Moving to Westminster MD

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Afternoon ST’ers,

I’ll be moving to Westminster MD in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone knew of good pools and rides in the area. I know mcDaniel College has a pool but I’m unsure if there are masters teams in the area, tri clubs in the area, etc.

Thanks!

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I currently live in Westminster, there is a YMCA in Westminster as well as a Merritt Athletic Club in Eldersburg, about 10 minutes away (I train here, good pool, nice gym, a few triathletes, a little pricey) There is a bike shop Race Pace Bicycles that has group rides on Tues and Thurs and a great staff. As far a clubs go there is Baltimore Area Triathlon Club and Mid Maryland Tri Club. Both of them have most of their activities at least 40 minutes drive away unfortunately. Carroll County Maryland has lots of open country roads to run and ride on, unfortunately we also have our fair share of rednecks in pick up trucks who like to yell at cyclists and call us names. Welcome to town and hopefully our paths will cross, more than likely they will!

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Thanks for the info laxtotri. I’ll have to check out the group rides, though I’ve been off the bike for awhile and a bit skittish for big group rides since my hard crash in March. Thanks also for info about pools. i’ll have to check out the Merritt club

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Afternoon ST’ers,

I’ll be moving to Westminster MD in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone knew of good pools and rides in the area. I know mcDaniel College has a pool but I’m unsure if there are masters teams in the area, tri clubs in the area, etc.

Thanks!

Live in Gettysburg, PA but work in Westminster, MD. I swim 2-3 days a week at McDaniel college. They are open to public at various times (normally 12-2pm ish). Only costs $1 per use and they don’t even really care if you pay every time. Check with Race Pace for rides. Biking is generally very good in Carroll county. I’ve ridden thousands of miles around Westminster so I’d be happy to send some good routes your way if you want. Heading towards New Windsor or Manchester is generally a good bet. Very hilly is some spots so watch out. Good luck and don’t hesitate to ask more questions if you want.

Bob

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Good to hear about the pool at McDaniel. My wife will be starting there shortly. Any idea what kind of pace the shop rides usually are?

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Good to hear about the pool at McDaniel. My wife will be starting there shortly. Any idea what kind of pace the shop rides usually are?

I think it’s 17-18 mph. This based upon the rides on strava and talking to the guys at the shop. I don’t do the Westminster group ride…I typically do the Gettysburg shop ride.

If you PM me your email address I can send you names of people to look up on strava who ride in the area. That would give you a better idea of the pace of the ride and some ideas on biking routes. Lots of options from Westminster.