February Ride Schedule
Oxon Hill Bicycle & Trail Club
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February 2008
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• Ride Waiver and Sign In Sheet
• Ride Leader Guidelines
• Rider Responsibilities

The Ride Schedule is also on a Google Calendar at www.ohbike/rides


 
FRI
Feb 1 		RIDE CANCELLED - Due to pending poor weather conditions predicted for Feb.1, I am canceling the "Lefty's For Lunch" ride. - Jack Hammond
LEFTY'S FOR LUNCH Class CC 25 mi. 10:30 am from Brandywine Firehouse. Moderate terrain, Reasonably paced for a nice BBQ type lunch. Must be 50 degrees, dry and light wind or less, call ride leader if any doubt. "B" riders and faster riders invited, first one on lunch site buys for all, (just kiddin).
Dir: From Beltway, take Md 5 (Branch Avenue) south for 8.6 miles. Turn left at TB onto Brandywine Road. Cross US 301 after .5 miles and continue 1.3 miles through Brandywine to firehouse after railroad tracks. Park toward back on far side. [map to start]
JACK HAMMOND 301-888-1123 cyclenut@hughes.net
SAT
Feb 2 		BRANDYWINE, CANDY AND MUDD Class A 42 mi. 10:00 am from Gwynn Park High School. Just an easy going, easy paced A ride. As I write this the temp is forecasted to be 72 today. Let's hope for another record breaker for this one.
Dir: From Beltway (I-95) take Exit 7-A (Md 5 south) and go 9 miles to Brandywine Rd. (Md 381). Turn left and go 0.3 mile to Brandywine Road entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Road. [map to start]
SIGGY HERRMANN 301-751-4995 siggy_54@hotmail.com
SAT
Feb 2 		RIDE ADDED TO SCHEDULE - NOT IN NEWSLETTER
BRANDYWINE BREEZE Class CC 24 mi. 10:30 am from Gwynn Park High School. The breeze before the blast, weather predicted to be in the Fifties, the ride is on if temps are at or near 40 degrees.
Dir: From Beltway (I-95) take Exit 7-A (Md 5 south) and go 9 miles to Brandywine Rd. (Md 381). Turn left and go 0.3 mile to Brandywine Road entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Road. [map to start]
SAM PERRY 301-292-2569 Sperry52@verizon.net
SUN
Feb 3 		SUNDAY MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE 10:00 am from Cedarville State Park. Single track, fun, easy. E-mail or call ride leader if you are planning on riding.
Dir: From I-95 Exit 7-A take Md. 5 south about 12 miles (almost to county line) and turn left on Cedarville Road; go about 2 miles to the entrance to the park; official name is Cedarville Natural Resources Management Area. [map to start]
BARRY HOWARD 301-843-9750 barry383@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 3 		BRANDYWINE BLAST Class B 36 mi. 10:30 am from Gwynn Park High School. A moderately hilly ride on mostly peaceful roads around Brandywine, with one rest stop. Other class riders are welcome.
Dir: From Beltway (I-95) take Exit 7-A (Md 5 south) and go 9 miles to Brandywine Rd. (Md 381). Turn left and go 0.3 mile to Brandywine Road entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Road. [map to start]
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com
SUN
Feb 3 		GREENBELT COLLEGE PARK MEANDER Class B/CC 27 mi. 1:30 pm from Bladensburg Waterfront Park. We'll meander up the Northeast Anacostia Trail; loop thru Greenbelt Park; circle around Lake Artemesia and UM; then return by way of the Northwest Anacostia Trail. I will stay in the B range and no one will be dropped. We should be back in plenty of time to catch the actual Super Bowl.
Dir: Take Kenilworth Avenue North from DC. Take the exit ramp on right to MD Route 450 West. Turn right at stop light onto MD Route 450 West. Park entrance is 2 short blocks on the left. 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 [map to start]
JOE CLARK cell 240-462-7074/home 301-773-8608 j_f_clark@prodigy.net
TUE
Feb 5 		TUESDAY MORNING SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Class C 25-30 mi. 10:00 am from Bryans Road Shopping Center. Relaxed cycling over some of our favorite routes. Rides will only go if riders phone the leader at least an hour before the ride.
