Ateaze Senior Center
7401 Holabird Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21222 Contact: Margie Swift - 410-887-7233 - Fax 410-887-7356 - mswift@baltimorecountymd.gov Welcome to the Ateaze Cycling Seniors for 2009. The program has been in place since 1991. About half of our bike rides are designated as “aggressive”: they are longer and on more difficult terrain than the non-aggressive rides. “Casual” rides are for the less experienced rider. These are of shorter distance, on gentler terrain, and may include a bicycle clinic to help brush up on skills. Most of our rides fall between these two categories. Please choose to attend rides suitable to your capabilities. All of our rides start at 10 a.m. Please plan to arrive at the starting point 15 minutes early to allow for adequate preparation for the ride. Be certain that your bike is in ABC&D shape: A = air in the tires; B = brakes are in good condition; C&D = chain and derailleur are in working order. Always wear your helmet. Late arrivers should be able to find a cue sheet on the windshield of the leader’s car. Participants in our group rides are encouraged to stay together as a group. The cue sheets, provided by the ride leader, designate “regroup” points along the route. Please stop at these locations and wait for all riders to assemble before continuing on the ride. To be included in our e-mail list-serve, send a blank e-mail to cycle-srs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. If you have any question concerning weather or the ride, phone the leader up to 1-1/2 hours prior to the ride start. As a participant in this program, you are encouraged to become a member of the Ateaze Senior Center. There is no cost for membership, and your enrollment improves our standing with the county and with our accrediting organization, the National Institute of Senior Centers. Ride leaders have applications for you to complete and return. Ateaze Senior Center welcomes donations in support of this program. Please mail to the Ateaze Senior Center, 7401 Holabird Avenue, Baltimore MD 21222. Please mark the envelope and check Cycling Seniors. Attention: Margie Swift. *** Be safe. *** Be comfortable. *** Have fun. ***
Hart Miller Island Tour This is not a bike ride but a three-hour mini bus tour of Hart Miller Island arranged by Bud Lippert, 410-686-8504 or blippert21221@yahoo.com. The boat to the island leaves at 9 a.m. from the Maryland Environmental Facility on Riverside Road off of Wildwood Beach Road in the Back River Peninsula. Parking is limited, carpool or bike from the Back River Community Center. Bring camera, snack and drink. Each tour is limited to 20 people. Pick two dates and call or email your choices to Bud Lippert and he will notify you. Dates available are: July 17 and 31, August 21 and 28, September 18 and 25.
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This is a casual ride with hills
July 24: Lothian to North Beach
Meet: Lothian Elementary School
Leader: Molly Sherwood, 410-268-7742 (h), 301-461-0067 (c), mollysherwood@msn.com
Description: Approximately 31 miles over fairly hilly terrain. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay at North Beach, Rose Haven and Fair Haven. Lunch will be a brown bag along the boardwalk in North Beach or at one of several local restaurants.
Directions: From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) take I-97 south to Annapolis. Follow MD-665 (Aris T. Allen Blvd.) to MD-2 south and continue approximately 12 miles to traffic circle in Lothian. Go 3/4 of the way around the circle, staying on MD-2, for approximately 1/4 mile. Lothian Elementary School is the first school on the left.
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July 31: New Freedom Loop
Meet: 7th District Elementary School
Leader: Rich Burns, 410-433-4162, rnburns1@verizon.net
Description: 30 miles, moderately hilly, but with trail options. Lunch/snack stop.
Directions: I-695 to Exit 24. I-83 north to Exit 33, York Rd. north (MD 45.) Go 1.8 miles to school on left.
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August 7: Middleborough Delight
Meet: Hyde Park Station parking lot (near the Food Lion)
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-5793, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: 20 miles - A mix of new roads and old roads from Back River Neck.
Directions: From the Beltway (I-695), take Exit 36, which leads directly to MD-702. In about 3.5 miles you will see the Food Lion on your left. Turn left on Hyde Park Rd. OR This is a casual ride with some hills
August 7: Harwood to Deale
Meet: Southern High School (Anne Arundel County)
Leaders: Catharina Brauer, 410-647-0734; Jim Andreatta, 410-744-0376, andreattaj@verizon.net
Description: 33 miles. Mostly flat to rolling. Lunch at 22 miles at Skippers Pier. Directions: I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to I-97 south to MD-665 south towards Riva Rd. Merge on MD-2 south (Solomons Island Rd.) Turn right into Southern High School parking lot.
