February 2010 Ride Schedule

Last updated at 21:43:02 on Saturday January 16, 2010

This schedule is provided free of charge to the public and members of the club. Bicyclists who frequent club rides and are not members are STRONGLY encouraged to become PPTC members.

Please support the club with whom you ride Join PPTC!

Introduction

The PPTC Ride Schedule as published in the February 2010 Pedal Patter follows. Please check Pedal Patter or the Ride News Forum for any changes, corrections, etc. PPTC NON-MEMBERS may call (202)363-TOUR for more information.

PPTC always needs ride leaders. Our club has over 400 cue-sheets of time tested rides. Cue sheets and maps can be obtained online or from Ride Coordinators. Contact information for ride coordinators is listed here and on page two of Pedal Patter.

For last-minute changes or special ride announcements click here.

Key to Ride Classes
Ride Start Points
Weather Conditions

Weekday Rides:

Mon Fri

Weekday Rides

February -- Mondays

B/BB * 30ish * MD * 10 AM * Glen Echo Park (GLE)
The Usual Monday Ride From Glen Echo. Moderately hilly ride through Potomac, with a probable stop at a cafe near the end. "B" pace ride will also be available with cue sheets. Longer cue sheets available on the holiday ride (weather permitting). No go in rain or on wet roads. Please park in the lower portion of the lot farthest from Macarthur Rd.
BB: Warren Farb [wfarb@comcast.net] 301/320-4942
BB: Nancy Avitabile [nancy4@mindspring.com] 301/908-6303
BB: Cathy Wilson [cswilson@aol.com] 703/328-1029

February -- Fridays

CC * 35 * MD * 11 AM * Buddy Attick Park (BUD) * 44-49°
Weekend Warmup. Join our nice crew of regulars and irregulars for this casual "CC" paced rolling ride with a few nice climbs for your trouble. Possible hot chocolate stop mid-ride. NOTE: park in the Buddy Attick parking lot and not across the street at Ivy Lane. Temperature range is a guide only; ride decision is dependent on conditions so if cold but sunny we might go - call cell after 8:30 AM on day of ride. If marginal or in doubt CALL! Harold's cell for day of ride: 202/997-2376
Harold Goldstein [mdbiker@goldray.com] 301/854-0388
George Schneider [gbs319@juno.com] SND/EEE-MAIL

Regular Weekend Rides

February 6 Saturday

ALL * 38/34/27 * VA * 10:15 AM * Belle Haven Picnic Area (BEL) * 40°/30%
Charles Cushman Memorial Ride. This is a leaderless self-paced winter training ride with 3 distances from which to choose. There are some good hills and it is remarkably traffic-free, with one rest stop. A ride volunteer will have the sign up sheet, cue sheets and be there to get everyone started. Then it will be self-paced riders that may or may not form into groups, generally strong "CC" and above. This month a "C" ride leader will also be present to lead a slower group of riders, provided the temp for the day is above 45°. If you are concerned about having others to ride with, then it is suggested you post to the club's web rides forum a day or two before to determine if others in your class and chosen distance will be riding , especially in colder weather. This ride is scheduled every Saturday from November to mid March. If you have questions please check the entry of the date you are planning on coming and call the appropriate contact name listed, as it changes weekly. There is frequently a post ride lunch bunch. Please park in the north lot, the SECOND one. Check the" Ride News" forum on the web site the morning of for a cancellation due to weather or roads.
C: Normandie Lee [Normandielee@comcast.net] C: 703/474-8898
C: Brad Kuhn [bradkuhn@aol.com] C: 703/967-5344 or 703/971-8569

D/C-C/CC * 2 hours or less * VA * 1:30 PM * Old Town Village (The City of Fairfax)
Chocolate Lover Festival. http://www.chocolatefestival.net/ (8 AM to 4 PM) The rides will start at corner of North St and Chain Bridge Rd / Rt 123 from Panera Bread Restaurant. We can meet at 1 PM for drink and after visiting CLF and shopping chocolate products, be early because the line can be long. There are not flat streets rides but have been proven to be proper for all: "D", "C", and "CC" riders. Biking from the City of Fairfax on gently hilly streets thru GMU to King Parks West. Free Public Parking in the same building. (Directions: From I-66, Rt 29 / 50 or Braddock Rd take Rte 123 to the City of Fairfax. Public transportation from Vienna Metro Station using any Cue Bus: Green or Gold.) If weather conditions will be not comfortable for biking we will participate only in the festival! Weather conditions: If less than 40° and wind greater than 8 mph or rain or snow/ice accumulations = NO ride, otherwise = YES.
Steven Jones [jonesse1@gmail.com] 703/716-4929 and
Woody Lipinski [orsbicycling@gmail.com] 703/745-2988 or C: 703/203-4934

