May 2007 TE-DC ride...?

[Kalidurga]

Anyone interested in either a "noodle"-to-moderate-speed ride on the towpath, or a laid-back road ride through the Riley's Lock/Poolesville area this month? I'd be up for either, on pretty much any Sunday through the middle weeks of this month.

I put together a 30 mile route that avoids most of River Rd (except for the killer hill at the Mt. Nebo end. Weirdo that I am, I kind of liked that hill) and I've been wanting to try out. If you want to hammer, though, be prepared to either wait for me or arrange meeting spots

[7rider]

That route starts and ends at Riley's Lock?
I'd be up for a road route. While I don't know if "hammer" would be what I'd do, I'd certainly be willing to wait, or circle back when appropriate. Just don't expect me to circle back and do Mt. Nebo a second time!

[Kalidurga]

That route starts and ends at Riley's Lock?

Other start options could be either counter-clockwise from Edward's Ferry (though you have to ride a bit down the towpath to a porta-john) with Mt. Nebo coming at the end of the ride, or someplace in Poolesville. It seems that Riley's is an easy meeting spot for most folks, though. I really enjoyed my two rides through that area, but I did not like pedaling the stretch of River Rd between Riley's and Mt. Nebo, which is what inspired putting this route together. I also cut out the hill on River just as you come out of Riley's, by crossing River and heading down by the little general store and up to Montevideo. There's still a hill, but it's nowhere near as steep.

[HillSlugger]

I'd be up for either, but I think I'd prefer a road ride. I want to do a Tri training ride/run this Sunday, but any other Sunday in May looks OK. Maybe best to skip Mother's Day?

[7rider]

I'd be up for either, but I think I'd prefer a road ride. I want to do a Tri training ride/run this Sunday, but any other Sunday in May looks OK. Maybe best to skip Mother's Day?

When *is* Mother's Day??

[divingbiker]

Sounds good to me. Any Sunday is good--no Mother's Day, church, or other obligations here. Looks like Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 13.

[F8th637]

When *is* Mother's Day??

Mother's Day is May 13th. I put it in my calendar so I wouldn't forget.

When you say "noodle" do you mean "easy"? I'd love to join for a ride someday but don't want to be a burden since I'm still working up my endurance.