Leader: Ron Altemus
Members: Denny Miller, Janell Saunders, Patricia Sanders at the end of Fenwick with the Potomac River and Hallowing Point in the background.
Route: Regular Tour de Accokeek route to Mathews then a tour of Bryans Road neighborhoods (South Hampton, Bryans Village, and Timber Ridge). Descent of Marshall Hall Rd to an out and back on Fenwick continuing to a rest stop at Marshall Hall boat launch. Return included an out and back on River, the climb up Barrys Hill, another out and back on Old Marshall Hall Rd skirting Moyaone Reserve concluding with Accokeek Rd/Livingston Rd to the firehouse.
Weather: temp range of 38 to 43; plenty of sunshine; 6-7 mph breezes out of the northern quadrant
AMS: low 11s
Mechanicals/Mishaps: none
Report: with the coldest start temperature since mid February, there were a few cancellations prior to the ride. Those that did show up had to spend a bit of time figuring out what would be the appropriate attire to combat the chilly temps. Fortunately, once we got moving heading south, we had a tailwind and it didn't feel quite as cold as in the parking lot at the firehouse.
The neighborhoods that have sprung up in the Bryans Road area continue to grow with new roads and townhouses increasing the size of the developments. Probably next year, we'll be able to offer an extended extended version route to include these new roads.
As always when doing this route, the views and scenery change with the seasons. Pomonkey Creek was visible from several different locations on Fenwick, and Crosswake House, near the end of Fenwich, was also easily viewed. Two large pigs were present on a farm off of Marshall Hall Rd near Moyaone Reserve while sheep and goats grazed further down the road.
Today's ride was Denny's longest and we all gave him a bit of support when needed. A most pleasant ride with a congenial group.
