? Hi all,
We currently have two planned rides for July.? The Harper's impromptu ride a couple of weeks ago worked out well.? If you see a beautiful day coming up and would like to announce a ride just let us know and we'll help spread the word.
Thanks, Laurie and Ed
Wednesday July 10, 2024
Start time: 9:30 am Blueberries and Barrens?29 mile ride Start location: Batsto Village? 31 Batsto Rd? Hammonton, NJ 08037
Join us for a midweek ride through the blueberry fields and Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Hopefully we will get a chance to see the blueberry harvesting machines in action.
We are planning to have lunch after the ride at the Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40486776
Ride leaders:
Ed and Laurie Barr? ? 703-909-3226 wabitscoordinator@...
Sunday July 28, 2024 Start time: 10:00 am Winfield to Union Bridge 41 mile ride Start location: Mayeski Park, W Old Liberty Dr? Sykesville MD 21784
This is a scenic, low-traffic, 41 mile ride from Mayeski Park in
Winfield (Sykesville street address) to Union Bridge. Porta potties are
available at the ride start. Rest stop will be at the Flood Zone at mile
27.6 (food, drinks, bathroom, outside picnic tables under shade trees).
All roads are paved except for half a mile of smooth, hard packed stone
at mile 21.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46130980
The Flood Zone: floodzonebrewery.com
Ride leaders:
Phil and Andrea David
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Cancelled New Oxford Express tandem ride on Sunday, June 30 from Taneytown
Sorry, but we are cancelling our New Oxford Express tandem ride from Taneytown on Sunday.? Forecast is for temperatures well in the 90's with a chance of thunderstorms.? We hope to reschedule this ride later in the season.?
best wishes and happy tandem riding
Mike & Evie
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Re: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
Yes, I¡¯m willing to captain for blind stokers, especially in Reston, VA.
- Dave Harper?
On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 10:28?AM WABITS Coordinator via <wabitscoordinator= [email protected]> wrote:
? Hi all,
Please see Shira¡¯s request, from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, below. If you or someone you know are interested please let Shira or me know!
Thanks, Laurie
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From: Shira Gordon Date: June 12, 2024 at 16:47:44 EDT To: WABITS Coordinator < wabitscoordinator@...> Cc: MWABA INC < mwaba.inc@...> Subject: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
? Hi Laurie and Ed,
Two visually impaired people have reached out to MWABA, one who lives in Reston, and one in Richmond, asking if we know of anyone interested in riding a tandem with them. I don't think they have their own tandems, but it's possible that MWABA could help them find a tandem or loan them one. Do you know of any potential interested captains in either location? For Richmond, do you have a contact for RATS? The woman in Reston is 5'2", and I don't know how tall the man in Richmond is.
Thanks! Shira
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shira Gordon Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) Board Member (847) 217-9505
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Re: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
Can I post the request on the "Women Bike Washington " Facebook page?? It is a group of involved women who really care about the bike community. They live closer to the DMV than I do, although I would LOVE to do this, it is just too far away.? :-(
Lydia Cunningham
443-422-9189 (cell) On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 10:28?AM WABITS Coordinator via <wabitscoordinator= [email protected]> wrote:
? Hi all,
Please see Shira¡¯s request, from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, below. If you or someone you know are interested please let Shira or me know!
Thanks, Laurie
Begin forwarded message:
From: Shira Gordon Date: June 12, 2024 at 16:47:44 EDT To: WABITS Coordinator < wabitscoordinator@...> Cc: MWABA INC < mwaba.inc@...> Subject: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
? Hi Laurie and Ed,
Two visually impaired people have reached out to MWABA, one who lives in Reston, and one in Richmond, asking if we know of anyone interested in riding a tandem with them. I don't think they have their own tandems, but it's possible that MWABA could help them find a tandem or loan them one. Do you know of any potential interested captains in either location? For Richmond, do you have a contact for RATS? The woman in Reston is 5'2", and I don't know how tall the man in Richmond is.
Thanks! Shira
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shira Gordon Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) Board Member (847) 217-9505
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tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
? Hi all,
Please see Shira¡¯s request, from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, below. If you or someone you know are interested please let Shira or me know!
