| Sunday March 7 |
WABA's
2010 Vasa Ride Washington, DC. 14, 28 and 56 miles from the House of Sweden, 2900 K St., NW Washington, DC 20007. Join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and the Embassy of Sweden in celebrating Sweden's famed ski race and festival, Vasaloppet, by bike! Starting from the Embassy of Sweden building, House of Sweden, bicyclists will duplicate the 56-mile Vasa race with a non-competitive ride through scenic upper Northwest Washington DC and into Montgomery County, MD. In keeping with the Vasaloppet’s week-long series of events for everyone, WABA also has designed shorter routes, a Halv Vasa (28 miles) and a Kort Vasa (14 miles). Times: Registration will start at 7:30am and end at 9:15 am. 56-Mile Vasa will start at 8:00am. 28-mile Halv Vasa will start at 8:30am. 14-mile Kort Vasa will start at 9:00am. Registration: Although it is not necessary to register in order to participate, you are asked to register online so that WABA can do its best to provide enough blueberry soup at the end of the ride! The Vasa ride is FREE and open to the public but please consider bringing a $5 donation the day of the event. |
| Saturday March 20 |
Charles
County Sheriff's Bike Ride Indian Head, MD. 26 miles on the Indian Head Rail Trail to benefit the United Way of Charles County and the Spring Dell Center. Check-in from 8 am at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. Ride starts at 9 am, lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, finish by 3:00 pm. Registration is $25 for individual, $40 for family of two, $50 for a family of 3, and family of 4 or more is $15 each. Registration by March 10 guarantees t-shirt and lunch. Download a registration form. |
| Saturday March 27 |
Icicle Metric Newark, DE. 22, 31 and 62 miles from the University of Delaware over moderately hilly terrain in the area west and north of Newark. Sponsored by the White Clay Bicycle Club. $20 ($15 if received via mail by March 19). Snacks will be available at the start and the traditional well-stocked, indoor food stop will add to the camaraderie of the day. NOTE: You do not have to decide to do the 100 km route until after you've tested out your legs on the early portion of the combined routes. All registrants will receive a water bottle or cue sheet holder as a souvenir of the ride. |
| Saturday April 17 |
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour Bethany Beach, DE. 25, 35 and 50 miles courses through the beautiful coastal and inland bay areas of Bethany Beach-Fenwick Island, Delaware. Sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Saturday April 17 |
Hampton Roads Tour de Cure Chesapeake, VA. 10, 30, 65 and 100 miles. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Breakfast will be fully catered by Shoney’s. Finish line festivities include live entertainment, delicious catered lunch, massage, games and more. Registration Fees is $25.00 for the 100 Mile Century, 30 Mile and 65 Mile Routes. Minimum fundraising is $175. 10 Mile Family Fun Ride, no fundraising required but all must pay the $25.00 registration fee. If anyone wants to enjoy food and festivities, wristbands can be purchased for $15.00. Children under 2 are free. Registration is required prior to event. No day of event registration |
| Saturday April 24- Sunday April 25 |
2010 Face of America Bike Ride Bethesda, MD to Gettysburg, PA. Ride with servicemen and women who have been severely injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Registration fee is $0 for injured military, $50 for retired or active duty military, and $100 for civilians. Registration includes one complementary ticket to Friday’s dinner (additional tickets are $30), Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, rest stops, the famous steaks & beers with Seamus and a complimentary bus ride back to Washington, D.C. The fundraising minimum is $400 ($200 for active duty military). |
| Saturday April 24 |
Ride to
End Hunger in Calvert County Huntingtown, MD. 15, 36, 48 and 63 miles on the scenic Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Sponsored by End Hunger in Calvert County with proceeds going to food pantries in Calvert County. Pedal along the bayfront, marinas, farmland and a local winery while you enjoy the company of friends. At the end of the day, you'll feel even better knowing your registration fee will help feed a hungry family. $39 early registration includes t-shirt, $59 after April 15. No refunds after April 15. |
| Saturday April 24 |
Tour de Carroll
Westminster, MD. 8, 25, 36, and 63 miles. Benefits Family and Children’s Adult Day Services (the county’s only nonprofit organization offering medical day services to low-income seniors). $35 covers lunch, including homemade brownies and ice cream, Tour de Carroll T-shirt, 30-day pass to Westminster Family Center Full Service Gym ($55 value), and door prizes. |
| Saturday April 24 |
Pennsylvania