CC * 25 * VA * 10 AM * Courthouse Metro Station, Arlington, VA * 30°
Ride Around Arlington. What it says -- we will ride around the perimeter of Arlington County, or as close as we can get. The ride uses trails and roads; no-go if there is gunk on the trails or gunk falling from the sky.
Leslie Tierstein [ltierstein AT earthlink.net] SND/EEE-MAIL

CC(F) * 25 * MD * 10 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50%
Flat and Cold. This ride's start time will depend upon the weather and the forecast for the morning of the ride. No later than 9 AM, I will post a note on the PPTC website under the Forums section Ride News whether the ride will go at 10 AM or 1 PM (or will not go at all, due to a forecast for bad weather) (see 1 PM ride description). If you cannot access the web site for whatever reason, you may call me. This is a simple ride that should not challenge too many people. It is basically a ride down to Pierce Mill and back. Except for a short distance from the Mormon Temple to East-West Highway, the entire ride will be on Beach Drive (except for an optional hill after leaving Pierce Mill, for those that cannot get enough of that kind of thing). Possible lunch after the ride at a restaurant nearby.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivineATerols.com] 301/258-7820

CC(F) * 25 * MD * 1 PM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50%
Flat and Cold (DELAYED). This ride start time will replace the 10 AM if I have posted a note on the PPTC website under the Forums section Ride News.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivineATerols.com] 301/258-7820

B(H) * 60/50/40/30/20 * VA * 10 AM * Marshall Park & Ride (MAR)
Winter Ride Mode. My plan is to show up at the Marshal P&R ready to ride at 10 AM with cue sheets for 30, 20. and 10 mile routes. The group will decide on the length and we can use a combination of the routes to get the total distance. Each loop will start and end in Marshal. We will make rest stops at the Marshall 7/11, and/or the P&R. Rest rooms are available at the BP Gas Station (0.2 mile south of 7/11) and the Marshall Recreation Center (0.1 mile north of 7/11). No go if snow, a significant amount of rain or cold and wet. I'll try to post any cancelations on the forum the night before but if the weather is too close to call the night before and I cancel, I'll post a notice before 7 AM the morning of.
Ken Widmaier [Widmaier@verizon.net] 703/346-2864

BB * 48 * VA * 10 AM * Tyler ES, Gainesville (TYL)
Bull Run Mountain. This is the ride I was going to lead in December but was snowed in. Mostly rolling hills. We head to The Plains on Rt 55. Then take the southern detour to Marshall. A few hills along Frogtown to Zulla and then north to Middleburg. If it's cold we'll skip the rest stop and cruise back on beautiful, winding, rolling Halfway Rd. and Hopewell/Waterfall Rd. Tailwind home! No go below 20°, winds gusting above 25mph or on icy roads. Check the Google group Pedalers or PPTC forum Ride News for ride cancellation news.
Mark Hemhauser [mbhhbm@verizon.net] 202/834-9309

February 7 Sunday

D/C (MF) * 16 * VA * 10 AM * Shirlington Village, Arlington, VA (SHR)
Lunch in Shirlington. Join us for lunch at one of the many restaurants in Shirlington (free parking in garages and lots on weekends). We meet at 10 AM on the brick plaza in front of the Shirlington Library / Signature Theater on Campbell Ave (formerly named 28th St South), Arlington 22206, to select a restaurant, then go to lunch at about 12 PM. See you there!!!! [P.S. Between 10 AM and 12 PM you are welcome to join the leader on the bike trails of Arlington (the Arlington Loop: traveling first on a portion of the W&OD Trail, then the Custis Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Four Mile Run Trail) with a rest stop at Starbuck's in Lyon Village, and a brief regrouping at Gravelly Point (cue sheet on PPTC website, and passed out at ride). The 3-4 miles on the Custis Trail are hilly; the rest of the ride is pretty flat. Leader rides a slow "C" pace; all levels welcome (those wanting more or fewer miles may wish to continue up the W&OD and return to join us for the main event: lunch!). If raining, icy or wind speed isgreater than 15 MPH: ride is no go. Check the "Ride News" Forum on the Potomac Pedalers website for last minute cancelation information. If you need special help w/directions, please contact the ride leader for careful guidance.
Ron Trueworthy [Ron_Trueworthy@Yahoo.com] SND/EEE-MAIL

