ISO bike clubs in the greater DC area

[ny biker]

I know there are these cycling clubs around DC:

Potomac Pedalers
Oxon Hill Bike Club
Reston Bike Club
Baltimore Bike Club
Fredericksburg Cyclists

Am I missing any?

I'm currently a member of Potomac Pedalers and Oxon Hill, but I'm thinking of quitting PPTC because there's too much drama (people ignoring ride classifications, new policies making pre-registration required for all rides, hiding ride info from non-members). So I'm looking into other clubs, especially something that offers group rides outside of southern Maryland where OHBC focuses.

Also, is anyone a member of Reston Bike Club, Baltimore Bike Club or Fredericksburg Cyclists? Any comments about them?

Thanks!!

[withm]

Balt. Bike club puts on the "Kent County Spring Fling" - 3 days riding around Chestertown, MD. over Memorial Day weekend. I did it a few years ago - it's a very well run event. You stay in the dorms at Washington College so it's very reasonable.


http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.p...&catid=42:news

Looks like there is still space available. You might want to sign up. That will give you a taste of how they operate. I have friends that have been members for many many years.

[7rider]

I went to trusty Google, and found this list:

http://www.highaltitude2u.com/maryla...ling-clubs.php

However, several of these "clubs" are really racing teams (NCVC, DC Velo, Artemis, etc).

[Cataboo]

There's several cycling related meetup.com groups that look interesting

[tulip]

RABA (Richmond Area Bicycle Assn.) has tons of rides, some well north of Richmond. They also have some fantastic rides in the Northern Neck of Virginia, which is a great get-away from DC.

[pierrerio089]

DC, Baltimore Bike Club here, but I quit from that club, I disorganize myself from them, when I start my own family. Sorry can't share anything about them, but I want to let you know bout me.

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Pierre @ Conference center

[meganm]

I know there are these cycling clubs around DC:

Potomac Pedalers
Oxon Hill Bike Club
Reston Bike Club
Baltimore Bike Club
Fredericksburg Cyclists

Am I missing any?

I'm currently a member of Potomac Pedalers and Oxon Hill, but I'm thinking of quitting PPTC because there's too much drama (people ignoring ride classifications, new policies making pre-registration required for all rides, hiding ride info from non-members). So I'm looking into other clubs, especially something that offers group rides outside of southern Maryland where OHBC focuses.

Also, is anyone a member of Reston Bike Club, Baltimore Bike Club or Fredericksburg Cyclists? Any comments about them?

Thanks!!

I've ridden with PPTC and Reston, and I've found that they both have the same kind of drama. I think the key is to find a good ride leader and follow them