Today was a nice 50+ degrees. We (ex-bf and I . . . its complicated, lol) headed out to Shirlington ( a really cool, dog, bike friendly neighborhood in Arlington) for a group ride. Both of us are members of the Potomac Peddlers Touring Club.

The ride is a 17 mile loop consists of 4 popular trails in the area. The group meets at 10am. We picked a place for lunch and headed off. We rode to the W & OD trail, once on the W & OD we rode to the Custis Trail. Made a left onto the Custis Trail. The first hill was a bit difficult for me. We did an out and back (total of 15 miles) on the Mt. Vernon Trail yesterday so my legs were a little sore at first, but I kept a 10mph pace. After the first hill the Custis is a fun downhill coast towards Rosslyn. We then hit the Mt. Vernon Trail. The last time I was this end of the Mt. Vernon Trail was 3-4 years ago. It brought back lots of good memories. We headed south for 4 mile run trail and then cut through a neighborhood to go back to Shirlington.

Had a pretty good breakfast at Busboy & Poets. Next time I will suggest Luna Grill.

Going to take a hot bath tonight. Have to prepapre for my commute ride.