D/C-C/CC * 2 hours or less * VA * 10:30 AM * Old Town Village (The City of Fairfax)
Chocolate Lover Festival. http://www.chocolatefestival.net/ (8 AM to 4 PM) The ride will start at corner of North St and Chain Bridge Rd / Rt 123 (We can meet at Panera Bread Restaurant between 10 and 10:30 AM for hot breakfast or after shopping chocolate products early morning). There are not flat streets rides but have been proven to be proper for all: "D", "C", and "CC" riders. Enjoy a lunch and conversation after biking. Biking from the City of Fairfax on gently hilly streets thru GMU to King Parks West. Free Public Parking in the same building. (Directions: From I-66, Rte 29 / 50 or Braddock Rd take Rte 123 to the City of Fairfax. Public transportation from Vienna Metro Station using any Cue Bus: Green or Gold.) If weather conditions will be not comfortable for biking we will participate only in the festival! Weather conditions: If less than 40° and wind greater than 8 mph or rain or snow/ice accumulations = NO ride, otherwise = YES. Steven Jones [jonesse1@gmail.com] 703/716-4929 and
Woody Lipinski [orsbicycling@gmail.com] SND/EEE-MAIL

C * 15-25 * VA * 11 AM * South Run Rec Center * 45°
South Run Spin. Exact rout to be determined but will include Fairfax County Parkway bike path, Burke Lake area and Occoquan depending on weather/distance. Stop at shopping center with coffee shop will be an option. Call or e-mail leader with questions.
Lois Lightfoot [Loislightfoot@verizon.net] H: 703/451-2361

CC * 29/36/44 * MD * 10:30 AM * Gwynn Park HS
Patuxent Surprise. Who knows what the weather's going to be like in February? Always a surprise, but there'll be a distance to suit. All routes go to the Merkle Sanctuary, and the two longer ones stop at Patuxent River Park. All routes feature quiet rural Southern Maryland roads and fine scenery, and all less than 30 minutes from the Wilson Bridge. Joint ride with Oxon Hill. (Directions: 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 Rd entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Rd.)
Steve Palincsar [palincss@his.com] H: 703/548-1585 or 703/655-8959

CC(MH) * 43 * VA * 10:30 AM * Loudoun County HS (LOU)
Loudoun Wandering. I'll choose a variation on the Loudoun Wanderer rides, shorter if it's really cold (though I'll be optimistic and hope for one of those spectacular winter days we get). Call or email with questions about weather or anything else about the ride (on morning of ride call only as ride leader will not check email).
Joan Oppel [oppel.js__verizon.net] 703/328-1978

B(H) * 25 * VA * 9 AM * Herndon Depot * 35°/40%
Great Falls Loop. Ride some of the few quiet, wooded roads remaining in Fairfax County. Lots of hills to get your blood circulating. (Directions from Beltway: take Rt 267 west to Elden St / Centreville Rd exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Follow Elden St into downtown Herndon and turn left at Station St. Turn into the parking lot on the left and cycle up to the side of the Herndon train station facing the W&OD Trail.) Additional weather conditions: Ride is no-go if forecast wind is over 10 mph or if there has been frozen precipitation within 48 hours.
Bruce Johnson [bjohnson_at_topcog.com] 703/742-8054

B * 30ish * MD * 12 NOON * Proteus Bike and Fitness
Safety Discussion (delayed) and Bike Skills. The cold kept nearly everyone away from part one, so Bob and Kirk will team up for a short bike safety and bike skills talk. Bring your questions to the warmth of Jill's shop (she promises a discount to attendees) then head out for a ride through the Ag center. All classes invited but the ride leader will be attempting an honest "B" pace. (Directions: 9217 Baltimore Ave / US 1 College Park, MD 20740, about a half mile south of the Beltway)
Kirk Walder [kirkwalder@comcast.net] 301/210-5914

