Potomac Pedalers Touring Club

PPTC is a non-profit educational, recreational and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts. We are one of the largest bicycle clubs in the United States, and the largest in the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area. PPTC is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists. Our energies are directed primarily toward providing a weekend ride schedule to accommodate the experience and ability of each member, whether novice or veteran. Saturday and Sunday rides number more than 1,000 each year, comprehensively covering the variable terrain of the National Capital metropolitan area and the surrounding countryside. After-work rides are offered each weekday evening during the summer, and on or or two weekday evenings during the off-season. We also sponsor several overnight, out-of-town special weekend events and an annual Century. The purpose and organization of PPTC are described in our Bylaws. The Club is governed by an Executive Committee. Its nine members are elected to one- or two-year terms at the Annual Meeting, held each January. Volunteers We sponsor a Community Services Program that provides funding to program focuses on bicycle education, public safety, the development of facilities that benefit cyclists, and the promotion of bicycling as a positive, healthy activity - distributed over $85,000 for more than 70 projects in the Washington area. Pedal Patter The Club publishes a monthly newspaper, the Pedal Patter, whose primary purpose is to announce Club rides and events. Telephone Committee Rresponds to all questions about membership and other Club information. The telephone number is 202.363.TOUR (202.363.8687). Government Affairs Committee The Government Affairs Committee serves as our liaison to state and local governments.