MTCCVA takes advantage of the one week pass for those who purchased park entrance pass ($15, military ID free). This ride is geared towards new and experienced riders for there is something for everyone.

This ride will vary for those who have more than 1,000 miles cycling for this year. For new cyclists, this venue gives you the opportunity to apply some of the Safety and Skills training taught by one of our own League Certified Instructors.

What to Expect:

Location: 18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle VA - Lot D

Time: 6:50 AM

Wheels Down: 7:00 AM

Group 1 will Ride from Lot D to Lot H

Group 2 will Ride from Lot D in a counter clockwise loop

Group 3 will Ride from Lot D Clockwise

PWFP is bicycle friendly and MTCCVA Cyclists will be sprinkled along the 7 mile route.

Prince William Forest Park is a 9-mile park loop called Scenic Drive which begins at the Visitor Center 2 miles into the park. Two in a half miles from the Visitor Center begins the 7-mile loop which the club will cut in half for early season riding from Lot D to Lot H and back. Cyclists will be able to complete 15 - 30 miles as a group applying these miles to your 75 - 100 to complete your weekly Metric or More Miles weekends.

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.