BB (MH) * 30-40 * VA * 11 AM * Reston P&R (RPR)
Spin & (hill) Sprint. The Reston training rides return, continuing into February. Combination training and social ride; no drop, no rest stop. Spin pace except for the hill competitions (probably 5) -- which you may take at whatever pace you like. Regroup after all the competitions. Last year's average speeds ran about 15.5 to 16.5mph. The rides start at the Sunset Hills Park & Ride just west of Wiehle Ave (which is a Dulles toll road exit, FYI). The Plaza America shopping center is about a half mile from the start, with Performance Bikes, Whole Foods, and some restaurants & coffee shops. And Reston Town Center is also nearby. Check with leaders or the Pedalers Google group or PPTC Ride News forum in cases of questionable conditions. Brent DeRobertis [dtnerb@yahoo.com] PLS/NOT-CALL,
John Carey [carey@aya.yale.edu] 703/534-4613 or Mike McCarley 703/218-0707

BB/A * 39-61 (varies) * MD * 11:30 AM * Allen Pond Park (ALP)
Winter Trainer. It's winter, which means that the hill country to the north and west is likely better for two planks than for two wheels. So let's rediscover the lovely, English-style riding that's east and southeast of DC as we ride from Bowie to points such as Galesville, Deale or North Beach. The pace will be more social than competitive, as keeping good base fitness is the goal. Depending on distance, there could be a rest stop. Distance depends on the weather. Afterward, there's always the chance for pizza at Armand's. The later start time will help us avoid ice, though the ride will not go if roads are icy, or if there's pouring rain, sleet or snow. Any last-minute announcements will be on PPTC site or Pedalers Google Group.
BB: Mark Hemhauser mbhhbm__verizon.net 202/834-9309
BB: Eric Pilsk [epilsk@gmail.com]
A:Rudi Riet [rudi@songfta.com] SND/EEE-MAIL

A/BB * 40ish * MD * 10 AM * South Germantown Rec (SGR)
The Fixed Gear Fun Ride. Welcome back to the third annual installment of this ever popular Sunday ride out of South Germantown Recreational Park. We will do about 40 miles on relatively flat roads up to Sugarloaf and back all in a big circle. All bikes are welcome, but fixed gears are particularly invited. Ride leader will be on a fixed gear so please be gentle with him. Please note a new ride start location just down the street from the old one and still in the Park. We will start at the Adventure Playground on Germantown Park Drive. At the traffic circle adjacent to the "old" parking lot head southeast (opposite direction of SoccerPlex) on Germantown Park Dr and go about 1/2 mile. You will see the playground on the right with a large parking lot adjacent. You will also notice a nice heated bathroom, hence the reason for the change of location.
Tim Guilford, 301/704-2723

February 13 Saturday

ALL * 38/34/27 * VA * 10:15 AM * Belle Haven Picnic Area (BEL) * 40°/30%
Charles Cushman Memorial Ride. Check the" Ride News" forum on the web site the morning of for a cancellation due to weather or roads. See February 6 for details.
C: Teresa Noonan [teresanoonan@hotmail.com] 703/379-8490 or C: 703/517-0693
C: Linda Bankerd [lbankerd@verizon.net] 703/548-8232

D/C * 20/23 * MD * 10:15 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP)
Lunch at the Ale House. Bring helmet, ID, lunch money, and lock. Brief stop in Olney Manor Park. Detours/portaging may be required due to ICC construction. No go if wet/icy roads, call ride leader between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM on the morning of the ride if the weather is marginal. Cue sheet available online at http://www.qis.net/~cmoriarity .
Chris Moriarity -- before 8 PM -- 301/270-3416

D/C-C/CC * 15/27 * VA * 10:30 AM * Old Town Village (The City of Fairfax)
Valentine's Day Ride. The rides will start at corner of North St and Chain Bridge Rd / Rt 123 (We can meet at Panera Bread Restaurant between 10 and 11 AM for hot breakfast ). There are not flat streets rides but have been proven to be proper for all: "D", "C", and "CC" riders. Biking from the City of Fairfax on gently hilly streets thru GMU to King Parks West. Enjoy a lunch and conversation after biking about you plans for Valentine's Day at Bollywood Bistro (a new Indian restaurant) where your lover can wait for you, if not bicyclist. Free Public Parking in the same building. (Directions: From I-66, Rte 29 / 50 or Braddock Rd take Rte 123 to the City of Fairfax. Public transportation from Vienna Metro Station using any Cue Bus: Green or Gold.) Weather conditions: If less than 40° and wind greater than 8 mph or rain or snow/ice accumulations = NO ride, otherwise = YES.
Steven Jones [jonesse1@gmail.com] 703/716-4929 and
Woody Lipinski [orsbicycling@gmail.com] 703/745-2988 or C: 703/203-4934

