Ride Journal

For the love of bikes.

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I’m always on the lookout for riders who are willing to share their stories. Be it an epic adventure, a first ride in a new locale or a personal story to tell, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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The Southern Traverse
The Southern Traverse

Several friends and I spent this past Saturday tackling the Southern Traverse, an IMBA Epic ride along the southern spine of the Shenandoah Mountain Trail.

2023 MoCo Epic
2023 MoCo Epic

Great weather, amazing trails, and awesome riding buddies. The 2023 MoCo Epic did not disappoint.

Tacky Goodness
Tacky Goodness

Day two ride during my annual outing to Raystown Lake with theqMTB Crew.

Frayed Cable
Frayed Cable

Day one of our riding adventure at the Allegrippis Trail System at Raystown Lake.

Riding Loudoun County’s Historic Gravel Roads
Riding Loudoun County’s Historic Gravel Roads

Hundreds of riders took on the challenge to cycle 40, 60 or 80 miles along the historic gravel roads of Loudoun County, VA, in support of America’s Routes, an organization working to preserve this unique and precious resource.

Riding the Iconic C&O Canal
Riding the Iconic C&O Canal

Earlier this year my good friend Paul asked me if I would be willing to join him and another friend, Becky, on a three day trip to ride the full length of the C&O towpath, 184.5 miles, from Cumberland, MD to Washington, D.C.

The Ride With GPS (RWGPS) map below lists a collection of routes included in Best Bike Rides Washington DC, Best Easy Bike Rides, Washington DC, Mountain Biking Virginia and Mountain Biking the Washington DC/Baltimore Area. The map also includes routes and rides not documented in one of my books. Please Join my RWGPS Club account to gain access to member only routes, events, challenges and other member only benefits.

All documented rides in my books include detailed directions to the starting point of the ride, accurate maps, historic write-ups on the area/ride, regional information including points of contact, where to eat, stay, and other useful data to make the best out of your outing.

Honorable mentions include directions to the starting point and references to help you craft your own routes.