State Police Benefit Bicycle Ride Hersey, PA. 6.6 - 62+ miles through the picturesque Hershey area and the pastoral Lebanon Valley of Pennsylvania. The registration fee is $25 per rider, regardless of whether you pre-register or register on the day of the event. However, all who pre-register prior to April 1st will receive a Polar Insulated Water Bottle. Sponsored by the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and The Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational and Memorial Center. |
| Saturday April 24 |
Pedal for
Pooches Briggs Animal Adoption Center, Charles Town, WV. 16, 21, 30 and 35 miles through beautiful historic Jefferson and Clarke Counties of West Virginia. |
| Sunday April 25 |
ROAR for
Autism Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville,
MD. 10, 20 and 50 miles. Also a 5-mile ride designed for beginner cyclists, and a kid’s youth fun ride. Ride through some of Baltimore County’s most scenic neighborhoods. ROAR is a bike ride, hike and festival organized to raise funds for Kennedy Krieger Institute’s autism research and treatment programs. Pre-registration is $25; $30 on day of event. Children 12 and under are $5; $10 on day of event. Children 4 and under participate free. |
| Saturday May 1 |
Six Pillars
Century Cambridge, MD. 12, 30, 56 and 100 miles from Great Marsh Park. The majority of the ride is through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Registration for the 12-Mile Family Fun Ride is $40.00/Family (4 persons maximum); for the 30, 56 and 100-mile rides registration is $45.00 per rider through February 28, 55.00 through March 31, and $65.00 per rider through day of event. Registration includes a short sleeve t-shirt. All event proceeds will be used by Character Counts Mid-Shore, Inc. to help promote character development and education in elementary and middle schools in Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline Counties. |
| Saturday May 1 |
Kinetic Sculpture
Race Baltimore, MD. Hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum (on Key Highway). Totally human-powered works of art to travel the streets of Baltimore, then into the Harbor, then through a mud pit and a sand pit in Patterson Park and back to the Art Museum. An all day event. |
| Saturday May 8 |
Maryland Horse Country Tour de Cure Cooksville, MD. 10, 31, and 62 miles from the Glenwood Community Center. Cycle through the valleys of western Howard County where Maryland's famed horse country meets Civil War history. Registration fee of $15.00 until March 31, then $25.00. All cyclists must raise the minimum of $150 to participate, in addition to the registration fee. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. |
| Saturday May 8 |
Capital to Capital Bike Ride - Cap2Cap Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA
or Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Williamsburg, VA. 25, 50, and 100 mile from your choice: Richmond or Williamsburg. Enjoy some of the most stunning scenery Virginia has to offer, while pedaling through 400 years of history. A free youth and family kids course in Richmond, a 15-Mile Family Route on the Virginia Capital Trail from Williamsburg, a mass start parade with lots of fanfare for each distance, on-road support, and lunch at the finish line, and food and drink available at rest stops throughout each route. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. Registration fee of $40 for single before April 15, $50 between April 15 and May 5, $70 on ride day; $70 for tandem before April 1, $90 from April 15 to May 5, $125 on ride day. Group discount (sign up 4, 5th is free), $150 for team before April 15, $200 from April 15 to May 5, $250 on ride day. |
| Friday May 14 - Sunday May 16 |
Tour de Chesapeake
Mathews County, VA. 12 to 62 miles through scenic and flat Mathews County backroads along the Chesapeake Bay. Registration includes free camping, t-shirt, lunch, hot shower, post-ride concert and dessert. Sponsored by BikeWalk Virginia. Registration fee is $50 ($30 for Teen 13-17, $20 for child 7-12). |
| Saturday May 15 |
Charles County's 9th Annual Heritage Bike Ride Nanjemoy, MD. 25, 50 and 100 km (15, 30 and 62 miles) from the Nanjemoy Community Center through beautiful Western Charles County in Southern Maryland. Check-in from 7:30-9:30am, and the last SAG run will be 3:00pm. County resident Fee: $25; Non-Resident: $27; add $5 if registering the day of. Preregistration Deadline: May 7. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Lunch provided by Chick-fil-A of La Plata. Each route begins and ends at Nanjemoy Community Center. Souvenir T-shirts guaranteed for all who register by May 9. Helmets are required for all riders and riders must age 16 or older. For registration information or directions, please call Nanjemoy Community Center at 301-246-9612. Hosted by the Department of Community Services & the Nanjemoy Community Center. |
| Saturday May 15 - Sunday May 16 |
Ride for the
Feast Rehoboth Beach, DE to Baltimore, MD. 140 miles in two days. Benefits Moveable Feast. Raises funds for services and raises awareness of nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and breast cancer. |
| Sunday May 16 |
Eco-Ride! Bike
