TE group ride in NoVa

[ny biker]

We (Rubysoho, Kmehrzad and I) were talking on another thread about getting together for a ride in northern Virginia, specifically starting around Sterling-Herndon-Reston. I'm bumping it up to its own thread to see if anyone else is interested.

Details have yet to be ironed out. The distance will probably be around 30-40miles, at a casual, friendly pace. We might keep it simple with a westbound trip on the WOD, or possibly head out onto the roads. I have a cue sheet for a good ride that heads south from Reston Town Center to Herndon and Oakton, plus one or two cue sheets that would take us to Great Falls (where I have never been, yet). Right now I am free any weekend in July.

So, thoughts, preferences, comments?

[kmehrzad]

Count me in for a weekend ride in July. I do have family coming from out of town in early July but will work/ride around their schedule.

[Possegal]

I could be interested, timing and fitness level dependent of course. Wouldn't want to slow everyone down.

[divingbiker]

I could be interested, timing and fitness level dependent of course. Wouldn't want to slow everyone down.

Ditto.

[rubysoho]

I'm in! Sorry for the delay, I have been super busy with work (summer camps start next week and I just found out I am stepping in as Camp Director ... which they didn't tell me until this past Tuesday) and haven't been checking all the forums.

Anyway, I am generally free on weekends though the weekend of the 4th of July is out and I believe I have something on the 15th as well (but will double check that).

Oh, and heading west on the W&OD seems like a nice easy ride for most people. If we find we want more challenges there are some neighborhoods we can hop into for hills, right? And if not, well, we'll just stick to the trail! And I am happy to "lead" a slower group if some people decide they want to go fast. That way nobody is left behind/out.

[KimmyC]

I'm in as well! I'm just starting back after a couple months hiatus but it'll be a good chance for me to meet everyone on this board that lives around here

[Nik_Rides]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. This may be very premature of me, as I just bought my bike last weekend but I thought what the heck.

I'm in this area (just moved here recently) and my normal past time was running. I was really involved in our local running group, had a great set of friends, but right as we moved I injured my IT band after running a marathon and I have pretty much had to put running to the the side for the last 5 plus months.

I'm just getting back to it, but thought with this wonderful trails it is time for some variety in my life. There isn't the same running support system I am use to back home here, so I'm adding in biking to my life and can't wait for what that brings.

Although you folks talk about being newbies and easy riders I still need to just ride before I toss my hat into group riding, but I thought I would say hi and try to hang around and learn until that time.

[Possegal]

Although you folks talk about being newbies and easy riders I still need to just ride before I toss my hat into group riding, but I thought I would say hi and try to hang around and learn until that time.

I really really do understand that, believe me! I'm not a newbie, but I am quite slow. But I totally know what you mean. I'm used to riding with my sister, niece and 2 brothers-in-law. I have started riding a bit with 2 women at my office. But I've yet to brave my way to a real club or shop group ride.

[rubysoho]

Welcome to the area, Nik!