Ateaze Senior Center Cycling Seniors

The Cycling Seniors posed for a group photo with Baltimore County Executive James. T. Smith, Jr.

Ateaze Senior Center
7401 Holabird Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21222

Contact: Margie Swift - 410-887-7233 - Fax 410-887-7356 - mswift@baltimorecountymd.gov

Cycling Seniors Schedule - 2010

Welcome to the Ateaze Cycling Seniors for 2010. 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.

We encourage participants to be included in the e-mail list-serve (changes to schedule & ride cancellations are posted to this list.) Send a blank e-mail to cycle-srs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

If the weather is questionable, check e-mail or call the leader after 7 a.m. on the day of the ride.

Baltimore County Department of Aging requires all program participants to be registered members of the center to which they engage in activity. Therefore, ride leaders will have available registrations forms for new members. If you registered last year, a volunteer will be contacting you via telephone to update your application. This process also strengthens the Cycling Senior Program.

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. ***

Schedule - Spring 2010

Shorter Rides

Most of the rides are from 25 to 35 miles long. To encourage newcomers, some of the rides will have options to ride shorter distances. The following rides will offer shorter options – if you want to ride the shorter distance, please tell the ride leader.

April 16: 8 mile loop or 20+ miles
May 7: 20 miles
May 28: 16 miles

Two-Day Ride in Lancaster County

We are having a 2 two day ride in Lancaster on May 20th and 21st. You can make your overnight accommodations at the Harvest Drive Family Inn. Phone: 717-768-7186, toll free1-800-233-0176. Be sure to say that you are part of the Cycling Senior group and the room rate will be $64 before taxes.

Hart Miller Island Tour

This is not a bike ride but a 3-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 Rd off of Wildwood Beach Rd in the Back River Peninsula. Parking is limited, so 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 e-mail your choices to Bud Lippert and he will notify you. Dates available are: Tues, May 4; Wed, June 2; Thurs, July 8; Tues, Aug, 3.
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This is a casual ride
March 19: Taneytown Casual
Meet: Taneytown Senior Center
Leader: Lew Frain
Description: 25 to 30 miles (Easy)
Directions: MD-140 to traffic circle at edge of town. Take first right in circle to stay on 140. Make a right on Roth Av. Take a left on Robert Mill Rd. Senior Center is at corner of Antrim St. Park across street in High School Park.
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March 26: Four Trails Ride
Meet: Southwest Park & Ride, Rolling Rd
Leaders: Dick & Diana Voelkel 410-744-6941, voelkeldi@aol.com
Description: Approximately 27 miles on some roads, the BWI Trail, Grist Mill Trail and Trolley Trail, with rest stop for McD sandwiches or pack your own. Stop in Patapsco Valley State Park to lunch at picnic tables in the park. Rolling terrain.
Directions: P&R is at the east end of I-195 (Metropolitan Blvd) at the intersection of Rolling Rd and Selford Ave just south of Wilkens Ave. Park close to Rolling Rd.
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This is a casual ride
April 2: Jim Huelskamp Memorial Ride
Meet: North end of the parking lot for the Mt. Vernon Visitors Center
Leaders: Pat Huelskamp, 410-442-4426, phuelskamp@aol.com; Bob Carson, 410-828-8604,bikebob@comcast.net
Description: Approximately 33 miles. Moderately hilly on the trail. No cars. Bring picnic lunch for lunch at the Tidal Basin.
Directions: Travel south on I-95 (which becomes the beltway.) As you cross the Potomac River on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, get in the right hand local lanes for Alexandria. After you cross the bridge, take Exit 177 to Mount Vernon. The exit takes you to a light at S Washington St. Take a right on S Washington. Washington St becomes the George Washington Pkwy as you leave Alexandria, and Mount Vernon is eight miles south, at the large traffic circle at the end of the parkway.
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This is a moderate ride
April 9: Crab Cake Ride
Meet: Marley Station Mall
Leader: Rob Maslin, 410-494-6996, rsmaslin@aol.com
Description: 23 miles on the B&A and BWI trails with some hills. Lunch at G & M Restaurant or Olive Grove Restaurant.
Directions: Take Ritchie Highway, MD-2, to Marley Station Mall. Use parking Lot E in the rear of the mall adjacent to the B&A Trail.
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This is a moderate ride with hills
April 16: Patapsco Valley Ride - 8 mile Grist Mill Loop with hills
Meet: Southwest Park & Ride - If you want to do only Grist Mill Loop Call ride leader for meeting area in the park.
Leader: Barbara Kasemeyer, 410-744-2071, barbarakasemeyer@aol.com
Description: 20 miles plus with rolling hills. We will go through Relay to Patapsco State Park, pick up the Grist Mill Trail, use River Rd to Ellicott City and pick up the Trolley Trail. Here we go along Edmondson Ave and through Catonsville neighborhoods to the Hilton area of Patapsco State Park. Brown bag lunch will occur here. After leaving the park we may bike the Convent neighborhoods and return through Spring Grove to the Park & Ride.
Directions: From the beltway(I-695) take Exit 12C Wilkens Ave (MD-327W.) Left at the light at the end of the ramp and left onto Rolling Rd. P&R is on the left. From I-95 take I-195 North to the Park & Ride.
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This is a casual ride
April 23: 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 4 miles you will see the Recreation Center on your left.