for a Greener Maryland Reisterstown, MD. 6, 18, 30, 50 and 60 miles through Baltimore County farmlands from the Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center. Biking to support the Kayam Farm at Pearlstone Center - Tax Deductible Registration Fee: $36 for adults, $18 for children under 13, $72 for families. $100 minimum fundraising commitment per adult, family, or team. |
| Sunday May 16 |
Bike MS: Crankin’
for a Cure 2010 Middletown,
DE. 30 or 60 miles. Scenic route through rural Delaware to Blackbird State Forest and back—with all the amenities you have come to expect. Take part in a practice run for Bike to the Bay! At the end of the ride, enjoy a light lunch and beverages. All participants will also receive an event T-shirt—free! Top fundraisers will be awarded gift certificates from local bike shops. Registration fee: $40 by March 30, $45 by April 30, $50 after May 1. Minimum fundraising required of each rider is $100. |
| Sunday May 16 |
Leonardtown Criterium
Leonardtown, MD. The first bicycle arrived in Leonardtown, Maryland via a streamship from the Leonardtown Wharf in 1879, some 131 years ago. The bicycles are back! See professional level bicycle racing the Leonardtown Square. The bicycle racing begins at approximately 9:00 AM and runs through 4:00 PM. To participate, cyclists must be licensed though USA Cycling. There will be a registration fee to participate in the event, but there is no cost for spectators. The races will start and end on the Square in downtown Leonardtown. For more information visit www.paxvelo.com or call 240-925-4806. |
| Sunday May 16 |
Bonkers Metric
Media, PA. 18, 35, 50, or 65 scenic miles on rolling terrain with some hills from Ridley Creek State Park (near Media, PA). Sponsored by the Delaware Valley Bicycle Club. Registration: $18 if postmarked by May 8th; Day-of-event: $25. |
| Saturday May 22 |
Casa ROCK Two Rivers
Century Shepherdstown, WV. 25, 50, and 100 mile road rides and 10 and 25 mile tow path rides supported with rest stops and sag. ROCK! Ride On for CASA Kids. Ride through the beautiful Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia in a fun event that raises funds to support the Court Appointed Special Advocates program benefitting abused and neglected kids. Registration for the century is $55.00 ($65 after May 15). Registration for other routes is $35 ($55 after May 15). You must pre-register to be guaranteed a T-shirt. |
| Saturday May 22- Sunday May 23 |
Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge Chestertown, MD. 0-100 miles from Washington College on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the National MS Society, Maryland Chapter. Registration fee of $50 by March 17 (then $65) plus minimum fundraising of $300 toward research to end multiple sclerosis. |
| Sunday May 23 |
Bike DC Washington,
DC and Arlington, VA. 19 miles of car-free biking through DC and Arlington; from Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House; on the Whitehurst Freeway and the George Washington Parkway; past the the Marine Corps Memorial, Arlington Cemetery and the Air Force Memorial; ending in Crystal City. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and grandeur of our nation's capital from the best possible vantage point: the seat of your bicycle pedaling along car-free streets. Proceeds go to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association -- WABA -- whose mission is to create a healthy, more livable region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness, and affordable transportation; advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults, and motorists about safe bicycling. Bike DC Registration fees: Adults - (Age 20 and older) $35 ($45 on the morning of the event). Youth - (Age 13-19) $20 ($30 on the morning of the event) $20Children (Age 12 and under) Free. |
| Saturday May 29 |
Lions
Cycling for Sight Darlington, MD. 55 miles from Maryland Community Park. Cross Conowingo Dam to Port Deposit, Rogers Tavern in Perryville, Northeast, Elkton, Rising Sun, Conowingo, and back across the Dam. Rider fee is $25. Sponsored by Lion Clubs to raise awareness and funds to Prevent and Cure Blindness. |
| Saturday May 29 |
Soft Shell Metric Century Crisfield, MD. 23 and 62 miles with waterfront views and scenic woodlands in lower Somerset County. Sponsored by the Salisbury Jaycees. A show-and-go start at the Crisfield American Legion Hall (116 Brick Kiln Rd.) from 8-9 a.m. After the ride, cyclists may visit popular local attractions such as Janes Island State Park or enjoy traditional Chesapeake Bay seafood dishes at one of several Crisfield restaurants. Those spending the night will have the opportunity to mingle with the locals at the annual Soft Shell Spring Fair and Watermen’s Hall of Fame induction at the Crisfield City Dock on Sunday, May 30, sponsored by the Crisfield Lioness/Lions Club and Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce. All participants receive T-shirts. Registration is $30 before Saturday, May 22, $40 after. Registration for children 12 and under is $20 before Saturday, May 22, $30 after. Day-of registration is accepted. |
| Sunday May 30 |
Bonkers Metric
Delaware Valley Media, PA (25 miles west of Philadelphia).
