![]() ![]() This ride is offered once a month on Sundays throughout the cycling season. This ride is aimed towards new and casual riders. Road stands for Novice Educated On the Road. Riders have the option to shorten their ride at any point because they can usually turn back on the trail when ready to head back. The location of the trails change each week and sometimes include a portion of the ride on the road. Trailblazer rides are for people who enjoy riding the trails. ![]() Trailblazers (C or N): These rides are offered on Saturdays as an alternative to the Road Rides. SAG is normally available for these rides. These rides will start from a variety of locations typically in Southern Maryland, Prince George's County, Montgomery County, or Northern Virginia. Once the cycling season starts, these rides will usually have two options one that could be over 50 miles and one under 50 miles. During the winter these rides are 30-40 miles for riders to get base miles under their belt. Saturday Morning Road Rides (A, B, or C): Offered Saturdays throughout the full year, weather permitting. If you are a slower rider, it’s recommended that you leave a little before the start time to get a head start. Some of the riders doing the advanced route have a friendly competition to get to the end of this ride first for a chance to stand on the TTT podium each week. A lot of the cyclists on this ride use this route to work on their speed. There is a 23 mile advanced route and a 20 mile shorter route that eliminates some of the hills. Trash Talking Thursday aka TTT ( A, B, or C): Offered Thursdays from Brandywine, MD. During this ride, the focus is on learning to ride on the road, learning how to ride in groups and pacelines, riding etiquette, and cycling safety. This is a 17-mile ride geared towards beginners. Hump Day Ride (C or N): Offered Wednesdays from Accokeek, MD. Because the 2nd half of the ride has a lot less elevation, some riders use this half of the ride to work on their speed. Midway through the ride, people re-group at a park. The first half of this route includes a good amount of elevation that cyclists use to practice their climbing. There are two routes, a 23-mile route for more advanced riders and a 19-mile route that eliminates some of the big climbs. Tuesday Hill Training (A, B, or C): Offered Tuesdays starting in Alexandria, VA. If you are a slower rider, it is recommended that you leave before the start time to get a head start. Monday Motivation (A, B, or C): Offered on Mondays starting in Bowie, MD. ![]() The first 13 miles are on the Indian Head Rail Trail, so if you are a new rider, you have the option of staying on the trail and heading back when ready. This is a nice relaxed ride with some elevation. There are three route options - Trail (up to 26 miles), 34 miles or 42 miles. Monday Morning Chillax (C or N): Offered on Monday mornings starting in White Plains, MD. Our club cycling season typically runs from late April to the beginning of October. Here is a description of the typical rides that are offered throughout the cycling season. ![]()
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