Exploring the Outskirts of Washington D.C.: Upper Marlboro & Croom, Maryland

[@MarylanderX]

Wow, I grew up in Croom and started cycling there when I was a teenager (even rode my bike from Croom to the Sears Surplus in Waldorf for work). So long ago now. Nice to see the suburbs haven't completely taken over. Really enjoyed the video!

[@GravelCyclist]

Thanks Kirk!

[@aybee69]

Man I love it back there through Croom Rd! Unfortunately due to my schedule, I don't get to ride back there much if at all these days. And that "small" fissure looks like a good place to practice bunny hops lol. Great ride video, as per usual!

[@GravelCyclist]

Thanks Artie! I was so fortunate traffic was almost non-existent when I rode on that particular day. Looking forward to returning sooner rather than later!

[@espendanielhagenolsen7945]

«Private road»... So happy we don’t encounter that on our gravel roads in the Oslo (Norway) area. Some are privately owned by a forestry company, but open to the public.

[@GravelCyclist]

That is so refreshing to hear, things are very different with planned forest plantations and so on in the United States.

[@Wesrl]

One of the near by gravel roads that was private had one of the owners put a old car in the entrance to block it one way

[@GravelCyclist]

Good thing we cyclists can get around that if needed ;)

[@HuskyNoLimit]

I always go to croom road thats a 14 miles rolling hills some are like 15 to 18% gradient i enjoyed watching your video

[@nofinglimit]

love it brother. Your life looks pretty darn nice. Enjoy in good health.

[@GravelCyclist]

Many thanks! I think I've achieved a pretty life balance, just a shame I need to work a full-time job + GC. I'd much rather GC life only :)

[@dirtbike9003]

Sweet ride GC...!

[@GravelCyclist]

Many thanks!

[@pauldc779]

Another great ride JOM thank you

[@GravelCyclist]

Thank you Badgie!

[@axxxxman]

I grew up about 15-20 miles north of there, I ride my MTB at Rosaryville from time to time but I do not get down that way very often. I am convince one of these days I am going to see you ride right by me. either here in MD/DC/VA or down in Ocala/Gainesville. cheers.

[@pnellferguson7222]

Nice vid. What brand is your sunglasses?

[@GravelCyclist]

Adidas, naturally, I forget the model, but I love these glasses.

[@pnellferguson7222]

@@GravelCyclist I hear you, they look really cool. Thanks for the reply.

[@hansschotterradler3772]

Hmm; I lived in PG and adjacent counties for almost 30 years, but have never been to some of these parts.

[@GravelCyclist]

Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park is definitely worth a look. I chanced upon that by wandering sans map one day.

[@rossfischer5096]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Is that the built-in microphone of the GoPro you are using?

[@GravelCyclist]

Hi Ross, GoPro Hero 7 Black, built-in microphone. Sometimes I have to adjust the audio when editing, mostly to increase volume, but it goes a pretty fine job. I'm assuming the Hero 9 Black is better again?

[@rossfischer5096]

I should have added that I was surprised at how well it sounded! Thanks again.

[@BijanIzadi]

I’m watching this like “wow, where is this far off land” forgetting that I live only an hour away hahaha

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Because of the pandemic And more free time that I have now I have discovered this place as well as other places in Maryland.

[@GravelCyclist]

Nice one!

[@jimmyr204]

You should really stop and ask for permission if it's marked private property. Grew up on a horse / tobacco farm in that area. Not many working farms left. Southern PG County was mostly tobacco. Awesome in the 70's / 80's as a teenager. Now, ... not so much. Croom Road is a beast from end to end by road bike with nonstop rollers. My granddad spent summers as a kid with friends there at Mount Calvert Manor.

[@61tree_VR_Gliding]

Wait who's driving?!?! 13:12

[@GravelCyclist]

Driving? You mean riding the bike? That would be me...

[@sharrontaylor4744]

Gravel Cyclist : wonder if thats in close proximity of where those zebras were roaming !!