Thanks, Laurie
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From: Shira Gordon
Date: June 12, 2024 at 16:47:44 EDT
To: WABITS Coordinator <wabitscoordinator@...>
Cc: MWABA INC <mwaba.inc@...>
Subject: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?
? Hi Laurie and Ed,
Two visually impaired people have reached out to MWABA, one who lives in Reston, and one in Richmond, asking if we know of anyone interested in riding a tandem with them. I don't think they have their own tandems, but it's possible that MWABA could help them find a tandem or loan them one. Do you know of any potential interested captains in either location? For Richmond, do you have a contact for RATS? The woman in Reston is 5'2", and I don't know how tall the man in Richmond is.
Thanks! Shira
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shira Gordon Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) Board Member (847) 217-9505
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Re: New Oxford Express tandem ride moved from June 22 to June 30
Ohhh, thank goodness.? Saturday was looking to be impossible! Hope to see you on the 30th. Even Savannah was cooler!
Lydia Cunningham
443-422-9189 (cell)
On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 4:53?PM MICHAEL REINSEL via <mreinsel1= [email protected]> wrote: Hello Tandems
Because of the forecast for hot weather on Saturday, June 22, we have moved our tandem ride to Sunday, June 30.? Everything else is the same, 41 miles from Taneytown Memorial Park starting at 9:30 am. (restaurant opens at 11 am;) Ride is posted on the BBC website.? Hope it cools off by then and hope that you can join us for our ride to New Oxford, PA.
Best wishes
Mike & Evie
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New Oxford Express tandem ride moved from June 22 to June 30
Hello Tandems
Because of the forecast for hot weather on Saturday, June 22, we have moved our tandem ride to Sunday, June 30.? Everything else is the same, 41 miles from Taneytown Memorial Park starting at 9:30 am. (restaurant opens at 11 am;) Ride is posted on the BBC website.? Hope it cools off by then and hope that you can join us for our ride to New Oxford, PA.
Best wishes
Mike & Evie
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Re: Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Hi Candy,
Glad that you and Mike can join us!
-?
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Re: Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Hi Dave,Mike and I will be there. Thx for rescheduling the ride.
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On Jun 11, 2024, at 8:30?PM, Dave Harper <cyclingcs@...> wrote:
?Hello Tandem Riders, Given this beautiful weather, and that so far have 4 interested teams, we have decided to call an impromptu tandem ride. This will be a make up for the May ride that was cancelled for rain. Yes it is Three Covered Bridges, starting from Utica Park. The ride leaders will use this 41 mile route: We are also including a shorter 27 miles version: This ride is a long time club favorite and passes through three covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. The terrain is rolling and nearly perfect for tandems, with approximately 1600 ft of elevation change over 41.6 miles. There are several parks along the route where we can regroup and / or take rest breaks. We will also pass through Emmitsburg, where drinks and snacks are available, and Mt St. Mary's University. We will use the tunnel under US 15 at Mt. St. Mary's to avoid crossing the highway. We also pass near Thurmont, where food and drinks are also available.
The ride start location is Utica Park, which has restrooms:
Please join us if you can. - Dave & Julie Harper ?? 571-436-2286 ?? 703-608-8416
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Re: Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Oh, bummer! We are out of town, but hope to see you all on the next ride.
Lydia Cunningham
443-422-9189 (cell)
Hello Tandem Riders,
Given this beautiful weather, and that so far have 4 interested teams, we have decided to call an impromptu tandem ride.
This will be a make up for the May ride that was cancelled for rain. Yes it is Three Covered Bridges, starting from Utica Park. The ride leaders will use this 41 mile route:
We are also including a shorter 27 miles version:
This ride is a long time club favorite and passes through three covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. The terrain is rolling and nearly perfect for tandems, with approximately 1600 ft of elevation change over 41.6 miles. There are several parks along the route where we can regroup and / or take rest breaks. We will also pass through Emmitsburg, where drinks and snacks are available, and Mt St. Mary's University. We will use the tunnel under US 15 at Mt. St. Mary's to avoid crossing the highway. We also pass near Thurmont, where food and drinks are also available.
