Wet, so what?

[JimF22003]

I didn’t get to ride in yesterdays’ 83-degree weather, because I was watching the Caps lose, and the weather forecast made it sound like the whole weekend would be a washout, so that would mean a 3-day riding hiatus. I don’t like skipping that many days in a row.

So this morning, I looked out the window at 5:30am, and it was only lightly misting, so I decided to head out for a short ride on my bike, since I have the lights all charged up. I ended up doing a 100-miler, from Vienna, to Bethesda on Beach Drive, and out to Mt Vernon, as well as generally just wandering around Arlington. It never really starting raining until 11:00am or so. I certainly ended up getting soaked, but it was worth it!

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[SilverSpring]

Bike To Wet Day

I started cycling off into the rain
Some exercise and miles I needed to gain
Then it got wetter
(And wetter’s not better)
But at least I’m not stuck on the train

[consularrider]

All of the stream crossings on the Four Mile Run Trail were flooded with fast moving water this morning as was the Wilson Blvd underpass on the W&OD. Then it stopped raining just as I got to work. I’m not so good with verse.

[eminva]

I had a commitment out in VA this morning so I came in on the later-than-usual shift. The rain had stopped by then and the sun had come out so strong and hot that steam was rising from the blacktop on the W&OD!

Thunderstorms expected later, though, so be ready for anything . . .

Liz

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