There are three different "organized" events Saturday, September 13:
1. WABA bike swap meet (actually a consignment sale), 0800 - 1230 or so.
For info: http://www.waba.org/
2. VINTAGE Ride, 1400, hosted by Ken Sanford, starting from his house in Kensington, MD Directions to ride start will be sent individually to anyone who requests them(that way I will have a guesstimate as to how many will attend) Route WILL be 'fixed gear friendly'! (as I will likely ride fixed) Probably mostly on Beach Drive. Basic route will be circa 18-20 miles with options to extend should our foul weather actually improve. Refreshments available after the ride. Note that the ride start is only 3 miles from the site of the WABA Swap meet scheduled that morning. (1) It is better to park at Ken's than to leave the bike at the small shopping center with the Swap meet. (2) Ride will be fixed-gear friendly, and hard to get lost on Beach Drive! (3) In places, Beach is not the smoothest pavement around, unless recently repaved. Full-weighted riders may want to leave their track silks and 280gm rims at home, but normal gear works fine for most. 'Round supper time, some of us might Dutch-treat some pizza or other victuals designed to further harm our waistliines, but that's neither organized nor yet organized. Heck, I might even bring some labels for name tags if someone reminds me (that's Harvey)and for later that evening.....Moonlight Memorials. Back again after 20 years, the famous DC fall ride under the Full Moon. In addition to honoring the second anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy at the Pentagon, this ride will visit the City's favorite memorials in an inspirational and somber light few have seen. In the early 80's a series of rides to visit many of the Nation's memorials drew huge crowds. Traffic is low, weather is just right, and parking is easy. After the ride, leaders are planning to visit local eateries and talk about everything from elections to the Tour. Hains Point, the full moon reflecting across the rippling waters of the Potomac, and the illuminated granite and marble wonders of our Nation's most noted monuments and buildings are among the sights and sounds that will long be remembered. The ride is for the benefit of the local Council of Hostelling International (formerly American Youth Hostels) and a small fee may be associated to defray their administrative costs through sales of a non-required but suggested long-sleeve T-shirt with reflectorized graphics and arm stripes for turn signaling. Volunteer marshals are needed and qualify for a goody bag and food. Roving on-bike mechanical support will be provided by professional mechanics. Working lights, visible reflectors, and sounding devices meeting Washington, DC vehicle regulation are mandatory for this event. Bright clothing is suggested as well. ride leader Larry Black [larry@bike123.com] 301/831-5151
the fixed gear friendliest ride of a lifetime. start 2130 Sept 13 555 Pa Ave NW, between 5th and 6th (future Newseum parking lot) park in the city streets or take metro 15 miles or more if you choose divide and conquer food o the town apres ride refreshments to the first 100 riders from Honest T company (please recycle the bottles-they are real glass) .
That's all folks!
Ken Sanford Kensington, MD
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