{"id":304524681,"date":"2014-08-26T14:11:21","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T14:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=304524681"},"modified":"2014-08-26T14:11:21","modified_gmt":"2014-08-26T14:11:21","slug":"register-today-early-bird-prices-end-august-31st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=304524681","title":{"rendered":"Register Today! Early bird prices end August 31st!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bike Maryland Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/MH65GC-nDR7omuZq5s6p1sXqFmOIgh3JahXZpe2KTaEa9nBUc-j5CwR48diuU0ZAUS_H58SUFmglYgetXNM7TetylP_rKRGxvWyhOBB4gyxwJyaFe__ROc4Agw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/logo_color.png\" style=\"width:450px\" \/><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height:1.6em\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<h1 style=\"color:black;font-family:Titillium Web,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"color:black;font-family:Titillium Web,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Early bird registration has been extended!<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/btwWQwGDQvODWXTJ6ZnFQiFI8I7qVDp8AFMoChd1OQZILxkM-abJ8IvhwpyogncFU1UuuqQXnzg5ZeefDBeZwrZxI9STaeYez31FrC0SJV5HT_vRmM9cH_vnP6IHvhIs_U5nY37rxFUEBTiNWshD7jWwHwQs7xafqY9mkXJWNYY8eSj0fjFY71nB_ER0tAi3IDE_vrCKAxpM2pIZ9U96_1E=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/files\/civicrm\/persist\/contribute\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202014-08-19%20at%204.08.44%20PM.png\" style=\"width:500px;min-height:375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><small>photo credit:&nbsp;smilygrl\/Alliance for Biking and Walking<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\">2014&nbsp;Tour du Port Important Date Change to&nbsp;September 28<\/h2>\n<p>Due to a schedule conflict with Baltimore City Rec and Parks, the date for Tour du Port has moved one week later to September 28, 2014. We apologize for the inconvenience and have extended early-bird prices until September 1st! We&#8217;ll use the extra week to serve up an extra special ride! &nbsp;Stay tuned for exciting new ride features and updates in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">Sign up today:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D78%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFpwFY_HCSX0pflnccZHsYEJjrR5w\" style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px\">2014 Tour du Port Info<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fevents%2Fbike-marylands-annual-tour-du-port%2F%3Fpage%3DCiviCRM%26q%3Dcivicrm%2Fevent%2Fregister%26reset%3D1%26id%3D2%26cs%3D9d76b0316a53a8c5606c9fa30770807c_1408499791_168%26cid%3D14697&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHibyerUYk4DKe7S4QESiTqIWCuAQ\" style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px\">Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height:1.6em;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px\">Here&#8217;s a preview of what you can expect on the 50 mile Raven Challenge route:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Start on the Jones Falls Trail.&nbsp;After a quick jaunt east from Canton Waterfront Park, the Raven Challenge route picks up the Jones Falls Trail. You&#8217;ll ride along the Fallsway working your way north<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Bike through Johns Hopkins, Loyola and Beautiful Baltimore Neighborhoods.&nbsp;The route continues north through Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, Loyola and classic Baltimore neighborhoods featuring stately homes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Ride through Loch Raven and the Rolling Hills of Baltimore County:&nbsp;You filled up your water bottles before the ride, now see where that water originated! &nbsp; The route crosses Loch Raven Reservoir and heads east for a nine mile loop past Boordy Vinyards and returning to Loch Raven.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Head Back through Morgan State and around Lake Montebello.&nbsp;After passing through the Loch Raven watershed twice, you start to return south, heading through Morgan State University and around Lake Montebello.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/IsDckpfJ3CMrOUKtxoFf5zUAsl5qFvWXHH6xHXR6KUMpDNUrb620Yib0XaKRqW_MLVKCdWs28JsAjkfl0BYo_5-6PzgcgAx_gEz48wWaVyey4JQyhw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/jft.jpg\" style=\"width:500px;min-height:295px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/hKZ3oluSC0c5tWRDTkfZ4pjwiKvpIycs0woblwJ0m0JvhssDwBa-x4wg8kxmjaCYq5dUkfLEy9ozaWLkGZ8SbJAFqes7fUo--TVCFx_KPGPlDTqMPBGNHq6t=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/homewood.jpg\" style=\"width:500px;min-height:300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/ZH_HAgKULEyaUxSOySFKLCn6bY2T8tCXGeu0hM2ZIkgC56isG73NLIMR7tK8UWSrVL9Q4XKVo0QyalLGkG7CF1rT2GHqoeilZlrSMOvOb_21f76sLJ9lkij54A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lochraven.jpg\" style=\"width:500px;min-height:375px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\">Larry&#8217;s Ride is Back on September 14th&nbsp;and Better Than Ever<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:21px\">Registration is open now!&nbsp; Joint registration&nbsp;with Tour du Port is available for $60. Hurry early bird registration ends September 1st!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:21px\">Enjoy the beautiful scenic and challenging terrain at the 5th Annual Larry&#8217;s Ride event. &nbsp;Larry&#8217;s Ride&nbsp;features four beautiful yet challenging routes&nbsp;through rural Baltimore County out of Camp Milldale.&nbsp;Choose from Larry&#8217;s Rolling Ramble (22 miles), Larry&#8217;s Rural Rampage (35 miles), Larry&#8217;s Reservoir Roll (60 miles) and the brand new route:&nbsp;Larry&#8217;s Rural Ruckus (75 miles). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:21px\">After the ride, stay in Camp Milldale for a barbeque lunch, beer vendors, socializing, music and more!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:21px\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">Sign up today:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D79%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF71bjVgznNuE6tQRdJ4hyQ-A-Izw\" style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">2014 Larry&#8217;s Ride Info and Registration<\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\">Bike Maryland&#8217;s New Executive Director, Meet Nate Evans<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/DDYwEN2oW6YOAUYLdow_Z830e297Gvf6xCrjNYwE7swYDEdmmzrBjvYj7zToC79FpGUjcVO1QfAiFsGnL8b53db1h32Ml6yk3asltURlSPnM36O8bumX_UEwSp3fsckdIHLdtOLfuFki6HPBqpUy2eRCu2iKt3d1ehH3Lv0pOkYgF11HHEHIaxCdOUP2f6JPIZROXA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/files\/civicrm\/persist\/contribute\/images\/Nate-Evans-Bike-MD-768x1024%281%29.jpg\" style=\"width:266px;min-height:300px;float:left;margin:2px 6px\" \/>As a life long bicyclist and Marylander, Nate knows the current cycling conditions of the state and the challenges we face to make our home more bike-friendly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Nate got his start biking at a young age when he discovered the freedom and fun of biking in suburban Baltimore. Unlike his classmates who were buying cars, Nate bought a Trek bicycle which he still owns to this day. &nbsp;After college, he worked as a consulting civil engineer to the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) before joining Baltimore\u2019s Department of Transportation as the city\u2019s first full time bicycle and pedestrian planner. Today,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Nate is excited to continue working with advocates across Maryland in his new<br \/>\ncapacity as executive director. With his knowledge of bicycle planning, engineering and funding, Nate hopes to empower advocates with the tools they need to make their Maryland communities more bikeable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Read more about Nate&#8217;s accomplishments <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D80%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHwFMxHRP9aDET5_Q--0fJyb-CFwg\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and stay tuned to hear about Bike Maryland&#8217;s strategic plan and vision for improving bicycling<\/span> <span style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:24px;text-align:justify\">state-wide<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12px\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\">Upcoming Maryland Bicycle Events<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">August 30:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D84%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFlizTE9JCfdRVIiP06FPcyXi1nVw\">19&nbsp;Annual Bay Country Century<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">\u200bAn event from Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team touring Chesapeake Bay&#8217;s western shore with&nbsp;four routes 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. Early registraton closes August 27 with same-day registration also available.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">September 7:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D85%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFdYo9UPF0USB8t4B4nvdhfp7oqfg\">Indian Head 100<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">A ride&nbsp;through the scenic Potomac Heritage area of Southern Marlyand with five route from 16 &#8211; 100 miles. Pre-register until September 5, walk up registration available.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>September 20:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D86%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG2DKuZALdappGKIPo2n7Ly2c2V8g\">Music to Your Gears<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">Bikemore&#8217;s second annual free celebration featuring great live music, food trucks, relaxed cycling and general good times out of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore City from 4:00-9:00 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">October 11-12:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D87%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgK1Alxk7DsoPcp0E1p3YzibKcWQ\">MOCO Epic<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">A mountain biking event in Montgomery County hosted by MORE offering flowing sigle track through 11 parks with distances ranging from 25-65 miles and full blown festivities.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">October 19:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D88%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFMmMVRKua1BXnLqkTan2YTKdR_Gg\">Lifeline 100<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">A first annual Anne Arundel County century ride hosted by BikeAAA with 15, 56 and 100 mile routes featuring views of downtown Annapolis, the Severn River, southern Anne Arundel County and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>\nSupport bicycling initiatives. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D89%26qid%3D31022&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFABeOl5nFgfhMIkBK2I19e9PuSBg\">Join Bike Maryland<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Early bird registration has been extended! &nbsp; photo credit:&nbsp;smilygrl\/Alliance for Biking and Walking 2014&nbsp;Tour du Port Important Date Change to&nbsp;September 28 Due to a schedule conflict with Baltimore City Rec and Parks, the date for Tour du Port has moved one week later to September 28, 2014. 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