Join MTCCVA at the Reston YMCA Teen Center for a ride as far out as Purcellville. It's early in the season for we know that some of us will turn around at Carolina Bros. BBQ, others at Raflo Park on Harrison St. SE in Leesburg before others head off to Purcellville, Trails End (Sweet Rose Bakeshop).
Let's beat the heat and start working on our hydration for Saturday's ride now.
Address Location: 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190
*** Please, park in the lot near the Teen Center closest to the W&OD Trail for member visibility and access to the W&OD Trail.
Address Location: 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190
https://majortaylorva.org/event-
Pre-Ride Instructions: 6:30 - 6:50 AM
Wheels Down: 7:00 AM
Carolina Bros. BBQ 18 miles
Sweet Rose Bakeshop (Trails End) 52 miles. Keep in mind that Bakery opens at 10 and there is a 7-Eleven near by to rehydrate or back at the Exxon on Catoctin Circle SE to the right of the light heading East on the trail.
Rain is in the forecast after 10 am at 5 - 30% after we have put the Wheels Down to Roll. We are looking at beating the heat and humidity and may not make all the way to Trails End depending on your fitness and effort. We want to stay hydrated and safe on the trail.
If you have routes that you would like to see incorporated in MTCCVA's Building Base Miles and Weekend Metrics or More; please send an email to mtccva@majortaylorva.org. Please include the following for research:
1. Ride with GPS Turn by Turn map
2. Time of Day ride is to begin
3. Rest Stop Locations
5. Distance
We look forward to seeing on Saturday starting for the 7:00 am Wheels Down Roll. If you are late; please look to ride the trail to get your miles in for a route in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties may contain a loop where you may not meetup with the members to turnaround to catch up. We look to take account for our family members out on the road to start and finish safely with accountability of one another.
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
Properly fitting and adjusted helmet
Cycling gloves
Protective cycling eyeglasses
Spare tubes
CO2 cartridges and/or bicycle pump, tire levers, patch kit
Operational safety lights
Water bottle(s)
Food: bars, gels, fruit, etc.
Identification (such as Road ID)
Doing a quick test of your bike to ensure that it’s in proper working order. In particular, make sure that brakes are working and that “quick release” wheels are properly secured will expedite the Ride Briefing.
****If there is a chance of change in weather expected, a cancelation notice will be posted by 9:00 pm on Friday; otherwise, the ride will take place.****
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Virginia