CC * 33 * MD * 10:30 AM * Rileys Lock (RIL) * 40°/40%
Riley's Jaunt. Sure to be a pleasant ride over the gently rolling terrain of semi-rural Montgomery County. One rest stop along the way. No go in rain, wet roads or snow (which I believe would qualify under the wet road category anyway).
Dale Hunt [dhunt175@yahoo.com] 703/528-3972

CC(F) * 25 * MD * 10 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50%
Flat and Cold. See the February 6 entry for details.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivineATerols.com] 301/258-7820

B * 35+ to 50 variations * MD * 10:30 AM * Damascus HS (DAM) * 30°/30%
Dam-Winfield. Fannie Dorsey wins, miss Streaker (42.4 or 50.4 miles) if weather permits. If weather is cold will pick ride that has shorter version (e.g. relatively flat routes to Lisbon, Mt Airy, or Taylorstown. Within 45 min of ride start, call 240/491-2409.
Jim Quinn [quinnje@verizon.net] 301/916-8868

BB * 45ish * VA * 11 AM * The Plains (PLA)
Circumnavigating Marshall (The Plains version). Similar to the ride led from Middleburg last summer, but shortened & relocated for winter weather, this ride offers a stop in Orlean though that could be skipped if it's too cold. No go with icy roads. Let's ride if temperature is 25° or higher at the start time. (And in other dubious conditions, check w/leader or local e-waves, PPTC Ride News or Google Pedalers forums, where updates might be forwarded.)
Frank Volberg [bicisport@aol..com] 540/338-5724

February 14 Sunday

CC * 0-30 * MD * 9 AM - 10:30 AM * Westminster Swap Meet * 40°
Swap Meet & Ride. Meet at 9 AM to do some shopping and 10:30 AM in the parking lot for a ride if the weather permits. Be sure to drop by the Bikes for the World booth. Best to email if planning to attend, so I will know to look for you in the crowd. (Directions: Swap Meet is located at the Carroll County Agricultural Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD 21157. See http://www.stopswapandsave.com/ for more information.)
Leslie Tierstein [ltierstein AT earthlink.net] SND/EEE-MAIL

CC * 29/36/44 * MD * 10:30 AM * Gwynn Park HS
Patuxent Surprise. Who knows what the weather's going to be like in February? Always a surprise, but there'll be a distance to suit. All routes go to the Merkle Sanctuary, but beyond that, it'll be a surprise -- and it'll be different from last week. All routes feature quiet rural Southern Maryland roads and fine scenery, and all less than 30 minutes from the Wilson Bridge. Joint ride with Oxon Hill. (Directions: 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 Rd entrance to the school. Follow the entrance to the left to the parking lot along Brandywine Rd.)
Steve Palincsar [palincss@his.com] H: 703/548-1585 or 703/655-8959

CC(H) * 34 * VA * 10 AM * Banneker ES, Middleburg * 30°
Southern Loudoun Rustic (mostly unpaved). This ride explores 28 miles of gravel roads, resorting to pavement for only 6 miles, and those are mainly to get to Bluemont General Store for some hot soup or other vittles. Get out your bike with the wider tires and a good granny gear (and maybe even fenders), and come enjoy some roads you may never yet have ridden. Ride no go if precipitation or roads icy. Call leader if in doubt about weather, tires, etc. (Directions: Rt 50 W from Middleburg 3.4 mi to R (north) on CO Rt 611 / St Louis Rd; R in 2.1 mi onto Snake Hill Rd / CO Rt 744; R in 0.1 mi to Banneker E.S. 35231 Snake Hill Rd Middleburg, VA 20117).
Norm Sandstrom [norm.sandstrom@gmail.com] 703/777-2158 or 540/454-8657

BB (MH) * 30-40 * VA * 11 AM * Reston P&R (RPR)
Spin & (hill) Sprint. The Reston training rides return, continuing into February. See the 7 February entry for details. Brent DeRobertis [dtnerb@yahoo.com] PLS/NOT-CALL
John Carey [carey@aya.yale.edu] 703/534-4613 or Mike McCarley 703/218-0707

BB/A * 39-61 (varies) * MD * 11:30 AM * Allen Pond Park (ALP)
Winter Trainer. See the February 7 entry for details.
BB: Mark Hemhauser mbhhbm__verizon.net 202/834-9309
BB: Eric Pilsk [epilsk@gmail.com]
A: Rudi Riet [rudi@songfta.com] SND/EEE-MAIL