Dir: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn right onto Md 227 (Marshall Hall Rd.) and left into shopping center. Park on the left toward Safeway. [map to start]
RANDY SCHOCH 301-567-6760 bikerandy42@comcast.net
THUR
Feb 7 		CHINESE LUNCH RIDE Class CC 22 mi. 11:30 am from Accokeek Firehouse. If you have the chance, come out to join the Chinese lunch ride on this Chinese New Year's Day. A few huffy hills before lunch, none after.
Dir: Take Md 210 south approximately 10 mi. from the beltway. Go right on Livingston Road at the Accokeek Rd 373 light (B&J Carryout). The fire station is on right after about 3/4 mi. [map to start]
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com
SAT
Feb 9 		JAN'S THREE HILLER Class A 43 mi. 10:00 am from William B. Wade Elementary School. Hills are just the thing to keep you warm on a chilly February day. This route includes the "Beast" of Bel Alton, "Blue Dog" (aka Rose Hill) and "!@#%!!" (aka Bumpy Oak). There are a couple of smaller hills as well, so choose your gearing wisely. Ride goes if temperature is 32+ an hour before ride start time and roads are dry.
Dir: From Beltway I-95 Exit 7-A take Md 5 south for 9.6 miles to merge with US 301. Go south on US 301 6.4 miles, turn right on Smallwood Drive to the school on your left after 1.9 miles.
2300 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf, MD 20603
MIMI NEWCASTLE 301-758-8592 mnewcastle@aol.com
SAT
Feb 9 		The ride out of Brandywine firehouse is still on! may be a shorter version depends on weather. - Jack
GALLANT GREEN LOOP Class CC 35 mi. 10:15 am from Brandywine Firehouse. Moderately paced ride to keep you warm, some hills, just right to ward off the winter blaws. Ends with an optional lunch at the "Ice Cream Factory and Cafe." Must be 50 degrees, dry roads and light winds; call ride leader if in doubt.
Dir: From Beltway, take Md 5 (Branch Avenue) south for 8.6 miles. Turn left at TB onto Brandywine Road. Cross US 301 after .5 miles and continue 1.3 miles through Brandywine to firehouse after railroad tracks. Park toward back on far side. [map to start]
JACK HAMMOND 301-888-1123 cyclenut@hughes.net
SUN
Feb 10 		SUNDAY MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE 10:00 am from Rosaryville State Park. Single track, fun, easy. E-mail or call ride leader if you are planning on riding.
BARRY HOWARD 301-843-9750 barry383@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 10 		The Tour d'Accokeek is ON. Sun is shining, wind blowing, www.weather.com thinks the 46 degrees at 10:30 ride start time will probably feel like 38 degrees. I won't say "What could be better?" but I will say it's going to be good enough. - Steve
TOUR D'ACCOKEEK Class CC 20/30/40 mi. 10:30 am from Accokeek Firehouse. Three distances, to suit weather conditions. Joint Oxon Hill/Potomac Pedalers ride.
Dir: Take Md 210 south approximately 10 mi. from the beltway. Go right on Livingston Road at the Accokeek Rd 373 light (B&J Carryout). The fire station is on right after about 3/4 mi. [map to start]
STEVE PALINCSAR 703-548-1585 palincss@his.com
SUN
Feb 10 		CANCELLED - Well, the temps are so not bad, but the wind is already close to 25 mph.  I am cancelling the ride.  However, if there are those who wanted to ride, the cue sheet is in the cue sheet library on the Potomac Pedaler website at  http://www.bikepptc.org/system/files/MasonNeckRide21Miles.doc   - Deb
MASON NECK MEANDER Class CC 22 mi. 11:00 am from Gunston Elementary School. A leisurely ride through beautiful neighborhoods and Mason Neck Park. No go in rain, or even wet roads, unless the day is surprisingly warm. Also, no go if temperature is less than 40 degrees. Call ride leader the morning of the ride if weather is doubtful. Lunch may be arranged for afterward if folks are interested.
Dirr: 10100 Gunston Rd Lorton, VA 22079-Take Rt. 1 south of the beltway about 11 miles. Take a left on Rt. 611, Old Colchester Rd., go about 2 miles, then take a left on Gunston Road.
DEB REYNOLDS 301-346-1755 deb_cla@hotmail.com
SUN
Feb 10

