CYCLING

     Cycling Calendar Calendar

     Our rides are not races as racing is not allowed on any of the trails listed. We work on fitness
     and conditioning during our rides and athletes are encouraged to go at speeds that they
     can comfortably sustain for the distance of the ride. A component of each ride is a review of
     safety rules for the trail we are on that day. If you are interested in cycling please take the
     following bike saftey quiz.

     To Register: Athletes interested should contact the Cycling Coordinator, Nancy Julia as
     soon as possible to get on the email list to get more information.

     Email: Cycling Coordinator

     Who: Athletes must be able to ride a bike for distances of 10-50 or so miles in one day (rides
     are generally in the 15-35 mile range on the Cross County Trail and the C&O Trail and longer
     on the W&OD.) Our rides are "loop rides", which means that an athlete and parent/guardian
     may turn around at any point and go back to the start if they are not able to complete
     the entire distance with the group. New Riders-A parent or sibling must go along on the rides
     until it has been determined that the athlete has the skills needed to ride independently
     (follows rules of the road for safety while riding in a group.) Sometimes our rides include
     sharing the roadways with cars, so we need to make sure that athletes are able to ride safely
     in traffic.

     Where: Rides-Generally are on the W&OD trail, C&O Canal Towpath in Maryland or the Cross
     County Trail in Fairfax County.

     When: Most rides are on Saturdays or Sundays, although some could be early evening during
     the summer. Our schedule is always tentative because of weather conditions.

     Equipment: Bikes-Athletes must have their own bikes, helmets and water bottles or hydration
     systems. Depending on the ride, road bikes, mountain bikes or hybrids are needed. Mountain
     bikes or hybrids are good for any terrain, while road bikes are only useful on the W&OD Trail.

     Wear: For practice, athletes should wear loose fitting tops and bottoms.

     Competition: We compete in the Special Olympics Delaware Fall Championships in late
     September. A fall competition in Maryland is also a possibility.

     For more information or to sign up contact the Cycling Coordinator.

     Check out what our cyclist have been up to: SODE - Tour de Lum cycling event

     Below: Nancy, Bruce, Jeff, and Katy on a August 1st bike ride.


     Fins, Wheels and Feet Triathlon competitors.