A/BB * 40ish * MD * 10 AM * South Germantown Rec (SGR)
The Fixed Gear Fun Ride. See the February 7 entry for details.
Tim Guilford, 301/704-2723

February 15 Monday

C (MF) * 28 * VA * 12:34 PM * South Run Rec Center * 45°/50%
Tour de Loops. This ride is close-in and takes us on three loops. The first is to Burke Lake and on roads inside Fairfax County Parkway and Ox Road. The second is past the old Lorton prison and into Occoquan Village, where we have a rest stop - the hill out of the village is very LONG but gradual. The third loop is along Lake Mercer and points east; part of this paved loop is very rough and narrow. South Run Rec Center, 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield. Go through the paved parking lot adjacent to the Rec Center and park in the gravel lot next to the lower field house. Questions? Call me a day before the ride or on my cell phone thereafter.
Len Wilkinson [len.wilkinson@verizon.net] H: 703/455-0368 or C: 703/350-9209

B * 48/41 * MD * 10:30 AM * Davidsonville P&R (DPR)
Davidsonville to Galesville. Both rides go to the "new" store in Galesville. A few hills but we go down St. George Barber! No go in rain or snow.
Kirk Walder [kirkwalder@comcast.net] 301/210-5914

February 20 Saturday

ALL * 38/34/27 * VA * 10:15 AM * Belle Haven Picnic Area (BEL) * 40°/30%
Charles Cushman Memorial Ride.. Check the" Ride News" forum on the web site the morning of for a cancellation due to weather or roads. See February 6 for details.
C: Teresa Brooks [tacbrooks@cox.net] H: 703/971-3617 C: 703/728-7635
C: Dan Stoltz [bikerdan1@comcast.net] 703/684-5909

D * 14 * MD * 11 AM * Candy Cane City (CAN) * 50°/50%
Lunch at Parkway Deli. A pleasant, easy ride on Beach Drive to Pierce Mill. Most of the ride will be on the car-free section of Beach Drive. On the return, we'll lunch at Parkway Deli. "C" riders will join us, coming from Veirs Mill Park Recreation Center. Locks and helmets please. Call ride leader if weather is marginal. Street address for CAN is: 8200 Meadowbrook Ln, Chevy Chase, MD.
Linda Kolko [flamingote@starpower.net] cell: 301/785-1342

D/C-C/CC * 15/27 * VA * 10:30 AM * Old Town Village (The City of Fairfax)
Biking from the City of Fairfax. The ride will start at corner of North St and Chain Bridge Rd / Rt 123 (We can meet at Panera Bread Restaurant between 10 and 10:30 AM for hot breakfast or after shopping chocolate products early morning). There are not flat streets rides but have been proven to be proper for all: "D", "C", and "CC" riders. Biking from the City of Fairfax on gently hilly streets thru GMU to King Parks West. Enjoy a lunch and conversation after biking. Free Public Parking in the same building. (Directions: From I-66, Rte 29 / 50 or Braddock Rd take Rte 123 to the City of Fairfax. Public transportation from Vienna Metro Station using any Cue Bus: Green or Gold.) Weather conditions: If less than 40° and wind greater than 8 mph or rain or snow/ice accumulations = NO ride, otherwise = YES.
Steven Jones [jonesse1@gmail.com] 703/716-4929 and
Woody Lipinski [orsbicycling@gmail.com] 703/745-2988 or C: 703/203-4934

C * 25 * MD * 10 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50°/50%
Lunch at Parkway Deli. We'll ride down Beach Drive to pick up "D" riders at Candy Cane City. We'll then ride to Pierce Mill. On the return, we'll lunch at Parkway Deli. Optional hill on the return at Pierce Mill. Locks and helmets please. Call ride leader if weather is marginal. Street address for VMP is: 44425 Garrett Park Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Linda Kolko [flamingote@starpower.net] C: 301/785-1342

CC * 32.8 * MD * 10:30 AM * Rileys Lock (RIL) * 45°
Western Montgomery Circuit. Colder weather means shorter distances for me, but I still want to ride. Join me for a favorite ride that we all enjoyed last spring and kick off the new riding year with a familiar route through the Ag Reserve. I may also bring a shorter (25 mi) cue sheet so we can choose a ride based on conditions. No go in rain, sleet, snow or any of that stuff on the road.
Carol Linden [cdlinden@hotmail.com] 240/205-5035

