TE-DC Canal Ride

[Kalidurga]

This is funny. I keep reading the threads about C&O rides (here and at the Yahoo group) and wondering "What took these ladies so long to discover the towpath and realize how great it is?"

[Zen]

This is funny. I keep reading the threads about C&O rides (here and at the Yahoo group) and wondering "What took these ladies so long to discover the towpath and realize how great it is?"

So are you going with us or are you just going to stay home and take a smug bath?

I used to hike the C&O back in the __'s.
Then a few things got in the way.
Around 1992 I got a bike but no carrier (what was I thinking?)
Three years ago I got a road bike. And a carrier for it . Makes a BIG difference.
Thought I was gonna be a roadie. Thought the canal was for people that couldn't hang on the road.
Rode the old Haro a few times with you last year.

Now I have Pink and we're having a torrid love affair. That bike has made all the difference.

I always knew how great it is, I just wasn't thinking

And if I read the posts right, we bring our own lunch, correct?

No. You bring foot long subs for everyone.

[F8th637]

No. You bring foot long subs for everyone.

I suppose i was asking for that one, wasn't I?

[madscot13]

I suppose i was asking for that one, wasn't I?

Just in case someone forgets the subs at home, (do we have Jimmy John's out here?) what is the plan for food?

and then we did decide on the 12th?

[Kalidurga]

So are you going with us or are you just going to stay home and take a smug bath?

Actually, I've already said that I might have to work that day, which would leave me wishing that I could be out there with you. I might end up being too busy laying area tags to be smug about anything. Hey, you work in inventory now, wouldn't you rather come downtown and help me than ride the towpath?

I'll have to let you know next week whether I can ride on the 12th. Just out of curiosity, which parking area are you thinking of to start at Harper's Ferry? One of the ones at the base of Maryland Heights? Brunswick is another option to start: It's only a few miles downstream from Harper's Ferry, there's good parking at both the train station and the boat launch, and there's a terrific coffee shop.

And you thought the canal was for folks who couldn't hang on the road, huh? Guess yer learnin' otherwise, huh?

[Zen]

Actually, I've already said that I might have to work that day,

I know. I thought you might know for sure by now

Hey, you work in inventory now, wouldn't you rather come downtown and help me than ride the towpath?

I'll do just about anything for the right amount of money.

which parking area are you thinking of to start at Harper's Ferry? One of the ones at the base of Maryland Heights?

If you drive a little farther down there are two more parking areas

And you thought the canal was for folks who couldn't hang on the road, huh? Guess yer learnin' otherwise, huh?

Now i think you're channeling my mother

Just in case someone forgets the subs at home, (do we have Jimmy John's out here?) what is the plan for food?

I was thinking maybe potluck style?

and then we did decide on the 12th?

Yup.

[madscot13]

that is sounding good. what shall I bring. hmmm

[Zen]

I think I'm bringing cheese, apple slices, crackers, salad greens and dressing.
And paper plates/forks
That is until I change my mind.

[Kalidurga]

I'll do just about anything for the right amount of money.

And here I thought you might do it out of the goodness of your heart.

If you drive a little farther down there are two more parking areas

Those can be some tricky spots to get in and out of. I almost got rear-ended once trying to back out of one of them. Why not begin the ride somewhere with easier parking? (Do I still sound like your mother?)

Regarding food: There's a Sheetz just off of Route 340 on the way out towards Harper's Ferry-- Good spot to pick up a sub or some other munchies.

[Zen]

If we start at Brunswick and go to Antietam Creek aqueduct I estimate that to be about a thirty mile round trip.

OK,Mother.

[Kalidurga]

Or if 30 miles is too much, Dam 3 is a good spot to stop and hang out for a while before turning around (that'd be approximately 25 miles round-trip). I've always wanted to take off my shoes and do some wading in the river there. If I join y'all, I may have to squeeze a small towel into my Camelbak