In 2002 Maryland finally got to host some good riding sessions.  About midway along the East Coast of the United States in the city of Baltimore there is a parking lot that invites all to come and ride.  So, these jams are all about everyone coming out to ride.  This is not a contest, it is just a one day session of riding, hanging out and having fun.

Lot 'H' at Camden Yards with a huge overpass to protect in case of rain

When Is It:  JAM #5 - Saturday, June 21, 2003. JAM #6 - Saturday, September 13, 2003.  Rain OR shine!  If it does rain there is a huge bridge that covers part of the parking lot.  The bridge is about 100 or more feet wide and gives plenty of room to ride under during wet weather (last jam).  So, rain or shine, you can ride.

What Will Be Going On:  Just riding!  There may be some guys with a few parts to sell and you can check out the TrixBoard or the Pedal BMX forums to check about stuff that may be available to buy.  Since this is not a sanctioned event at Camden Yards, there will be no official vendors there and people should clean up after themselves.  Respect.

Who Can Come:  Everyone!  This is not a contest, but just a 'get together' for everyone who is into riding.  Not just flatlanders, but the entire bike riding, specifically freestyle BMX community. If you are a beginner, with less than a year of riding experience then this is a MUST show up event!  The most fun you can have because it's not a contest, and the lot is HUGE so you can just hide in a corner when you want to ride, or watch guys that are really, really good, rip it up.

What To Bring:  Your bike, a good attitude, plenty to drink.  Current weather is calling for a chance of afternoon thunderstorms and temperatures in the mid to upper 70's.  People may bring some cool stuff to sell, so if you want to buy the latest video or something like that, bring 15 extra bucks for that.  There is a 7-11 a couple of blocks away to get drinks if you want them.

Directions/Location:  (used with permission from i4130)

The event will be held in parking lot 'H' at Camden Yards just East of Ravens Stadium under the I395 freeway.

• Take I-83S to 695 towards Baltimore/Glen Burnie (you'll be on 695 for a while)
• Take the I-95 N exit- towards BALTIMORE.
• Take I-95 N. Follow until you see the city.
• Take exit # 52 Russell Street
• Merge onto Russell St. Staying in the Right Lane
• Cross Russell street bridge
• Merge to Right Lanes for West Hamberg Street
• Make Right onto W. Hamberg follow over bridge (Lot will be on right)
• Make Right onto Leadenhall Street
• Make next Right onto W.West Street (lot will be right in front of you)

• Take I-495 North
• Take the I-95 N exit # 27- towards BALTIMORE.
• Take I-95 N. Follow until you see the city.
• Take exit # 52 Russell Street
• Merge onto Russell St. Staying in the Right Lane
• Cross Russell street bridge
• Merge to Right Lanes for West Hamberg Street
• Make Right onto W. Hamberg follow over bridge (Lot will be on right)
• Make Right onto Leadenhall Street
• Make next Right onto W.West Street (lot will be right in front of you)

• If you are coming from the East, you had better be able to find it!

• Take 70 west to 695 towards Glen Burnie
• Take the I-95 N exit- towards BALTIMORE.
• Take I-95 N. Follow until you see the city.
• Take exit # 52 Russell Street
• Merge onto Russell St. Staying in the Right Lane
• Cross Russell street bridge
• Merge to Right Lanes for West Hamberg Street
• Make Right onto W. Hamberg follow over bridge (Lot will be on right)
• Make Right onto Leadenhall Street
• Make next Right onto W.West Street (lot will be right in front of you)

Map:  X marks the spot - just under the 395 bridge next to Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards.

Hotels:  By the next jam - TWO MORE THIS SUMMER!