Leader: Linda Khan
Cell: 703-862-8380
Going on the Cumberland trip? this will be a good rehearsal ride! Anyone is welcome though.
This ride starts on the C&O Canal at Fletcher's Boat House and continue's on the C&O up to Great Falls (about 10 miles). We'll stop for bathroom break, snack and water, then head back to Fletchers. For the C&O you will need a hybrid, gravel, mountain bike or road bike with tires 28mm or larger (depending on your tolerance for roots, rocks, etc.). 32mm tires or larger are recommended.
Bringing a spare tube is highly recommended for the C&O. I will have a patch kit as well.
Afterwards, we will grill burgers (veg and beef) and hot dogs (veg and beef) w/fixins' at Fletcher's cove. I'll bring some drinks as well. Bring a side to share (Cole slaw, salad, fruit, beans-can heat up there, etc) and I'll put everyone's side in my cooler while we ride. Cost is: $10.00 for food. I'm gluten free so will have GF buns.
Feel free to come and just ride if you want.
MEETING LOCATION
Fletchers Cove Parking Lot
4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016.
RIDE START TIME
10:00AM - please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
DISTANCE:
20 Miles (about)
TERRAIN:
The C&O is basically flat but there is a .7 mile detour at milepost 11 onto MacArthur Blvd. May be some hill there.
WHAT TO BRING
$10 for food (rsvp please- I will only plan for those who rsvp). You can use Venmo, PayPal or cash.
Water, Snack, Sunscreen, Cash, Phone, Spare Inner Tube and CO2 Cartridge, Bike Lock
*Helmets are Required on all rides
Please ensure that your bike is in good working condition and your tires are properly inflated!