Baltimore City cycling group?

Submitted by frodes85 t3_yk7v0u in baltimore

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a Baltimore City-based road cycling group that's newbie (read: out of shape) friendly. I saw on Meetup that there's some in Glen Burnie or down closer to DC, but didn't really see any closer to me. Also heard the Trek store on Key Hwy hosts cycling groups, but didn't see any info about that on their website.

Thanks!

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jambawilly t1_iurpbql wrote

Check out Baltimore Bike Party, get together once a month and ride through the city. Usually its pretty fun.

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_neadlle t1_iusqaww wrote

I know a lot of people have said this but I wanted to clarify since I just did the intermediate ride last Sunday. Trek in Fed Hill on Sunday has an 8am for experienced riders and then another 8am for intermediate riders. They also have a 9am for very chill, beginner riding.

Just to give you an idea, the intermediate ride was around 30 miles at 12-13 mph. The beginner ride was about 12 miles at like 10 mph.

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frodes85 OP t1_iuszjx2 wrote

Cool, thanks. I'd definitely be in the 9am chill crew :)

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Otto_Von_Bisquick t1_iusnddn wrote

Trek Fed Hill does an 8 AM sunday ride that is pretty fast and a 9AM sunday ride that is much more chill.

Get linked in with them there is a whatsapp and people are riding regularly.

Columbia Trek shop does some weeknight thunder. The driscolls show up occasionally and really drop the hammer

Joes does an 8am saturday ride out of their mt washington shop

BBC has a thursday and wednesday ride and also runs a time trial out in the county.

Union brewing has a thursday ride if i remember correctly run by the wagner roofing guys.

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frodes85 OP t1_iuszpdf wrote

Great list, thanks! 8am w/ Joes on Saturday sounds promising

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Otto_Von_Bisquick t1_iuvpouf wrote

Please reach out to them. I think it ranges from A-B paces and drop to no drop depending on group size.

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SaveFailsafe t1_ius3qdk wrote

Baltimore Bicycle Works Racing team leads group rides weekly, and they're upfront about what pace each ride is and whether they'll drop or not. Don't have to be a member to ride.

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bitchmaster_general t1_iurtf71 wrote

There’s a huge one I see on Facebook that rides midtown-Charles village area. I see it a lot when I’m walking. In the evening. I couldn’t tell you the name though. I can check on it and get back to you if that area is of interest. I notice literally SO MANY people. In front in back. It looks very casual.

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waker94 t1_ius0dya wrote

Also following. I live in fed and would love a regular group ride weekly/biweekly weather depending

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SilverProduce0 t1_iuscdmg wrote

Trek does a casual Sunday morning ride. I’ve never been but was planning to go this weekend

https://m.facebook.com/events/775280427120845/?ref_source=SEARCH

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frodes85 OP t1_iusz2qe wrote

Nice, good to know. I'm usually busy Sunday mornings but I can try to make it some time and see how it is.

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