Heart of Arlington route, change of direction

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  • February 3, 2012 at 2:58 am #935636
    chris_s
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    I don’t know about the biking part, but next time you need spices you should check out Penzey’s. Their spices are so awesome they do a huge mail order and internet business and they are fairly convenient to the W&OD.

    February 3, 2012 at 4:07 am #935640
    KLizotte
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    @StopMeansStop 14181 wrote:

    My legs are HUMMING now, reminiscent of not being in the saddle for months. How can just a simple change of direction punish me that much?

    You probably don’t realize it but the Custis heading east has a downward slope to it for most of the ride (which makes the hills a lot of fun) so heading west on it requires a lot more effort esp if you start in Rosslyn. That’s why most people do the WOD-Custis-MVT-FMR loop going clockwise.

    I can’t speak to the other parts of the route of which you speak.

    February 3, 2012 at 5:06 am #935644
    StopMeansStop
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    @KLizotte 14190 wrote:

    You probably don’t realize it but the Custis heading east has a downward slope to it for most of the ride (which makes the hills a lot of fun) so heading west on it requires a lot more effort esp if you start in Rosslyn. That’s why most people do the WOD-Custis-MVT-FMR going clockwise.

    I can’t speak to the other parts of the route of which you speak.

    The route is circle, start and finish in the same place.

    February 3, 2012 at 11:47 am #935651
    DismalScientist
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    Although the same elevation change, the upslope on the W&OD is much more gentle and consistent than the hill on the Custis. The actual top is near Ballston.

    February 3, 2012 at 1:11 pm #935656
    americancyclo
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    @StopMeansStop 14181 wrote:

    Heart of Arlington Route

    Did i miss the memo? What route is this?

    EDIT: oh i found it Heart of Arlington

    February 3, 2012 at 3:18 pm #935672
    baiskeli
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    If you want spices, the best route is to continue west on the W&OD, turn left onto Great Falls and then right on Pennsylvania, then right on Broad St. to Penzey’s Spices at 513 W. Broad.

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