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PLEASE NOTE REVISED MEETUP/ROLL TIME TO ALLOW EXTRA HOUR FOR ROADS TO DRY

DMV Rollers Cycling is hosting its annual "Friends & Family" ride, consisting of two route options, both leaving from the Glenn Dale Splash Park, with a Meetup time of 8:00 AM, roll at 8:30 AM.

The first is a 45 mile route to the Savage Mill, a historic cotton mill complex in Savage, MD converted to a shopping/restaurant complex. The route is flat to rolling, with about 2,200 feet of climbing, and the pace will average 16-18 mph on the flats (THIS IS NOT A RIDE FOR BEGINNERS!). Rest stops are planned for miles 19, 22 (both with food and restrooms) and 35 (restroom only).

The second is a 20 mile "Back in the Saddle" route to Vansville Park geared toward new riders and riders easing back onto their bikes after an injury, medical procedure, life event, etc. The route is flat to rolling, with about 840 feet of climbing, and the pace will average 14 - 16 mph on the flats. One rest stop is planned for mile 10 at Vansville Park (restroom only).

45 Mile Route
20 Mile Route

Note: There's no SAG support for this ride, and all participants ride at their own risk, bear personal responsibility for their own safety and must be respectful of the safety of others.

Prior to responding "yes" to ride with the DMV Rollers, PLEASE READ THE "WHO WE ARE" AND "HOW WE ROLL" information in the "ABOUT US" section of our Meetup home page. Also, PLEASE READ THE "PRE-RIDE CHECK LIST" BELOW.

PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST

• Properly fitting and adjusted helmet
• Cycling gloves
• Protective cycling eyeglasses
• Spare tubes
• CO2 cartridges and/or bicycle pump, tire levers, patch kit
• Operational safety lights
• Water bottle(s)
• Food: bars, gels, fruit, etc.
• Identification (such as Road ID)
• Emergency money
• Do a quick test of your bike to ensure that it’s in proper working order. In particular, make sure that brakes are working and that “quick release” wheels are properly secured