Yesterday, with fourteen fellow riders, the Lake Barcroft Bike Club had it's first group ride. The weather couldn't have been any better. Riders gathered at Bluemont Park, either transporting bikes there by vehicle, or riding directly from the Lake. Bill Cook made a terrific video of the ride that you can watch here: http://vimeo.com/49546361
The route was from Bluemont Park, a short leg and over the bridge to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD). From there we took the Four Mile Run Trail, around the loop at Reagan Airport and south on the Mount Vernon Trail, past beautiful views of the Potomac River, through the cool trees, over the wooden trail and marsh at Daingerfield Island, and over to the Buzz Bakery on Slater's Lane in Alexandria.
Here we are on Four Mile Run Trail. That's Allan Mostoff in red, with Jay Grossman in white to the left.
Bill Cook helps Ken Kosztarab with a flat
Phil Kemelor and David Starr chat with Jay Grossman over coffee.
Time for a group photo. Here I am, getting caught by my camera's self timer too soon.
The group at the termination of the ride: Starting from the left: Elizabeth Berry, Phil Kemelor, David Starr, Jay Grossman, Nomi Taslitt, Larry Golfer, Ken Kastner, Eva Kosztarab, Newt Simmons, Bill Cook (not pictured: Alicia Agnese, Marcelle Miles, Allan Mostoff, and Janet Mascia).
A great fun morning for all!
Stay tuned for the announcement of our next ride. I will try to arrange for similar weather. ;-)
