Monument to Monument Century Ride
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Monument to Monument Century Ride
This will be my 7th (?) anniversary for this fun ride round trip from Baltimore's Washington Monument to DC's Washington Monument.
Last year we peaked over 100 riders. May 3rd. Totally unsupported and totally fun.
https://randoramble.wordpress.com/20...monument-ride/
M2M is a 97 mile round-trip single day ride from Baltimore to Washington on lightly trafficked roads. We keep it slow and steady, enjoying the company of fellow riders and the excitement of arriving in another city by bike.
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Meet at 7:45AM. Leave PROMPTLY at 8:10AM
Start Location: Baltimore Washington Monument
Map/GPS: Coming Soon (check the Ramble blog)
Cue Sheets: Coming Soon (check the Ramble blog)
Cost: None. Bring $ for lunch and snacks at local businesses
Assistance/Sag: None. (except help from fellow riders)
YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK
WHAT’S THE RIDE LIKE? M2M is a little of everything. There will be fast and slow riders, skinny and fat tire bikes, racers and bike party people. Last year there were over 75 riders. We ride a steady average pace of about 13MPH. There are some hills, but none more strenuous than a long ride through Baltimore. The roads to DC are as safe as riding in Baltimore. Most of the route is surprisingly scenic and the DC trail system is very relaxing. We’ll stop 3 times: a break at the 25 mile point, a lunch at Union Station in DC and a break at the 75 mile point. I will bring cue sheets, but mostly you will be following ride leaders. The main reasons why riders are unable to finish M2M are: crashes due to inattention, not having the fitness and experience for riding a century, and bike mechanical breakdowns. Be prepared. IMPORTANT! READ THIS BEFORE RIDING M2M
Last year we peaked over 100 riders. May 3rd. Totally unsupported and totally fun.
https://randoramble.wordpress.com/20...monument-ride/
M2M is a 97 mile round-trip single day ride from Baltimore to Washington on lightly trafficked roads. We keep it slow and steady, enjoying the company of fellow riders and the excitement of arriving in another city by bike.
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Meet at 7:45AM. Leave PROMPTLY at 8:10AM
Start Location: Baltimore Washington Monument
Map/GPS: Coming Soon (check the Ramble blog)
Cue Sheets: Coming Soon (check the Ramble blog)
Cost: None. Bring $ for lunch and snacks at local businesses
Assistance/Sag: None. (except help from fellow riders)
YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK
WHAT’S THE RIDE LIKE? M2M is a little of everything. There will be fast and slow riders, skinny and fat tire bikes, racers and bike party people. Last year there were over 75 riders. We ride a steady average pace of about 13MPH. There are some hills, but none more strenuous than a long ride through Baltimore. The roads to DC are as safe as riding in Baltimore. Most of the route is surprisingly scenic and the DC trail system is very relaxing. We’ll stop 3 times: a break at the 25 mile point, a lunch at Union Station in DC and a break at the 75 mile point. I will bring cue sheets, but mostly you will be following ride leaders. The main reasons why riders are unable to finish M2M are: crashes due to inattention, not having the fitness and experience for riding a century, and bike mechanical breakdowns. Be prepared. IMPORTANT! READ THIS BEFORE RIDING M2M
