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The Wild Goose Chase - 2026

Location

Cambridge, MD

Start Time

3:30 AM

Price

Free – $90

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Wild Goose Chase

Join an exclusive women-only ride through the stunning salt marshes of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, where flat paved roads wind past some of Maryland's most pristine wetland scenery. This annual fundraiser combines the joy of cycling with meaningful conservation support, creating a unique atmosphere where every pedal stroke helps protect critical wildlife habitat.

  • Format: Women-only cycling event with multiple distance options
  • Distances: 11, 19, 32, 50, or 63 miles
  • Terrain: Flat paved roads through salt marshes
  • Location: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge near Cambridge, MD
  • Weekend event: Saturday activities plus Sunday ride

Location

Starting Point

Cambridge, MD

Route

15 mi

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Categories

19 categories available

Sunday - The Official Wild Goose Chase Ride

A scenic, flat, ride in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

11:45 AM
·300 spots left

$90

Saturday Lunch - included with Saturday Workshop registration. Choose your meal option.

3:59 AM

Free

Saturday Morning - 8:00-9:00am Bird Walk - Ed Bldg

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on an area of the Wildlife Drive in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

12:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday morning - 8:00 -9:00 am - Nature Bike Ride - Ed Bldg

Learn about the unique features and ecology of the refuge on this guided bike ride. We will enjoy a casual pace and ride between 4-8 miles.

12:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday Morning - 9:00-11:00 - Guided Kayak Tour

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website, sign up for- Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Add. charge, $80. paid to Blackwater Adventures on their website

1:00 PM
·30 spots left

$25

Saturday Morning - 9:30-10:45 - Nature Photography

Explore nature photography at Blackwater NWR with a local award-winning wildlife photographer, then hit the Wildlife Drive to capture compelling images. Smartphones welcome. Meet in Visitor Center

1:30 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday morning 9:30-11:30 Harriet Tubman Ride - Ed Bldg

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her. 2hr

1:30 PM
·25 spots left

$25

Saturday morning - 9:30-11:30 - Basic Bicycle Mechanics - Ed Bldg

Learn essential bike mechanics from repairing flat tires, to gears, chains, wheels, and brakes, all lead by two very knowledgable women. Ed. Bldg.

1:30 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:00 Yoga for Cyclists - Visitor Center

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor to get you ready for your ride. Class is held indoors, with a carpeted floor - Visitor Center - 2145 Key Wallace Drive

2:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday Morning - 10:00-11:30 - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

2:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Bird Walk - Ed Bldg

Enjoy a pleasant morning guided hike on an area of the Wildlife Drive in Blackwater. Listen for the songs and catch the sightings of the special birds on the refuge.

2:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday morning - 10:00-11:30 am - Nature Bike Ride

Learn about the unique features and ecology of the refuge on this guided bike ride. We will enjoy a casual pace and ride between 4-8 miles.

2:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday 11:30-12:30 Cycling Circle - Ed Bldg

Bring your questions, let's have a discussion. Anything about women cycling - clothes, tech, peeing, speed, riding with groups, ... talking, sharing.

3:30 AM
·40 spots left

$25

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-2:00 pm Yoga for Cyclists - Visitor Center

Come stretch and relax with a Yoga instructor to get you ready for your ride. Class is held indoors, with a carpeted floor - Visitor Center - 2145 Key Wallace Drive

5:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm- Basic Bicycle Mechanics - Ed Bldg

Learn essential bike mechanics from repairing flat tires, to gears, chains, wheels, and brakes, all lead by two very knowledgable women. Ed. Bldg.

5:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday afternoon - 1:00-3:00 pm Harriet Tubman Ride - Ed Bldg

Guided ride to Bucktown Store where Harriet Tubman shopped as a young girl, then to the Underground Railroad Visitor Center to learn more about her.

5:00 PM
·25 spots left

$25

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Guided Kayak Tour

Tour the Little Blackwater River led by Blackwater Adventures. Go to their website, sign up for- Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour. Add. charge, $80. paid to Blackwater Adventures on their website.

5:00 PM
·30 spots left

$25

Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Gestural Sketching and Simple Watercolor Techniques

Bring your watercolors and creative mind along as we focus on the natural beauty of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. You'll learn the art of gestural sketching and simple watercolor techniques.

2:00 PM
·20 spots left

$25

Saturday Evening 5:30-8:30 Dinner and Socializing with Georgena Terry and Lynn Salvo.

Come meet and greet old friends and new along with our founder Georgena Terry and special guest, Lynn Salvo. a world record holder in cycling long distances. Suicide Bridge Restaurant .

9:30 PM
·80 spots left

$73