18, 35, 50, or 65 miles. Rolling terrain with some hills. Delaware Valley Bicycle Club's spring tour finds the best roads in Delaware County, PA. |
| Saturday June 5 |
Lions
Cycling for Sight Havre de Grace, MD. 45 miles. Start and Finish at Bruster's Ice Cream, US 40, Havre de Grace, MD across from Bulle Rock Golf Course. Ride to Aberdeen, Churchville, Bel Air, Fallston, Edgewood, and back for that Ice Cream. Rider fee is $25. Sponsored by Lion Clubs to raise awareness and funds to Prevent and Cure Blindness. |
| Saturday June 5 |
Pedal to Preserve New Holland, PA. 6, 20, and 51 mile through part of Lancaster County's preserved farmland. Proceeds benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust and help preserve Lancaster County farmland. $25 by May 3 includes free t-shirt, $35 day-of-ride/Children under 12 ride free with adult. |
| Friday June 4 - Sunday June 7 |
Chesapeake Bay Air
Ride Salisbury, MD. 20, 40, 62.5 or 100 miles on Saturday and 20, 40 or 62.5 miles on Sunday. CBAR is a weekend long, pledge-based bike tour and inline skating event. Open to all cyclists/skaters, novice to expert. Routes go through Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties to Assateague Island or along the shorelines. CBAR raises money for the American Lung Association to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education, programs and research. Start/finish, lodging, and activities, including crab feast, are held at Salisbury University. |
| Sunday June 6 |
Shenandoah Valley Heritage
Ride Winchester, VA. 10, 30, 50, and 70 miles follow beautiful, historic routes through the Shenandoah Valley from the Winchester Medical Center on West Amherst Street in Winchester. Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley. |
| Saturday June 12 |
Patuxent River Rural
Legacy Ride Croom, MD (16 miles southeast of Washington Beltway).
13, 26, 49 and 64 miles from the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, with rest stops at the Jug Bay Natural Area in Patuxent River Park, at a beach-park where Magruder’s Ferry once crossed the Patuxent, and at Eagle Harbor in a shady yard overlooking the Patuxent. This is the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club's annual ride to showcase Prince George’s County’s Patuxent River Rural Legacy Area, where farms, wetlands, and woods are being protected from development with Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program. NEW THIS YEAR is the 13-mile route, which includes the Critical Driving Area Tour with four miles of scenic, unpaved road. Pre-registration is $15, day of ride registration is $20. |
| Saturday June 12 |
The Black
& Blue Grayson County, VA. 200 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park near the base of Mount Rogers (5729'), the highest peak in Virginia. The course primarily follows scenic, country roads as it winds its way through North Carolina's High Country to the finish in Asheville. This double century relay will showcase the demanding mountainous roads and notable rivers of Southwestern Virginia and Western North Carolina. Named for the difficulty and to reflect the Black Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains through which the course traverses, The Black & Blue is sure to be a bike challenge like no other. The course features some of the region's most spectacular scenery including the balds of Grayson Highlands State Park, the New River, Toe River, Cane River, and Grandfather Mountain (5964'). The Black & Blue consists of 1 to 8 person teams that rotate through 1 to 8 stages as they cover the 200-mile distance and 21,758' of elevation change. Riders will complete anywhere from 25 miles to 200 miles. Registration fee is $280 for 8 cyclists, $180 for 4 cyclists, $110 for 2 cyclists, $85 for 1 cyclist. |
| Saturday June 12- Sunday June 13 |
Bike MS: Beyond the Beltway Middleburg, VA. 30, 60 and 100 miles on Saturday; 60 miles on Sunday. Each cyclist commits to raising $300, to help fund research plus programs and services to help bring us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis. Registration Fee Schedule for Cyclists: $35 until 3/1/2010 $40 until 4/1/2010 $45 until 5/1/2010 $50 until 6/11/2010 $350 day of event (includes the $300 fundraising minimum) |
| Sunday June 13 |
Tour
dem Parks, Hon! Baltimore, MD. 12, 25, 40 and 64 miles from Carroll Park. The 12-mile tour is along the scenic Gwynn’s Falls Trail in the wild and beautiful Gwynn’s Falls Valley; the 25-mile tour is through many of the city’s parks and along waterfront areas; the 40-mile tour is though all of the city’s major parks, as well as many waterfront areas and historic neighborhoods; and the 64 mile “metric century” has an all-new route for 2010. The Tour is followed by a barbecue with live music. Early-bird registration of $35 includes a t-shirt for everyone who registers by May 31. The event is hosted by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks and the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee with proceeds donated to groups and non-profit organizations affiliated with parks, greening, and bicycling. |
| Saturday June 19 |
Lions
Cycling for Sight Montgomery County, MD. 35 miles. Start and Finish at Sandy Spring. Ride to Laytonsville, Germantown, Damascus, and return. Rider fee is $25. Riders can ride portions of any ride. Sponsored by Lion Clubs to raise awareness and funds to Prevent and Cure Blindness. |
| Sunday June 20 |
