That Potomac Heritage tour sounds very interesting. Unfortunately, I'll be in Baltimore on the 11th attending a funeral service for Edgar Allen Poe, so I'll have to remember that ride for next year.
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08-28-2009, 03:20 PM #1
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"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
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08-29-2009, 02:12 AM #2
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BF and I are signed up to do the Northern Neck River Ride on Saturday, September 26. If all goes according to plan it will be my first century! ...
I waited too long to make a hotel rez---everything within easy distance of the start (@Kilmarnock) is booked. So we're staying in historic Williamsburg, about 30mi from the start. I figure we'll make a weekend of it---a bit of history, a whole lot of riding.
In prep, I'm doing the metric century route of Tour de Valley over Labor Day weekend (September 6; start: Waynesboro, VA), and then a 50-miler near Harrisonburg on September 13 with fellow TE'er IFJane, her DH Michael, and my BF.Last edited by KathiCville; 08-29-2009 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Added 2 rides
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09-01-2009, 12:33 PM #3
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I'm so glad you'll be doing the River Ride, Kathi! I spend most weekends in that area, but alas, not that weekend. It'll be the first time I will miss the River Ride. It's a great ride-little traffic, good support, friendly, nice views. It can be a bit windy, but it's pretty flat with a few surprises. Have fun, and if I possibly can make it, I will.
Originally Posted by KathiCville
BF and I are signed up to do the Northern Neck River Ride on Saturday, September 26. If all goes according to plan it will be my first century! ...
I waited too long to make a hotel rez---everything within easy distance of the start (@Kilmarnock) is booked. So we're staying in historic Williamsburg, about 30mi from the start. I figure we'll make a weekend of it---a bit of history, a whole lot of riding.
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08-29-2009, 06:55 PM #4
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Good lord, they haven't buried him yet? Originally Posted by Kalidurga
I'm doing the old CWC and I'd like to do Bike DC but I'm not sure about doing that by myself...Last edited by Zen; 08-29-2009 at 07:08 PM.
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09-01-2009, 12:23 PM #5
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Here's another nice fall biking event: The Fall Foliage Festival in Staunton, Virginia, about 3 to 3.5 hours from the D.C. area; 2 hours from Richmond. Routes of varying length. October 16-18. Mighty perty scenery, especially in mid-October when the mountains are decked out in reds, oranges and yellows!
More info: http://www.shenandoahbike.org/
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09-02-2009, 05:45 PM #6
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Originally Posted by Kalidurga
Hrm... Hasn't he been dead quite a while?
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09-03-2009, 04:41 AM #7
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Maybe he's just been hanging out with Elvis. Originally Posted by Catriona
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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09-03-2009, 05:57 AM #8
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maybe all the rain this spring/summer washed him out and he needs to be reburied. Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
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09-03-2009, 07:03 AM #9
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2009 is the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth. B'more's had events going on all year. You should see the list of folks invited to speak at his service. Originally Posted by Catriona
Hrm... Hasn't he been dead quite a while? Originally Posted by KaliDurga
Sorry for the thread drift..."How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
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09-03-2009, 09:57 AM #10
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Richmond's going kinda Poe crazy, too.
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