Bicycle Fun Club — Maryland Renaissance Festival — September 30

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  • September 20, 2017 at 2:27 am #919723
    komorebi
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    What: Ride to the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
    When and where: Saturday, September 30. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Best Buns in Shirlington for optional pre-ride coffee, roll out at 8:30 a.m.
    Route: It’s about 46 miles to the festival grounds. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1764218747. After the festival, we’ll bike about 10 miles to the Odenton MARC station and take the MARC back to Union Station in D.C. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1786395764.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Q: How fast will the group be riding?
    A: Social pace, about 13-15 mph. The route will be a mix of streets and trails, with some rolling hills.

    Q: I live in Maryland and don’t want to ride all the way to Virginia for the ride start. Can I meet you along the way?
    A: Sure. PM me, and I’ll give you an estimate for when we’ll get to the ART.

    Q: How much are festival tickets?
    A: Tickets are $25, online or at the gate. Buying online allows you to skip the ticket window lines.

    Q: What should I bring?
    A: Lights, a lock, comfortable shoes for walking around in, and cash for food, beverages, and games at the festival.

    Q: Should I wear a costume?
    A: Costumes are optional but encouraged! September 30 will be Pirate Weekend, in case you have a pirate costume handy. Costumes are also available for rent at the festival.

    Q: What if I want to come for the ride but not the festival?
    A: You can either take the same route back or make your own way to the Odenton MARC station.

    Q: What if the weather is bad?
    A: The tentative rain date is Saturday, October 21.

    Q: Will there be jousting?
    A: Maybe, if you ask Judd nicely enough! It’s not part of the official entertainment, though. But don’t worry, there’ll be plenty to see and do — juggling, stage combat, puppets, archers, musicians, sword swallowers, and much more.

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  • September 20, 2017 at 10:23 pm #1075938
    CBGanimal
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    Sounds fun! Looking forward to it

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    September 20, 2017 at 11:44 pm #1075944
    Judd
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    I will be there to defend my bike joust title.

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    September 21, 2017 at 12:17 am #1075948
    Steve O
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    September 21, 2017 at 2:40 am #1075957
    Kitty
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    Oh man! I wish I could come but I already have that day booked up.

    I hope we can try to do this next year too! I hear that the Maryland Renn Fest is among the best in the country and I’ve yet to attend.

    September 22, 2017 at 2:13 pm #1076013
    MrTinDC
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    Sounds like a fun outing! I might join you for the ride out, and then attempt to navigate back to DC on bike.

    September 28, 2017 at 2:26 am #1076152
    Steve O
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    I have been beefing up my pirate costume. It’s gonna look good!

    (Still need a parrot, tho)

    September 28, 2017 at 12:17 pm #1076207
    Sunyata
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    @Steve O 165897 wrote:

    I have been beefing up my pirate costume. It’s gonna look good!

    (Still need a parrot, tho)

    I can help with that!
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    September 29, 2017 at 2:16 am #1076247
    komorebi
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    The forecast is calling for windy but otherwise pleasant weather, so this ride is a go! The festival organizers encourage people to buy tickets online in advance, because tickets for these last weekends often sell out. I’ve already bought mine.

    September 29, 2017 at 3:30 am #1076254
    Judd
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    Ticket purchased.

    September 29, 2017 at 1:35 pm #1076266
    Emm
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    Got my ticket!

    I’m glad I bought it ahead of time…that has got to be one of the slowest websites I’ve been on in awhile.

    October 3, 2017 at 3:52 am #1076422
    Steve O
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    We had an awesome good time on Saturday. A million thanks to komorebi for organizing everything. Glorious weather included. Here are some pictures

    Mr. Happy and I got into the spirit of Pirate weekend at the Renaissance Festival
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    Riders included: Komorebi, Emm, CBGAnimal, Judd (way in the back), me and Fast Friendly Guy. MrTinDC also rode with us for the first 20 miles or so.
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    The amazing Sarah Bee (and her mom) surprised us at Hyattsville with a fantastic spread: coffee, muffins, fruit, water, trail mix…..And just a week off her surgery! She rocks!
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    About 3 miles (!) out from the Festival we hit the end of the traffic jam trying to get in. Here Komo and Emm pull us past ’em all.
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    We rode to Odenton and caught the MARC train Bike Car back to Union Station. Had enough time to grab some food at a local bbq place before getting on the train.
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    October 5, 2017 at 10:21 am #1076556
    Kitty
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    I think my fav of all the pics is you guys breezing past the car line-up. Of course, Mr. Happy in costume is a close second.

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