The weather forecast for this coming Saturday is calling for rain. If it does rain, the ride will be postponed until the following Saturday, May 19th. I will try and make a final determination about this Saturday's ride by Friday morning, and post a notice to the CR list and other cc'd addresses.
All other arrangements are the same. Summary is below.
If there are any questions or you need more info, please call me at 703-300-3269.
Thanks -
Wayne Bingham 37805 Clearbrook Lane Lovettsville, VA 20180 USA
> FIFTH ANNUAL GREATER WASHINGTON AREA PRE-CIRQUE RIDE, TEA PARTY AND
> OPEN HOUSE
>
> Saturday, May 12th (RAIN DATE IS MAY 19TH !!) - Black Market Bikes
> World Headquarters - Lovettsville, Virginia
>
> Everyone is welcome, and welcome to ride whatever, but I thought I'd
> keep the "Cirque-bound" theme, since it's always a nice preview of
> what's to come.
>
> Ride will be a social 25 miler that I call the Roundhill Loop. The
> route is mostly on rolling country roads. Doable on a fixed gear, but
> probably not preferred. We should try and gather by about 10:30 AM,
> and should be prepared to roll out by 11:00 AM or very shortly after,
> so give yourself a little time cushion to be safe. We will stop
> briefly at Trails End Cycles in Purcellville before heading back.
>
> As in the past, there will be a post-ride gathering at my house and
> shop, where the Tea Party will take place. Other libations (besides
> tea) and food will also be available. My shop as well as the
> warehouse (also known as my garage) will be open, and I'll have some
> cool things on display. Of course, there will also likely be some
> talk about Cirque '08, and what's happening with that.
>
> I can provide directions to anyone who requests them, but the usual
> map services seem to work pretty well too. Address is below.
> Clearbrook Lane is a gravel road, but it's only an 8th of a mile, and
> we are at the end of the road on the right.
>
> Hope that the notice is not too short, and that folks can find time to
> fit this into their schedules. Please let me know if you plan on
> attending, so I can make proper arrangements for food and drink.
>
> Looking forward to seeing all those that can make it.