TE-DC Canal Ride

**7rider** · 07-10-2008, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by zencentury

You make it sound like you're really taking a trip somewhere.
It will take you less time to get to Brunswick than it did to get up near my house in Hillbillyville.

so we have two votes for eating after at BITB
Do I hear three more?
can we get a quorum?

I'm a homebody. Anything farther than about 20 minutes away makes me itch! I have to start thinking escape routes...contingency plans...

I guess I have no problem with eating out. I was kind of hoping to ride the Big Buzz with some weight on the back (via lunch in a pannier) so I could see how the bike rides and handles on the tow path. But...I guess I could throw the rack and stuff on there anyway. And there's time for more canal rides this summer/fall in prep for the BIG trip....

**Zen** · 07-10-2008, 06:00 PM

Hauling a load is something you definitely need to get used to, especially if you only have rear bags.

**Kalidurga** · 07-10-2008, 06:08 PM

There's no outdoor seating, but Beans is just a block up from the towpath. We could easily stow the bikes on our cars and walk there. I'll add my vote for eating there.

**dingster1** · 07-11-2008, 03:17 AM

I'm checking to see if I have rehearsal tomorrow or not. If its cancelled I'll try and make it!

**Zen** · 07-11-2008, 04:21 AM

Now, that is exciting!
Let us know for sure cuz' we'll wait for ya'!!!

**divingbiker** · 07-11-2008, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by dingster1

I'm checking to see if I have rehearsal tomorrow or not. If its cancelled I'll try and make it!

Oh, that would be great! I'd love to meet two new TE folks--F8th and Dingster!

**F8th637** · 07-11-2008, 05:14 AM

That WOULD be great if Dingster were to join us! I'm all for meeting the more, the merrier.

I'm in Tysons Corner so I will drive myself and pick up anyone if need be. I was about to suggest us just eating at the Beans when someone else had that great idea. I'm all for it! I'm a sucker for eating out.

**Kalidurga** · 07-11-2008, 05:27 AM

Accuweather's forecast for tomorrow is calling for a "real feel" temp of 100. Should make for a nice sweaty ride

At least Zen and I will enjoy that

**7rider** · 07-11-2008, 07:18 AM

Oh, joy. Sweaty weather.

Okay...so I will NOT be stopping at the store today on my way home and getting the makings of a fruit salad. We'll be eating out.
I probably will, however, put the rack on the bike and cart around some useless junk...for the experience of it all.

I do hope you can make it, Dingster. Like the rest, I'd love to meet you (and F8th too!).

**Kalidurga** · 07-11-2008, 08:31 AM

I think I mentioned this a few pages ago, but the area around Dam 3 (a few miles upriver from Harper's Ferry) is great for wading. I'm seriously thinking of throwing a small towel in my Camelbak. Anyone else up for getting their feet wet on a hot day?

**7rider** · 07-11-2008, 09:06 AM

I think I'd be up for dipping my toes in the water.....

**F8th637** · 07-11-2008, 09:58 AM

I'm up for more than just toe-wading.

Why couldn't the humidity stay away for just one more day?

**Zen** · 07-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kalidurga

I'm seriously thinking of throwing a small towel in my Camelbak.

Between me and DB we have plenty of space to carry towels, wading shoes, and your water wings

**divingbiker** · 07-11-2008, 03:04 PM

Actually, now that I'm riding my commuter bike instead of the Xtracycle (didn't get roof rack yet) and we're not bringing lunch, I'll probably just have my camelbak and my handlebar bag. Sounds like Regina's bringing panniers, though.

I'll be at your house at 8:30, Regina, and we'll all meet at Brunswick at 10. Think we need to exchange cell phone numbers by PM, just in case?

**Zen** · 07-11-2008, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by 7rider

Oh, joy. Sweaty weather.

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