This is an aggressive ride
April 23: Loch Raven/ Rocks State Park
Meet: Providence Park & Ride
Leader: Jeffrey H. Marks, 410-358-1321, jeffreym715@yahoo.com
Description: 35 miles. This ride combines scenic Loch Raven reservoir with the Jericho Covered Bridge, Jerusalem Mill, and Rocks State Park. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat in the park.
Directions: Take Baltimore Beltway (I-695) to exit 28. The Park & Ride is directly across Providence Rd from the exit.
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This is a moderate ride
April 30: Chesapeake City Ride
Meet: Dirt parking lot east of Chesapeake City
Leader: Bud Lippert, 410-686-8504, blippert21221@yahoo.com
Description: Flat easy ride of 35 miles with shorter routes available. Lunch at deli on ride.
Directions: From I-695 (east side) take I-95 N for 36 miles to Exit 100. Take MD-272 (North East Rd) for about 2 miles to Pulaski Hwy (US-40.) Turn left and stay on Pulaski Hwy for 7 miles. Turn Right (East) on MD-213 and go about 6 miles. Cross over the C&D canal bridge. Coming off the bridge, take first exit (MD-286/ MD-342.) Right turn onto Basil Ave for 0.1 mi. Left turn on George St (MD-286) through Chesapeake City for 0.2 mi. Follow MD-286 right turn onto 3rd St for about 0.5 mile. Name changes to Ferry Slip Rd (still MD-286.) Right onto Bethel Rd (MD-86) for 0.4 mile. Left turn into parking lot.

This is an aggressive ride
April 30: Piney Orchard
Meet: Kinder Park
Leaders: John & Barbara Buchleitner 410-647-3917, jbuchl@verizon.net, 443-227-8355 (cell)
Description: Approximately 35 miles through Millersville, Gambrills, Piney Orchard and return. Some small hills and traffic. Lunch to be announced; to be safe, bring a brown bag.
Directions: I-97 S to Benfield Blvd (Exit 10 Severna Park.) Left onto Jumper’s Hole Rd (4th Traffic Light.) Proceed 1 mile to park entrance on the left. After entering the park go left to Gali Sanchez parking area.
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This is a casual ride - option of 20 miles or 35 miles
May 7: Sweet Caroline Meander
Leader: George Drake, 443-988-8803, georgeandmarydrake@yahoo.com
Meet: Daniel Crouse Memorial Park in Denton
Description: NEW RIDE. 20 or 35-mile ride through farmlands and small towns including Smithville, American Corner, and Harmony. Pass Idylwild Wildlife Management Area and Williston Lake. Brown bag lunch on both rides on Williston Lake or after the ride in Denton.
Directions: US-50 across Bay Bridge. Left on MD-404. Stay on 404 (Queen Anne's Hwy to Bypass Queen Anne & Hillsboro.) Near Denton, bear right on Business Rte 404 (Meeting House Rd.) Cross the Chop Tank River. Turn left into Daniel Crouse Memorial Park (on the river.)