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August 14: Trip to Gratitude
Meet: Wilmer Park, Chestertown
Leader: Bob Benhoff, 410-810-0099, ride day 443-812-3732, benhofff@yahoo.com
Description: New Ride. 36 miles. Flat country road. Lunch in Rock Hall.
Directions: Cross Bay Bridge. US-301 to MD-213 north. Left on Cross St. (first light after crossing Chester River.) Just past rail cars, left into Wilmer Park.
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August 21: Davidsonville to Deale
Meet: Davidsonville Recreation Center
Leader: Pete Flaton, 410-987-9336, peter.flaton@verizon.net
Description: Hilly ride to Deale with lunch at Happy Harbor Restaurant.
Directions: MD-3, left on MD-424 to Central Ave. (MD-214.) Turn right on MD-214. Turn left on Queen Anne Bridge Rd. Park at Davidsonville Recreation Center.
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August 28: Rock Creek Park/Capital Crescent Trail
Meet: Ken Gar Palisades Park on Rock Creek Trail
Leader: Deb Parshall, 301-990-6870, djparshall@starpower.net
Description: 32 miles on mostly paved trail through Rock Creek Park to Georgetown and returning via the Capital Crescent Trail. Lunch at a deli or bring brown bag.
Directions: From the Washington Beltway (I-495), Exit 33. Take Connecticut Ave. (MD-185) north 1 mile. Turn left on Knowles Ave. (MD-547.) Go 0.6 mile and turn right onto Beach Dr. Ken Gar parking lot is 0.3 miles on right.
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September 4: Cox Creek and Crab Alley Meander
Meet: Kent Island United Methodist Church
Leader: Barbara Kasemeyer, 410-744-2071, barbarakasemeyer@aol.com)
Description: 14- or 28-mile options. Cycle along lightly traveled roads along Cox Creek to Turkey Point to the Eastern Bay and then along Crab Alley Creek and Crab Alley Bay to Parsons Island Landing at Prospect Bay. You will pass older homes, beautiful waterfront modern homes on gorgeously landscaped lots, and fishing/crabbing/boating marinas and boat launching areas. Lunch will be at mile 27 (at mile 14 if you don't do the 28) at the B & B Restaurant, so bring along an energy bar or snack and lots of water.
Directions: Cross the Bay Bridge on US-50 east/US 301 north. Take the Cox Neck Rd. Exit (39A.) First Church on the right, Kent Island United Methodist Church. Park on the backside (west) of the church where you see a covered entrance to the sanctuary.
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September 11: Railroad to Glatfelters Station
Meet: Heritage Trail in Railroad
Leader: Lillian Baumann, 410-472-3476, lrbaumann@msn.com
Description: 27 miles with approximately 1/4 on the Heritage Trail and the rest on roads. There are a few hills, nothing major, but they can be avoided if you want to go on the trail. Lunch will be in Seven Valleys or a brown bag lunch to eat along the trail.
Directions: I-83 to Shrewsbury exit #4. West (left) on MD-851 and go about two miles to rail/trail parking on the right.
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This is an aggressive ride
September 18: Three Covered Bridge (revised) with visit to Cunningham Falls
Meet: Frederick Community College on Opposumtown Pike
Leader: Jeffrey H. Marks, 410-358-1321, jeffreym715@yahoo.com
Description: 38 miles, pace 12-14 mph. Ride includes a scenic eight-mile side trip to shady Cunningham Falls for a brown bag lunch. To keep mileage reasonable, we will only go a couple miles north of Thurmont but still get to ride across all three covered bridges. A new ride start will avoid congestion in Frederick. Finally, to eliminate two afternoon at-grade crossings of Rt. 15 (and to make end of ride easier,) return to college utilizes four-five miles of smooth shouldered Rt. 15, to link the Auburn and Hansonville parallel roads. The State added a narrow rumble strip on Rt. 15 to separate the shoulder from the traffic lanes, placed "bikes on shoulder" signs, and added a short bike path to facilitate our right hand exit off Rt. 15 onto Hayward Ave. A quick 1.5-mile ride on Hayward brings us back to the college.
