Baltimore Bicycling Club

A Note From the BBC President

25 January 2024

The new BBC Board had its first meeting in early January to tackle several pending agenda items. For the sake of transparency, I intend to periodically inform the membership of developments that could be of interest to most. This will consist of a) what was accomplished, b) what is in the works, and c) what are your needs, in other words, an ongoing process of “needs assessment.”

What has been accomplished:

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2023 END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

115 BBC members and a few guests attended the End of Year Celebration on November 11 at Oregon Ridge.  The afternoon festivities began at 1:00 as people crowded into the former ski lodge.  The buffet lunch provided by Andy Nelson’s Barbecue was plentiful and delicious, with enough food for people to enjoy second servings.  Graul’s carrot cake, as always, did not disappoint.

Larry Kenneygave an excellent presentation about the 2023 Civil War Century (CWC) finances and rider survey feedback. Читать дальше...

End of Year Celebration and
2024 Board of Directors Election
Nov. 11, 2023

Washington County Getaway 2023 Wrap-up

The Washington County Getaway event held Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15 has come and gone, but memories may remain for the 29 Baltimore Bicycling Club members who had registered to attend
the event.

The weekend officially began with the pre-ride gathering at the Washington County Regional Park located on Mt Aetna Rd, Hagerstown at around 9:30am Friday where 22 anxious Baltimore Bicycling Riders were busily sorting... Читать дальше...

Mike Harris

It is with great sadness that we are informing you of the sudden and unexpected passing of Mike Leo Harris. Beloved Husband of Marg Draper-Harris, friend and family member. Mike was a well-known member of several bike clubs including: The Baltimore Bike Club, Potomac Pedalers Bike Club and HoCo Cyclist and participated and raced in many cycling events throughout the years.

Details are below:

VISITATION

Monday
July 31, 2023
4:00 PM to... Читать дальше...

Save the Date!

THE WASHINGTON COUNTY GETAWAY

OCTOBER 13, 14, & 15, 2023

Getting tired of the hot, sticky weather? Look forward to this club favorite which returns this year to the joys of Autumn to be held at Washington County Regional Park, Hagerstown.  More details to follow.

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BBC Summer Picnic Sunday, July 23, 2023

Don’t miss out our club’s annual picnic in Taneytown.  Registration required at picnic@baltobikeclub.org.  No charge for members.  $20 for non-members. Details on the event flyer: BBC 2023 Picnic

Chestertown Weekend Registration closes May 7, 11:59pm

Bike to Work Week:  May 15-21, 2023

The 26th annual Bike to Work Week celebration is scheduled for Mon, May 15 – Sun. May 21.  Bike to Work Week is an event celebrated across the United States to promote biking as a safe, healthy, equitable alternative to driving.  Bike rides to any location are eligible for Bike to Work Week 2023.  Consider biking to the store, the playground, around your neighborhood, to work, or school. Explore your community and Bike There!

Visit BikeToWorkMD.com to register for free... Читать дальше...

SPRING FEVER                  

The Baltimore Bicycling Club 2023 SEASON OPENER was a tremendous success!

All the stars were aligned to make for a great day.  Cyclists had the choice of three scenic routes featuring lightly-traveled roads and rolling terrain.  The 47-mile route went south and west to the rest stop in Thurmont.  The 27 and 38-mile routes went north and east to Littlestown for a rest stop.  It was great to sees so many cyclists enjoying each other’s company before... Читать дальше...