First WWO Ride

I must have dreamt I wrote this post because I was sure it was done. But here I am looking for it and it's not. So this will be brief.

After months of trying, I finally made it out for a Washington Women Outdoors ride. This ride started in Nokesville and went about 35 miles. I had the cue sheet, but alas...

We stopped at about mile 20 at a pony farm.

I snuck a few pictures, but didn't take to many being in a new group. That's Barbara sitting on the grass in the yellow. She was the ride leader. Other people I met: Jessica, a just-retired orthopedic surgeon, and someone else who worked in special education, but can't remember her name (of course). They were smart, independent, career women. I feel like biking attracts those kind of folks, but perhaps that's just my bias. :)

We spent more time than expected at this grocery because the road was closed for a terrible accident. We were grateful that we weren't involved as it seemed to have just happened. We eventually worked out a detour (not always a simple thing in the country where there are fewer roads) and made our way back.

It was a beautiful day and a pleasant ride with a really interesting and friendly group of women. I hope to get out with them again soon!

Distance: 35 miles
Speed: 13.6