I rode in again on Tuesday. I left the house at 0610 and it was light enough to not need any lights, a nice change from January. Traffic was heavier on Old Lee Highway and I rolled down to the Accotink stream bridge. I wished I had brought my camera in that there were very many beautiful spots of sun rays shining through the leaves along the trail. Next Time I promise.
I made great time and arrived in the garage at 0810 exactly 2 hours. Not bad for 25.3 miles.
It was quite warm on the ride home. I like my two water bottle configuration but worried that I would have to reload before I made it home. The Custis hills were much easier and I actually found myself passing some people on the way home. My first water bottle ran out just before the Vienna Metro station so I knew that I would be okay for the last 6.5 miles. VDOT is doing some work in the East Blake Lane Park and they have updated the bike trail through this section. I saw a Mason bike cop clocking speeders at near the water tower on the GMU campus as I rolled through. I don't think I was exceeding the posted 25 though. Once in the development I did a quick run down to the community pool and then back home to see if the pool passes were in. Not yet.
Over the next few posts I will attempt to describe several of my favorite spots along the trail and post pictures.
Also Keow and I are getting excited for several bike supported camping trips this summer. We plan on riding down to Burke Lake Park, Lake Fairfax, and the C&O lock house 6. These trips at 7.5, 15, and 30 miles should be a fun way to spend an overnight with the kids. This type of camping trip is called an S24O or sub-24hr overnight. For more information check out Grant Peterson's page.
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