2024 SIC 12 Rides of Christmas
No Rules, Just Ride
No Prizes, Reward Yourself
Early start this year! November 11 through December 31, 2024.
Watch for group rides to accomplish each challenge or "Post-n-Host" your own adventure with friends.
Kick it off with the SIC Veterans Day Ride on the Indian Head Rail Trail November 11, 2024
Ride #1 - Average Joe Route
Take a ride on the Average Joe Route.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38352531
Parking Link: https://goo.gl/maps/BcSvJfz8zytrCYLi7
Ride #2 - NCR Trail
This hidden gem is located just north of Baltimore and runs all the way to York, PA. This trail is crushed limestone and can be done on a road bike, but a gravel bike is recommended.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34623099
Parking Link: https://goo.gl/maps/dgSMpqzGCpazhW738
Ride #3 - Three Notch Trail
John Bagget Park is a great place to meet up with friends and start your ride. This trail is paved, so any bike type works!
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34623156
Parking at John Bagget Park: https://goo.gl/maps/q3chjuTDdmWHWh436
Ride #4 - Indian Head Rail Trail
Start this trail in White Plains and ride the 13 miles to the western terminus in Indian Head, while taking in all of the scenery this trail has to offer!This trail is paved, so any type of bike works!
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34623213
Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/BKgtQ7KMseg4dqBX8
Ride #5 - woodrow wilson bridge
Include a Woodrow Wilson Bridge crossing on any ride. There are so many options with parking and trails connecting from either side of the bridge.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876346
Ride #6 - St. Mary's County excursion
Ride your bike anywhere in St. Mary's county, that's it!
Ride #7 - SIC100 weekly challenge
Join the Solomons Island Strava club and ride 100 miles in a single week. Other challenge rides CAN count towards this challenge.
SIC Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/solomonsislandcycling
Ride #8 - anacostia river trail
This trail is a group ride favorite. Join an organized group ride or post and host your own! Watch TeamReach for group rides.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41573916
Ride #9 - W&OD -or- CROSS ISLAND -OR- DAHLGREN RAIL TRAIL
There are just too many great trails within reach in our area. We couldn't decide so we left the choice for this challenge up to you. Pick your trail and go ride your bike on it.
W&OD Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876158
Cross Island Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876196
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876300
Ride #10 - calvert county excursion
Did someone say barn quilts ride? Yep, either that or just any old ride on our home turf.
Barn Quilts Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41549044
Ride #11 - b&a trail ride
There are some great sections along this trail. Pick a starting location and go!
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48876134
Ride #12 - CHARITY DONATION OF YOUR CHOICE
Give your time, money or talents and support a local charity this holiday season. Pick a charity that is near and dear to your heart and share the holiday joy!