liznotter
July 31st, 2006, 03:23 PM
This Saturday Ride Like a Girl will be at Little Bennett Regional Park. If you are planning on attending, please let me know so I can get a general sense of how many riders to plan for.
Pace/ Terrain: Little Bennett has few obstacles and rock/root gardens, but it does boast some long and/or steep climbs. We will have two groups: Julie W will lead a casual group, riding at not too fast a pace, with frequent stops to regroup; Liz will lead a moderate pace group, with fewer stops. (The casual group is appropriate for less-experienced riders, though not complete beginners.)
The Weather: Hot and humid. PLEASE plan ahead and bring lots of water and Gatorade. A cooler in your car for after the ride will also help.
Where:
Directions From the Beltway:
Take I-270 north from the beltway.
Continue north past Germantown and take the exit for Clarksburg Rd, Rt 121.
Head NE (right) from the exit.
Continue across 355 and follow Clarksburg Rd a couple miles.
You will descend a long steep hill. At the bottom there is a bridge
over a stream. Just on the far side of the bridge, turn right into the
parking lot.
What to Bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet (no lid, no ride), bring water, and have a trail-ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic allen wrenches.
Leaders: If you are interested in leading future rides please let me know! You don't have to commit for the entire season, just one or two rides would be very helpful. And all leaders get a nifty Ride Like a Girl baseball cap!
Any questions, post here or PM me.
Liz
Pace/ Terrain: Little Bennett has few obstacles and rock/root gardens, but it does boast some long and/or steep climbs. We will have two groups: Julie W will lead a casual group, riding at not too fast a pace, with frequent stops to regroup; Liz will lead a moderate pace group, with fewer stops. (The casual group is appropriate for less-experienced riders, though not complete beginners.)
The Weather: Hot and humid. PLEASE plan ahead and bring lots of water and Gatorade. A cooler in your car for after the ride will also help.
Where:
Directions From the Beltway:
Take I-270 north from the beltway.
Continue north past Germantown and take the exit for Clarksburg Rd, Rt 121.
Head NE (right) from the exit.
Continue across 355 and follow Clarksburg Rd a couple miles.
You will descend a long steep hill. At the bottom there is a bridge
over a stream. Just on the far side of the bridge, turn right into the
parking lot.
What to Bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet (no lid, no ride), bring water, and have a trail-ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic allen wrenches.
Leaders: If you are interested in leading future rides please let me know! You don't have to commit for the entire season, just one or two rides would be very helpful. And all leaders get a nifty Ride Like a Girl baseball cap!
Any questions, post here or PM me.
Liz