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Rock Creek Park: Me and I Sunday Riding
Ah....what a glorious fall day. I took off for the hill of Rock Creek Valley and did a quick lap before a busy Sunday afternoon. It was pure bliss. Leaves falling in my path, the denizens of the District out in full force. Ridge Road and Oregon Avenue slayed me as usual, as I am out of form.
Rock Creek Park: Ridge Road Loop
It was a ridiculously wonderful day today, so I decided to pre-game with a short ride through the park. It was interesting descending into the valley, as the access roads were still snowed over. Nice sunshine filtering through and plenty of blissful moments.
Takoma to the Golden Triangle: Rock Creek Ramblin'
Decided to do the park, and threw in some hills. Legs still recovering from Wildwood this weekend and roda movement on Monday night.
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