A new cyclist friend wanted an introduction to the joy of cycling. It needed to be short enough so that we could go after work, but long enough to get an actual workout in. We agreed to meet up in Rosslyn with my new cue sheet for the Arlington Triangle in hand.
From Rosslyn, we took the Mount Vernon Trail south towards the National Airport.
At the end of the National Airport parking lot, we picked up Four Mile Run. This turned out to be a great stretch of road; however, cyclists looking for a pit-stop BEWARE. There are a couple of convenient port-a-johns along the path that have been a target spot for bicycle thiefs. Apparently, while the owner is doing their business inside the port-a-john, the thief makes off with the bike that was parked outside.
Four Mile Run connects to the W&OD trail right in Shirlington. Conveniently, there is a gas station with a convenience store if anyone realizes they have already burned out of their Gatorade.
The W&OD trail is a nice stretch of path. It's great for a leisurely ride, but difficult for speedwork due to the number of runners and families/children on bikes along the way as well.
Finally, I returned back to Custis. Now, up to this point the trail had been predominantly flat. Like, super flat. However, back in the Ballston to Rosslyn area, it was time to hit some hills again before finishing up the 16 mile workout.
It's starting to get dark around 7pm these days so if you plan to be out after this time, make sure you bring your lights out with you -- to see and be seen.
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