Recap: Bladensburg Gravel 39
Quick stats
30 cyclists
38 miles
3150 ft climbing
Gravel was sticky and soft
One lost and found water bottle
Some people chose to cross the stream at the end of the ride
Temps in low 60’s to low 70’s
Overcast for most of the ride
Horses, some friendly, some not
Puppies!
And a bald eagle!
Recap
We parked at the ballfields in Bladensburg on the west side of town. Gravel roads were sticky and soft in a lot of places. Several groups formed around comfortable paces. Our group had 10 consistent riders with us for most of the route. Overcast for most of the ride.
We stopped for lunch at a cemetery at the top of the hill again.
We saw some puppies running around near the bottom of the shark rock hill. They “attacked” Joyce, Frans and Amanda.
Route note: The south end of the route has a loop that can be cut out to make a 32 mile route. This route features 80% gravel roads and a stream crossing at the end.
