Category Archives: To Frederick, On Frederick

Spring Break-out

We had 7 riders on the “Not Quite to Frederick” ride this last Sunday. It was a not-too-chilly start which improved into a beautiful sunny afternoon. The first half of this simple route though, is a tough workout. From Baltimore, we climb almost … Continue reading

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Halfway to Frederick

I’m ready to ride tomorrow. I’ve decided to shortcut the To Frederick, On Frederick route. We’ll stop at Mt. Airy, have a lunch and a beer at Mt. Airy Inn and head home. Depending on where you begin, it should … Continue reading

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Playing with hills

This ride seemed to begin long before we started. In the days before To Frederick, On Frederick the weather forecasts were all over the place. By the time they settled down we were to expect rain and rapidly dropping temps … Continue reading

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Westward Bound

I suspect all the ramble riders had a tough time deciding to mount their bikes for last Sunday’s “To Frederick, On Frederick”. I was out of the house by 6:15 to get some coffee and muffins in support of anyone … Continue reading

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3 Freds on Fred

I fretted over clothing choices for this ride more than any other ride this year and I got it wrong. I arrived at the Washington Monument last Sunday while still in the dawn light to ride my first century of … Continue reading

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