We gather again this harvest season to ride the Rustic Roads in support of Montgomery County's Ag Reserve and local farms. Registration will open in early summer.
You can help make this ride the best ever - if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or volunteering (a great way to earn those SSL hours) please contact us - info@mocoalliance.org. Check out our Sign up genius for ride volunteer roles here.
As in past years, we will host a Virtual Route Reveal/Safety Chat September 15 at 7pm on Zoom. Riders will get the link automatically - non riders still on the fence can join us by rsvping here. You can watch the 2022 Route Reveal Here (routes will likely change - safety precautions never do)
You can help make this ride the best ever - if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or volunteering (a great way to earn those SSL hours) please contact us - info@mocoalliance.org. Check out our Sign up genius for ride volunteer roles here.
As in past years, we will host a Virtual Route Reveal/Safety Chat September 15 at 7pm on Zoom. Riders will get the link automatically - non riders still on the fence can join us by rsvping here. You can watch the 2022 Route Reveal Here (routes will likely change - safety precautions never do)
The Ride only works with lots of help - volunteering for the ride is a great way for non-riding friends and family to take part in the ride and enjoy the after ride picnic. Check out the coolest SSL opportunity around. The roles to be filled are here
About the Farm Tour
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Please join Montgomery Countryside Alliance for the 15th anniversary of the Montgomery County Farm Tour to benefit the Reserve and our quest to protect this special place. (What Has MCA Done for Me Lately?). You’ll enjoy quiet roads, rural landscapes with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Riders will choose among routes of around 6, 18, 25 30+ and 62 miles including quiet, rolling landscapes dotted with the Reserve’s orchards, red barns and silos. Many of the routes include views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Beginners and experienced riders welcome! Check out our Safety and FAQ Page Picnic Options |
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A turn by turn look at the 62 mile ride from 2020 - options include routes for beginners or advanced riders like the folks who shared their ride here. (The start point will be different this year so this route will change)
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Please note - there are no refunds but transfers of registration are allowed - kristina@mocoalliance.org
ENJOY THE RIDE
You’ll be cycling in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, where fresh air, farms and quiet country roads are largely protected from the pressures of urban sprawl. Your registration supports our work to protect the farms and open space of the Reserve. Montgomery Countryside Alliance is a lean, award winning organization and we depend on the the support of local folks who care about local farms (that's you!). Come Ride With Us!
You’ll be cycling in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, where fresh air, farms and quiet country roads are largely protected from the pressures of urban sprawl. Your registration supports our work to protect the farms and open space of the Reserve. Montgomery Countryside Alliance is a lean, award winning organization and we depend on the the support of local folks who care about local farms (that's you!). Come Ride With Us!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VOLUNTEER OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT
Contact Kristina at kristina@mocoalliance.org
Contact Kristina at kristina@mocoalliance.org
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors (join them with your support)
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Our thanks to Heritage Montgomery for support of this event, our partners at Sugarloaf Citizens Association for hosting us at Linden Farm and Bike Doctor of Frederick for Technical Support
Map by: Tina Thieme Brown - Morningstar Studio
The Agricultural Reserve is 93,000 acres of farmland and parkland set aside by Montgomery County back in the 80s to protect rapidly dwindling farmland. Montgomery Countryside Alliance is the small (but Mighty!) nonprofit that helps these farms on Metro's edge endure despite intense development pressure.
Every minute 3 acres of farmland is lost in America - the Ag Reserve is our chance to beat the trend
in Montgomery County - with your help.
in Montgomery County - with your help.
