The Wild Goose Chase
Sunday, May 3, 2009

The 2009 Wild Goose Chase, sponsored by Terry Precision Cycling and GORE BIKE WEAR™, will be held on Sunday, May 3. This one day bicycle tour for women takes place in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge , in Cambridge, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. It's a spectacular way to enjoy early-season cycling while contributing to a great cause. 100% of your ride registration fee will be donated to the Friends of Blackwater in support of Blackwater. Last year we raised $18,600 for the Refuge.

Come and join us for a day of riding (lengths vary from 10 to 62 miles), eating, shopping and meeting new friends. The terrain is dead flat, the scenery is spectacular and the roads are quiet. It's perfect for everyone from beginners just getting into the sport to seasoned pros who want some early season miles to stretch their legs. Come the day before and enjoy kayaking and self-guided bike tours of the area.

For now, the 2009 Wild Goose Chase is sold out. If you'd like have your name added to a waiting list, please send an email to talktous@terrybicycles.com.

Here are all the details about the ride . If your questions aren't answered here, please join the discussion on the Wild Goose Chase section of our Terry forums.

Enjoy these photos from the 2008 Wild Goose Chase.

Blackwater Refuge was originally established in 1933 as a haven for ducks and geese migrating along the Atlantic Flyway. The Refuge is a popular place during the November migration when upwards of 35,000 geese and 15,000 ducks visit Blackwater. Blackwater is also a haven for several troubled species including the American bald eagle, the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel, and the migrant peregrine falcon. The Refuge is host to the largest breeding population of bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. Learn more about Blackwater and the Friends of Blackwater

With funds from the 2008 ride and a matching grant from the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, the Friends of Blackwater were able to rebuild the boardwalk and deck along the Marsh Edge Trail on the Wildlife Drive at Blackwater.