On Road Calendar
April May 2008 June
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1
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

In The Park
6:00 PM
2 3
Morning Ride
9:00 AM
4
Westmoreland
Berry Farm Ride

9:00 AM
5 6
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

Jackson Shrine
6:00 PM
7 8
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

In The Park
6:00 PM
9 10
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

Ely’s Ford
Ride

9:00 AM
11
Mother's Day
12 13
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

White Oak
6:00 PM
14 15
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

In The Park
6:00 PM
16 17
Morning Ride
9:00 AM
18
Morrisville Ride
9:00 AM
19 20
Morning Ride
9:00 AM
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Jackson Shrine
6:00 PM
/TD>
21 22
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

In The Park
6:00 PM
23 24
Morning Ride
9:00 AM
25
Warrenton Ride
9:00 AM
26 27
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

White Oak
6:00 PM
28 29
Morning Ride
9:00 AM

In The Park
6:00 PM
30 31
Morning Ride
9:00 AM
Cyclists interested in our club are always welcome to ride with us regardless of membership
We encourge you to join us

Local Weather
Day's Weather


Weather Policy:
If it stops raining,
the ride is ago.
When in doubt,
call the ride leader.

  FC RIDE POLICIES:
  • An approved helmet is required for all club rides -- no exceptions!
  • Please sign the sign in sheet BEFORE you begin the ride.
  • All guest riders must sign a waiver BEFORE the ride.
  • All minors must have an insurance waiver on file for that current year.
  May Ride Captain:
  Lisa Quinton
(540) 372-3531






Thursdays in the Park
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Time: 6:00 PM
Start Location: Left side of Parkview Drive

Distance: 10 - ?? miles
Terrain: Flat to gently rolling

Directions: Enter the Park off Lafayette Blvd. and travel 2.5 miles to the stop sign at Landsdowne Rd. Turn RIGHT and then another immediate right onto Parkview Drive. Park along the left side of the road as far off the road as possible in consideration of the residents that live in that sub-division.



Massaponax (Beyond JacksonShrine Route)
Tuesday, May 6, 13,20, 27
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Ride Leader: Leaderless

Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church

Distance: 17, 31, 35, 40 miles
Terrain: Rolling

Directions: Take Rt.1 south to 608 ( Massaponnax Church Rd.) and turn left at the light. The church is 0.5 miles on the right.

Jim Good plans to ride this route every Saturday morning. He invites anyone who wishes to ride with him. He will bring cue sheets with him to the ride. BUT this will be a leaderless ride, he will not take on the responsibility of a club ride leader.

Cue sheets for all five route options are available (routes 17, 31, 35, 40,44 miles) here in Adobe pdf format! You will need the Adobe Reader/viewer plugin which can be downloaded from Adobe.com



White Oak Week Night
May 13, 27 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:30 PM
Start Location: Ferry Farm Elementary School Ferry Farm Elementary School

Distance: 13, 23 miles
Terrain: Flat to gently rolling

Directions: From Fredericksburg go East across Chatham Bridge (Rt 3-East) about 1.4 miles. Turn left on Rt 606 (Ferry Road) at stop light in front of 7-11 & McDonalds. Go 0.8 miles on Ferry Road. Turn right on Pendleton Road. The school is on the left. Meet in parking lot near ball fields.



Jackson Shrine Week Night
May 6, 27 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:30 PM
Start Location: Food Lion Parking Lot on Rt 2 across from 608

Distance: 15, 21 miles
Terrain: Rolling

Directions: Rt 2 South 5 miles from Fredericksburg to the Food Lion Parking Lot on the left.



Westmoreland Berry Farm Ride
Sunday, May 4

Ride Leader: Diana Sawdy (540) 846-6448

Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Westmoreland Berry Farm or Google Directions

Distance: 25,35 and 45 miles
Terrain: Flat to Rolling

Directions: Take Rt. 3 East towards Oak Grove. After crossing Route 301, go approximately 8 miles then turn right on Route 634 following the signs to Westmoreland Berry Farm



Ely’s Ford Ride
Saturday, May10, 2008

Ride Leader: Lisa Quinton (540) 372-3531

Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Saint Patrick's Catholic Church Parking Lot

Distance: 15, 25, 36 and 46 miles
Terrain: Rolling

Directions: Take Rt.3 West, 7.5 miles West of I-95, Right onto 610 (Ely's Ford Rd.) at the light, 1 mile to St. Patrick's Catholic Church on the right. Please park at the far end of the parking lot by the school or the rectory and away from the church..

Description: From St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the ride travels west along roads parallel to Rt 3. The longer option reaches Brandy Station (Store/rest stop) before turning back. The shorter options also have store/rest stops on the route. The shorter route travels to the bridge at Kelly's Ford on the Rappahannock.



Morrisville
Sunday, May 18, 2008

Ride Leader: Nancy Taubert (540) 786 4928

Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Mary Walter Elementary School Parking Lot

Distance: 29, 39 miles
Terrain: Rolling

Directions: From Falmouth Bridge (Rt. 1) take Rt. 17 North 18 miles to Rt. 835 (left side of Rt. 17). On Rt. 835 park in Mary Walter Elementary School Parking Lot.



Warrenton
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Ride Leader: Michael Foreman. Cell phone: 540-907-0183, Home phone: 540-899-2119.

Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Warrenton Welcome Center

Distance: 24 and 54 miles
Terrain: Hilly

Directions: From Falmouth Bridge (Rt. 1) take Rt. 17 North 28.7 miles then merge right onto Rt 26/17. In 4.7 miles turn left onto Rt 17/29 BUS for 2 miles. Left onto Keith Street and see Visitor immediately.

Light town traffic, plenty stops on routes. Come a little early (0.5 hr) to discuss routes.