W&OD Trail: Arlington to Vienna (with Herndon option) -- E-bike Lovers

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43436538

17.2 miles to Vienna. 34 miles if you extend your ride to Herndon. Bathrooms at beginning, middle, and end. Lunch stop at either destination.

Note: Wednesday Rides always meet at 10:30, and we bike at 10:45!

We leave from the Bluemount Park parking lot. Listed at right is the address of a nearby house, which will get you to us. It’s just a minute after you cross route 50.

For this Wednesday romp, we offer you a relaxed ride from Arlington to Vienna and back again (17.2 miles) along the W&OD trail. Have more time and energy? Continue on the W&OD to Reston or Herndon, 34.5 miles round trip.

Either ride is a straight shot on the W&OD requiring minimal navigation. (You should stay alert for 1 or two funky turns, however.)

If you take the shorter ride, we'll stop at the Vienna Red Caboose for our usual brown bag picnic/snack. Vienna also offers numerous dining options, including the Caboose Tavern, right off the trail.

https://caboosebrewing.com/restaurant-brewpub-vienna-va/

Riding out to the historic town of Herndon? Stop at the Herndon Caboose, and have lunch or a snack. You can also check out the Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee shop, or grab something at the bakery, or the pizzeria in town.

https://www.greenlizardcycling.com/

One optional stop, which is very popular with E-Bike Lovers, is a detour to Southblock, a smoothie and acai bowl joint off Maple Ave in Vienna.

https://south-block-juice-co.speedetab.com/venues/2398

Please charge your batteries. The ride is mostly flat, but there are a few hills along the way. Unassisted bikes are most welcome.

Bring snacks, lunch, and plenty of water. Check weather and dress appropriately. Consider bringing a lock if you plan to visit a shop or restaurant.

As always, this event is self-directed. Consider downloading the Ride with GPS route and app to maintain your independence. The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be 17 miles or longer/shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.

Please be careful on the road crossings since there are several small ones and a few busier ones. Gallows Road, for example, can be busy but it does have a traffic light to help you cross.

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! As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome

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