Originally Posted by
fletchh
I parked at Great Falls, and went as far as Harpers Ferry, around the 61 mile marker, but I only did 47 miles. I ideally need a day off in there somewhere, and will work to get that in the future. I ran into a fellow who had biked down from Pittsburg on the Allegheny trail, and was headed to Georgetown, then back up in two weeks. It's a very nice ride in good weather. It is still a little muddy from the march flodding above the 26 mile marker, but not a problem to get through.
Cool. Thanks for the report. I am thinking of riding from home (in Alexandria) up to around Harper's Ferry, camping overnight, then coming back for my first bike tour. I harbor dreams on some day doing the Pittsburgh to DC trip.
Ended up riding home last night after happy hour w/ wife and friends. One friend offered to drive us so we wouldn't have to take the train. Fortunately
, there was no way my bike would fit in his car, plus two passengers, so I just rode home. So still got my evening ride in even though I thought I wouldn't!
On my way to work this AM, I stopped by for my pedicab test ride. Interesting vehocle to drive if you've never done it before. Tomorrow, I start moonlighting as a "professional cyclist" as it were. Should be fun. I mean, seriously, getting paid to ride a bike?! Awesome!!! Ride in to work after that was good, except it felt weird to have to balance myself again after getting used to the stability of the pedicab trike. A lot easier and intuitive to steer though. Calm winds. Made good time, and had some extra miles, in addition to my pedicab check ride.
All in all, a good ride.
One block from work, a tour bus was stopped at the scene of some sort of accident (police on the scene). Couldn't discern what had happened, though I hope that no one was hurt. I've seen some close calls between cyclists/pedestrians and cars/buses at that spot before, so I'm worried that it could have been bad.