CC(F) * 25 * MD * 10 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50%
Flat and Cold. See the February 6 entry for details.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivineATerols.com] 301/258-7820

B * 35+ to 50 variations * MD * 10:30 AM * LAV * 30°/30%
I'm Tired of Cold and Just Want to Ride. Will pick relatively flat routes to Glenelg (10 Oaks), Lisbon, or Mt Airy. Multiple distances with shortcuts to accommodate weather variations. Within 45 min of ride start, call 240/491-2409.
Jim Quinn [quinnje@verizon.net] 301/916-8868

B * 42 * MD * 10 AM * Southern HS (HAR) * 35°
Harwood to Deale. Join us for a ride over some of our favorite and familiar roads. Some rolling, some flat, something for everyone. Let's hope for good weather. No go if temperature is below 35 at ride start or wet. Garmin download at - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/md/harwood/246937861. Cue sheets at ride start. Bathrooms available at the gas station on the corner.
Nancy Avitabile [nancy4@mindspring.com] 301/908-6303

BB * 45 * VA * 10 AM * The Plains (PLA)
Meandering with Mariette. At the end of December with no miles for the month, I took Mariette up on an impromptu ride to Airmont. We traveled some of the best roads in Virginia horse country, without having to do an "extended foxhunt." We'll make a bee-line for Middleburg, and then up to Snickersville Turnpike via Sam Fred Rd. Possible rest stop in Airmont, where we can drink in Mexican Coke--made with pure cane sugar: mmmmm. Then it's rolling back to The Plains on a Blue Ridger Backwardish route. It's not too hilly for the middle of winter. If the weather's nice and the legs feel good, Mt. Weather beckons. Route can be easily shortened if necessary. No guarantee that Mariette will join us. No go below 20°, winds gusting above 25mph or on icy roads. Check the Google group Pedalers or PPTC forum Ride News for ride cancellation news.
Mark Hemhauser [mbhhbm@verizon.net] 202/834-9309

February 21 Sunday

C(MH) * 27 * VA * 10:30 AM * Gunston ES (GES)
Lorton Springfield Loop. Here's a challenging ride that's half rural, half Northern Virginia suburban. Follow up and down hills with part of the route going past the old Lorton Penitentiary in the latter half. Lunch afterwards at a nearby eatery. If you need directions, do an internet map search on Gunston ES, Lorton, VA.
Jeff Mankie [jsmankie@aol.com] C: 571/332-2130

CC * 46/37 * MD * 10 AM * Davidsonville P&R (DPR) * 40°/40%
Galloping to Galesville. Rolling hills and countryside. DOWNHILL on St. George Barber! Country store and scenic river views at the rest stop. The distance of your choice. No Go on wet or icy roads.
Bill Loewe [loeweATcua.edu] 301/648-5253
Sheila Harron [sheilaharATgmail.com] 301/461-8707

CC(MH) * 38-40 * VA * 10 AM * The Plains (PLA)
Plain Old Ride. A nice winter ride with some hills to keep the climbing muscles working over the winter. We can do a shortcut to end up with 34 miles if we get cold. Call or email with questions about weather or anything else about the ride (on morning of ride call only as ride leader will not check email).
Joan Oppel [oppel.js__verizon.net] 703/328-1978

B * 41 * MD * 10:30 AM * Davidsonville P&R (DPR)
The Hills of Davidsonville. A short route, but we hit most of the hills in the area. One stop at our favorite WAWA. No go in rain or snow.
Kirk Walder [kirkwalder@comcast.net] 301/210-5914

BB (MH) * 30-40 * VA * 11 AM * Reston P&R (RPR)
Spin & (hill) Sprint. The Reston training rides return continuing through February. See the 7 February entry for details.
Brent DeRobertis [dtnerb@yahoo.com] PLS/NOT-CALL,
John Carey [carey@aya.yale.edu] 703/534-4613 or Mike McCarley 703/218-0707

A/BB * 40ish * MD * 10 AM * South Germantown Rec (SGR)
The Fixed Gear Fun Ride. See the February 7 entry for details.
Tim Guilford 301/704-2723

February 27 Saturday

ALL * 38/34/27 * VA * 10:15 AM * Belle Haven Picnic Area (BEL) * 40°/30%
Charles Cushman Memorial Ride. Check the" Ride News" forum on the web site the morning of for a cancellation due to weather or roads. See February 6 for details.
Teresa Brooks [tacbrooks@cox.net] 703/971-3617 or C: 703/728-7635
Ed Weadon [eweadon@gmail.com 703/969-2705

