Looking for a new group ride in/near Alexandria VA
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Looking for a new group ride in/near Alexandria VA
The US Air Force decided that I needed to live in the DC area next and I am looking for a new group to ride with. A couple of assignments ago, I was in Hawaii and really enjoyed the Hawaii Bicycling League rides, usually doing a 30 or 50 mile ride every Saturday from Waikiki Park. Not racing, just fun riding with a purpose. I tend to average 18mph in the flats on a Pinarello Rokh.
I've done some searching for a new group ride and the problem is too many choices. Is there a casual group ride in the area, every weekend for about 30+ miles, of fellow bike enthusiasts that you all would recommend? If it matters, my age is north of 40 years old but not quite to the big 50 yet. Thank you for any and all advice!
I've done some searching for a new group ride and the problem is too many choices. Is there a casual group ride in the area, every weekend for about 30+ miles, of fellow bike enthusiasts that you all would recommend? If it matters, my age is north of 40 years old but not quite to the big 50 yet. Thank you for any and all advice!
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DC has a tremendous cycling community, and as you've seen, there are too many choices. Best bet is do some research, then check around when you arrive.
There's a nice small shop in Arlington run by a bicycling enthusiast (even after many years in the biz) called Papillon Cycles. Bailey is the owner, and I'm sure he can give you plenty of pointers, and something of a who's who, what's what in the area. Feel free to tell him that Francis from Chain-L sent you and you'll get VIP treatment.
You can try calling him before you head out, but do it soon because once the season breaks he won't have much time to give you on the phone.
There's a nice small shop in Arlington run by a bicycling enthusiast (even after many years in the biz) called Papillon Cycles. Bailey is the owner, and I'm sure he can give you plenty of pointers, and something of a who's who, what's what in the area. Feel free to tell him that Francis from Chain-L sent you and you'll get VIP treatment.
You can try calling him before you head out, but do it soon because once the season breaks he won't have much time to give you on the phone.
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DC has a tremendous cycling community, and as you've seen, there are too many choices. Best bet is do some research, then check around when you arrive.
There's a nice small shop in Arlington run by a bicycling enthusiast (even after many years in the biz) called Papillon Cycles. Bailey is the owner, and I'm sure he can give you plenty of pointers, and something of a who's who, what's what in the area. Feel free to tell him that Francis from Chain-L sent you and you'll get VIP treatment.
You can try calling him before you head out, but do it soon because once the season breaks he won't have much time to give you on the phone.
There's a nice small shop in Arlington run by a bicycling enthusiast (even after many years in the biz) called Papillon Cycles. Bailey is the owner, and I'm sure he can give you plenty of pointers, and something of a who's who, what's what in the area. Feel free to tell him that Francis from Chain-L sent you and you'll get VIP treatment.
You can try calling him before you head out, but do it soon because once the season breaks he won't have much time to give you on the phone.
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Bicycle Space and Bike Rack are two stores in DC that I'm familiar with, and they do weekly rides. I've particularly enjoyed the Hills of Anacostia ride that Bicycle Space does, with riding to/from the start it's easily a 30-ish mile ride. Anyone can show up and it's no-drop. Bike Rack does both paceline rides and more casual no-drops that are still pretty challenging.
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