Carolina Brothers in Ashburn – right next to the W&O

[acc]

Tim Kelley suggested this ride and it was an inspired suggestion. I rode out from Vienna to Leesburg this morning on the W&O and stopped at Carolina Brothers on my way back. The pulled pork was amazing, I licked my fingers, the plate, and my fingers again. Only the barest thread of decorum prevented me from bellying back up to the counter for seconds. I will work this ride more often into my rotation. Oh, and the bathrooms – spotless.

Happy trails,
ann

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[CCrew]

@acc 4696 wrote:

*cough* On behalf of your wife and her injured knee I’d like to point out it is possible to reach Carolina Brothers by car. Just sayin’.

ann

BLASPHEMY I tell you!

[acc]

I know it’s hard to believe but sometimes a car is the elegant solution. (I will now go to New Jersey and hide at the Formula D event)

ann

[DaveK]

@acc 4707 wrote:

I know it’s hard to believe but sometimes a car is the elegant solution. (I will now go to New Jersey and hide at the Formula D event)

ann

Drifters… should have known. No one else would describe driving as “elegant”. Figure skaters with wheels. GET A JOB AND START RACING EACH OTHER YOU CRAZY KIDS!!!

[vvill]

Ok I have to admit I’ve had this thread open in a browser tab on one of my work computers for a few weeks as a reminder (I love bbq). Tonight I had the opportunity to do some riding after work (this was after my commute home from DC on my MTB), so I figured I’d go to Carolina Bros. I didn’t check any mileages or anything, just got home, changed clothes, filled a water bottle, changed bikes and rode off. In my mind Ashburn was just one stop after Reston (I forgot about Herndon and Sterling) and I’ve ridden return trips to Reston easily enough, so I wasn’t really prepared. At around the 25 mile marker I was wondering if I would ever get to Carolina Bros. I stopped to check one of the trail maps and was happy to read it was “only” 3 more miles or so.

Anyway, the food was delicious, and I loved the friendly service and the bike-friendly eating area with the racks, and all the stuff they carry (it ALL looked so good when I walked in), and the prices! I had the pulled pork sandwich w/ 2 sides and grabbed a powerade + a couple of granola bars for the return leg. I didn’t expect it to be literally right on the trail. An oasis, and not a mirage. Awesome. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the mac + cheese, sorry Tim. 😎

Then I totally bonked on the way home and it got even worse after sunset (I did bring my lights with me but didn’t anticipate riding with ninjas quite that much). Also I recently switched my saddle back to the original lighter one that came with my bike and it was killing me after about 15 miles. Never using that saddle again. I remember feeling elated when I realised the Gallows Rd crossing was coming up but those last 5 miles still felt like hell and I felt like I was on autopilot riding my bike.

Next time I’ll have to remember Ashburn is a 25 mi ride away… at least a 3 hour return trip. But totally worth it for the BBQ! Next time I’m getting ribs. And something from their ice cream freezer.

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