Frederick Bicycle Coalition

UPDATE: Tonight’s meeting time has change to 7:30

Tuesday, February 14th at 7pm 7:30pm, FBC will be presenting our pump track proposal before Frederick City Recreation and Parks. Come out and show your support for a cool bicycle facility.

What is a pump track? A pump track is a dirt play ground for bicycles, providing a continuous loop with banked turns and rolling mounds of dirt. This allows riders to travel without pedaling by utilizing momentum to keep moving. Pump tracks are used by bicycle riders of all ages to develop essential skills in a low risk environment while also developing fitness. Pump tracks are inexpensive to build, take up a small footprint in the park and require very little maintenance making them ideal for city parks.

The meeting will be at the Talley Rec Center at Baker Park, 121 North Bentz Street, Frederick, MD 21701.

This Friday and Saturday, January 6 – 7, 2012 is modern firearms deer season in Region B which includes the Frederick Watershed and nearby Greenbrier State Park. Stay safe out there!

Firearm deer hunting dates for the Frederick Watershed:
10/20 – 10/22 muzzleloader hunting permitted
10/24 – 10/29 muzzleloader hunting permitted
11/26 – 12/10 firearm hunting permitted
12/17 – 12/31 muzzleloader hunting permitted

Update: Live music by the Bar Cons

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Do you have bike gear you want to get rid of? Are you looking for a deal on bike parts? Then come buy or sell at the Frederick Bicycle Coalition Bike Swap on October 2nd, 2011. The swap will be held at Dublin Roasters Coffee, 1780 North Market Street in Frederick, MD.

The swap is free to attend. Vendor spots are $10 for an 8′ x 8′ spot. All proceeds benefit the Frederick Bicycle Coalition. If you have bikes, parts, or clothing you need to buy or sell, this is the place to be.

Here are the details:
Date: Sunday, October 2nd (rain date: Sunday, October 9th)
Time: 9-1 (sellers can begin setting up at 8AM)
Cost: Free for buyers. Sellers pay $10 for a 8′x8′ spot, bring your own table.
Location: Dublin Roasters Coffee. 1780 North Market Street – Frederick, MD – 21701. Map link

To reserve your space, click the PayPal button below and purchase your spot.

Need more info? Contact Jay (jaument13@gmail.com) or Herb (hwright@mac.com) and they will help you out.

Big thanks to Dublin Roasters Coffee, home of Frederick’s fresh roasted coffee and a big supporter of bicycling!

Update: Trail work date has been moved from Saturday to Sunday

Emmitsburg will be hosting a trail work day on Saturday, October 8, 2011 Sunday October 9th, 2011 from 8am until 1pm.

The day will begin with free coffee, bagels, doughnuts and juice.
The day will end with a free barbecue in Emmitsburg.

Please join us for a work day in the woods! We will meet at Rainbow Lake on Hampton Valley Road just west of Town. Google Maps Link

If you have any questions, please contact TODONNELL@EMMITSBURGMD.GOV

Check our latest news letter for the latest happenings. Read it online here, sign up for the newsletter on the right side of the home page.

OK folks, it has been a long time coming, but new trail is getting built in Emmitsburg, MD and they need your help! Corridor clearing will be taking place August 13th and they are hoping for a good turn out to show their town council there’s excitement for the project. The complete project will be a stacked loop system and they’ll be breaking ground on the first piece of a multi-phase project.

Where is Emmitsburg? It is north of Frederick, MD and the trails will be built on the town reservoir property which is situated on the same ridge as Gambrill and the Frederick Watershed so expect similar terrain. Want to know more about the project? Check these recent articles: Frederick News Post, The Gazette

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011
Time: 8am- 1pm
Location: Rainbow Lake on Hampton Valley Road. Google Maps link.
Contact: Tim O’Donnell- todonnell@emmitsburgmd.gov – 301-447-3839

Local mountain bike club MORE will be having 3 women’s mountain bike rides at the Frederick Watershed on June 17th. There should be something for everyone with a downhill specific ride as well as moderate and casual cross country rides. Full details here.