Wednesday on the W&OD and BBQ Lunch with E-Bike Lovers

PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday rides meet at 10:30 am. We roll at 10:45.

20 miles round trip from Sterling to Leesburg along the W&OD trail, stopping in Raflo Park. Simple navigation, out and back, with minimal change in elevation.

For reference, here is E-Bike Lovers route map of the entire W&OD trail:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35168228

For this Wednesday version of the popular weekend ride, we'll cruise on the W&OD (Washington & Old Dominion), a paved multi-use rail-trail, from Sterling to Leesburg and back.

We'll meet at the W&OD parking lot off of Pacific Blvd in Sterling, VA, at 10:30am and start out riding west on the trail at 10:45am.

See map for meet up location - it does not have a street address.
Plus Code (use with Google Maps) is:
2H76+VVJ Ashburn, Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39°00'53.0"N 77°26'16.3"W

The ride will be out and back on the same trail so you can make it as long or short as you want. We will stop at Raflo Park in Leesburg at 10 miles. Stop for lunch in the park, ride on, or turn around and head back to the start for BBQ-- It is your choice!

Ready for some BBQ? Carolina Brothers BBQ is right along the trail at about 3.5 miles from the starting point in Sterling. They have outdoor seating and bike racks.

We'll have to go inside to order at the counter. If you'd like to sit inside, a lock is recommended. Otherwise, those sitting outside can take turns watching each other's bikes while you order inside. Then it's only 3.5 miles to get back to the parking lot, so we don't have to ride far on a full stomach.

(Note: there's also a brew pub along the trail - Old Ox Brewery - about a mile from the parking lot.)

Please charge your battery and check your tire pressure. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, as well as snacks and lunch if you don't want BBQ.

For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word and let's have fun.

Please only RSVP if you are coming, so we know how many E-bike Lovers will participate. We enjoy a nearly 100% RSVP success rate. Thank you so much for your help!

As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.

Please respect the right of way of horses and pedestrians while on the trail, and give plenty of warning and space when passing. Our route is a little less congested than some areas on the W&OD, with few street crossings, and a good amount of shade, so it's a very nice ride.

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