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Frederick Pedalers

Friendly Cyclists in Frederick County, MD

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The Frederick Pedalers Bicycle Club was founded in 1973. The club is a non-profit volunteer-led organization that promotes bicycling in Frederick County by leading rides, conducting cycling classes and cycling outreach activities.

Weekly Rides

Monocacy Middle School Ride

When: Sundays (year-round)
Time: 11:30am
Where: Monocacy Middle School
Length: C-pace, 20-25 miles
Ride Leader: Terry Eskuchen
Ride Description: This is a "no cue sheet ride". We wander around the west side of Route 15, picking a slightly different route each week. No go if rain, snow, or icy roads. Check your email, this site, or the Facebook on Sunday morning for any changes or cancellations.

Hills and Pacelines

When: Tuesdays (May-September)
Time: 6:15pm
Where: Utica Park
Length: B-pace, 25 miles
Ride Leader: Bill Smith
Ride Description: Those in attendance are encouraged to ride as a team - until the last mile when all bets are off.

Wednesday Group Rides

When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:15pm
Where: Utica Park
Length: B, CC, C, D paces, 20-40 miles
Ride Leaders: Any member can lead
Ride Description: Various rides over typical rolling Frederick County terrain in and around Utica Park.

Lights and Pizza

When: Wednesdays (October-March)
Time: 6:15pm
Where: Toppings Pizza
Length: CC-pace, ~25 miles
Ride Leader: Doug Stull or Bill Smith
Ride Description: Lights (a front headlight and rear taillight) are required on this friendly, social ride. Remember the temperature will be dropping throught the ride, so dress appropriately. Post-ride pizza experience on most evenings. The colder it is, the more hills we are likely to climb (for warmth). NO ONE WILL BE DROPPED.

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Lilyponds Ride

The magnificent seven (plus photographer Terry).

July 4th Sojourn

Louanne’s July 4th ride consisted of seventeen riders completing a 26 mile circuit out of Utica Park.  Weather was hot and muggy, but the fellowship was first rate.  Next year we will finish the ride with iced watermelon. Towards the end of the ride we passed a large celebratory gathering announced by a large roadside flag.  Cleary this presented a great photo opportunity.

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