Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Go By Bike Challenge

Did you know that 50% of all car trips taken in the USA are less than two miles?

With the world facing skyrocketing obesity rates, escalating traffic congestion and the concerns of global climate change, the bicycle is an ideal solution.




Take the Go By Bike Challenge

http://1world2wheels.org/go-by-bike-challenge

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Matthew Henson Creek Trail Ride 7/29

We, the Maryland Cycling Group, had a great time on the Matthew Henson Creek Trail, a 4.8 mile trail that is hardly used. Despite a few walkers, the trail belonged almost to ourselves. Many of us were able to see a snake in the middle of the trail that just ate dinner and 3 bucks. A few that went ahead got a bit lost, but eventually caught up with the rest of us that were waiting at the end of the trail.

Afterwards, we enjoyed dinner to get to know each other. Here is a video I took of the trail