As regular readers know (and are becoming increasingly bored with hearing about), my feet have been giving me problems this year. I’m fairly certain this is due to an aggravated nerve under the toes of my right foot, although the left foot has been known to join in the fun as well. I suspect this […]
Tag: Bristow
Wilderness 200K Brevet (Part 2)
Now, where was I? Oh yes – just heading back after a lovely sandwich and Mountain Dew at the Spotsylvania 7-11. Did I mention I had a slight breeze at my back all the way down from Bristow? It was in my face now. Nothing serious, mind you. It was only 5-10 mph and only […]
Hope Hill Crossing
I like to have a goal for most of my bike rides. Sometimes the goal focuses on the ride itself, such as a training regimen or a personal best. Other times I like to see something I have never seen or check up on something I have been away from for awhile. Such was the […]
New Jacket
What a difference a week makes. Last week, I was pedalling in the Florida sunshine in shorts and a jersey. This week, I was in Northern Virginia, looking at the morning frost on the grass. Out came the wool socks, leggings, winter gloves, skull cap, and a new addition to my wardrobe – a cycling […]
A Pleasant Summer’s Ride
There’s nothing terribly exciting to report today, I’m afraid. I went on a pleasant 41-mile ride under blue skies, light wind, and warm (but not oppressive) summer temperatures. As difficult cycling is in January, today was enjoyable. I traveled westward on Aden Road, past the outer portion of Quantico Marine Base, and made my way […]
Memory Lane
I haven’t gone over 40 miles since August 8th and with my 65-mile ride 10 days away I figured it was time to get back into the swing of things. I had my new bike and all the “incidentals” (spare tube, water bottles, CO2 cartridge, etc…) necessary for a longer outing so I was […]
Sunday’s Ride (The Good Part)
I completed another 40 miler on Sunday – giving me 82 miles for the weekend. Not bad. On this trip I went Northwest to Bristow and checked out a small battlefield at Bristow Station. The battle took place on Oct 14, 1863 in the aftermath of the Gettysburg Campaign. Robert E. Lee attempted yet another offensive […]
There And Back Again 