For scheduled Columbia Ski Club bike rides, see our Activities page.

Bike Trail Resources

• Google Search: Biking trails in Maryland
• DC Bike Routes from excellent BikeWashington.org site; includes far more than DC, from Gettysburg to Front Royal, with directions, ratings, and cue sheets
• MD Dept. of Natural Resources: Cycling in Maryland
• Trails and Greenways: Biking, Hiking, Backpacking and more
  • Maryland Trails
  • Pennsylvania Trails
  • D.C. Trails
  • Virginia Trails
• Baltimore & Annapolis Trail
• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Biking Info
• DC Multi-Use Trails from BikeWashington.org

Specialized Biking Sites

• Cycle Across Maryland
• Sea Gull Century Ride
• USA Cycling Online

What to Bring on a Ride (from NORBA)

• Always wear a helmet.
• Wear versatile cycling clothing.
• Proper eye protection is recommended.
• Tire Pump.
• Spare tire tube.
• Plenty of water (one bottle per hour of riding).
• Energy food.
• Know where you are riding and carry a map.
• Chart your expedition.
• Pack it in, Pack it out.
• Proper bicycle repair tools.
• Patch kit.
• Small first aid kit.
• Mileage odometer to orient yourself.