Directions: Take I-70 west to Frederick. Exit I-70 onto Rt. 15 north. Once on 15 north, take Exit 8 (Opposumtown Pike.) Go north approximately two miles to the college on left. OR This is a casual ride
September 18: Prospect Bay Ride
Meet: Terrapin Nature Area Parking Lot
Leader: Barbara Kasemeyer, 410-744-2071, barbarakasemeyer@aol.com
Description: Approximately 25 miles. Includes the Kent Island Trail and then on Kent Island to the Prospect Bay community with lunch stop. Will be a flat ride.
Directions: After crossing the Bay Bridge, take the first exit (Exit 37.) Make a left. Turn at the top of the ramp, proceeding across US-50 on MD-8. At the first stoplight, turn left into an Industrial Park. Go 0.2 mile to the T and make a right onto Log Canoe Circle. Go 0.7 mile to the Terrapin Nature Area on the right. Enter and park.
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This is a casual ride
September 25: Jones Station to Armistead Park Ride
Meet: Jones Station Park and Ride
Leaders: Jim Andreatta, 410-744-0376, andreattaj@verizon.net; Catharina Brauer, 410-730-5957
Description: 28 miles. Bag lunch in park
Directions: MD-2 south to Jones Station Rd. Right onto Jones Station Rd. Right into the Park and Ride lot.
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October 2: Adams County Ride
Meet: Food Lion Parking Lot, McSherrystown, PA
Leader: Frank Anders 410-628-4018, velo2.anders@verizon.net
Description: 32 miles on rolling terrain on mostly county roads. Lunch will at the Tex Diner Restaurant (Texaco truck stop) at mile 18.5.
Directions: Take I-795 (Northwest Expressway) to MD-30 (Hanover Pike.) Go through Hampstead and Manchester. MD-30 becomes PA-94. Go 0.7 mile past the square in Hanover and make a left on Elm Ave. At the second traffic light, Elm becomes PA-116 (Main St.) Continue on PA-116 through McSherrystown to parking lot on right at the corner of Centennial St. and Main St.
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October 9: Tunis Mills-Oxford
Meet: Tred Avon Center
Leader: Leader: Bob Benhoff, 410-810-0099, benhofff@yahoo.com
Description: Flat ride, approximately 30 miles. Shorter route available.
Directions: US-50 south to Easton. Bear right on MD-322. Left on Marlboro Ave. (next light after Ruby Tuesday.) First right into Tred Avon Center. OR This is an aggressive ride
October 9: Jericho Covered Bridge
Meet: Carroll Manor Park
Leader: Don Riggs, 410-461-6534, donriggs@juno.com
Description: Ride is approximately 25 miles and goes through the Jericho Covered Bridge. Lunch at Palmisano's.
Directions: Exit Dulaney Valley Rd. from the Beltway (I-695.) Left on Manor Rd. Right on Carroll.
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October 16: Tour de Chase
Meet: Eastern Regional Community Center
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-5793, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: 23 miles. Ride goes to Marshy Point Nature Center, Gunpowder State Park, and through communities of Oliver Beach, Harwood Park, Twin Rivers and SR-43 bike path.
Directions: From Key Bridge: I-695 north to MD-702 to Eastern Blvd. (toward Chase.) Go five miles to Eastern Regional Community Center. From Towson: Go east on I-695 to MD-43 east. Follow to Eastern Ave. Left turn towards Chase (east.) Go 1.6 miles to the Eastern Regional Community Center. Coming from north or south on I-95: Take MD-43 east to Eastern Blvd., then1.6 miles to ride start. There is ample parking with rest rooms.
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October 23: Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Meet: Visitor's Center at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Leaders: William Maupai, 410-667-0477, bikerlips1@aol.com; Carl Dannenfelser, 410-256-5173, sorelegs1@netax.net
Description: 33 miles flat riding through the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. Lunch at Old Salty.
