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Thrasher Ride This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn and rides down GF Park and back up.
Date/Time Weekday 12:30 PM Location Barrett & Bradley | Map Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817 |
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ABRT “Tuesday Night World Championships” The start finish is at the Davidsonville Park and Ride at the intersection of Rt. 50 and 424. The Tuesday/Thursday, affectionately known as the “Tuesday Night World Championships” (what club does not have one??) is a very fast paced 34 mile training ride most often done at race pace and averages 21-25 mph. The ride is typically composed of the strongest area riders in the lead group with a B group and on occasion a C group after that. The A/B/C splits typically happen on Harwood Rd. There are several “short cuts” for riders that get dropped and want to rejoin the group. Expect many attacks and breakaway attempts during the ride. In the spring and fall closed to the daylight savings time, we often cut off the Polling House loop to keep the ride time to a little over an hour. Once there is enough daylight, some groups will do the full 35 mile route if speeds are fast enough while the slower groups will do the shortened course. Occasionally, riders will meet and ride on Thursday over the same course, but it is not a scheduled ride. This is decidedly a “drop race” and there should be no expectations of anyone waiting. However, it is always a good idea to talk with others of similar ability about regrouping at various point (the gas station at the top of Harwood Rd. for example) as it is always more fun to ride with people. Date/Time Tuesday 6:00 PM Location Davidsonville Park & Ride | Map Davidsonville Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035 |
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Route 1 Velo Scorcher Ride 6pm start. Meet Riverdale MARC Train Station, Riverdale Park. Reverse Shop Ride through Berwyn Heights, Left on 201, Right on Beaver Dam, fast as you want, turn around at Springfield and come back in.
Neutral pace until we hit Beaver Dam then no holds barred. Date/Time Tuesday 6:00 PM Location Town Center Market | Map 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 |
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Goon Ride One of the hardest and fastest drop rides in DC! The Goon Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped. Average speed is 25 MPH. The ride runs during daylight savings time for actual schedule and actual time check the Strava group. When in season the ride starts between 5:30PM-6:30PM.
Date/Time Tuesday 6:30 PM Location Veirs Mill Park - Parking Lot | Map 4425 Garrett Park Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 |
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Route 1 Velo Mix It Up On Wednesday Night Route to be determined. In the Summer, every Wednesday at 6 pm departing from the Riverdale Park MARC Train Station - except while the Greenbelt Training Series is occurring (May-June)
Date/Time Wednesday 6:00 PM Location Town Center Market | Map 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 |
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G2 Ride Geezer Goon (G2) runs every Wednesday during the DLS from Beach Drive & follows the old Goon Ride route through the RCP & it covers 25 miles. Start times vary from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and follows Goon schedule which is published on The Goon Strava page.
Date/Time Wednesday 6:30 PM Location Beach And Stoneybrook | Map Beach Drive parking before Stoneybrook |
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ABRT Thursday Parvilla Shop Ride The ride leaves from Parvilla Cycles in Edgewater and rolls through 23 miles of south county back roads. It is ridden at several paces but the focus is on recovery and enjoyment. This ride is open to everyone and can split quickly within the first 5 miles. There are a couple of places where the group stops and regroups but these are short. There is a beer and tacos gathering at Stan and Joes afterwards. Date/Time Thursday 5:30 PM Location Parvilla Cycles | Map 127 Mitchells Chance Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 |
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Goon Ride One of the hardest and fastest drop rides in DC! The Goon Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped. The ride runs during daylight savings time for actual schedule and actual time check the Strava group using the link below. When in season the ride starts between 5:30PM-6:30PM.
Date/Time Thursday 6:30 PM Location Veirs Mill Park - Parking Lot | Map 4425 Garrett Park Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 |
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7 AM Ride A hard and fast 40-miler drop-ride! The 7AM Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. The ride starts in Rock Creek Park at the intersection of East West highway and Jones Mill/Beach Dr, rolls through Bethesda, Bradley, Mass to Mac Aurtur, climbs up and down Angler's and C&O Canal National Historical Park, and finally hits some rollers through Potomac back to Rock Creek Park. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped.
Date/Time Saturday 7:10 AM Location Rock Creek Park | Map Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
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ABRT Saturday Ride This is the “premier” ABRT group ride. This ride has been in existence since before the formation of ABRT over 30 years ago. The ride is 60 miles and travels to south to North Beach in Calvert County, mostly on smaller roads, and back. The ride takes 2:45 to 3:15 pedaling time (18-21+ mph, slower in winter) and is about 60 miles. The first part of the ride usually stays together for the most part and very often on the second half the ride will split into various groups. Date/Time Saturday 8:00 AM Location Davidsonville Park & Ride | Map Davidsonville Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035 |
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N2 Ride No Name (N2) ride
Distance: 60 miles Difficulty: Moderate 16-18 MPH no drop Start Point: Beach and Stoneybrook https://maps.apple.com/?ll=39.012946,-77.066556&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=m Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/167205974 Date/Time Saturday 8:30 AM Location Beach And Stoneybrook | Map Beach Drive parking before Stoneybrook |
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Route 1 Velo Ramble Ride Meet at Riverdale Park's Town Center Market on fair and not so fair Saturdays for a SPIRITED 40ish miles through USDA agricultural center.
Date/Time Saturday 10:00 AM Location Town Center Market | Map 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 |
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10 AM Ride A hard and fast 50-miler drop-ride! The 10AM Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Different route than the 7AM ride, the ride starts at 10:30 in Rock Creek Park at the intersection of east west highway and Jones Mill/Beach Dr, rolls through Bethesda, hits some rollers through Potomac, Glen, Esworthy, Seneca to River Rd. and ends in Rock Creek Park. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped.
Date/Time Saturday 10:30 AM Location Rock Creek Park | Map Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
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ABRT Sunday No Drop Ride A number of ABRT riders and other local area cyclists meet in downtown Annapolis for a no-drop ride of between 35-45 miles depending on weather and conditions. The route is out to Sandy Point, College Parkway and slow roll home via the B&A trail or northwest weaving through Crownsville to Severna Park and and slow roll home via the B&A trail. While the ride does go fast in places, there are many regroup points and the average speed is about 16-18 mph. The start location is on Prince George Street at the USNA Barry Gate behind city dock. Date/Time Sunday 8:00 AM Location USNA Barry Gate | Map 97 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
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Cappuccino Ride Distance: ~38 miles Average Speed: 17-18 mph Average Elevation: ~2,113 ft (over total route) Pace: Moderate Start Point: Meets at Beach and EW Highway for approximately 38 miles total ride following the old Bicycle Place Ride Route Ride Profile: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/169397903
Date/Time Sunday 9:00 AM Location Rock Creek Park | Map Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
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Route 1 Velo Club Ride Come join us every Sunday. The average pace is 17-19.5 mph. Riders who can sustain 17 mph solo will be able to keep with the group. There are meet up points during the ride for stragglers. Finish at Town Center Market's bike friendly patio in Riverdale Park or at Arrow. *** Start is at the Riverdale MARC Train Station. Navigate to Town Center Market to find us ***
Date/Time Sunday 10:00 AM Location Town Center Market | Map 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 |