National Capital Tour de Cure Reston, VA. 12, 17, 20, 33, 63 and 100 miles from Reston Town Center. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association to raise money for diabetes research, advocacy and educational programs. Registration fee of $25.00 includes Tour de Cure T-shirt. All cyclists must raise the minimum of $200 to participate, in addition to the registration fee. After ride, enjoy a FREE massage, a FREE nutritious and delicious lunch and a post event party with music and entertainment. |
| Sunday June 20 |
Bike Freedom Valley 2010 Philadelphia, PA 35, 48 and 83 miles from Philadelphia’s historic Boathouse Row on the family-friendly Schuylkill River Trail. Ride as far as Valley Forge or turn around any place you choose. Choose the traditional 35 mile option through Villanova to Spring Mill and back onto the trail or follow the trail from Lloyd Hall near the Art Museum through Manayunk, Conshohocken, Valley Forge to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park and back (up to 48 miles round-trip, or 2.5-4.5 hours depending on your pace). Or do both! The event is hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Registration of $60 before May 28 includes membership in the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. |
| Friday June 25- Sunday June 27 |
Bike and Brunch's
Weekend in Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA. Join Bike and Brunch for an weekend trip to the scenic college town of Charlottesville, Va. Gather at the Doubletree Hotel on Friday, just a couple miles outside of the historic downtown, in the heart of the beautiful Virginia countryside, and ride Saturday and Sunday on the picturesque and quiet backroads. Basic fee of $325 includes 2 nights lodging, 5 buffet meals, 2 fully supported rides, an outdoor Brazilian music concert (Saturday night) and an ice cream social. |
| Friday June 25- Wed June 30 |
Bike
Virginia 2010 "The Shenandoah Expedition" Staunton, VA. The 23rd annual Bike Virginia. Enjoy travel by bike through the Shenandoah Valley with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop. Enjoy the unique character and charm of Staunton and Harrisonburg on this five day tour. Register by April 1 to get commemorative bicycle jersey. |
| Friday June 25- Wed June 30 |
Greg Krause
Memorial Bike Ride Havre de Grace, MD. 30 miles in Harford County. Help continue Greg's enthusiasm for life and cycling by raising money for Bike Helmets for the kids in Harford County. Sponsored by Cost: $20 Ride is limited to 200 so register now! Pre-register before June 4th and receive a Memorial Ride T-Shirt Start: Registration 8:30-10:00am HCC T-Lot / Ride Start 9:00-10:00am Refreshments available at the start of ride / Havre de Grace Go to: www.gregkrausehelmetfund.org TO REGISTER |
| Sunday June 27 |
Bay to Bay Ride Betterton, MD. |
| Saturday July 10 |
Alleghany
Gran Fondo Clifton Forge/Covington, VA. 35, 60 and 88 miles in the beautiful Alleghany Highlands of Virginia. This is a timed cycling challenge with challenging routes, sag and neutral tech support, chip timing, pre and post- event food, drink and festival. Beginning at 8:30 AM in downtown Clifton Forge, Va, the ride will traverse the gorgeous back roads and challenging climbs of the area before finishing in downtown Covington with a finish line party that will deliver a good time for participants and residents, alike. The three courses will present a challenge for the riders, especially the middle (medio) and longest (gran) distance routes, which include the climb up Airport Road (VA Route 606). This route was used in the stage of the Tour of Virginia bicycle race that finished in Covington in 2007. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in its fight against this debilitating disease. The entrance fee of $75 includes free shuttle service, chip timing, T-Shirts for the first 100 riders and $5.00 meal discounts in Clifton Forge on Friday and in Covington on Saturday. You do not have to be from the Alleghany Highlands to volunteer. Family members of volunteers ride for only $25! |
| Saturday July 10 - Tuesday July 13 |
The Greatest Bicycle Tour
of the Historic C&O Canal Almost 200 miles on the C&O Canal. No hills, no headwinds, & no cars. Plenty of food, lots of support, ride at your own pace, well organized. This popular tour is an annual fundraising event which benefits the San Mar Children's Home in Boonsboro, Maryland. Participants must pay a $35 registration fee ($55 after June 1) and turn in at least $450 in pledges ($400 for those riding for only the weekend). For those exceeding minimum amounts there are prizes awarded for going above and beyond. Your registration fee and pledges provide transportation by charter bus to the start of the C&O Canal, all meals and snacks, free parking for your vehicle throughout the event, rest stops every ten to fifteen miles, camp fees paid for the first two nights or transportation to nearby hotels, hotel on the third night, transport of all gear throughout the event, T-shirt, water bottle, a TGBT patch, and return to your vehicle by charter bus from Georgetown at end of event. |
| Saturday July 17 |
Total
200 Washington, DC. 200 miles from Washington, DC to Point Lookout Park, MD and back in one day. Yes, 200 miles -- 100 before lunch and 100 after lunch. Early Registration by June 17, $75, after June 17, $95. Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in their efforts to SAVE THE BAY. |
| Saturday July 31 |
Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival Harrisonburg, VA. 12, 25, 50, and 100 miles. Experience the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley by bicycle and support Our Community Place. The rides range from a 12-mile family-friendly "Stroll" through downtown Harrisonburg to a 100-mile "Century Ride" over the rolling roads of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Your donation of $25, which is tax-deductible--$30 after July 17th, includes the registration fee, a t-shirt, ride maps, ride support, rest stops, mechanical support, water and Gatorade, and shower facilities. Stay for a free homemade lunch afterward. All proceeds support Our Community Place and The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen. |
| Saturday Aug 7 |
Buy Fresh Bike Local
Boiling Springs, PA. 10, 25 and 25 miles meandering through the rolling hills and farmland of Cumberland County, PA. Sponsored by the Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area Council to benefit the South Central PA Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local. All routes begin and end at South Middleton Park in Boiling Springs, PA. Participants will find a picnic meal waiting for them at nearby Dickinson College Farm, with dishes prepared by local chefs, caterers and farmers. Afterward, visit with vendors and local artisans or get a relaxing massage. Tickets for riders and non-riding participants are $25.00 per person and includes the picnic; 5.00 "Early Bird" discount if your registration is received by July 21. |
| Saturday Aug 8 |
The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club
Artie Levin / Historic ’76 Rides Roanoke, VA. 25, 50 and 100 miles on the Historic '76 Bike route. The routes will travel towards Lexington which will be the turn around point for the Century. It will be a folded route –out and back. All 3 distances will follow the same route; turning around sooner at designated areas will shorten the distance. SAG support, but no supported rest stops. Riders are encouraged to carry money and to support the numerous local stores/restaurants along the scenic route. Pre-registration fee is $10; $15 on day of ride. |
| Saturday Aug 14 |
Cumberland
Valley Century Boonsboro, MD. 18, 25, 64 and 103 miles through some of the most fabulous scenery in the area. The metric and century routes visit the C&O Canal National Historic Park and the Antietam National Battlefield. Scenic new routes loop riders through the central start/finish at San Mar. Eat lunch when you want or shorten your mileage. The ride is presented by the Cumberland Valley Cycling Club and benefits the San Mar Childrens Home. Registration before August 7 is $15 for the 18 and 25 mile routes, and $20 for the metric and century. Add $5 more for registration after August 7. |
| Saturday Aug 14 |
Ride To See Galena,
MD. 15, 30, 40, 62 and 100 miles take in the scenery of the heartland of Kent County, Maryland, historic towns, and great country stores. The 100 mile route offers scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay, historic homes, antique and gift shops and picturesque countryside. $30.00 registration fee includes map, marked route, sag wagon and five food stops. Sponsored by the Galena Lions Club to benefit the blind. |
| Saturday Aug 14 | Eat A Peach Challenge
Bike Ride Westminster, MD. 12, 33, 40, 67, and 100 miles through Carroll and Frederick Counties. Start and finish at the Peach Festival at the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, MD. Sponsored by Brain Injury Association of Maryland. Get together a team and have a great day, enjoy some peach cobbler, peach pie, and a peach sundae, and raise money for a good cause! Registration is $45 before August 1, then $50. $5 discount per rider for teams of four or more riders. |
| Saturday Aug 21 | Tour de Lions Ashland, VA.
12, 25, 50 and 75 miles from the Food Lion in Ashland, Virginia, one mile off I-95, 78 miles south of the Washington DC Beltway. Registration is $50.00 for adults and $35.00 for kids 16 and under. Proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle network of Richmond. |
| Sunday Aug 15 |
Covered
Bridge Metric Lancaster, PA. 15, 31 and 62 miles rides through some of Pennsylvania's most famous rural scenery, including six covered bridges. The terrain is rolling with a few hills on the 100K ride and flat to moderately rolling on the 50K & 25K rides. The rewards are stunning vistas of the richest farmland in America. The proceeds from this ride fund the Lancaster Bicycle Club's grants program. Registration: Limited to 3000 riders. Registration Cut-off either at 3000 registrations or July 1, 2010, whichever comes first. Register on-line to guarantee your registration. On-Line Registration $30 for all riders over age of 12 years old. Mail-in Registration Fee $40 for all riders over age of 12 years old. Children 12 and under ride free, but still need to be registered There will be NO Day-of-Event Registrations Registration packets (arm bands, cue sheets, etc) will be mailed to registrants before the ride. The fee covers lunch, water stops, sag wagons, cue sheets, road markings, ice cream and a general good time. T-shirts can be purchased in advance while registering for $15 each. Covered bridge jerseys can be purchased in advance or at the ride for $60. |
| Sunday Aug 22 |
Reston
Century Reston, VA. 34, 65, and 103 miles. The challenging Century and Metric routes follow beautiful rolling rural roads through scenic historical towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville, Round Hill, Waterford, and Taylorstown. The Half-Metric is relatively flat. Post-tour festival from 1pm till 5pm, with food and music at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. $35 (until Aug 13th), $50 (Aug 11-22) includes T-shirt. Register at active.com. On-site registration $50. |
| Saturday Aug 28 |
Western
