HOLD THE DATE

Bike Routes
DOWNTOWN VISITOR WELCOME CENTER
6 N. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.3246
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State Highway/Existing Bike Route
Existing Bike Lane
HUB CITY BIKE LOOP
Existing Multi-Use Path
City Hall, Room 210 One E. Franklin Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
QUESTIONS about bicycling in Hagerstown? CALL 301.739.8577 x125
Suggested Bike Friendly Route
www.hagerstownmd.org
Points of Interest
Washington County Free Library
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Hager Park
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Municipal Stadium
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Claude M. Potterfield Swimming Pool
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Bike Rack Locations
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Bike racks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Look for
racks at the locations listed below. The bike rack locations,
represented by the “•“ icon on the map are approximate.
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City Center Locations:
Lower level A&E Parking Deck near office
Parking lot side at entrance to Elizabeth Hager Center
SW quadrant of Public Square at Professional Arts Building
NW quadrant of Public Square
Front of County Courthouse
University Plaza in alcove near HPD office entrance
Rear of the Bus Transfer Center
Library Entrance on Potomac
Library Entrance rear lower level
Alcove off N. Potomac at University District Parking Deck
Front of United States Post Office
Front of Department of Social Services
Parking lot side of Farmers Market
Front of the Robert W. Johnson Community Center
Front of the Martin Luther King Community Center
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Thanks for choosing cycling to get around Hagerstown.
Not only is biking a quick, fun, and sustainable way to
travel—it helps you get to know Hagerstown on a local
level. Biking through our many neighborhoods gives a
more intimate feel to our wonderful city.
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Biking is a great way to get exercise, whether during
your commute or out on the weekends. The average
bike commuter loses 13 pounds during the first year.
Cycling helps fight heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
Biking is also good for the environment: it has a minimal
carbon footprint and helps to reduce traffic congestion,
and air and noise pollution.
Discovery Station
Hagerstown is making strides to become a better place
for cyclists. We are adding bike lanes and routes across
the city. Additionally, to increase access to bike parking,
we are installing more public bike racks throughout
Hagerstown.
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I wish you many miles of safe rides around Hagerstown!
Washington County Bus Transfer Center
—Mayor David Gysberts
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Scan here to watch a video
of the Hub City Bike Loop.
The 10-mile loop around
the City starts and ends in
Fairgrounds Park and uses
both on-street bike lanes
and multi-use paths.
Sponsored by the City of Hagerstown and, in part by, the
Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Hagerstown–Washington County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Hagerstown Police Department
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Hagerstown
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City Park Locations:
• In front of Museum of Fine Arts
• Opposite end of parking lot from the 911 Memorial
• Near concession stand
Fairgrounds Park Locations:
• Front door of Ice and Sports Complex
• South end of outdoor hockey rink
• Near northern playground equipment
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Pangborn Park Location:
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• Near restroom
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Potterfield Pool/Staley Park Location:
• At rear of upper parking lot
Municipal Stadium Location:
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• In parking lot near Ticket Booth
City Center
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Bike theft is an unfortunate reality. While bicycle theft
is not uncommon, it is preventable. Follow these simple
rules to help secure your bike:
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Mark your bike with an unique identifier—write your
name under the seat, on the tire side of rims, or on
paper inside the handlebars.
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Insure your bike against theft. Bikes may be included
on a homeowners or renter’s insurance policy.
Store your bike inside when possible, and never leave
your bike unattended—even if it’s “just for a minute.”
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Park your bike in a well-lighted area where it can be
seen from inside buildings.
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Never leave your bike locked in a public location for
an extended period of time, especially overnight.
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Avoid using the same locking location on a daily basis.
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Use a bike rack whenever possible—parking bikes
together improves security for all.
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Bike Rack (Placements are
approximate. Please refer to
the red “Bike Rack Locations”
tab to the left.)
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Call 301.739.8577 x125 for more information.
 Wear a bright-colored helmet to ensure that drivers
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Obey all traffic signs and signals and yield to pedestrians.
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Ride in the same direction as cars—never against traffic.
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Use bike lanes or designated bike routes, not sidewalks!
(It’s often more dangerous than riding on the road.)
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Avoid the “door zone” (doors can open suddenly!) by
riding at least 4’ away from parked cars.
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Use a head light and a tail light when riding at dusk
or in the dark.
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When passing other bikers or pedestrians, pass to their
left. Alert them by sounding a bell or horn, or calling-out
"on your left!”
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When passing vehicles, use caution and stay out of the
motorists’ blind spot. Drivers don’t always signal their
intentions and they may not see you on their right.
and other cyclists can see you.
Use a secure lock that is resistant to cutting. Multiple,
small U-Locks are generally best. Cables, chains, and
pad locks are easily cut with bolt cutters.
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Replace your helmet if you hit a hard surface while
wearing it—helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock
after taking serious hits.
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Do not use a larger lock than necessary as the extra
space may be used as leverage by potential thieves.
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Follow the 3-POINT LOCKING RULE, lock the:
1 - Frame,
2 - Front Wheel,
3 - Back Wheel
Never wear a bicycle helmet as protection for other
activities since most helmets are made for a specific
sport. For example, there are special helmets made
for inline skating, baseball, and snowmobiling.
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Using lock hubs on both wheels will improve, but
not guarantee security.
If your bike is stolen, immediately report it to the
police and remove any bicycle parts left behind.
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Teach kids to remove bicycle helmets when playing—
especially before climbing on playground equipment
or trees. There is a risk of strangulation from the chin
strap during these types of activities.
Examine your helmet often for signs of damage,
such as dents, cracks or scrapes.
For added safety, consider these tips on what to wear
when riding your bike:
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Wear a bicycle helmet—they are required for everyone
under the age of 16.