C * 30/36 * VA * 10 AM * Nokesville Community Park (NCP) * 45°/50%
Nokesville Standard. Join us for this popular Virginia ride. We are able to stay relatively close to the Metro area, while still enjoying a rural setting. The ride is mostly flat to rolling with no serious hills to contend with. There are two rest stops to allow for regrouping and refreshment. Lunch afterwards for those interested. If weather looks doubtful, check the "Ride News" Forum on the Potomac Pedalers website or call ride leader.
Peter Dassira [peterdassira@yahoo.com] 703/273-5408 or C: 703/851-2274

CC(F) * 25 * MD * 10 AM * Veirs Mill Park RC (VMP) * 50%
Flat and Cold. See the February 6 entry for details.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivineATerols.com] 301/258-7820

B * 45ish * MD * 10 AM * Sherwood ES (SES) * 35°
Winter Riding. A nice loop with some chilling down hills and warming up hills. No go in temps less than 35° and/or wet roads.
Doreen Chaitt 301/942-3564

February 28 Sunday

C/CC(MF) * 31&50 * VA * 12:34 PM * Brentsville Historical Park, Brentsville * 45°/50%
Unpainted Country Lanes. Perfect for "C" riders who hate hills, "CC" riders who love a pace line, and tandems. I always get great compliments about this ride. It goes on paved but many unpainted roads and twists around country lanes like a colander full of spaghetti. And yet there are plenty of long, uninterrupted stretches. Traffic is minimal and the route hardly has hills. Ascent for both distances is a flat-ish 30 feet per mile. Toilet probably not available at ride start. Rest stop at 15 miles in Nokesville Park - no snacks, some water - and another for the longer route at the Bristerburg store. (Directions: Brentsville Park, 12291 Bristow Rd, Bristow 20136, behind the Presbyterian Church - use GPS, Mapquest, or similar for directions.) Tour the site after the ride. Questions? Call me at home NLT 2 hours prior to ride start or on cell thereafter.
Len Wilkinson [len.wilkinson@verizon.net] H: 703/455-0368 or 703/350-9209

CC(H) * 33/42/53 * MD * T:BA AM * Schooley Mill Park * 40-44°
Highland's Horsey Hills. Low traffic, but hilly Howard County roads are featured on this pleasant route. After ride all are invited to ride leaders place a mile away for hot drinks and hot tub (bring appropriate wear for tub and carrots for the horses). Note that the ride start time is TBA ... I'll set start time 2-3 days before the ride & post on the RIDE forum, send to the google group; or you can call or email me. Temperature range is a guide only; ride decision is dependent on conditions so if cold but sunny we might go - call cell after 8:30 AM on day of ride. If marginal or in doubt CALL! (Directions: follow directions to SES but continue East on Rt 108 about 5 miles to Hall Shop Rd (about 0.5 mile AFTER crossing Patuxent River). Turn right and in .3 mile turn right into park (address is 12975 Hall Shop Rd - see http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParksSchooleyMill.htm) then immediately right to first parking area. (or take I-95 north to Rt 216 west to a left on Hall Shop to a left into Park) Call cell if any problems.) Cell for day of ride: 202/997-2376
Janet Young and Harold Goldstein [mdbiker@goldray.com] 301/854-0388

BB (MH) * 30-40 * VA * 11 AM * Reston P&R (RPR)
Spin & (hill) Sprint. The Reston training rides return into February. See the 7 February entry for details.
Brent DeRobertis [dtnerb@yahoo.com] PLS/NOT-CALL,
John Carey [carey@aya.yale.edu] 703/534-4613 or
Mike McCarley 703/218-0707

A/BB * 40ish * MD * 10 AM * South Germantown Rec (SGR)
The Fixed Gear Fun Ride. See the February 7 entry for details.
Tim Guilford, 301/704-2723

Joe Stusnick
Ride Schedule Editor
Potomac Pedalers Touring Club

Printer-friendly version
Login to post comments

Potomac Pedalers Touring Club

User login

Navigation

Who's online

February 2010 Ride Schedule

Introduction

Weekday Rides

February -- Mondays

February -- Fridays

Regular Weekend Rides

February 6 Saturday

February 7 Sunday

February 13 Saturday

February 14 Sunday

February 15 Monday

February 20 Saturday

February 21 Sunday

February 27 Saturday

February 28 Sunday

Upcoming events