This is an aggressive ride
May 7: Jarrettsville to Delta, PA
Meet: Fellowship Chapel
Leader: Rich Burns, 410-433-4162, rnburns1@verizon.net
Description: 30 mile rolling to moderately hilly with lunch stop at Delta Pizza
Directions: I-695 to Exit 29, Cromwell Bridge Rd. Left at end of ramp, then continue to left on Glen Arm Rd, Left on Long Green Pike, Left on Baldwin Mill Rd (just past P.O.) Continue to Jarrettsville, straight past the light for 0.6 mile to church on right.
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This is a casual ride
May 14: Ranger Station to Quietwaters
Meet: Earleigh Heights Ranger Station B & A Trail
Leaders: Jane Story, 410-544-2361, jstory765@yahoo.com; Catharina Brauer, 410-647-0734
Description: Ride the B & A trail to the end and then roads into Annapolis to Quietwaters. Ride the trail in Quietwaters.
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.

This is a moderate ride
May 14: Taneytown to Woodsboro
Meet: Taneytown Memorial Park (Taneytown MD)
Leader: Frank and Kathy Anders, velo2.anders@verizon.net, 443-470-0487 (cell)
Description: 30 miles over mostly rolling roads with a few hills. Lunch at Trout's Restaurant (at 16 miles.)
Directions: Take MD-140 west thru Taneytown to Memorial Park - past business district on the left.
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This is a moderate ride
May 20 & 21: Lancaster Two Day Rides
Meet:   Harvest Drive Family Inn, 3370 Harvest Drive Rd, Intercourse PA 17534
Leaders:   Bob Carson, 410-828-8604, Bikebob@comcast.net; Catharina Brauer, 410-647-0734
Description:   Thursday’s bike ride is approximately 33 miles. You can make your overnight accommodations at the Harvest Drive Family Inn , 717-768-7186, Toll free 1-800-233-0176. On Friday we will start again at 10 a.m. after breakfast from the Harvest Drive Family Inn and will join up with those who choose to only do the one-day ride for a different ride of approx. 30 miles.
Directions: I-83N to York, PA. US-30 E to PA-340 E toward Intercourse. Left onto 340 E and go approximately 6.8 miles. Turn right at Clearview Rd in 0.7 mi, Turn left at Harvest Dr. Harvest Drive Family Inn will be on the left.

This is an aggressive ride
May 21: Lothian to North Beach
Meet: Lothian Elementary School
Leader: Molly Sherwood,410-268-7742, mollysherwood@msn.com, 301-461-0067 (cell)
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 Baltimore Beltway, take I-97 south to Annapolis, follow MD-665 (Aris T Allen Blvd) to MD-2 S and continue approximately 12 miles to traffic circle in Lothian. Go 3/4 way around circle, staying on MD-2, for approximately 1/4 mile. Lothian Elementary School is the first school on the left.
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This is a casual, ride – a warmup for BBC Kent County Spring Fling Weekend
May 28: Church Hill – Marydel – Sudlersville Loop
Meet: Church Hill Park
Leader: George Drake, 443-988-8803
Description: NEW RIDE. 32, 24, or 16 mile tour on the roads less traveled of northern Queen Anne’s & Caroline Counties. All three rides arrive for lunch at one of three Sudlersville restaurants or Sudlersville Park. Cycle this ride on your way to the BBC Kent County Spring Fling.
Directions: US-50/ US-301 across Bay Bridge. Take 301 to MD-213 N toward Centreville, Chestertown. On the north side of Church Hill, take MD-300 East for 0.4 mile to Church Hill Park on the right. OR, from the north - aka Chestertown. Proceed south on MD-213 to a left at MD-300 toward Sudlersville. Take MD-300 for 0.4 mile to Church Hill Park on the right.

This is an aggressive ride - pace 12-14 mph
May 28: Three Covered Bridge 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. Ride includes a scenic 8-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 3 covered bridges. To avoid congestion in Frederick, I've picked a new ride start. Finally, to eliminate 2 afternoon at-grade crossings of Rte 15 (and to make end of ride easier,) return to college utilizes 4 -5 miles of smooth shouldered Rte 15, to link the Auburn and Hansonville parallel roads. SHA has added a narrow rumble strip on 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 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 Rte 15 N. Once on 15 N, take Exit 8, Opposumtown Pike. Go north approximately 2 miles to the college on the left.
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Revised February 15, 2010