Baltimore Bicycling Club

The Baltimore Bicycling Club conducts cycling events in accordance with Article I of its approved constitution and bylaws for the benefit and education of both club members and the general public to provide instruction and education regarding cycling, to represent cyclists' interests in the community and to encourage the general population to use bicycles. The Kent County Spring Fling is a 4 day weekend cycling event including three days of organized rides for all levels of riders. In 2013 321 riders participated in this event thus promoting cycling for members and the general public from a wide geographic area.

The Lancaster Weekend allows individual members and couples as well as the general public to participate in a cycling event in the picturesque byways of Amish country near Lancaster, PA. The event builds camaraderie while enjoying the quiet roads of Pennsylvania.

The Civil War Century is a bicycling event held in the Civil War Battlefield areas of Maryland and Pennsylvania and incorporates rides from 25 miles to 100 miles. The event is held in early September and attracts over 1600 riders from all over the country. More than 100 volunteers from the club donate countless hours of planning and day of event services to ensure the smooth running and safe cycling of participants. By promoting this event, the club furthers safe cycling and public knowledge of our historical battlefields.

Other events consist of weekly bicycle rides for members and non members held throughout the Baltimore Area. The club also holds organized rides to more distant destinations including Washington County, The Corn Roast in Carroll County, Tandem Events, Flatlands Tour, an Instructional month long series free to the public, a club Picnic and ride and a Time Trial series held on Tuesdays during the cycling season. The Club supports the BBC Race Team which competes with other cycling teams in the area. It also holds an Awards Dinner and a Winter Social. The Awards Dinner is used as the club's annual meeting to elect the board and review the year, and it promotes an interchange of ideas pertinent to cycling. The Winter Social is used to plan the ride schedule for the coming year. The club carries supplemental medical insurance for riders and carries general Liability Insurance. The Club's Website is used to communicate our ride schedule, events and as a forum for cycling discussion. The web site is open to the public for most activities. The Club is a major supporter of Bike Maryland the 501 C3 for bicycling advocacy in Maryland.