The Bike Lane Weekend Morning Road Rides:
Burke Saturday Morning Road Ride Ride: 9:00 a.m.
Join Kristopher for a wonderful ride through the neighborhoods of Burke and down Route 123 into Occoquan Park. It is a 30 mile ride great for beginner riders and experienced riders alike. Their usually are two groups one that averages 15/16 mph and one that averages 19/20mph. Try to arrive a few minutes earlier so we can leave as close to on time as possible.
Reston Saturday Morning Road Rides 9:00 am
The ride at Reston is 28 miles and winds through neighborhoods around the Town Center. Filled will fun descents, climbs and rolling roads. Join us for a “B” pace ride, 17/18mph, make sure that you are comfortable riding in traffic. Plan on arriving a few minutes earlier so we can leave as close to on time as possible.
All are welcome to both rides and we stress a no drop policy. Please let us know if you have any questions about either ride or if you would no longer like to receive our emails.
The Bike Lane’s Favorite Mountain Bike Rides:
Joe’s Regular Monday Evening Wakefield MTB ride
What: The Bike Lane/MORE Monday night ride at Wakefield
When: Monday nights at 6:30pm (on the trail by 6:45)
Where: Audrey Moore Rec Center parking lot by the recycling bins
Pace: Moderate/Fast
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact: JoeP (penano@gmail.com)
Location: Wakefield Park, VA
This is a moderate to fast-paced night ride at Wakefield Park in Annandale, Virginia, adjacent to the intersection of Braddock Road and the Capitol Beltway. Riders should meet at 6:30 and be ready to ride at 6:45.
Pace: This ride, part of a regular series of night rides organized by The Bike Lane and MORE, is geared toward intermediate to advanced riders. There are usually not enough riders on this ride to form groups with different paces. Riders looking for a casual, beginner-friendly ride should consider the Tuesday or Thursday night rides first.
Location: The ride starts near the Wakefield Park recycling bins, located in the parking lot of the Audrey Moore Recreation Center. Please park near the large green recycle bins.
Terrain: Wakefield is generally considred easier to intermediate by most riders. There are a few small stream crossings and some log obstacles. Riders should use good judgment and weigh the difficulty of an obstacle against possible post-ride trash-talk and humiliation for not attempting it. The ride will typically consist of a mix of singletrack, fireroads, and other trail sections in the park. There are some climbs that some people may find challenging, but not you, otherwise you wouldn’t even be on this ride right?
All riders joining this ride will need to sign the standard MORE waiver form.
Riders need to have good quality bicycle lights. Bikes should be in good working order, and riders should have basic equipment such as a spare tube, water, and trail food. There is no required dress code other than a helmet, and covering for other “sensitive areas” (yow!).
Weather: To protect and maintain the trails, the ride will be canceled if weather conditions warrant. Information on closures will be posted here and/or in the forum. Volunteers have put a lot of ’sweat equity’ into maximizing the trails in Wakefield. Let’s not ruin them by riding when it’s muddy, eh?
Ernie’s RegularTuesday Night Intermediate Wakefield Rides:
Pace: Moderate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact: Ernie Rodriguez- ernest.rodriguez@usps.gov – [c] (571) 236-3060
Location: Wakefield Park, VA
Pace: A faster alternative to the casual/casual + pace rides leaving at the same time. Higher tempo/speed ride with minimal stops. May ride Accotink first to take take advantage of available daylight.
Terrain: Intermediate. All of Wakefield and Accotink are included. (Accotink ridden only prior to 30 minutes after sunset per park policy.)
Equipment: Depending on available daylight and ride length, this will include after dark riding in Wakefield. Lights may be required. Helmets are mandatory.
Contact the ride leader Ernie Rodriguez ernest.rodriguez@usps.gov with any questions.
Anne’s Friday Hookie Rides are back! Take the day off of work ’cause we’re going for a ride! Join Anne every Friday for a ride at various trailheads throughout the Metro Area. Rides will be at least 2 hours and are for the intermediate rider. Rides will be at a casual pace but will be on technical rocky terrain such as Gambril or Kennedy Peak. Every rider must be in good physical condition and have a properly working bike. RSVP’s are a must as I may need to cancel for weather or kid related issues….email rsvps and questions to info@thebikelane.com