Avoid dark-colored clothes, especially during at night.
It’s best to wear reflective or bright-colored clothes to
be more visible on the road.
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Don’t ride with more than two bicycles side by side.
It’s safer to ride single file.
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Lightweight clothes help avoid getting overheated.
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Never “hitch a ride” on a moving vehicle.
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Avoid loose-fitting or flared pant legs —they can get
caught up in the chain while riding.
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Never wear headphones while biking—you need to be
able to hear what is going on at all times.
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Choose shoes that grip the bike's pedals. Cleats,
shoes with heels, or flip-flops can create problems
while riding. Never ride barefoot!
Stop and check for traffic in both directions when
leaving a driveway, an alley, or a curb. Watch closely
for turning cars or cars leaving driveways.
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Wear bright-colored clothing for safety.
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Avoid road hazards such as sewer grates, slippery
manhole covers, gravel and ice.
BIKE LANES
BIKE LANE
Use eye contact and correct hand signals to let
motorists know where you intend to ride.
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5’ to 6’ wide section of street reserved for bike use.
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Cars and bikes share the street, usually with lots of
traffic but too narrow for bike lanes.
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Be aware of the “door zone.”
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Parked cars share the lane with cars and bikes.
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Bike routes are usually streets not wide enough for bike
lanes, but are good streets for biking.
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Separated from the road for bicycles, walkers, runners,
and in-line skaters.
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All users keep to the right of the trail unless passing.
Usually found on high traffic streets.
Special pavement markings and signs identify the lanes.
Hand Signals
Use the uniform code of hand signals to communicate your
turns and stops—failure to do so can result in collisions with
other riders and accidents with motorists sharing the road.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL: After
checking behind you, hold
your arm straight out to the
left and ride forward slowly.
Walk your bike across busy intersections using the
crosswalk and following traffic signals.
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STOP OR SLOW SIGNAL:
After checking behind you,
bend your elbow, pointing
your arm downward in an
upside down “L” shape
and come to a stop.
MARKED SHARED LANES
SIGNED BIKE ROUTES
BIKE ROUTE
-ORRIGHT TURN SIGNAL: After checking behind
you, bend your elbow, holding your arm up in an
“L” shape, and ride forward slowly. OR, hold
your right arm straight out from your side.
Scan here to watch the City of Hagerstown’s
bicycle safety video that includes recommendations
on how to ride safely on public streets.
MULTI-USE TRAILS
Signs and markings encourage cars to share the lane
with bicyclists.
Signed route signs must have directional arrow and
distance to destinations.
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Take any easily removable components with you
such as seats, lights, computers/GPS, pumps or bags.
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Choose a helmet with a seal of approval from the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American
National Standards (ANSI) or Snell Memorial Foundation.
When making left hand turns, use the left turn or left
travel lane just as vehicles do, or dismount and use
crosswalks as pedestrians.
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When riding a bike in traffic, you’re a driver. Follow the rules
of the road, give signals, obey signs and lights, yield the
right of way, and keep a sharp look-out for danger.
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BIKE SMART—WEAR A HELMET! In Maryland it's the law
for those under the age of 16. Here are a few tips to help
you avoid some common bicycle helmet mistakes:
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Hagerstown Third
Bicycle Map Edition
City Center Hagerstown Criterium Race
SECOND FRIDAY OF JUNE (Every year!)
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Remove front wheel
and secure to rack
with rear wheel
and frame.
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HOLD THE DATE
If bike racks are not available, lock your bike to a
fixture that is firmly secured to the ground. Avoid
locking to trees as they are easily damaged.
Secure front wheel
and back wheel with
section of frame to
the rack.
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Public Square
City Parks
Register your bike with the National Bike Registry
online and with the Hagerstown Police Department.
Registration forms are available at police precincts,
bike shops, and libraries.
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Yield to pedestrians and equestrians.
Slow down when traffic increases.
Warn others when passing with a bell, horn, or call-out.
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Hagerstown/Washington County Bike Routes
Hub City Bike Loop
State Highway/Existing Bike Route
Existing Bike Lane
Existing Multi-Use Path
City of Hagerstown Parks
CVCC – AVC
Bloom Park . . . . . . . . 346 North Potomac Street
Hellane Park . . . . . . 156 Park Avenue
City Park . . . . . . . . . . 501 Virginia Avenue
Memorial Park . . . . 561 South Potomac Street
Fairgrounds Park * . . 351 North Cleveland Avenue
Staley Park . . . . . . . . 726 Frederick Street (Behind Claude
Funkhouser Park . . . 570 Jefferson Street
Mills Park . . . . . . . . . 519 Northern Avenue (northern entrance)
435 Belview Avenue (southern entrance)
Greenawalt Park . . . 101 East Avenue
Pangborn Park . . . . 591 Pangborn Boulevard
Wheaton Park . . . . . . 449 Sumans Avenue
Hager Park . . . . . . . 276 East Memorial Boulevard
Oswald Park . . . . . . . 221 Prospect Avenue
Suggested Bike Friendly Route
Rotary Club of Long
MeadowsPark . . . . . . 325 Northern Avenue
M. Potterfield Public Swimming Pool)
Cumberland Valley Cycling Club (CVCC), based in Hagerstown since 1983,
is a recreational bicycling club. CVCC is affliated with the League of American
Bicyclists, a national bicycle information and advocacy organization.
Visit CVCC at:
www.bikecvcc.com
Antietam Velo Club (AVC) is a competitive cycling club. AVC is affiliated with
USA Cycling, the governing body of amateur cycling in the United States, and
sponsors several Mid-Atlantic District Championship races each year.
Visit AVC at: www.avcracing.com
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Hagerstown BMX (HBMX) is located within Fairgrounds Park. Visit HBMX at www.hagerstownbmx.com
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