Hosted by Terry Bicycles and GORE BIKE WEAR™
The 2011 ride will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2011. There are events going on all weekend, so come to Cambridge and be a part of the celebration!
This bicycle tour for women (you can choose from four routes: 18, 25, 43 and 64 miles) takes place in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. It's a spectacular way to enjoy fall cycling while contributing to a great cause -- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. In 2010, we raised $32,000 for the Refuge. These funds are being used to renovate two of the major freshwater pools used by both resident and migrating waterfowl.
We will update this page with more information as it becomes available, so please bookmark it! More information is available on our Terry forums. That's also a great place to ask questions and connect with other riders.
Start/Finish
The ride begins and finishes at the Cambridge/South Dorchester High School, 2475 Cambridge Bypass (Route 16), Cambridge, MD 21613. Registration will open at 7 am. You can also register on Saturday from 2 - 5 pm.
Nearest Airports
Baltimore (BWI) - 75 miles
Washington D.C. (Regan - DCA) - 95 miles
Washington D.C. (Dulles - IAD) - 120 miles
Special Guest
Jacquie Phelan, the "Queen of Mountain Biking", a.k.a. "Alice B. Toeclips", three time NORBA champion and founder of WOMBATS (Women's Mountain Bike and Tea Society) will ride with us (on a road bike!), hang out at all our events and will be our guest speaker at the Saturday night dinner.
Where to Stay in Cambridge
Here's a list of motels offering special rates to Wild Goose Chase riders.
Saturday Events
Self-Guided Bike Tours
Maps and cue sheets of rides you can do on your own can be found on our forums.
Kayaking
Blackwater Paddle and Pedal has guided kayak trips available all day. Please contact them to reserve an outing (410-901-9255).
Terry/GORE BIKE WEAR™ Tent Sale
Try and buy great cycle clothing at great prices. At the High School from noon - 5 pm.
Terry Demo Bikes
Now's your chance to try a Terry bike. We'll have a variety of sizes and models on hand. At the High School from Noon - 5 pm.
Early Registration
At the High School from 2 - 5 pm. Why rush to register on Sunday?
Sunday Events
The Wild Goose Chase
Choose from four different rides. Rest stops (food and porta potties) and sag are on each ride. Registration opens at 7 am. You can start riding whenever you'd like to.
Terry/GORE BIKE WEAR™ Tent Sale
Try and buy great cycle clothing at great prices. 8 am - 3:30 pm.
Terry Demo Bikes
Now's your chance to try a Terry bike. We'll have a variety of sizes and models on hand. 8 am - 3:30 pm.
Raffle and check presentation to the Friends of Blackwater
You might win a bike or a complete GORE outfit along with many other items. 3:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.
