Relocation this Summer to N.Virginia- Any riders there in area?

[tulip]

Tulip - If you are able to do the Nokesville ride, let us know about it. I belong to Potomac Pedalers but have never done one of their group rides.

Okay, I will let you know. I have to get my road bike out and pumped up (I ride another bike for daily commuting), and I'll check the weather. I also have to figure out if I'm REALLY up for driving 1 hour + to get there...check back tonight and I'll let you know yes or no.

[tulip]

I'm 90% for tomorrow's ride in Nokesville. The bike is ready, I even bought a Luna bar for the ride...and if I set the coffee pot for auto before I go to bed, I'll be ready, too.

It'll be my longest ride (36 miles) in a long time, although I regularly do 30 on my commute, but that's round trip. I'm also going to be riding my new road bike, which I have ridden only a few times. I guess I'm a bit nervous about keeping up is all, but 12-14mph ought not to be a problem.

[amandaesq04]

Warrenton, in Fauquier Co., is a cute town. I wouldn't rule out living there or further west. The commute from Winchester to Fauquier isn't that bad on 66 (45 min.) - I've done it a few times. It's commute from Fauquier Co. to DC - now that gets a little sticky.
The Winchester Wheelmen usually have a pretty high male/female ratio when we road ride. Everyone is welcome. www.winchesterwheelmen.org.
Is anyone doing the MS 150 in Charlottesville?
On another subject, any ideas on living arrangements in Alexandria? I am job hunting in that area.

[AutumnBreez]

We are looking on line for homes, and the only ones affordable are in the Linden and FrontRoyal, without having to commute too long to Warrenton for work. With gas prices these days I don't want my husband to go broke going to work- bit ironic. In the summer the ride on his bike would not be so bad. 18 miles from Linden to Warrenton /visaversa. Winter and the snow, must drive, a given. Front Royal we would be close to the mtns. for rides too. The views would be nice. They are building two new High Schools out there and will be complete by 2007-2008 school year. That spells growth and equals a good time to buy it seems, while there is still land with the houses.
I am so excited! Looking to fly back to US in late June to start the search.

Anyone know an dog friendly temporary housing quarters to stay in Linden/FrontRoyal with my family (husband, two teen boys, and our doggy) Need to start making reservations soon. under $2000 for a month (prefer less).

[tulip]

Warrenton, in Fauquier Co., is a cute town. I wouldn't rule out living there or further west. The commute from Winchester to Fauquier isn't that bad on 66 (45 min.) - I've done it a few times. It's commute from Fauquier Co. to DC - now that gets a little sticky.
The Winchester Wheelmen usually have a pretty high male/female ratio when we road ride. Everyone is welcome. www.winchesterwheelmen.org.
Is anyone doing the MS 150 in Charlottesville?
On another subject, any ideas on living arrangements in Alexandria? I am job hunting in that area.

I work in Alexandria. Are you looking for jobs only in Alexandria or in DC metro area in general? Old Town Alexandria is very expensive. Farther out is more affordable to suburban (i.e. car-oriented) for me. Craig's List and the City Paper are good starts, as is Misha's Coffee on Patrick Street in Old Town.

[amandaesq04]

I have a second interview with a firm in old town alexandria and I applied with another in Falls Church. It is so neat in old town. I will likely try to find a roommate situation if I get either job since purchasing a house or even a condo is totally unrealistic.
My goal is to live within biking distance of my job - or 30 minute or less commute. I hate driving - right now I am 1 hour each way to work, and gas is killing me.

[Selkie]

Amanda - Good luck w/your job hunt! It would be a real hike to go from Winchester to Old Town every day. I have a couple friends who commute to McLean from there every day. If you move to Old Town, you'll have to join Tulip and me on a ride!

[amandaesq04]

yeah, I refuse to commute that far. I'll definately let you know where I end up - I want to keep riding, and I'll need some cool chicks to bike with.