Wednesday Night Ride Fresh Bikes in Mosaic, Merrifield VA

[acc]

Dirt has created an interesting course that originates at the FreshBikes’ Shop in the Mosaic District on Wednesday nights, rolling at 6:30.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2669619

This is a no-drop group ride with something for everyone. The course is designed to allow for multiple laps.

If you are new to riding this is the place to start. Dirt is one of the best ride leaders in the area. The course is mostly on quiet residential streets.

Tonight Dirt is giving a quick tutorial on how to navigate with your Garmin at 6:00 pm.

Come out to this ride now before it gets big. That’s one additional advantage to this ride. Unlike Wakefield or FreshBikes @ Arlington this is a small-ish, intimate ride. You will not be one of the salmon fighting through 100s of other riders.

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[DismalScientist]

On Gallows, turn right at Prosperity and go 2 blocks to Merilee and resume going south across Lee Hwy. Turn left on Strawberry to get to Freshbikes. Merilee is much nicer that Gallows for those final blocks.

[Dirt]

@sjclaeys 59002 wrote:

What is the best way to get there from Falls Church via bike? I can’t make it today, but hope to in the next few weeks.

There are a few ways to go. I’ll post them up in the morning. I’m pretty much toast right now and couldn’t create a sensible route if my life depended on it. There are a few ways to get there that are not bad. It’ll get a lot better when Fairfax extends the Gallows bike lane further south.

[Dirt]

Tons of thanks to Ann, Liz, DCV, Dismal, James, PeterD and so many others who came out to ride tonight. I couldn’t have done it without you!!! I was leading a group of 41 people solo… with no-one to lead the fast group but me. I owe y’all a beer for sure!

Thank you very much.

Pete

[eminva]

My profuse apologies to those I led astray and to Dirt for betraying the confidence you placed in me. On the upside, I’m sure the adrenaline rush of riding on 123 helped everyone get a new PR on Col de Wolftrap!

Liz

[Dickie]

@acc 59054 wrote:

To Dickie:

Just a short, heartfelt thank you for your many kindnesses to me this afternoon. Thank you for calling out the cars I did not hear, thank you for looking over your shoulder to see if I was in danger of being dropped, thank you for pacing me back up. You were truly kind and I appreciate it.

You are more than welcome, but I was simply taking the opportunity to spend some time talking and riding with you, the pleasure was all mine… in fact that 40mph bomb down Picket was all you, I just followed your line!

[Dirt]

Pre-ride on the southern loop… wheels rolling at 4:30pm.

Main event on the Vuelta de Navy Federal loop…. wheels rolling at 6:30pm.

Beer at Lost Dog at around 8pm.

Hope to see y’all out there.

Dirt

[bobco85]

Did the ride for the first time yesterday (only a week later than I had planned). It was fun, even though I was in the group that got left behind due to a red light. The sprinkling felt really good when finishing the ride, although it did get even better on my way home

I haven’t done a group ride in a while, but I must say I did like the pace. I imagine I will try out the Ballston Freshbikes ride in the future.

[Dirt]

@bobco85 59782 wrote:

Did the ride for the first time yesterday (only a week later than I had planned). It was fun, even though I was in the group that got left behind due to a red light. The sprinkling felt really good when finishing the ride, although it did get even better on my way home

I haven’t done a group ride in a while, but I must say I did like the pace. I imagine I will try out the Ballston Freshbikes ride in the future.

What were you riding? I’m better with bikes than I am faces.

[bobco85]

@Dirt 59820 wrote:

What were you riding? I’m better with bikes than I am faces.

To be honest, I didn’t know ANYONE there! I’m terrible with names.

I was riding my red 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0 road bike. I was wearing a blue “Reuse, Redesign, Cycle” shirt, black cycling cargo shorts, and had my silver helmet with camera and lights on top.

[Dirt]

@bobco85 59831 wrote:

To be honest, I didn’t know ANYONE there! I’m terrible with names.

I was riding my red 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0 road bike. I was wearing a blue “Reuse, Redesign, Cycle” shirt, black cycling cargo shorts, and had my silver helmet with camera and lights on top.

We talked before going out and after coming back. Glad you enjoyed the ride! Join us again next week.

I was riding for the glory of Freshbikes last night. For once, I didn’t snap any photos of the new FB Kit. Here’s what the jersey looked like:

[DismalScientist]

@bobco85 59831 wrote:

To be honest, I didn’t know ANYONE there! I’m terrible with names.

I joined the ride in progress. I was riding the only bike able to rust in the rain last night: a black Nashbar steel touring bike.

[TwoWheelsDC]

@Dirt 59833 wrote:

I was riding for the glory of Freshbikes last night. For once, I didn’t snap any photos of the new FB Kit. Here’s what the jersey looked like:

Any idea on the pricing? I wasn’t super impressed by the FB Sugoi kit, but I would seriously consider the Assos stuff, especially if it’s a little cheaper than the regular Assos jerseys.

[OneEighth]

@TwoWheelsDC 59838 wrote:

Any idea on the pricing? I wasn’t super impressed by the FB Sugoi kit, but I would seriously consider the Assos stuff, especially if it’s a little cheaper than the regular Assos jerseys.

Ibex is on sale right now. Just sayin’.

[Dirt]

Brian will be leading tomorrow night. I’ve got house guests and can’t step away in the middle of dinner to go for a bike ride.

Please show up and help him guide if your schedule allows!

Love,

Dirt

[PeteD]

Sorry to be in Ottawa and not able to chase the Fast group for him. Need to go rent a bike today and ride in solidarity.

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