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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 and Kathy Dollar
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.

Wednesday Group Rides

When: Wednesdays (April - September)
Time: 6:15pm May - Aug (6:00 start in April & Sept)
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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Strawberry Ride

The sky was overcast with the possibility of rain in the afternoon
forecast as we left for the festival in Walkersville. At the bathroom
break at Utica Park, we checked on the proposed location of the memorial
bench for Paul before moving on.  [Read More…] about Strawberry Ride

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