The 5pm Post – WABA 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride this Saturday
23 September 2010 5:00 PM | By Prince Of Petworth in Bike
Photo by PoPville flickr user JRoseC
“Saturday, September 25- The legendary 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride is back in 2010. Are you ready to try one of the hardest rides in DC? We provide the Start/Finish area and 3 pit stops fully stocked with water, food, and a bike mechanic.
The most unique and challenging bike ride in DC! This 60+ mile ride is for cyclists experienced and comfortable with riding through the city streets with traffic. The 50 States ride covers all 50 state streets in all 8 Wards in search of the District of Columbia’s statehood. Often been referred to as “brutal,” “insane,” and “engrossing.” You have not seen the city of Washington by bike until you have done the 50 States Ride.
*Cue sheets will be available the day of the ride. Because some of the cues may change last minute due to construction projects and road closures, WABA will not provide cue sheets in advance.
13 Colonies
Not quite as challenging as the 50 States Ride, but equally as enjoyable. Ride on all the streets named for every one of the 13 original colonies. This ride is a little under 15 miles and is also for cyclists who are comfortable with riding on city streets with traffic.*Cue sheets will be available the day of the ride
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Ride Check-In & Start:
Kalorama Park1875 Columbia Road NW, WDC
8:00 am – Ride Check-In
8:30 am – 50 States Ride Begins
9:00 am – 13 Colonies Ride Begins
Getting There:
Kalorama Park is conveniently located to the Adams Morgan/Woodley Park Metro Station on the Red Line. If you are driving, limited street parking is available.Lunch:
Those who choose the California Tortilla burrito lunch option will receive their food at the Capitol Hill Pit stop no earlier than 11:30AM.Post-ride Happy Hour:
To celebrate your hard pedaling, come on over to The Grill from Ipanema for a post-ride happy hour! Located right across the street from the finish area at Kalorama Park, there will be bike parking out front, a delicious brunch offered until 4pm and a full menu after that, and 1/2 price beers and $1 off drinks and appetizers for riders! Check out the brunch menu here>>Thanks for your support of WABA and cycling in the DC area!”
I never owned a bike so never rode one, but even if I had I am sure I would pass on this event. It sounds harrowing.
ReplyDeleteDarlene: My dear, I have a bike, but you are totally right about the QUALITY of these two rides. Harrowing, indeed. Not only that, I would have to leave the house at 7:30 a.m. to get to that park before 9 to register for the 13 colonies ride (that's if all the elevators on the metro stations i have to lug my bike through are working). And then ride 15 miles THROUGH DC TRAFFIC in 90 degree heat?? I possibly could attend the BRUNCH and SNAX thing at Grill from Ipanema if I were still standing, but after several caiparinhas, how would I return to my home??? Luckily, I had to work today...no bike ridin' for me. My sole exercise was 45 mins walkin' the dog.
ReplyDeleteJust now, riding around the block (about 1 mile) is painful for me (the back...the gosh darned back!) so I'll skip both rides, thank you. I'm thinking that the participants have a great time!
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so sorry about your back, cop car. one mile's a lot if your back hurts. my back was killing me after I lugged two bags over hill & dale to visit friends in L.I. what worked best was going to the swimming pool and parking my butt in the whirlpool. that and a little of that cherry liquid tylenol (extra strength?). but that's nothing compared with what you are dealing with. sending you love, light, and healing....
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