WB&A Trail Season Opener

Celebrate the start of the cycling season on the WB&A Trail (PDF Map) including the new trail bridge connecting Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County. Riders of all levels are welcome for a morning of community riding, trail exploration, and fellowship.

Jafe Cycling bike shop invites you out to highlight the newly extended WB&A Trail with local, regional and national partners, including Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Capital Trails Coalition, BikeAAA, Bike Maryland, and the East Coast Greenway Alliance.

Ride Details:

Saturday, April 18th morning. See ride details below for staggered departure times.

Location: Jafe Cycling Bike Shop, 10250 MLK Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD 20720

Arrival & Check-In Between 8-9:30 AM

Arrive during this window for a meet and greet with fellow cyclists and advocates, do a safety check of your bike, and learn more about the trail and surrounding network.

• Registration and brief bicycle safety inspections
• Informal meet-and-greet with the cycling community
• Water and light refreshments available
• Volunteers available to answer questions about the trail and route options
• Safety briefing to review trail etiquette, route, and ride support team

Roll-out Details

9:30 AM – 44 mile Advanced Ride departs

9:45 AM – 15 mile & 25 mile Intermediate Ride groups depart together

• 15-mile group will turn around at bridge, 25-mile group will keep going to Odenton and return

10:00 AM – 5 mile Family Friendly Ride departs

Ride Option Details

1) Family Friendly Ride: 5 miles round trip: to Glenn Dale Splash Park and back. RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404958

2) Intermediate WB&A Bridge Ride :15 miles round trip: to the WB&A Bridge over the Patuxent River and back. RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404932

3) Intermediate WB&A Bridge and Odenton Ride: 25 miles round trip on full length of the WB&A Trail: to WB&A Bridge, Odenton, and back. RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54461683

4) Advanced Endurance Ride: 44 miles round trip, to BWI Airport Observation Deck and back. RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404796

What Participants Should Bring:

• Helmet (required)
• Water bottles
• Spare tube
• Basic repair kit
• Comfortable riding gear
• Positive attitude

Info: - Registration and brief bicycle safety inspections
- Informal meet-and-greet with the cycling community
- Water and light refreshments available
- Volunteers available to answer questions about the trail and route options
- Safety briefing to review trail etiquette, route, and ride support team

Info: 44 miles round trip, to BWI Airport Observation Deck and back
RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404796

Info: 25 miles round trip on full length of the WB&A Trail: to WB&A Bridge, Odenton, and back.
RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54461683

Info: 15 miles round trip: to the WB&A Bridge over the Patuxent River and back.
RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404932

Info: 5 miles round trip: to Glenn Dale Splash Park and back.
RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54404958

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