This is a listing of non-commercial, non-PPTC rides in and around the mid-Atlantic area. To request placement of your event on this list, please contact
June 1
Event: Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride
Location Shenandoah Valley
Sponsor: Boys and Girls Club Northern Shenandoah Valley
Options: Family Fun Ride, 30, 50 and 70
Additional information http://www.svhride.org/
Description: The Northern Shenandoah Valley Boys and Girls Club invite you to our first annual Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride fundraiser. Join us on a ride through the historic, beautiful contryside of the Shenandoah Valley. This is a self paced ride for everyone from the recreational to the serious cyclist. The ride includes a Family Ride, 30 mile, 50 mile and 70 mile courses
June 7
Event: Patuxent River Rural Legacy Ride
Location: Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Croom, Maryland
Description: The Tour dem Parks event is focused on supporting groups and organizations dedicated to improving Baltimore's Park system. The event provides friends and families with an opportunity to ride together and discover little-known treasures in the city.
June 14 - 21
Event: Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
Location: Ohio
Sponsor: Bob Evans Restaurants
Options
Additional information: http://www.goba.com/
Description
June 15
Event: Bay to Bay Ride
Location: Betterton, Marlyand
Description: Betterton, MD (eastern shore) beach front. Start 7:00AM to 9:00AM (special tandem start 8:00AM). Helmtet required, audio headsets prohibited. Includes: map, marked routes, coffee mug (first 300 rideirs_ sag, 6 food stops. Swimming in the Chesapeake Bay at the end of the ride. Proceeds benefit Lions Club Leader Dog Program for the Blind. All blind riders may ride free.
Fee: $20 until May 15 $25 after that. Note: Bring your father and he can ride FREE.
Options: 50, 78, 86, or 104 miles flat. Also a 27 mile loop ride to Historic Chestertown
To register send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Bay to Bay Ride, C/O Lion Kitty Neff, 27635 Stryckning Road, Chestertwon, MD 21620, Kitty Neff, bay2bay04@hotmail.com
July 12 – July 15
Event: The Greatest Bicycle Tour of the Historic C&O Canal
Location: Cumberland, MD
Options: Almost 200 miles on the C&O Canal.
For additional information visit http://www.tgbt.org/
July 19
Event: The Black & Blue
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Description: Consists of 1 to 8 person teams that rotate through 1 to 8 stages as they cover the 200-mile distance and 21,758' of elevation change. Riders will complete anywhere from 25 miles to 200 miles. The course primarily follows scenic, country roads as it winds its way through North Carolina's High Country to the finish in Asheville, NC.
For additional information visit http://www.blackandbluerelay.com/registration/
July 24- 27
Event: Cycle Across Maryland
Location: Emmitsburg, Maryland
For additional information visit http://www.onelesscar.org/CAM/2008/
August 9, 2008
Event: Cumberland Valley Century
Location: Boonesboro, MD
Sponsor: Cumberland Valley Cycling Club
Options: 26, 63 and 100 miles
Description: Registration fee of $10 for 26 miles or $15 for 63 or 100 miles (before 8/2/08); then $15/$20; $25 for walk-in for 100 miles. Proceeds benefit San Mar Children's Home in Boonesboro, MD.
For additional information visit http://www.bikecvcc.com/
August 9
Event: Ride To See Galena
Location: Middle School, Galena, MD
Options: Four routes of 15 to 100 miles
Ride through Kent County, MD. The 100 mile route offers scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay, historic homes, antique and gift shops and picturesque countryside. Registration fee of $20.00 until August 1, then $25. Proceeds go to the Galena Lions Charities.
For additional information visit http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1511070
August 16
Event: Knights for Sight Metric Century
Location: Salisbury, MD
Options: 15, 35, and 65 miles
Description: $25 registration ($30 on day of event) includes a T-shirt, map, cue sheet, marked route, sag support, and rest stops with snacks and refreshments. Proceeds go to the Lions Vision Projects.