RIDE CANCELLED - Today's B ride from OAK RIDGE PARK has been canceled due to high velocity winds. I don't think anyone is up to dealing with wind gusts up to 50 mph. The ride will be rescheduled next month. - Michie
RIDE ADDED TO SCHEDULE - NOT IN NEWSLETTER
ROAD APPLE SLALOM Class B 32 mi. 12:00 pm from Oak Ridge Park. From the park, we'll head straight down to Allen's Fresh then head over to Charlotte Hall for a little jaunt on the Three Notch Trail (how lovely), then back to the park. The ride title will reveal the evidence on Rt. 236. I WILL BE STICKING TO THE B PACE! NO EXCUSES.
Dir: From Beltway Exit 7-A, take Branch Ave/MD-5 S toward Waldorf. After 13 miles, turn left on Mattawoman Beantown Rd to stay on MD 5. After 3 miles, turn left at Leonardtown Rd/MD-5 S. After 4.9 miles, turn right onto Oliver's Shop Rd. After 2.6 miles, turn left onto Oaks Rd and go 1.3 miles to Oak Ridge Park on the right. [map to start]

CHARLES SIDWELL 301-580-2147 mieshie@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 10 		RIDE CANCELLED - I am cancelling the Greenbelt College Park Meander for this Sunday due to the predicted combination of low temps and high winds. -  Joe Clark
GREENBELT COLLEGE PARK MEANDER Class B/CC 27 mi. 1:30 pm from Bladensburg Waterfront Park. We'll meander up the Northeast Anacostia Trail; loop thru Greenbelt Park; circle around Lake Artemesia and UM; then return by way of the Northwest Anacostia Trail. I will stay in the B range and no one will be dropped.
Dir: Take Kenilworth Avenue North from DC. Take the exit ramp on right to MD Route 450 West. Turn right at stop light onto MD Route 450 West. Park entrance is 2 short blocks on the left. 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 [map to start]
JOE CLARK cell 240-462-7074/home 301-773-8608 j_f_clark@prodigy.net
TUE
Feb 12 		TUESDAY MORNING SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Class C 25-30 mi. 10:00 am from Bryans Road Shopping Center. Relaxed cycling over some of our favorite routes. Rides will only go if riders phone the leader at least an hour before the ride.
Dir: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn right onto Md 227 (Marshall Hall Rd.) and left into shopping center. Park on the left toward Safeway. [map to start]
RANDY SCHOCH 301-567-6760 bikerandy42@comcast.net
THUR
Feb 14 		RIDE CANCELLED - Because of being a little "under the weather" so to speak, I have decided to cancel Thursday's Valentines Day Ride. :-( Sorry! - John
VALENTINE'S RIDE THRU LOVEVILLE Class CC 22 mi. 11:30 am from Park N Ride across from WAWA at the intersections of Rt.5, Rt.235 and Old Village Road.. We'll have lunch at Leonardtown, about half way through the ride.
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com
SAT
Feb 16 		CROOM EXCURSION Class A/B 49 mi. 9:30 am from Mattaponi Elementary School. It's time to start working on the hills and this is a good ride to get started. Really nice back roads with some hills to help keep us warm on what might be a cold February day. Ride goes if temp 1 hour before start is > 32 degrees. Dress appropriately!! Day of ride phone number 301-452-2267.
Dir: From Md. 5 in Clinton, take Md. 223 east, right on Rosaryville Rd., cross US 301; route becomes Old Indian Head Rd. Follow and bear left on Duley Station Rd. to school. [map to school]
DIANE HARRIS 301-248-8207
SAT
Feb 16 		NO-BEACH NUTWELL Class CC 22 / 27 mi. 10:30 am from Southern High School (Anne Arundel County). Two short routes from Harwood that go near, but bypass, Deale. Consequently, there are no stores on these routes.(If Spring comes early, I'll have a longer version too, but I'm not counting on it.) Joint Oxon Hill/Potomac Pedalers ride.
Dir: From I-95 Exit 11-A take Pennsylvania Avenue (Md 4) 10 miles past Upper Marlboro to Waysons Corner. Take the exit for Md 408 through Waysons Corner and go 5.5 miles to a roundabout. Take the second exit from the roundabout onto Md 2 north. Continue 3.6 miles to the High School on the left. [map to start]
STEVE PALINCSAR 703-548-1585 palincss@his.com
SUN
Feb 17 		SUNDAY MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE Class MTB ?? mi. 10:00 am from Cedarville State Park. Single track, fun, easy. E-mail or call ride leader if you are planning on riding.
