road ride. I want to do a Tri training ride/run this Sunday, but any other Sunday in May looks OK. Maybe best to skip Mother's Day?

When *is* Mother's Day??

[divingbiker]

Sounds good to me. Any Sunday is good--no Mother's Day, church, or other obligations here. Looks like Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 13.

[F8th637]

When *is* Mother's Day??

Mother's Day is May 13th. I put it in my calendar so I wouldn't forget.

When you say "noodle" do you mean "easy"? I'd love to join for a ride someday but don't want to be a burden since I'm still working up my endurance.

[divingbiker]

When you say "noodle" do you mean "easy"? I'd love to join for a ride someday but don't want to be a burden since I'm still working up my endurance.

Well, I'd say "noodle" means "easy" on the towpath because it's flat. But any road ride in the Riley's Lock/Poolesville area isn't really easy, because it's fairly hilly.

Kalidurga (Tam) and I ride at a fairly slow pace, probably around a 13 mph average on this type of ride. MDHillSlug (Nicole) is training for a triathlon and pushes herself more, so is faster. And Regina (Regina ) has a bike that weighs about 2 pounds and has been at this a while and is kind of a speed demon. Aicabsolut (Catherine) is in a whole nother class, since she's about 20 years younger and is a racer.

So if you think you're up for a 30 mile ride that's kind of hilly, please join us! I don't have any problem taking breaks or waiting at gathering points or whatever, if you'd like to come.

[HillSlugger]

Kalidurga (Tam) and I ride at a fairly slow pace, probably around a 13 mph average on this type of ride. MDHillSlug (Nicole) is training for a triathlon and pushes herself more, so is faster. And Regina (Regina ) has a bike that weighs about 2 pounds and has been at this a while and is kind of a speed demon. Aicabsolut (Catherine) is in a whole nother class, since she's about 20 years younger and is a racer.

You've pegged us all pretty well!

[Kalidurga]

Yup, Janice, very accurate classifications. I'll push myself occassionally, but more often than not I'm trying to enjoy the scenery as well as pedal, so I haven't put much effort into increasing my average speed. As long as we meet up periodically, I'm perfectly happy to watch everyone else recede in the distance

Fa8th637, definitely try to join us. We've got a relaxed, "no-drop (well, not entirely)" policy and I'm sure you'd find your place somewhere.

How about Sunday, 5/20?

[7rider]

Well, it's a tad more than 2 pounds!
As long as we're all in agreement with the goals of the ride, I am pretty flexible about how I ride. I'm certainly not an "all speed all the time" kinda rider.
May 20th should be okay.
Casual on-road ride? Re-group at set points? Tam's route?
Time? Everyone's welcome! As Tam said, we all find our spot.
And, most importantly, lunch afterwards??

[HillSlugger]

Considering I push myself hard the other 3 Sundays, a more laid back ride once a month is always welcome (sorry I missed the last one ).

May 20 sounds good. Lunch afterwards also sounds good. Start before 10am?

Remember, on the Mt Nebo climb it's every rider for themselves, with a definite regrouping afterwards

Edit to add:

BTW, who wants to join me for a 40 mile ride to get me ready for my 50 mile Diabetes ride? I guess it would need to be May 27 or June 3.

[Kalidurga]

May 20 sounds good. Lunch afterwards also sounds good. Start before 10am?

Remember, on the Mt Nebo climb it's every rider for themselves, with a definite regrouping afterwards

9:30-10am on 5/20 works for me, for a casual (and I'm using that term subjectively) spin along either my route or any other through that area. If we start at Riley's, where do we want to have lunch? There are several good places at the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, if that's convenient for everyone on their way home. Or do we want to start in Poolesville and have lunch at Bassett's?

Re: Mt. Nebo- Good call. Y'all just be patient on the other side

[F8th637]

Thanks for the reassuring words, ladies. I will definitely consider it!

[withm]

Hillslug

Your 40 mile route goes right by my old house in Bethesda. Give it a wave for me when you go by -corner of Bradley & Fernwood.

I notice your Bikely routes are metric. Is there a way to change to miles?