Maryland Wheelmen 3rd Annual Charity Road Ride Cumberland, MD 25, 37, 65 and 100 mile loops. Low traffic, rural, scenic country roads. SAG support and well stocked rest stops every 20 miles. Live band and pasta dinner post ride. Preregistration by August 21 : $25 (25 & 37 miles), : $30 (64 & 100 miles). Same day registration: $32 (25 & 37 miles), $37 (64 & 100 miles). Online registration at www.bikereg.com. |
| Saturday Aug 28 |
Shorefire Century Middletown, DE 35, 65, and 100 miles through flat to gently rolling farmland in central Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Presented by the White Clay Bicycle Club. $20 by August 1, $25 thereafter, including day of event registration. Optional: Shorefire tee-shirt –$10; pre-order by Aug. 1. |
| Saturday Sept 4 |
Bay Country Century Owings, MD 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles from Northern Middle School, 2954 Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD. Sponsored by the Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team (ABRT). |
| Saturday Sept 11 |
BBC Civil War Century Thurmont, MD. 25, 50, 62, 75 and 103 miles. Presented by the Baltimore Bicycling Club. Registration is $30 until August 15 and $35 thereafter. Optional long sleeve t-shirt is $20. The event is limited to 1600 participants. Last year registration closed by Aug 20. NO Walk-in Registration. |
| Saturday Sept 11 |
Skipjack
Bike Tour Deal Island Harbor, MD (14 miles west of Princess Anne, MD) 15, 30 and 75 mile thru some of the most beautiful wildlife, harbors and marshlands on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Deal Island Harbor - From Princess Anne, MD – 14 Miles West on Rt. 363, Turn right after Bridge at Harbor. T-Shirts for All Riders, 4 Rest Stops, EMS Available, Sag Wagon & of course the unforgettable “Brownies”. Come for the weekend and bring your kayaks. Registration: $30 preregistration before Aug. 31st - $40 after Aug. 31st. |
| Saturday Sept 11 |
Amish Country Bike Tour Dover, DE. 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100-mile loops, plus a separate 25-mile race loop, through the flatlands of Delaware’s Amish farmlands. All ages and abilities; rest stops including the famous Amish school house where the Amish serve homebaked pies and cookies. Plenty of healthy food stops. After-tour party, live music, yard games and catered picnic. Sponsored by Kent County Tourism to benefit local non-profit organizations. Adults $35 through August 25, $50 from August 26 to September 9, then $75; Children 16 and under, $15 through August 25, $20 from August 26 to September 9, then $25 (Children under 5 are free.) Family rate: $75 for 1 adult and up to children 16 and under; family rate only available for those who pre-register. |
| Sunday Sept 12 |
Southern Maryland
Fall Century - the Indian Head 100 Indian Head, MD. 16, 29, 45, 60 or 100 miles from the Village Green Park in the town of Indian Head, at the southernmost end of MD 210 [Indian Head Highway] (20 miles south of Washington Beltway exit 3-A). Cycle through scenic and historic Southern Maryland. Presented by the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club. Pre-registration is $20; day of ride registration is $25. Optional long-sleeve t-shirt is $15; must be ordered by August 26. |
| Saturday Sept 18 |
Harford County Pink Ribbon Ride Bel Air, MD. 4, 12, 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles (which combines the 40 and 62 mile routes) around Harford Community College and throughout Harford County. Proceeds raised will support the programs of the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance as well as the programs of The Red Devils at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Rides will leave from the Susquehanna Center Building on the campus of Harford Community College starting at 7 AM. Marked routes, SAG, rest stops, cue sheets, maps provided as well as lunch. Massages will be available from 11 to 3 thanks to the generously donated services of Siesta Massage Services. Showers available for use after the ride. $30 if preregistered by September 4, 2010 and $35 after September 4 and on site. Graduated fees for family members participating in the ride. Teeshirts available for $17 with preregistration. Limited number of shirts will be available for sale on day of ride. Register on line at www.active.com or www.bike4breastcancer.org or contact Adele Snowman at bike4breastcancer@hotmail.com |
| Saturday Sept 18 |
Bike Shenandoah
Harrisonburg, VA. 5, 15, 30, 62 or 100 miles from Eastern Mennonite School, 801 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Maps for the routes are provided; rest stops with locally prepared foods are along the way. This is a charity ride which benefits service agencies. Donation of $1-2 per mile is requested. Free dinner at 5:00 p.m. provides good food and fun. |
| Friday Sept 24 - Sunday Sept 26 |
Northern Neck RiverRide
Kilmarnock, VA. |
| Saturday Sept 25 |
St. Mary's Century (formerly the Amish 100) Leonardtown,
MD. 35, 62 and 100 miles through some of the most beautiful scenery in Southern Maryland. This Century is put on by Patuxent Velo (www.paxvelo.com). Routes are flat to rolling, with an occasional hill. Rest stops will have local specialties, and will include St. Mary's city, Island Bar & Grill on St. George's Island, and Colton's Point. Count on the hospitality and friendliness cyclists have experienced on our previous Amish Hundred rides. Enjoy a shower at CSM, the free picnic and listen to live entertainment and end the day at the county fair. $40 registration includes TECH T-shirts. No cotton here, get a quality TECH T-shirt! |
| Saturday Sept 25 |
H.
