SOUTHERN MARYLAND MAY METRIC
of the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail
Club (ohbike.org)
Saturday, May 1, 2004 -- Cosca Regional Park, Clinton, MD
The ohbike.org SOUTHERN MARYLAND MAY METRIC meanders over some of Southern Maryland’s nicest rural roads, including the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, during Dogwood, Lilac, Azalea, Tulip and Iris blossom season. The course is rolling with a few flat stretches and hills. The 100 kilometer (63 mile) figure-eight loop has rest stops for snacks and drinks at about the 20 and the 40 mile marks.
The FUN 40 and The TERRIFIC 26
Not ready for 100 kilometers? An optional 20 mile return is also available at the first rest stop for a total of 40 miles. Two optional shortcuts can further reduce the total to 26 miles.REGISTRATION
7:00 to 9:00 am at Louise Cosca Regional Park Athletic Complex. Ride support ends at 2 pm.Register by mailing in the online registration form or register online at active.com.
FEE
Registration fee is $12 per rider for riders 18 and older before April 28, then $15 thereafter..
FREE for children 17 and under (must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.).
Fee covers Map and cue sheet, course markings, rest stops every 20 miles, food and drinks, and sag wagon support.DIRECTIONS TO THE START
Take Beltway Exit 7-A (MD Rt. 5 south) for 4 miles. At Clinton, turn right on MD Rt. 223 (Woodyard Road) and go one mile. Turn left at light on Brandywine Road (Md Rt. 381) and continue just over one mile to the light at Thrift Road and turn right. The Louise Cosca Park Athletic Complex entrance is on the right in about one mile. Follow signs to the registration area, by the concession stand.ACCOMMODATIONS
Colony South Hotel and Conference Center
7401 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(800) 537-1147
(301) 856-4500 (301) 868-1439 - fax
http://colonysouth.com/Camping, Cosca Regional Park
(Open year 'round. 23 tent and trailer campsites with water and electric hookups; bathhouse.)
11000 Thrift Road
Clinton, MD
301-868-1397Comfort Inn
7979 Malcolm Rd, Clinton
301-856-5200Econolodge 7851
Malcolm Rd, Clinton
800-55-ECONO or 301-856-2800MORE INFO
Visit the Website at ohbike.org, phone 301-567-0089 or e-mail info@ohbike.org.