News from Solomons Island Cycling
Announcing SWTR (SIC Winter Training Rides) We all need some motivation when the days are short and the nights are cold. Here’s your answer. This year’s winter motivation is not about winning prizes. It’s about being a part of a team and making a difference in the lives of others. SWTR is a TEAM fundraising effort for World Bicycle Relief. …
C&O CANAL TOWPATH BIKEPACKING INTRO OVERNIGHT A sub-24-hour overnight (S24O) so gear requirements are minimal and the riding distance is short. Trip Dates: April 29-30, 2023 (Saturday/Sunday) Planning Meeting Date: March 29, 2023 (Wednesday evening) We will meet in Brunswick, MD at 1 pm on Saturday, April 29, and head out for an 8-mile ride to the Huckleberry Hill Hiker/Bike …
Roadside Cleanup – March 12, 2023Noon – 1 PM It’s earlier than normal but the weather is great. It is also the beginning of daylight saving time. Spring forward for spring cleanup. You will need gloves, good walking shoes, and water. Meet in the parking lot entrance to the Ranch Club on Rousby Hall Rd. We got them fancy and …
Survey FALSE START!!! Sorry folks, but if you previously filled out the survey form if you wouldn’t mind taking a couple of minutes to fill it out again that would be much appreciated. (Long story short, Survey Monkey was NOT the right tool for the job LOL) Loading…
April 15, 2023 – 10AM at the Patuxent Adventure Center
Don’t let the winter blues get you down! It’s time for the first “SIC Winter Adventure Bingo” beginning Dec 1! Grab your BINGO (ie BIKEO) game board and begin covering up those spaces! ******************* Cover a square by completing an activity between December 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023! Group outings are strongly encouraged Routes & Trails – Ride any …
There’s exciting news for SIC members for 2022! We now have a RideWithGPS club account. What does this mean? RideWithGPS (RWGPS) has long been the gold standard for route planning and creation for cycling events and individual riders alike. In addition, it offers voice prompt turn-by-turn navigation which requires a paid account. But through the SIC club account, you can …
This last year was a strange one for sure, but after a season of solo-riding in 2020 there was plenty of club activity during 2021. One new thing introduced last year was the SIC Trophy Case. It was your opportunity to challenge yourself to ride further, more often, or just spin pedals with friends and leave a mark. And lots …
What a fantastic December event! Thanks everyone that participated. Here are the numbers… 267 Challenges CompletedMiles Ridden 5,957.38Participants 43Toys for Tots Donations 29 How many times was each challenge completed… 1 – Average Joe Route 242 – NCR Trail 153 – Three Notch Trail 294 – Indian Head Rail Trail 165 – Cross Island Trail 166 – 20 Miles in …
It’s so easy and rewarding to lead a SIC ride! Step 1: Talk to a Ride Coordinator of a weekly club standing ride OR plan a route Step 2: If you have planned a special ride, Invite club members on Facebook and the club Strava page Leading a SIC ride is simple and rewarding in many different ways. It is …