For additional information visit http://salisburylions.org/bike_tour.htm
August 17, 2008
Event: Covered Bridge Metric Century
Location: Lancaster, PA
Sponsor: Lancaster Bicycle Club
For additional information visit http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php
August 23
Event: Shorefire Century, Central Delaware
Sponsor: White Clay Bicycle Club
Options: 25, 65 & 100
For additional information visit http://www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org/Events-WCBC/shorefire.htm
August 24
Event: Lake Nockamixon Century
Location: Warrington, PA
Sponsor: Surburban Cyclists
Options 50 to 100 miles
For additional information visit http://www.shttp://www.bikeheartland.org/uburbancyclists.org/
August 24, 2008
Event: Reston Century
Reston, VA, Reston Bike Club
Options: 34, 65 & 102
For additional information visit www.restonbikeclub.org
August 24
Event: The Blue Ridge Extreme
Location: Afton Mountain, VA
Description: Breathtaking views and demanding terrain,” including "vicious" Category 1 and 2 climbs.
For additional information visit http://www.blueridgeextreme.com/
August 31
Event: 32nd Annual Brandywine Tour!
Location: Brandywine River Valley, Delaware Valley Bicycle Club
Options: 25, 50, 65, 80 & 100 mile routes
For additional information visit http://www.dvbc.org/brandywine.php
September 1
Event: Hanover Cyclers Labor Day Century
Location: McSherrystown, PA
Options; Ride 25, 50, 65, or 100 miles
For additional information visit http://www.hanovercyclers.org/
September 6
Event: Civil War Century
Location: Thurmont, MD
Sponsor: Baltimore Bicycle Club
Options: 25, 50, 62, 77 & 105
For additional information visit: http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.pl/home
September 7
Event: Southern Maryland Fall Century - the Indian Head 100
Location: Southern Maryland
Sponsor: Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club
Options: 16, 29, 63 & 100
For additional information visit www.ohbike.org
September 13
Event: Skipjack Bike Tour
Location: Deal Island Harbor
Description: Ride is presented by the Deal Island/Chance Volunteer Fire Co. Bike thru some of the most beautiful harbors/marshlands (with birds and wildlife) on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. $30 registration if postmarked by Aug. 31 ($40 on day of event.) T-Shirts for all riders, 3 rest stops, EMS available, SAG wagon.
For additional information visit www.visitsomerset.com or www.dealislandmaryland.com.
September 14
Event: 26th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century
Sponsor: Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
Options: 25, 50, or 100 miles
Description: Cycle through the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
For additional details visit: http://www.svbikeclub.org/svbc_century.html
September 16
Event: Three Creek Century
Location: Carlisle, PA
Sponsor: Harrisburg Bicycle Club
Options: 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles
For additional information visit http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/
September 20 & 21
Event: Ride in the Heartland 2008
Location: Charlotte Court House, Virginia
Options: Routes of 6 to 100 miles.
For additional information visit www.bikeheartland.org
September 20
Event: Harford County Pink Ribbon Ride
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Location: Bel Air, MD.
Options: 4, 12, 25, 62 and 100 miles
For Additional information visit; www.active.com or www.bike4breastcancer.org or contact Adele Snowman at bike4breastcancer@hotmail.com
Sept 26 – 28
Event: Northern Neck River Ride
Location: Kilmarnock, Virginia, Potomac Heritage National Trail
For additional information visit http://www.riverride.org/
September 28
Event: Cannonball Century
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Location: Hartwood, VA
Sponsor: Fredericksburg Cyclists
Options: 35, 62 and 100 miles
Description: From Curtis Memorial County Park through the beautiful countryside of Stafford and Fauquier Counties. The ride is fairly flat with some rolling hills. Well stocked rest stops featuring homemade breads, cue sheets, well marked routes, SAG vehicles, mechanical support by Olde Towne Bicycles, and communication services offered by the Rappahannock Amateur Radio Club. At the end of the ride stay and enjoy a free lunch accompanied by chips, sodas, and a dessert - all prepared especially for you by the Club's chefs extraordinaire. Optional 100% Cotton LONG Sleeve T- Shirt. See the Registration Form if you want this option, as it must be ordered by Sept. 19, 2008.
For Additional information visit http://www.bikefred.com/CBC/cbc.html
October 4
Event: Seagull Century
Location: Salisbury, Maryland, Salisbury State University,
For additional information visit: http://www.seagullcentury.org/
October 17 – 18
Event: Shennadoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival
For additional information visit http://shenandoahbike.org/index.htm
October 18
Event: Tour du Port
Location: Baltimore, MD
Sponsor: One Less Car
For additional information visit www.onelesscar.org