No rain today, just a bunch of clouds. I was joined by Steve Palinscar and Linda Bankerd on the long route to Bethesda, but, had more riders show up for a CC shorter loop. Walt Roscello, Dan and Diane Donahue, Theresa Jackson, and Calvin and Celeste Conyers. Walt took the lead for the CC group and we headed out. We found Polly Choate on the Mt. Vernon Trail on the way to the Jeff. Memorial and when we all met up at the Tidal Basin, we had our photo op. And, what do you know? There were still a few trees in full bloom; must have been a different breed of cherry tree. After leaving the Tidal Basin, the B group took the long loop with a bagel break at Bethesda Bagels. Highly recommended for future rides. We did the Kenwood loop but no blossoms there. On the way back, we skipped the stop at the Zoo and kept going. The sun finally came out as we headed down Rock Creek Parkway. Steve broke off for home at Four Mile Run on the Mt. Vernon trail and Linda and I continued on into Old Town, and found the rest of the group had just arrived at La Madelienes. We had a stop for a snack and Linda headed home while the rest of us continued back to OH. On the bridge, we came across Holly Carr coming back from a visit to friends in Huntington. A great recovery from the failure last weekend. Hope next year we can get this right!|
[Group photo]