Ray Wertz Memorial "Ride to Read" Bike Newport, PA (20 miles north of
Harrisburg, PA). 5k, 25k, 50k, 100k rides all depart & return to Little Buffalo State Park. Sags, rest stops, great food, scenic rural roads, bike mechanic on course, cue sheets & maps. First 100 riders receive long sleeve t-shirt. Preregistration $20 before 9/18/10; registration after 9/18/10 $25. All proceeds benefit Newport Public Library. |
| Saturday Oct 2 |
Culpeper
Cycling Century Culpeper, VA. 21, 65 or 100 miles Culpeper, Madison & Rappahannock Counties to benefit the Culpeper Recreation Foundation |
| Saturday Oct 2 - Sunday Oct 3 |
Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 2010 Middletown, DE. 17, 45, 75 and 100-mile one-day routes or the two-day 150 or 175-mile route. Registration fee is $30 to $55 depending on registration date. Riders are also required to raise a minimum of $250. |
| Sunday Oct 3 |
Tour
du Port Baltimore, MD. 12, 19, 41, 52 or 63 miles. Join thousands of riders at Baltimore's Canton Waterfront Park to kick off the 17th Annual Tour du Port! Cycle through historic neighborhoods, waterfront areas and parks. This fully supported Tour includes lunch, refreshments at rest stops, map, SAG and a post-ride celebration with live music at the Tour's end. The Tour is One Less Car’s annual fundraiser - all fees go directly to advancing the programs and advocacy efforts of One Less Car, the non-profit organization dedicated to walking, bicycling and mass transit in Maryland. Early bird registration is $35 until September 6th; after September 6th - $45, after Sept. 20th $50. Walk-in registration is $60.00 |
| Saturday Oct 9 |
Seagull Century
Salisbury, MD. |
| Sunday Oct 10 |
The Civista Potomac Heritage Bicycle Tour La Plata, MD. 14, 33, 60, 80 or 100 miles through Southern Maryland. All routes, except the casual 14-mile family ride, will take cyclists along the scenic on-road bicycle route of the Potomac Heritage Trail National Scenic Trail. Cyclists will return to La Plata to the Crossing at Casey Jones, where they will enjoy an after-ride party with food and entertainment. Come ride for your health and the health of those served by the Civista Medical Center. The event is sponsored by the Civista Health Foundation to raise funds for Civista Medical Center. |
| Sunday Oct 10 - Monday Oct 11 |
Timmy's Century
North Bend State Park, near Parkersburg, WV. 100 miles (57 miles on Sunday and 43 miles on Monday). Enjoy cycling on the North Bend Rail Trail, a 72-mile long, mostly crushed stone multi-use trail in the heart of West Virginia. This event raises funds for the Timothy Quigley Foundation, an organization established to help relieve the financial burdens of families that are currently suffering from the emotional and financial stress of childhood cancer. Registration fee is $25 until August 31, 2010 and $40 on or after September 1, 2010. Riders must raise a minimum of $375 ($300 only riding on Sunday). The ride is fully supported including a professional bike mechanic and supplies, massage therapists, daily route maps, emergency phone numbers, sag vehicles to carry your personal gear, and overnight lodging at North Bend State Park. Breakfast and dinner will be at the Lodge and sponsored by local businesses and there are regular food and water stops along each days route that is sponsored by local groups in the area. |
| Friday Oct 15 - Sunday Oct 17 |
Shenandoah
Fall Foliage Festival Staunton, VA. 12 to 100 miles. Saturday routes extend into eastern Augusta County with lunch in New Hope, a small picturesque village. Visit Grand Caverns before or after lunch. For shorter routes, drive to the lunch site and select a route ranging from 12 to 32 miles. Sunday routes go into southern Augusta and Rockbridge counties with distances from 10 to 34 miles. Camping or sleeping in the gym are available. |
| Sunday Oct 17 |
Save-A-Limb
Ride and Festival Cockeysville, MD. 6, 15, 30 or 63 miles from Oregon Ridge Park. Sponsored by the Save-A-Limb Fund at Sinai Hospital. Ride along with cycle legends George Hincapie and Robbie Venutra through Maryland’s beautiful horse farms and rolling countryside while raising money for an worthwhile cause. Proceeds all go to help the Save-A-Limb Fund provide the much needed surgeries and assistance to patients who need limb lengthening and joint preservation surgeries to save their limbs and joints from amputation, both domestically and abroad. Registration fee covers a goodie bag filled with fun sports related items, a commemorative event T-shirt, post-ride picnic, fitness fair, and carnival. Registration fee before September 1 is $35 for the metric, $25 for the 30 or 15 miles, and $10 for the 6 miles. |
| Saturday Oct 23 |
Between the Waters Bike Tour Onancock, VA. 20, 40, 60 or 100 miles through interesting historic towns and communities and along back roads to scenic rest stops that overlook the Atlantic seaside and the Chesapeake Bay. This one day bike tour is an ecotourism event and fundraiser for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, a non-profit organization serving Northampton and Accomack counties. |
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