The ride start location is Utica Park, which has restrooms:
Please join us if you can.
- Dave & Julie Harper
?? 571-436-2286
?? 703-608-8416
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Re: Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Hank and I will be there!
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:28 AM, Mark Williams <msrw08@...> wrote: Thanks, Dave.?
Orly and I will be delighted to join you.?
Mark S.R. Williams
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Re: Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Thanks, Dave.?
Orly and I will be delighted to join you.?
Mark S.R. Williams
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Impromptu Tandem Ride Saturday June 15 at 9:30 am
Hello Tandem Riders, Given this beautiful weather, and that so far have 4 interested teams, we have decided to call an impromptu tandem ride. This will be a make up for the May ride that was cancelled for rain. Yes it is Three Covered Bridges, starting from Utica Park. The ride leaders will use this 41 mile route: We are also including a shorter 27 miles version: This ride is a long time club favorite and passes through three covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. The terrain is rolling and nearly perfect for tandems, with approximately 1600 ft of elevation change over 41.6 miles. There are several parks along the route where we can regroup and / or take rest breaks. We will also pass through Emmitsburg, where drinks and snacks are available, and Mt St. Mary's University. We will use the tunnel under US 15 at Mt. St. Mary's to avoid crossing the highway. We also pass near Thurmont, where food and drinks are also available.
The ride start location is Utica Park, which has restrooms:
Please join us if you can. - Dave & Julie Harper ?? 571-436-2286 ?? 703-608-8416
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Hi all,
We currently have one tandem ride planned for June. We welcome impromptu rides!
Thanks,
Laurie
June 22, 2024 @ 9:30
Taneytown Memorial Park
Park Rd and MD 140
Taneytown, MD 21787
Join us for a ride from Taneytown Memorial Park to New Oxford, PA. Enjoy tandem friendly terrain and low traffic roads! Plan to have lunch in middle of ride at Pizza Garden Italian Restaurant in New Oxford.
Park in Park Road lot, NOT the playground lot. Portable toilets available at the start.
Ride leaders:
Mike and Evie Reinsel
mreinsel1@...
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It sounds like a great ride. Thanks for rescheduling!
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On May 17, 2024, at 9:58?AM, Michael Saft <mcsaft@...> wrote:
? Dave,
Thanks for the update, weather is the one thing none of us can control.? Looking forward to when it's rescheduled.
Mike and Candy
Hi All,
Saturday¡¯s Three Covered Bridges ride is cancelled due to forecasted rain. We will try to reschedule for later this year.
- Dave?
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Dave,
Thanks for the update, weather is the one thing none of us can control.? Looking forward to when it's rescheduled.
Mike and Candy
Hi All,
Saturday¡¯s Three Covered Bridges ride is cancelled due to forecasted rain. We will try to reschedule for later this year.
- Dave?
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Hi All,
Saturday¡¯s Three Covered Bridges ride is cancelled due to forecasted rain. We will try to reschedule for later this year.
- Dave?
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Re: Three Covered Bridges Tandem Ride Saturday May 18 at 9:30 AM
Good Morning All,
As of Tuesday morning the weather forecast for Saturday¡¯s ride is not good. I will wait a few more days hoping for improvement before I cancel.
- Dave?
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Re: Three Covered Bridges Tandem Ride Saturday May 18 at 9:30 AM
Hello Tandem Riders,
As requested (more than once) I made a RWGPS route for the short ride for Three Covered Bridges. Turns out it knocks off 14 miles and comes out to a total of 27.3 miles.
- Dave
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Re: Three Covered Bridges Tandem Ride Saturday May 18 at 9:30 AM
I will make one for you.
- Dave?
Dave,
Candy and I are planning to do the ride, is there a ride with gps file in case we decide to take the shortcut?
Thanks
Mike I forgot to mention that there is a shortcut that will cut of about 12 miles. The ride leaders will be riding 41 miles.
- Dave
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Dave Harper