C&O Canal ride near Frederick, Sun 7/1

[Kalidurga]

Hills? Where?
You mean on the road, right?

On the road. The hills on the roads through that area are the ones that almost did me in a few weeks ago. Regina rides 'em like they're just little bumps, though And they're nothin' like the Catoctins.

[F8th637]

I definitely meant on the roads.

Speaking of roads (kinda), I finally took my 'new' old Lotus Challenger tourie/roadie on the W&OD. I'd only ridden it to the Metro and back before. I think I'm in love with riding a tourie/roadie! The speed and rolling resistance are addicting! I never thought I'd want to race before but whoa the thrill! Needless to say, I'll be taking her out more often.

[Kalidurga]

The W&OD is another place I love to ride. Have you been out between Leesburg and Purcellville yet? Just beautiful. And just enough long uphill grade to be challenging without causing cardiac arrest

[F8th637]

Let me know when you want to do a W&OD ride. I live like 2 miles from Mile Marker 7. I have not gotten that far West yet. I've only gotten to Herndon. I actually work out that way and commute in sometimes. This was my first time taking my husband West on the W&OD and we only made it out to Vienna but I figured it was a good way to break in/test the tourie. It was a bit crowded today but I'd say it was a good ride. Now I just need to get my back muscles use to riding in this new, lower position.

[Kalidurga]

I actually grew up riding the W&OD. We lived in Falls Church when I was in elementary school, and I used to ride my bike along the W&OD to get to a comic book shop on Route 7. Then, when we moved out to Reston and then to Herndon when I was in high school, I rode it out there. Now, though, I don't go farther east than Goose Creek. Waaaay too crowded for me down thataways.

Would Leesburg be too far west for you to start a ride?

[F8th637]

Yeah, it can definitely get crowded. Leesburg is not far at all for me and I'd love to ride that end. We should do it some day.