Dir: From I-95 Exit 7-A take Md. 5 south about 12 miles (almost to county line) and turn left on Cedarville Road; go about 2 miles to the entrance to the park; official name is Cedarville Natural Resources Management Area. [map to start]
BARRY HOWARD 301-843-9750 barry383@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 17 		RIDE ADDED TO SCHEDULE _ NOT IN NEWSLETTER
DONCASTER AND NANJEMOY Class A 46 mi. 9:30 am from Pisgah Firehouse. Let’s try to beat the rain and do a ride on Sunday morning. I’ll bring cue sheets and a sign-up sheet.
Dir: Go south on Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) from Beltway 18 miles to Indian Head, left on Md 225 for 1.6 mi, right on Md 224 for 0.2 mi, left on Md 425 for 3.4 mi, left on Poorhouse Road and immediate right into parking lot of Pisgah Fire Station. [map to start]
BLAKE ALTMAN (home) 301-392-3027   (cell) 301-659-4442 blake.altman@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 17 		CHANGE IN RIDE LEADER AND RIDE CLASS - Neal Matovelle will be leading the Brandywine Blast Scheduled for Sunday morning, at a CC pace.
BRANDYWINE BLAST Class B 36 mi. 10:30 am from Gwynn Park High School. A moderately hilly ride on mostly peaceful roads around Brandywine, with one rest stop.Other class riders are welcome to join.
Dir: From Beltway (I-95) take Exit 7-A (Md 5 south) and go 9 miles to Brandywine Rd. (Md 381). Turn left and go 0.3 mile to Brandywine Road entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Road. [map to start]
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com
NEAL MATOVELLE 240-893-0871 nealm5x5@yahoo.com
SUN
Feb 17 		I will not be able to lead the Greenbelt College Park Meander tomorrow due to conflicting obligations. - Joe
GREENBELT COLLEGE PARK MEANDER Class B/CC 27 mi. 1:30 pm from Bladensburg Waterfront Park. GREENBELT COLLEGE PARK MEANDER Class B/CC 27 mi. 1:30 pm from Bladensburg Waterfront Park. We'll meander up the Northeast Anacostia Trail; loop thru Greenbelt Park; circle around Lake Artemesia and UM; then return by way of the Northwest Anacostia Trail. I will stay in the B range and no one will be dropped.
Dir: Take Kenilworth Avenue North from DC. Take the exit ramp on right to MD Route 450 West. Turn right at stop light onto MD Route 450 West. Park entrance is 2 short blocks on the left. 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 [map to start]
JOE CLARK cell 240-462-7074/home 301-773-8608 j_f_clark@prodigy.net
MON
Feb 18 		FRIENDSHIP TO NORTH BEACH PRESIDENTS' DAY RIDE Class A 32 to 44 mi. 10:00 am from Friendship United Methodist Church. Here's a scenic rolling route with views of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay. If it’s really cold and the majority agrees, we’ll take the short cut. We'll start our ride adjacent to the Fabulous Brew Café/coffee shop. After the ride, those that want to stay for lunch or a warm beverage would have that option. The church across the street has kindly offered the use of their overflow lot to us, since the coffee shop has limited parking. This will be a joint ride posted to PPTC. Here is a link to the route: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/unitedstates/md/friendship/1069677024 If in doubt about the weather, or for any questions, contact the ride leader. Sue Estes [sue@estes.com] Home: 410/257-6695 Cell: 443/404-9789
Dir: From Capital Beltway, take exit 11A to MD-4/South. Go approx. 14 miles; take exit for Chesapeake Beach Rd/MD-260. Go approx. 4 miles to light; turn left on MD-2 Solomon’s Island Rd. Go 1.3 miles to circle, take first right onto Friendship Rd. Go 0.3 miles to church overflow lot on the right (22 Friendship Rd, Friendship, MD).
SUE ESTES 410-257-6695 sue@estes.com
MON
Feb 18 		MARYLAND POINT VARIATION. Class CC 35 mi. 10:30 am from Pisgah Firehouse. Some of the most rural, traffic-free roads in the entire metro DC area. This route features one or two stops at a local store. Joint Oxon Hill/Potomac Pedalers ride.
Dir: Go south on Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) from Beltway 18 miles to Indian Head, left on Md 225 for 1.6 mi, right on Md 224 for 0.2 mi, left on Md 425 for 3.4 mi, left on Poorhouse Road and immediate right into parking lot of Pisgah Fire Station. [map to start]
