Washington, DC: Schaeffer Farms Loop
Spin your wheels on twisty singletrack that whizzes over hills and across streams on this action-packed 3.1-mile loop through the renowned Schaeffer Farms.
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Washington, DC: Schaeffer Farms LoopSpin your wheels on twisty singletrack that whizzes over hills and across streams on this action-packed 3.1-mile loop through the renowned Schaeffer Farms. Baltimore, MD: Patapsco Valley State ParkYou'll find two wooded creeks and plenty of solitude on this 2.8-mile lollipop loop nestled in the heart of Patapsco Valley State Park. Baltimore: Wye Island PaddleOn this 7-mile paddling route, you'll tour the inner reaches of Chesapeake Bay, passing riverbanks and wooded wetlands with picturesque trails.
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Baltimore, MD: BWI LoopPre-show warmup ride with Davino. First time on this loop. We did it twice clockwise, starting at the southern fringe from flyover watching area. A couple nice rises to power up and over. Got a little steamy towards the end. Some cool shady pockets, with tight turns. Wolf Rock & Chimney Rock Trail: Catoctin Mountain ParkA relaxing, wooded hike up to two popular outcroppings in Catoctin Mountain Park: Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock. Ronnies (Enferno) first tripStarted at the summit at Quiark (?) (Highpoint Rock)and ending at Crampton Gap.
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