Bicycling in Rockville | Bicycling Map
Rockville – Bike 150 Challenge To commemorate Rockville’s 150th anniversary, RBAC challenges you to the Rockville – Bike 150 Challenge. This challenge is designed to encourage residents to bike 150 miles during 2010. To track your miles, register and log-in: www.presidentschallenge.org Enter Group ID Number: 89582 (Rockville Bike 150); enter any number/name for the Group Member Number; and start logging in your bicycling activity. OR keep your own mileage spreadsheet to share with us later. Every mile counts. Can you meet this challenge?
Sunday Fun Rides Sunday, July 11, 18, 25 Meet at the Sculpture in Welsh Park (Mannakee and Martins Lane/Nelson) 11:30 am Get in shape on your bike. Fun 45-minute rides. Rain at start time cancels the ride; wet pavement does not. Tuesday Evening King Farm Rides July 6, 13, 20, 27 King Farm Homestead Park 6:30 pm Join us on an easy, fun and casual bike ride using safe street routes and multiuse paths. No one gets left behind. Rain at start time cancels the ride, wet pavement does not.
Bike Field Trip Sunday, August 1 The Northern Central & York County Heritage Trails Total of 41 miles on a fine crushed gravel path along side Gunpowder Falls Ride. http://bikewashington.org/trails/ncr/ncr.htm Please email rockvillebikerides@gmail.com if you are interested or want more details about this day trip.
Ride Rockville’s Bike Beltway Sunday, August 15 Starts at Lincoln Park Community Center 10 am Ride the Millennium Trail with your friends and family. The Millennium Trail is a 10.6 mile loop around Rockville. Rain at start time cancels the ride; wet pavement does not.
Sunday Fun Ride Sunday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Meet at the Sculpture in Welsh Park (Mannakee and Martins Lane/Nelson) 11:30 am Get in shape on your bike. Fun 45-minute rides. Rain at start time cancels the ride; wet pavement does not.
Tuesday Evening King Farm Rides August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 King Farm Homestead Park 6:30 pm Join us on an easy, fun and casual bike ride using safe street routes and multiuse paths. No one gets left behind. Rain at start time cancels the ride, wet pavement does not.
Ride Rockville’s Bike Beltway Sunday, September12 Starts at Glenview Mansion 10 am Ride the Millennium Trail with your friends and family. The Millennium Trail is a 10.6 mile loop around Rockville. Rain at start time cancels the ride; wet pavement does not.
Sunday Fun Ride Sunday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 Meet at the Sculpture in Welsh Park (Mannakee and Martins Lane/Nelson) 11:30 am Get in shape on your bike. Fun 45-minute rides. Rain at start time cancels the ride; wet pavement does not. Farmers' Market Bicycle Brigade Saturday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Rockville Farmers Market (Jury Parking) 9 am – 1 pm FREE Safety Check of your bicycle to get and keep you rolling. Minor adjustments and repairs to brakes and shifting plus flat tires patched. Donations Welcome but not required
Tuesday Evening King Farm Rides September 7, 14, 21, 28 King Farm Homestead Park 6:30 pm Join us on an easy, fun and casual bike ride using safe street routes and multiuse paths. No one gets left behind. Rain at start time cancels the ride, wet pavement does not |
In May of 1999 the Rockville Bike Advisory Committee (RBAC) was created by the Mayor and Council. The Committee’s mandate for action includes the following tasks: - Assist in the development of the City’s bicycle and pedestrian specific policies, as well as other policies that affect the conditions for bicycling in the City;
- Oversee the implementation of the City’s Bikeway Master Plan Update and report progress toward completion to the Mayor and Council;
- Review current and proposed CIP projects to ensure bicycle needs are incorporated into design and construction when appropriate; and
- Deliver updates on the needs and desires of bicyclists in the community, with recommendations for action to the Mayor and Council.
The committee has up to ten members, representing a broad range of bicyclist types. Since its creation, the RBAC has held regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year, carried out its mandated tasks, and has become an important and valuable resource to the City on bicycling issues. The active participation of the RBAC is vital to Rockville’s continued success in implementing the Bikeway Master Plan Update and in improving conditions for bicycling in the City. Several members of the RBAC worked closely with the City to develop the final recommendations for the 2004 Rockville Bikeway Master Plan Update. This committee provided input on the facility and programmatic improvements that are needed over the next 10 years, commented on the new Rockville Bicycle map, and served as liaisons to the full RBAC and other interested citizens. Updated:07/27/2010 |