2010 Mid-Atlantic rides

[ny biker]

Oh yay. We're starting to see dates for 2010 rides. This gives me the motivation I needed to get off my butt and start training.

http://www.ohbike.org/events/index.htm

April 24 - Ride to End Hunger in Calvert County
June 12 - Patuxent River Rural Legacy Ride

Links are not up to date yet, but it's a start.

I also checked the Baltimore Bike Club but they don't have a date yet for the Civil War Century. My guess would be Saturday, Sept 11 since it's usually the same weekend as the Indian Head Century.

[tulip]

Bike Virginia is June 25-30 in the Shenandoah. It ought to be a beautiful and challenging ride this year.

http://www.bikevirginia.org/

[Zen]

$360 o_O!!!

The jersey is really nice, though.

[tulip]

$360 o_O!!!

The jersey is really nice, though.

It's a 5-day ride, which turns out to be $70 or so per day. Camping is pretty reasonable. This is the first time that they are including jerseys. Usually they are extra so I have never gotten any.

This will be my fourth BVA. I budget for it every year so I'm not surprised when it comes around, although it's always a big chunk when I actually have to pay for it.

[Becky]

For those who have done Bike VA, is it doable with a compact crankset, or should I consider a triple?

How quickly does this sell out? DH and I are talking about it now....

[sfa]

April 25: Kennedy Krieger Ride On for Autism Research. Registration opens February 1.

http://www.roar.kennedykrieger.org/Page.aspx?pid=193

[tulip]

For those who have done Bike VA, is it doable with a compact crankset, or should I consider a triple?

How quickly does this sell out? DH and I are talking about it now....

The route changes every year, so you can't compare rides very well. This year is in the Shenandoah, which are the mountains around Harrisonburg. So it depends on your fitness and your bike--perhaps your compact double has the same high and low gearing as your triple? Mine does; it just has fewer options in between. I will probably take my Bike Friday. It has a triple.

It does sell out. You might want to call them to find out the status. There are discounts for early registration. If you want to stay in motels, those definitely sell out quickly.

[ny biker]

The Civil War Century is confirmed for Sept 11, 2010. Registration opens April 19.

http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.pl/cwc

Limit 1600 riders, no walk-ins.

Last year I did the Indian Head century instead of the CWC, but I think I'll be back in Thurmont this year. Tomato sandwiches here I come!!!

[kmehrzad]

Here's another great ride to consider. I've done the 50 miler the past two years and have had great weather and a great ride each time.

Ocean to Bay Bike Tour of Coastal Delaware
21st Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
April 17, 2010

Organization Presenting Event: Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
Where: Bike Tour starts in downtown Bethany Beach
Event Description: Riders can choose a 20-, 35- or 50-mile route through The Quiet Resorts. Close to 700 cyclists, serious and amateur, visit our area for this event. More information starting Feb. 1.

[Cataboo]

The Terry wild goose chase has been shifted to October this year:

http://www.terrybicycles.com/tours

The 2010 ride will be open for registration in early 2010. The ride date is Sunday, October 17, 2010. Invitations will be sent first to participants in the 2009 ride and then opened to the public. If you'd like your name to be put on a mailing list, please email talktous@terrybicycles.com.

This one day bicycle tour for women takes place in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, in Cambridge, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. It's a spectacular way to enjoy early-season cycling while contributing to a great cause. In 2009, we raised $24,500 for the Refuge.

[Kalidurga]

Dammit, I look forward to the Goose Chase in May. And October is already busy enough.

Ah well, perhaps the wind won't be as bad out in Blackwater at that time of year.

[divingbiker]

I'm kinda bummed that they're changing the date. The Marine Corps Marathon is two weeks after the Goose Chase, so I'm not sure I can take a weekend off from running to do the ride. I guess I'll decide when registration opens.

[ny biker]

Just wanted to goose this in case anyone wants to join in -- The ride to end hunger in Calvert County is April 24. I'm in for the 48-miler. Registration fee goes up after April 15.

http://endhungercalvert.org/bike/

Additional April rides are listed here...

http://www.ohbike.org/events/index.htm#april

...including the Ocean to Bay ride in Delaware on the 17th...

https://store.bethany-fenwick.org/it...ts/1/index.htm

[kmehrzad]

Thanks for posting these events, NY Biker.

I'm registered for the Ocean to Bay Ride in Bethany next Saturday. I may ride the End Hunger Ride in Calvert County on April 24th, too. That's a beautiful area of MD for a ride.

[Zen]

Tour de Frederick

I only wish they had chosen a more original name