2016 WABA Cider Ride

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  • October 28, 2016 at 2:27 am #918738
    consularrider
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    It’s on Saturday, November 5, so naturally I delayed my departure until Monday, November 7. The longer Honeycrisp route will include the Anacostia East Bank Trail to Bladensburg. There was resurfacing work going on this week.

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  • October 28, 2016 at 2:34 am #1059545
    Judd
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    @consularrider 148033 wrote:

    It’s on Saturday, November 5, so naturally I delayed my departure until Monday, November 7. The longer Honeycrisp route will include the Anacostia East Bank Trail to Bladensburg. There was resurfacing work going on this week.

    Inside scoop on the route. Sweet. I’m signed up and planning on doing the long route. Who else is in?

    October 28, 2016 at 2:43 am #1059546
    bobco85
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    I’m doing the Honeycrisp route, too; hope to see y’all before/during/after the ride!

    October 28, 2016 at 3:24 am #1059547
    TwoWheelsDC
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    I’m signed up for the Honeycrisp route too. Bike selection will be a game day decision, but I’m planning on going fixed for now.

    October 28, 2016 at 4:01 am #1059550
    Sal
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    This sounds like a fun ride. Thanks for sharing!

    October 28, 2016 at 11:25 am #1059553
    ginacico
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    I registered for the Honeycrisp, too. May sunny fall weather shine up on us!

    October 28, 2016 at 12:17 pm #1059557
    Judd
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    @ginacico 148043 wrote:

    I registered for the Honeycrisp, too. May sunny fall weather shine up on us!

    I saw a report on weather.com that was forecasting above averages for November.

    October 28, 2016 at 1:56 pm #1059563
    sjclaeys
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    I’m signed up. Sounds like that there is no hard start time. Am I correct?

    October 28, 2016 at 2:23 pm #1059567
    ginacico
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    Rolling start from 8:30-10:30 AM. If you want any snacks besides sugary stuff, best to bring some (or plan to stop).

    October 28, 2016 at 2:56 pm #1059571
    DCAKen
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    I’ve registered for the Honeycrisp ride. Last year’s ride was a lot of fun with the added surprise of the cider mugs swag at the end of the ride.

    October 30, 2016 at 7:27 pm #1059612
    streetsmarts
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    Ive registered. For the Honeycrisp route. Other slow /new folks, i look forward to riding with you!

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    November 1, 2016 at 11:42 pm #1059749
    SarahBee
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    This is an open invitation to stop off at my house after the ride for my annual brats & beers party. Party starts after the cider ride. Address is 5019 Oglethorpe Street, Riverdale Park MD 20737. Tons of food, bikes, and brews!

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    November 3, 2016 at 12:27 pm #1059803
    Kitty
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    I was ecstatic when they announced the date for it! My birthday is the middle of next week, so I’m treating it like my rolling birthday party! 😮 I’m doing the Honeycrisp ride and will have party hats! If you see me, ask for one! ;)

    After signing up of course, I found out that my in-laws were coming to town, so I’m aiming for an earlier start. Hopefully that should let me do the ride and get lunch and a drink at the after party, but then I have to take off.

    @SarahBee 148250 wrote:

    This is an open invitation to stop off at my house after the ride for my annual brats & beers party. Party starts after the cider ride. Address is 5019 Oglethorpe Street, Riverdale Park MD 20737. Tons of food, bikes, and brews!
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    That sounds AWESOME! I wish I could come… alas, I can only neglect house guests so long… :rolleyes:

    November 4, 2016 at 5:29 pm #1059952
    reji
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    I’ll be riding in from Fairfax to the ride and am looking for a good way through DC. I don’t ride much in DC and am hoping someone can advise me if there’s a better route or warn me if my current route is suicidal:

    https://www.strava.com/routes/6952345

    I can come in via any of the Potomac crossings if that’s a better choice. Thanks for your advice and I hope to see some familiar faces tomorrow!

    November 4, 2016 at 5:40 pm #1059953
    tnelson
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    @reji 148469 wrote:

    I’ll be riding in from Fairfax to the ride and am looking for a good way through DC. I don’t ride much in DC and am hoping someone can advise me if there’s a better route or warn me if my current route is suicidal:

    https://www.strava.com/routes/6952345

    I can come in via any of the Potomac crossings if that’s a better choice. Thanks for your advice and I hope to see some familiar faces tomorrow!

    Looks fine to me, traffic is usually pretty light on early weekend mornings so you shouldn’t have many issues. Alternatively, use the Mall to get across town, then head north from the Capitol and hop on the 1st St. NE cycletrack and follow that to the MBT.

    November 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm #1059955
    LeprosyStudyGroup
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    Yeah I’d do this instead:
    https://www.strava.com/routes/6952527

    or cross memorial and ride straight shot east through the various paths along the mall. I’d still head up to the trail via going by union station instead of cutting west-east through the city

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