Southern Maryland rides sneak up on you. One minute you're dodging suburban sprawl, the next you’re gliding past cornfields and forgotten marinas like time hit pause. This ride started with a fist shake at the GPS (because of course it rerouted us through someone's backyard), but once the road opened up—so did my brain. Solomons brought the breeze. Piney Point brought the stillness. And The Ruddy Duck brought the IPA that reminded me why I keep doing this. Not every ride fi

I didn’t have a grand plan. Just a direction, a tank and a half of gas, and a loose idea of where I might stop if the weather held and my nerves didn’t get the best of me. There were moments I wanted to turn back—cold hands, hungry belly, thoughts racing—but I didn’t. I let the ride happen. One mile, one breath at a time. Turns out, some of the best rides start with no expectations and end with sore muscles, a full stomach, and a clearer head.

A morning ride across the Bay Bridge led us deep into the still beauty of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, where bald eagles soared and marshlands whispered. It was my first ride with Captain Crunches, and between the unexpected reflections on fear, a peaceful stop at one of Maryland’s hidden gems, and a burger-and-stout finale at RAR Brewing, this ride packed more than just miles. Sometimes, it's the short rides that leave the deepest tracks.

There’s something special about going back to a place you’ve already been—especially when you return with people who get it. A while...

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There are two things I’ll always go out of my way for: a good ride and a good meal. So when I heard about The Dog House in Hagerstown—a loca