STEVE PALINCSAR 703-548-1585 palincss@his.com
TUE
Feb 19 		TUESDAY MORNING SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Class C 25-30 mi. 10:00 am from Bryans Road Shopping Center. Relaxed cycling over some of our favorite routes. Rides will only go if riders phone the leader at least an hour before the ride.
Dir: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn right onto Md 227 (Marshall Hall Rd.) and left into shopping center. Park on the left toward Safeway. [map to start]
RANDY SCHOCH 301-567-6760 bikerandy42@comcast.net
THUR
Feb 21 		RIDE CANCELLED - temperatures only in the upper 20's and snow cover road shoulders.
ANOTHER WAY TO MERKLE Class CC 32 mi. 11:30 am from Tanglewood Community Park On Woodyard Road, One mile east of Route 5 (Branch Avenue). No store at rest stop, so bring lunch or snacks. For ride confirmation, check with ride leader morning of the ride..
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com
SAT
Feb 23 		RIDE CANCELLED - Lousy weather
WAYSON CORNER LOOP 34 / 41 Class B/CC 41 mi. 10:30 am from Wayson's Corner Park & Ride. This ride takes us Galesville -- where there is a really neat store. Nice rolling hills and a good work out. The temp for the CC ride must be 40'ish to be reasonable for Walter to go out. If the weather appears questionable for the B ride, kindly call or email Walter to find out if the ride is a go.
Dir: From I-95 Exit 11-A take Pennsylvania Avenue (Md 4) 10 miles past Upper Marlboro to Wayson's Corner, exit Md 408. Left at the end of exit ramp to Waysons Corner. Bear right at the light and proceed to the park and ride on the right. [map to start]
WALTER AND HOLLY CARR 301-651-2556 /301-651-2763 waltercarr9575@verizon.net
SUN
Feb 24 		Due to wet conditions, we will move our Sunday morning ride to Cedarville at 10:00 am. - Barry
SUNDAY MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE Class MTB ?? mi. 10:00 am from Rosaryville State Park. Single track, fun, easy. E-mail or call ride leader if you are planning on riding.
BARRY HOWARD 301-843-9750 barry383@comcast.net
SUN
Feb 24 		BADEN HORSEHEAD LOOP Class B 30 mi. 1:00 pm from Eugene Burroughs Middle School. Just one hill as we leave the school and then fairly flat.
Dir: From Beltway, take exit 3-A Indian Head Hwy (Md 210) south for 8.5 miles, turn left on Farmington Rd. Go .9 miles to intersection of Livingston Road and Berry Rd. See school ahead. [map to start]
JIM HUDNALL 301-567-0089 cell 301-351-2330 jim@ohbike.org
SUN
Feb 24 		EASY EASTERN Class CC 26 mi. 1:00 pm from Eugene Burroughs Middle School. Not quite as far as the B ride, but we’ll see them at the Wawa rest stop.
Dir: From Beltway, take exit 3-A Indian Head Hwy (Md 210) south for 8.5 miles, turn left on Farmington Rd. Go .9 miles to intersection of Livingston Road and Berry Rd. See school ahead. [map to start]
JANE HUDNALL 301-567-0089 cell 301-351-1266 jane.hudnall@comcast.net
TUE
Feb 26 		RIDE CANCELLED - Wet roads and rain
TUESDAY MORNING SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Class C 25-30 mi. 10:00 am from Bryans Road Shopping Center. Relaxed cycling over some of our favorite routes. Rides will only go if riders phone the leader at least an hour before the ride.
Dir: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn right onto Md 227 (Marshall Hall Rd.) and left into shopping center. Park on the left toward Safeway. [map to start]
RANDY SCHOCH 301-567-6760 bikerandy42@comcast.net
THUR
Feb 28 		RIDE CANCELLED - Because the wind chill factor is predicted to only be in the teens Thursday morning, the ride is canceled. :-(   - John
LEADER'S CHOICE Class CC 25ish mi. 10:30 am from Brandywine Firehouse. We'll ride some of the back roads of Brandywine. If weather looks iffy, check with ride leader morning of the ride.
Dir: From Beltway, take Md 5 (Branch Avenue) south for 8.6 miles. Turn left at TB onto Brandywine Road. Cross US 301 after .5 miles and continue 1.3 miles through Brandywine to firehouse after railroad tracks. Park toward back on far side. [map to start]
JOHN EARLY 301-868-2879 bikerider47@gmail.com

RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS

D CASUAL RIDES. 5 to 15 miles, Average Moving Speed (AMS) from 8 to 10 mph, but may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and ability of riders. Frequent stops, every 5 miles. Terrain should be flat or rolling.
C SHORT TOURING. 30 miles or less in length. AMS from 10 to 12 mph. Uphill slows down substantially. Stops planned every 5 to 10 miles.
CC EASY TOURING. AMS between 12 and 13 mph; cruising speeds may reach 15 mph. Uphill pace slows down substantially. Stops every 10 to 15 miles.
B TOURING. AMS between 13.1 and 15.0 mph; cruising speeds may reach 18 mph. Uphill pace slows down quite a bit. Rest stops every 10 to 15 miles.
A FAST TOURING. AMS between 15.1 and 17.0 mph. Riders on fast touring work to keep up the pace on hills. Rest stops planned every 15 to 25 miles.
AA FAST TRAINING. AMS between 17.1 to 19.+ mph. Pace lines approach 25 mph. Rest stops every 25 to 50 miles.
 

WEATHER RULES

Unless otherwise stated, rides may be canceled if the temperature is less than 40 degrees or the chance of rain is greater than 50% on 30l-936-l2l2 or www.weather.com one hour before the ride. Call the ride leader if in doubt.

Ride Leaders Guidelines

  1. Prepare a cue sheet and/or map (either new or existing club route) and scout the route before the ride. You may use cue sheets in the club's cue sheet library. Other good places to find cue sheets or to create a cue sheet are www.RouteSlip.com and www.Bikely.com.
  2. If you have a cell phone, include its number on the cue sheet and have your cell phone on during the ride.
  3. Arrive 10-15 minutes before the ride start time.
  4. Have all riders sign a release sign-up form.
  5. Give all riders a cue sheet and/or map.
  6. Welcome the riders and brief them on details of ride stops, problems, pace, etc.
  7. Make sure the riders wear helmets.
  8. "Lead from the rear" or appoint someone to "ride sweep!"
  9. Ride at the advertised pace!
  10. Carry the sign-up sheet with you on the ride so that you have riders' emergency contact information if needed.
  11. After the ride, mail sign-up sheet and ride report to the road captain. You may e-mail your report to the road captain.

Rider Responsibilities

  1. Arrive early to sign-in and be ready to leave on time.
  2. Some starting points do not have restrooms, plan accordingly.
  3. Make sure your bicycle is in proper working order before you arrive.
  4. Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump, water bottle and snack.
  5. Carry identification and emergency money.
  6. Sign a ride waiver and get a cue sheet and/or map from the ride leader.
  7. Wear a helmet!
  8. Practice safety and obey all traffic laws.
  9. Do not "bike off" more than you can do. Go on rides within your ability, interest and experience level. If in doubt, phone the ride leader.
  10. Riders should maintain the pace as advertised. The rider may ride faster or slower than this pace if s/he knows the route and advises the leader accordingly. In this case the leader will not be responsible for the cyclists safe return or completion of the ride.
  11. Riders should advise the ride leader if the rider will not complete the ride or deviate from the designated route.
  12. Riders should warn nearby cyclists of road debris or, when in the rear, warning leading cyclists of approaching motorists from behind.
  13. Riders should as simple courtesy help out others with mechanical problems. Riders will try to help but there is no obligation to wait for cyclists with major breakdowns.
  14. Riders should use common sense and courtesy.

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