Where to ride my ‘cross bike

[KLizotte]

@PotomacCyclist 69441 wrote:

Someone posted a video of the Gravelly Point loop on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151720405126644&set=o.162748097090623&type=2&theater

That looks like a lot of fun. Anybody know how well the trail is demarcated right now given all the leaves falling off the trees?

[MattAune]

The turns are well worn in and easy to spot, there are a few straight sections between turns that are not so easy to follow. Leaves should not be an issue. The barriers are hidden in the bushes near the railroad bridge if you are so inclined.

[GuyContinental]

I just took a bit of hooky time to explore- great course and indeed a lung buster although in four laps I never did figure out the first 1/4 mile (need to watch the video again I guess). Anyone up for a pre-HDCC or FMCC CX Cat-6 extravaganza?

[dcv]

@GuyContinental 69491 wrote:

I just took a bit of hooky time to explore- great course and indeed a lung buster although in four laps I never did figure out the first 1/4 mile (need to watch the video again I guess). Anyone up for a pre-HDCC or FMCC CX Cat-6 extravaganza?

I’m in, barring any last minute early morning meetings. How about wed morning at gravelly point around 7:15am?

[GuyContinental]

@dcv 69493 wrote:

I’m in, barring any last minute early morning meetings. How about wed morning at gravelly point around 7:15am?

. I’m game regardless- but earlier would be better if we are going to hit HDCC too. Will? Matt? Hans?

[KayakCyndi]

@dcv 69493 wrote:

I’m in, barring any last minute early morning meetings. How about wed morning at gravelly point around 7:15am?

In! Guess I need to switch my tires tonight or tomorrow.

[dcv]

@GuyContinental 69496 wrote:

. I’m game regardless- but earlier would be better if we are going to hit HDCC too. Will? Matt? Hans?

Awesome Cyndi.
How early?

[vvill]

I’m in!

I’d rather just make coffee at home and bring it in a metal mug than go as far as HDCC plus CX laps, otherwise I’ll be running short on time.

[GuyContinental]

Will 6:45 work? If not 7-7:15 is fine.

[KayakCyndi]

@vvill 69509 wrote:

I’m in!

I’d rather just make coffee at home and bring it in a metal mug than go as far as HDCC plus CX laps, otherwise I’ll be running short on time.

I’m with Will. I have a 9am conference call so need to be at my desk (still in bike clothes is fine) by 8:45 at the latest. I’ll bring coffee for between laps. Re: timing. How about leave W&OD near EFC at 6:45 arrive at Gravely CX course at/around 7:15, play in the dirt for 30-40 minutes then sprint to office and recover while on the conference call. Does this sound right?

[KayakCyndi]

@GuyContinental 69510 wrote:

Will 6:45 work? If not 7-7:15 is fine.

Oops just saw that. 6:45 is EARLY! But I could probably be arm-twisted into 7am. Someone pick a time and if there is a W&OD convoy let me know.

[hozn]

I am short on time this week, but this sounds too fun to miss. I will try to make it. At least it is light now at 7am; that should help with navigation.

[dcv]

@KayakCyndi 69512 wrote:

Oops just saw that. 6:45 is EARLY! But I could probably be arm-twisted into 7am. Someone pick a time and if there is a W&OD convoy let me know.

I pick 0700, won’t be able to do hdcc after.
How about MattAune? Dickie? Subby? Rod Smith? Kel? DaveK? MarkB? Megabeth? Dirt? SkreamingQuadz? TimK? Culimerc? Bikeseveryday? JasonB? Bilsko?

[vvill]

7am is doable. I plan to clean my drivetrain beforehand but the rest of the bike will be bringing in some Loudon County dirt.

[Megabeth]

Sorry, no can do. Have taken a few days off and need to be at my desk bright-eyed and bushy-tailed facing a zillion e-mails that I haven’t checked…have fun, ya’ll.

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