Join us at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery on Saturday, October 25th for a casual and fun, yet challenging ride on a variety of terrain (road, gravel, dirt). The routes begin in Middletown, MD and tour through various parts of Frederick County. Be prepared to ride a mixture of terrain both on and off-road (pavement, gravel, trail)
Event entry includes: Custom routes (along with GPS files and cue sheets), stocked aid stations (Half & Grand routes only), event glasses with ONE free drink per participant served at Orchid Cellar following the ride (for participants 21 and over only), ride snacks, live music, and various prizes/giveaways!
Registration Opens in August (entry fee increase on 9/1 and 10/1):
Grand Fondue – $50, $60, $70
Half Fondue – $40, $50, $60
Mini Fondue – $30, $40, $50
NO refunds, transfers, or deferments. All no-show registration will be donated to Heartly House.
Start Times: 8:00-9:00am (Grand); 9:00-10:00am (Half); 10:00-11:00am (Mini)
Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery – 8546 Pete Wiles Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Distance & Elevation: Mini – approx 25 miles & 2,000 ft elevation; Half – approx 50 miles & 5,500 ft elevation; Grand – approx 100 miles & 10,000 ft elevation
Difficulty: Mini (moderate), Half (challenging), Grand (extremely challenging)
Terrain (mixed-surface): pavement, gravel, and some trail