Directions: From the Bay Bridge, continue on US-50 to Cambridge. Turn right on MD-16 for five miles. Turn left on MD-335 for four miles. Turn left on Key Wallace for 1.5 miles to Visitor's Center.
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October 30: Waterville Loop Ride
Meet: Alpha Ridge Park
Leader: Dan McQueen, 410-730-5957, danmcqueen@myshorelink.com
Description: 40.9 miles on some of Howard County's finest rolling hills for 3 climbs going up a total of 2050' (and down.) Many shortcuts available. Lunch at about 30 miles at the Lisbon Pizza Hut, Mr. Teddy's Deli or McDonalds.
Directions: I-70 west to Exit 83. Marriottsville Rd. north to left on MD-99, west to Alpha Ridge Park on left.
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November 6: Celebration on the Bay
Meet: Earleigh Heights Ranger Station
Leader: Catharina Brauer, 410-647-0734
Description: 26 miles goes to Fort Smallwood. Brown bag at Fort Smallwood
Directions: MD-2 south to Earleigh Heights Rd. Right approximately 0.3 mile to parking lots on either side of Earleigh Heights Rd. at B & A trail.
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November 13: Bowleys Quarters
Meet: Wild Duck Cafe
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-5793, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: 23 miles. Ride through the communities and back roads of Bowleys Quarters, Carroll Island, Eastern Ave. to Graces Quarters Rd. to Oliver Beach and Harewood Park. A mix of old and new communities, farms, woods, and waterfront.
Directions: From MD-702 east on Eastern Ave. to Carroll Island Rd. Right on Carroll Island Rd., then turn right into shopping center at first traffic light. OR This is an aggressive ride
November 13: Central Howard County Ride
Meet: Alpha Ridge Park
Leader: Don Riggs, 410-461-6534, donriggs@juno.com
Description: Ride is 32 miles on some of the finest Howard County rural roads. May be a few hilly portions near the end. Lunch at shopping center at mile 23.
Directions: From I-70 west, north on Rt. 29 or Marriottsville Rd. Left on MD-99 to Alpha Ridge Park on left.
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November 20: Antietam
Meet: Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
Leader: Dan McQueen, 410-730-5957, danmcqueen@myshorelink.com
Description: 32.6 miles with two good hills climbing a total of 1570' (and down).
Lunch at Red Byrd Restaurant.
Directions: I-70 west to Exit 49. Take US-40 west to left on MD-34 south in Boonesboro to Sharpsburg then right on MD-65 to battlefield visitor's center on right.
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November 27: Back River Neck
Meet: Back River Recreation Center
Leader: George Cyr, 410-828-9519, cyriousone@verizon.net
Description: Up to 30 miles on almost flat roads. You will be able to bike in and out of the many peninsulas with dead end roads off of Turkey Point Rd. and Back River Neck Rd., past waterfront homes, yacht clubs and countryside vistas of the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries. Little to moderate traffic. Lunch will be at a restaurant about 3/4 of the way into the ride.
Directions: Back River Neck Recreation Center is located on Back River Neck Rd. just south of the junction with Southeast Blvd. (MD-702.) From the Beltway (I-695) take Exit 36, which leads directly to MD-702. In about four miles you will see the Recreation Center on your left.
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December 4: Middleborough Delight
Meet: Hyde Park Station Parking Lot (near the Food Lion)
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-5793, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: 20 miles. A mix of new roads and old roads from Back River Neck.
Directions: From the Beltway (I-695) take Exit 36, which leads directly to MD-702. In about 3.5 miles you will see the Food Lion on your left. Turn left on Hyde Park Rd.
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December 11: Bowley's Quarters
Meet: Wild Duck Cafe
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-5793, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: 23 miles. Ride through the communities and back roads of Bowleys Quarters, Carroll Island, Eastern Ave. to Graces Quarters Rd. to Oliver Beach & Harewood Park. A mix of old & new communities, farms, woods, & waterfront.
Directions: From MD-702 east on Eastern Ave. to Carroll Island Rd. Right on Carroll Island Rd., then turn right into shopping center at first traffic light.
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