W&OD ride from Leesburg to Purcellville

[Kalidurga]

Is the part of the W&OD that you're riding shaded at all? I remember my one ride on that trail as being very hot, since all the trees were cut down to make way for the power lines.

The section that I suggested, from Leesburg to Purcellville and back, is mostly shaded (though the power companies are trying to get ahold of the right-of-ways and do the same as they've done east of Leesburg). There's one stretch in particular where the trees lining the trail make it feel as if you're riding through a cathedral.

It'd be great if you joined us, Janice! If you want to swing by my place, we could carpool up to meet Zen, then head across to Va and meet F8th.

[divingbiker]

It'd be great if you joined us, Janice! If you want to swing by my place, we could carpool up to meet Zen, then head across to Va and meet F8th.

This ride is on Sunday, right? If so, I think I'll come along. Tam, could you PM me directions to your house? I can drive to Leesburg since I've got a multi-bike rack on my car.

This will give me a chance to try out my bike with its modifications after the fitting. I'm picking it up on Saturday.

[Kalidurga]

That should be a great way to test out the fitting adjustments, Janice.

Zen, I didn't see your suggestion of 10 am. That'll work for me, if it works for F8th and Janice. F8th, are you still in?

[Zen]

I need to know how many cars will be in our gypsy caravan (two, I'm guessing)
and where we plan to meet before I can get parking instructions.

[Kalidurga]

Well, I'm guessing the caravan will consist of Janice's car and your car, unless we can fit all three bikes on Janice's car and she drives all three of us together. The three of us can meet at Bike Dr to head down to Va. I'm guessing 9:15-ish to be able to get down to Leesburg by 10:00.

I usually get on the W&OD trail in Leesburg where it crosses Harrison St, but I noticed the last time I parked near there that the lot I use is supposed to be only for the Parks Dept so I don't know if we want to try that. If it's just the three of us, we can park on the street or in one of the parking garages in Leesburg and cycle over. If we're meeting your friend, though, she might be able to recommend a better spot to meet/park/start riding.

[7rider]

Have fun, you guys.
I may be doing the shop ride sunday a.m. More likely, tho', I'll be stripping wallpaper out of our kitchen and doing final prep-work before the contractors come and start deconstructing our kitchen on monday.
I figure by noon, I'll be halfway to a breakdown!!!

[F8th637]

Sorry, ladies, I was MIA. Hubby double-booked me and we are now committed to a ride with one of his friends from college. If it falls through I'll come join you ladies. Sighhhh. . . please keep me posted for future rides.

[divingbiker]

OK, I'm trying the double quote thing from another thread and I can't make it work right. Must keep trying. Zen, what do you mean by a "keeper"?

Well, I'm guessing the caravan will consist of Janice's car and your car, unless we can fit all three bikes on Janice's car and she drives all three of us together.

We can try to fit three bikes on my rack but sometimes the pedals and handlebars don't cooperate. We should probably keep the two-car caravan as a backup plan.

More likely, tho', I'll be stripping wallpaper out of our kitchen and doing final prep-work before the contractors come and start deconstructing our kitchen on monday.
I figure by noon, I'll be halfway to a breakdown!!!

How exciting, Regina! It's going to be so amazing when it's done. I want to hear what you think of the floor you chose.

(Oh, by the way, Regina, the little boys just looove their story books of the DC trip. They turned out great.)

That's his friend.
Give them guy time and come with us.

Spoken like a single person! For some reason, married folks want to spend time together.

OK, I figured out a way to do multi quotes. Open another TE window, do a reply with quote, and cut and paste it into the first reply. Not elegant, but it works. OK, now it's time to head home--another hot commute...

[Kalidurga]

Good luck on the kitchen, Regina, but be careful of your shoulder! Before you start the deconstruct, do you have "before" photos so you can show us "before/after" when it's done?

[Zen]

Spoken like a single person! For some reason, married folks want to spend time together.

You're married, not conjoined

[7rider]

How exciting, Regina! It's going to be so amazing when it's done. I want to hear what you think of the floor you chose.

(Oh, by the way, Regina, the little boys just looove their story books of the DC trip. They turned out great.)

Spoken like a single person! For some reason, married folks want to spend time together.

OK, now it's time to head home--another hot commute...

Thread hijack on:
Glad they liked the storybooks! My wedding one is done and it came out pretty good, if I do say so myself. But I'm such a bad Catholic, I misspelled "altar" throughout (using "alter" instead). Oops. I've already corrected the file, but have not ordered a new one for myself. I will order new ones for my mom and DH's mom.
My neighbor, Laura (who was at the party), stopped by to ask me to feed their cats, and we asked her about flooring (we have 6 sample tiles at the house now). She confirmed my selection - Congoleum DuraCeramic Mercer Tile Fired Greige (whew!) -- which is not DH's selection. But given DH's track record in selecting colors -- can you say "Pepto Bismol Pink"?? -- I think I may have to keep a firm stance in the color selections for the floor and paint.
Okay....thread hijack off..

Have a fun ride.
Oh.... and for the record, as a married person, I'd probably want to hang with the DH and college chum - for lots of reasons I won't bore you with here.