Ride Leader: Diane Harris
Members: Theresa, Barbara, Janice, Rita, Michael, Eric, Bruce, Lou, Riley
Weather: Clear, sunny, humid, starting temperatures ~75°
Mishaps: None. At the rest stop, riders were asked not to block access to amenities used by the customers of businesses
Report: After days of rain, threats of rain, high heat and humidity, this turned out to be a good day for the club's annual Watermelon Ride. My group of 10 riders did the 49 mile route which took us on the Indian Head Rail Trail to mostly lightly traveled rural roads of Southern Maryland. The rest stop was at the Goose Bay Marina and Campground where we took advantage of seating on the covered porch and indoor restrooms. There was a (what I call) a pop-up camper that reminded me of the one my dad used to take our family of 8 on a cross country trip from DC to Los Angeles, CA. Good times! Leaving the rest stop, a dropped chain separated the group, resulting in the guys getting ahead while the ladies rode together for the rest of the ride. Did you know there's a farm in Southern Maryland that has a herd of Texas Longhorns? I've got pics to prove it! The rest of the ride was uneventful, with a second rest stop at the Pisgah store before returning to the Indian Head Village Green for the much appreciated and enjoyed watermelon. Thanks Jackie!!
