Exploring the Backroads of Maryland… and Beyond

[geauXplor]

Here goes… I’ve been lurking on here a while, enjoying everyone’s ride reports. I moved to Maryland this past summer, so I’ve been slowly getting out and exploring this beautiful part of the country. As luck would have it, Santa brought me a GoPro this Christmas, so I figured it was about time to stop lurking and start posting.

Yesterday was my first chance to get out and use the GoPro. The weather wasn’t too bad; partly cloudy skies, high around 41 degrees (Fahrenheit). I didn’t have a lot of time to ride, so I just hit some roads close to my house.

Like some others, I’ll be using this as an ongoing thread and adding new rides (pictures & video) as I go.

Backroads of Maryland from geauXplor on Vimeo.

[SavannahCapt]

[Cliff-77]

I rode up into Maryland last fall,my son lives in Norfolk,Va.i got to ride some backroads&went on up to Delaware,i enjoyed the ride in that part of the country, Chesapeake Bay tunnels&bridges was interesting also.

[geauXplor]

Originally Posted by Cliff-77

I rode up into Maryland last fall,my son lives in Norfolk,Va.i got to ride some backroads&went on up to Delaware,i enjoyed the ride in that part of the country, Chesapeake Bay tunnels&bridges was interesting also.

We moved up here from Biloxi last summer, and I sure do miss the warmer riding weather right now.

[Cliff-77]

I bet you do miss the warmer climate this time of year,i ride almost year round,i'm close to Jackson,can get on Natchez Trace in about 3mi.I ride to NC.&Va.regularly Apr-Nov.Have a 2nd home in Murphy,NC.,son lives in Nofolk,Va.I'm retired from work.

[geauXplor]

Since the weather was nice yesterday, I went for a ride up to Hudson Trial Outfitters (HTO) in Annapolis to pick up a LCD BacPac for my GoPro. I stopped on the way back, hooked it up and then rode through Deale and North Beach. I got home just as it started to rain/sleet.

New Years Eve Ride from geauXplor on Vimeo.

[geauXplor]

I rode up to Bob's BMW yesterday for their Winterization Tech Session. Although I learned a couple of useful tips, it was more of an excuse to get out and ride for a few hours. The temperature was in the 50's with morning fog... great riding weather.











A little video from the ride:

Riding to Bob's from geauXplor on Vimeo.

[geauXplor]

The weather was supposed to be in the upper 50's today, but with high humidity and dense fog, it sure didn't feel like it. However, it's January and not snowing, so I figured I'd better take advantage of the weather and go for a ride. I didn't stray to far from home, but I had fun riding in the heavy fog. I was actually surprised to see quite a few other riders out today.

[geauXplor]

Went for a ride today through Calvert and St Mary's Counties, along MD 231 and MD 234. The weather was great; blue skies, temps in the low 50's, although it was pretty windy.

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[Vinbowie]

Hey!
I live there !
Nice. You make it look new again.

[CharlestonRider]

It was nice to see some photos from my old home (Maryland). I noticed you took a picture of MIR...Right next door is Budds Creek Raceway (home of the AMA national MX races). I used to race at Budds Creek and worked as a flagman for some of the national (and world) MX races. Good times! You could have tried out your GS on the downhill jump that is now famously (infamously) called "Henry Hill" (after Doug Henry's unbelievably scary crash in 1997...I saw it from the starting hill area...Very scary ).

Anyway, thanks for the pictures from Maryland...It was nice to reminisce.

CharlestonRider

[geauXplor]

Originally Posted by Vinbowie

Hey!
I live there !
Nice. You make it look new again.

Thanks Vinbowie. You definitely live in a great area for riding.

Originally Posted by CharlestonRider

It was nice to see some photos from my old home (Maryland). I noticed you took a picture of MIR...Right next door is Budds Creek Raceway (home of the AMA national MX races). I used to race at Budds Creek and worked as a flagman for some of the national (and world) MX races. Good times! You could have tried out your GS on the downhill jump that is now famously (infamously) called "Henry Hill" (after Doug Henry's unbelievably scary crash in 1997...I saw it from the starting hill area...Very scary ).

Anyway, thanks for the pictures from Maryland...It was nice to reminisce.

CharlestonRider

Thanks CharlestonRider. I'm hoping to take the family to Budds Creek this summer to watch some races. I remember working as a flagman when I was a teenager back in Colorado. It was a great being able to watch MX races while being paid at the same time.