The registrants were dropping like flies, with only a sole rider left to accompany me on this delightful ride: Thank you Carl Hattery for your company, great conversation, and a terrific attitude!
After figuring out parking (apparently it is paid parking up to the golf course and free beyond it) we met at the pro shop.
The route took us past the stunning near peak cherry blossoms of Hains Point (see photo), The Wharf, Audi Stadium, and over the beautiful Douglass Bridge.
We headed up the nearly empty Anacostia River Trail at a relaxed "party" pace, stopping for a short sit at Bladensburg Water Park, then on to Vigilante Coffee, where Carl re-fueled with a chocolate croissant and a banana.
The skies were suddenly looking ominous (but never delivered any rain) so we decided to head back home, crossing the Anacostia and stopping at the bridge over King/Heritage Islands to be amazed at the ABSENCE of RFK Stadium .
FlyBy Diane Harris and Theresa with their gang.
28 miles
Pretty good wind!
