More bikeable brew places along the W&OD trail

[FFX_Hinterlands]

And not one really decent map of all of them? Sounds like a job for some tourism grants or something.

[thirstyman]

@FFX_Hinterlands 122096 wrote:

And not one really decent map of all of them? Sounds like a job for some tourism grants or something.

I’m trying to keep up with these places at my website http://www.bikeablebrews.com/. The site lets you click to maps showing directions from the trail.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

@thirstyman 122097 wrote:

I’m trying to keep up with these places at my website http://www.bikeablebrews.com/. The site lets you click to maps showing directions from the trail.

Ha I forgot about this site! Thanks! This is begging for an OpenStreetMap project.

[Tim Kelley]

@thirstyman 122097 wrote:

I’m trying to keep up with these places at my website http://www.bikeablebrews.com/. The site lets you click to maps showing directions from the trail.

Do you have a social media presence we could tag you on while sharing this resource?

[thirstyman]

@Tim Kelley 122198 wrote:

Do you have a social media presence we could tag you on while sharing this resource?

None to date, but probably a good idea.

[elbows]

Wondering if anyone could offer a thought on choosing between Beltway and Old Ox? Would be about 6 or so people on a Sunday afternoon, already full after having cycled to Carolina Brothers. One of these people likes IPAs and nods to environmentally friendly practices where possible.

[sjclaeys]

Loudoun County just launch a website with suggested routes to visit breweries, including one for bikes: http://www.visitloudoun.org/trip-ideas/loco-ale-trail/ale-trail-itineraries/brews-bike-trail

[FFX_Hinterlands]

@elbows 124272 wrote:

Wondering if anyone could offer a thought on choosing between Beltway and Old Ox? Would be about 6 or so people on a Sunday afternoon, already full after having cycled to Carolina Brothers. One of these people likes IPAs and nods to environmentally friendly practices where possible.

Old Ox has an outdoor deck (faces the trail) and their own branded beer but might be too close to Carolina Brothers. I’m not sure about Beltway but I know they have beer samples and snacks.

[Rockford10]

Never having been to Beltway Brewing, I would suggest Old Ox. Old Ox has lots of space indoors for relaxing and watching a game or outside enjoying the good weather.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

OK, I got the low-down from my coworker who has been to Beltway. She said there is very limited space, beer to taste or buy, but no food to speak of. Probably worth a stop-in but not sure it’s a “hang out” destination yet.

[baiskeli]

@sjclaeys 124293 wrote:

Loudoun County just launch a website with suggested routes to visit breweries, including one for bikes: http://www.visitloudoun.org/trip-ideas/loco-ale-trail/ale-trail-itineraries/brews-bike-trail

Again I am reminded of this genius (she won her race and is a current member of the Loudoun County Board) who couldn’t fathom the idea that cycling and the W&OD trail could be good for businesses in her county.

http://fabb-bikes.blogspot.com/2011/07/loudoun-co-supervisor-candidate-suzanne.html

[elbows]

@baiskeli 124345 wrote:

Again I am reminded of this genius (she won her race and is a current member of the Loudoun County Board) who couldn’t fathom the idea that cycling and the W&OD trail could be good for businesses in her county.

http://fabb-bikes.blogspot.com/2011/07/loudoun-co-supervisor-candidate-suzanne.html

Twice in the past 10 days I have ridden to Leesburg and spent over $500 (largely due to special docs who don’t accept insurance). I noticed that at many of the restaurants, about half of the customers had ridden there or were with people who had. Although I look extremely sexy in bike shorts anyway, I try to ensure that I look like a cyclist for the purpose of reminding business owners that cyclists spend money.

Many thanks to those who offered thoughts on the breweries.

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