November 2026Southern Maryland
The PaxVelo Newsletter
Stories from the road.
Oooh Shiny
Our new website is live
No password required. We checked.
We traded our old Squarespace site for one we built ourselves at www.paxvelo.cc. The big change: you don’t need an account for anything. Post a ride, sign up to lead one, view and share photos, or check what’s happening this weekend.
Watch your inbox for emails about dues, updating your details, and signing your insurance waivers.
It’s a work in progress, so if something’s broken, confusing or missing, email the club or tell Karl Krasnesky. Mike already has.
Last month
October highlights
We closed out the 2026 shop rides the only sensible way: at Bruster’s. Nobody counted the calories, and we’d like to keep it that way.
Club Updates
Meeting Minutes
At our October meeting, we wrapped up Tuesday Night Rides for the season. Café rides will stay on the calendar, weather permitting, and Zwift nights are coming back this week. Allie Kampmeyer is our new Vice President, and Melvin Foster is now Social Chair, officially titled “Fun Boss.” Evaluated whether the club should acquire dedicated loaner bikes (Not Lab71s Alex) for prospective members or maintain a registry of member bikes available to borrow.
Check out the new Calendar
Our next ride needs you in it
We've built a custom calendar app from the ground up to make sharing rides and leading them a lot easier.
If you're a current Strava club admin, rides you post there show up on the calendar by themselves. We recommend making the Strava ride first as we get things ironed out.
Rider of the Month
Meet Dr. Gabe
The man behind the spice cookies
How does one describe Dr. Gabriel Murray? That's a tough question. One cannot truly describe an enigma. Part man. Part duck. Part rain cloud. Gabe is known best for his climbing prowess, love of pastries, and spice cookie baking. While he has yet to pour a definition cortado, his cappuccinos are the subject of many Strava posts. Gabe suffers a life-altering affliction that results in him being semi-permanently attached to a bicycle. Fortunately, he does not seem to mind being on two wheels very much. In the rare event you do happen to see him driving, wish him luck at his 'cross race as you pass. Be sure to ask him about his favorite Star Trek vehicle, the Imperial Star Destroyer.
Rep your club
Free Merch
Come to the next meeting and leave with a free club T-shirt handcrafted by our first lady, Holly Krasnesky (while supplies last).
House Party BYOB
Club meeting
Save the date! Friday, December 4, at 6 PM at the Krasneskys’. There’s a lot to cover, so come if you can. An email with an RSVP link is on its way.
Let's get social
Gathering Clout
Melvin has taken over our social media, which means he now needs content. If he asks for photos or a ride story, say yes. More posts means more people finding the club, and fewer people asking “wait, there’s a cycling club here?”
Upcoming Rides
Ride schedule, Nov 1 – Dec 5
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NOV1
St Mary's City Cafe Ride Sunday · 9:00 AM · St Mary's City›
- led by Gabriel M.
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NOV3
TNTR (Tuesday Night Trainer Ride) Election Day Edition Tuesday · 6:00 PM›
- led by Gabriel M.
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NOV7
KFPT Saturday · 8:30 AM · Meadow Street, The Meadows at Town Run, Leonardtown, United States›
- led by Tim H.
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NOV8
SuMR - Steerhorn Neck - Cafe Finish Sunday · 9:00 AM · Fenwick St Leonardtown MD 20650 United States›
- led by Karl K.
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NOV10
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Trainer Ride Tuesday · 6:00 PM›
- led by Gabriel M.
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NOV11
Veteran's Day - Colton's Point Wednesday · 8:30 AM · Wildewood Shopping Center, California, United States›
- led by Karl K.
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NOV17
Zwift Spin TNVR Tuesday · 6:00 PM›
- led by Karl K.
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DEC4
December Club Meeting Friday · 6:00 PM · Krasnesky Home Club meeting Discuss new website, club kit, housekeeping, social media, and member involvement.›
- Host: Karl K
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