Southern Maryland May Metric
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club
ohbike.org
May 5, 2001
      One hundred and thirteen cyclists registered to ride. Many made additional contributions to the CAM Teens of  Prince George's County. The club will match the $303 given in donations. The county coordinator of the CAM Teen Program is Pierre Summerville, past president of the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club.  Twenty-two CAM Teens and their mentors joined the other 113 riders for a great day of cycling.

      Riders were soon off on  journeys of 26, 40, or 63 miles. Those going the 40 or 63 miles rode through Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary.  All arrived at the Molly Berry Road rest stop where they were greeted by Pete and Jeanne Ulrich with an abundant selection of snacks and Gatorade  (thanks to Lee and Lynn Martin) and fresh fruit (thanks to Rita Zuchelli and Keany Produce Company.)

      Those doing the 63 miles rode a 23 mile loop and were back at the rest stop, looking more for rest than food this time. SAG wagons were on the road and ready to give cyclists help (thanks Randy Schoch, Jack Snead, Jan Tucker, and Jim Hudnall.)  Back in Cosca Park, returning cyclists found sliced watermelon (thanks  Jane Hudnall, Helen Abadzi, and and Mimi Newcastle.) Many thanks to Nick Padula for helping with the cleanup.

     Everyone appreciated the talent, time, and hard work of Ride Coordinator Jeanne Ulrich.  Jeanne designed the route, painted the road markings, made the cue sheets and maps, recruited the volunteers, worked at the rest stop, and took care of many details that made the ride a success.

     Congratulations to all who made it up Thrift Hill!

Pierre and four CAM Teens are ready to ride
Pierre and four CAM Teens are ready to ride
CAM Teens on Frank Tippett Road
CAM Teens on Frank Tippett Road
CAM Teen follows his mentor up US 301
CAM Teen follows his mentor up US 301
A tandem on Molly Berry Road
A tandem on Molly Berry Road
Almost to the rest stop
Almost to the rest stop
Into the rest stop
Into the rest stop
Enjoying the rest stop
Enjoying the rest stop
Jeanne is ready to make more Gatorade
Jeanne is ready to make more Gatorade
Turning from Cross Trail Road onto Cherry Tree Crossing Road
Turning from Cross Trail Road onto Cherry Tree Crossing Road
Ready to go up Thrift Hill
Ready to go up Thrift Hill
Finishing the ride at Cosca Park
Finishing the ride at Cosca Park
Some of the OHBIKE.ORG volunteers
Some of the ohbike.org volunteers

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