Riding routes in Maryland

[FrankoQ]

Looking for riding routes in MD for a Sunday ride.
something scenic and back roads.

[nozzle]

Frank:

If you head down 197 through Bowie you eventually hit Rip's restraunt at 301. Turn left on 301 N toward 50. Second right is Govenor's Bridge Road. Follow that over to the rides down my way.

I'm at church Sunday morning, but could maybe play in the afternoon if you've got the time and I can get a hall pass.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en....2314&t=h&z=12

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by nozzle

Frank:

If you head down 197 through Bowie you eventually hit Rip's restraunt at 301. Turn left on 301 N toward 50. Second right is Govenor's Bridge Road. Follow that over to the rides down my way.

I'm at church Sunday morning, but could maybe play in the afternoon if you've got the time and I can get a hall pass.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en....2314&t=h&z=12

Thanks.
I rode a few times on 197 all the way to 301.
I didn't plan anything beyond that so I turned around and came back.

I might go riding this Sunday if I get an "out of jail" tickets.

[esmaridge]

I am taking a groups of NON VFR Riders down through Maryland on Saturday April 5th. We are going from the Honda Powersports of Crofton Shop to Budds Creek Motocross track to watch the vintage MX Bikes run. We are going down all back roads (Patuxent River, Sands Road, Crum Road) Would love to have another VFR or two along, actually anyone on a motorcycle is welcome. If your interested, contact me for more information....

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by esmaridge

I am taking a groups of NON VFR Riders down through Maryland on Saturday April 5th. We are going from the Honda Powersports of Crofton Shop to Budds Creek Motocross track to watch the vintage MX Bikes run. We are going down all back roads (Patuxent River, Sands Road, Crum Road) Would love to have another VFR or two along, actually anyone on a motorcycle is welcome. If your interested, contact me for more information....

Thanks for the heads up.
What time are you meeting?
I'm tied up in the morning.

If this doesn't work out, let me know for future rides around that area.

[esmaridge]

We are leaving the Honda shop by 8:30am. The races down there start at 11am.
I did a nice ride on the Eastern SHore (Chestertown, Middletown DE) last weekend. It was a good but chilly ride.
The next big ride my my group is May 18th. We are riding up to the Thurmont Area for lunch at the Cozy Inn, then some other back road stuff after. CHeck out the www.hondaofcrofton.com website for a flyer and information on that ride. The more the merrier.
I actually live on the other side of Fort Meade (Odenton) area so maybe we will see each other on the road sometime soon. I do a lot of riding all over maryland. Its me way of releaving all the stress.

[Bubba Zanetti]

Originally Posted by nozzle

Frank:

If you head down 197 through Bowie you eventually hit Rip's restraunt at 301. Turn left on 301 N toward 50. Second right is Govenor's Bridge Road. Follow that over to the rides down my way.

I'm at church Sunday morning, but could maybe play in the afternoon if you've got the time and I can get a hall pass.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en....2314&t=h&z=12

Hooking up with Nozzle is a great idea!

He'll take you through all the good roads

BZ

[vf750orig]

Boy, I'd love to hook up with you guys, but I'm frantically trying to get my boat launched before my first race April 23rd. I haven't been able to get the bottom painted because of the cool weather. There is a nice ride out of the eastern side of Frederick up MD 194 through Walkersville and Woodsboro to MD 550 into Thrumount the back way. Takes you right up to the Cozy. It's an easy hop over MD 15 to Cunningham Falls and Catoctin Mountain.

Maybe I can hook up later in the spring once I get launched. I’m down Pasadena way. Sunday I might ride down to Pirates Cove for a boat club brunch.

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by esmaridge

We are leaving the Honda shop by 8:30am. The races down there start at 11am.
I did a nice ride on the Eastern SHore (Chestertown, Middletown DE) last weekend. It was a good but chilly ride.
The next big ride my my group is May 18th. We are riding up to the Thurmont Area for lunch at the Cozy Inn, then some other back road stuff after. CHeck out the www.hondaofcrofton.com website for a flyer and information on that ride. The more the merrier.
I actually live on the other side of Fort Meade (Odenton) area so maybe we will see each other on the road sometime soon. I do a lot of riding all over maryland. Its me way of releaving all the stress.

How was the ride?

[FrankoQ]

I'll be riding around Bowie, Annapolis this Saturday.
I'll end up at Pete's cycle in Severna Park.
They are having an open house and will have discounts on parts.
I have a list of stuff I need.

[nozzle]

Frank... I'd love to go ride, but have daughter duty Sat morning and evening getting her to and from lifeguard class, and there's that clutch to replace on my civic, so enjoy Pete's and I'll try to ride next time.

[FrankoQ]

No problemo. We'll ride another time.

My dad is tagging along. (fast as a snail)
So we're going to the Harley dealer in Laurel and then to
Pete's. It should be a nice day!!!

[nozzle]

No stop at Bob's? I love to see all the old BMW's at his shop....

Next time you and Pops can ride down to All American Harley in Hughesville. Nice shop and rides around our place.

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by nozzle

No stop at Bob's? I love to see all the old BMW's at his shop....

Next time you and Pops can ride down to All American Harley in Hughesville. Nice shop and rides around our place.

Now you're making me change the route.
I had it all planned to go thru Annapolis to go to Pete's...
But not enough time for all this...

Now, it could be Bob's and then Pete's. Harley can wait.

[FrankoQ]

Yesterday was a really nice day to ride.
Pops wanted to tag along so here we go

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First stop. The Harley dealer in Laurel, MD.
They had an open house and there were tons of Harleys.
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Next, we went across Laurel and to Bob's BMW dealer.
Another open house full of BMW bikes.
We checked out the little display of BMW bikes.
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Next, back roads ride to Arundel Mills and stop by Chipotle for lunch.

Next we went to Pete's in Severna Park. First time and probably the last
time I go there. I had a list of stuff to buy and those guys barely had stuff
in stock.

Next, go down on route 2 until we got to Annapolis. I saw a red VFR!!!
I ended up taking Defense Hwy, then R3, and then 197 back to Laurel.
It was a fun 80 mile ride.
My tush hurts

[nozzle]

Sweet picks! Thanks for the Bob's pictures... did you look at the 800 twin? The K1200GT? I figured there would be free dogs and donuts at the Harley place ;-)

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by nozzle

Sweet picks! Thanks for the Bob's pictures... did you look at the 800 twin? The K1200GT? I figured there would be free dogs and donuts at the Harley place ;-)

For a full set of the pics I took...
http://quintanillafamily.shutterfly....21b340757a652a

I'm going to your neck of the woods next weekend for more riding fun.