Dirtyhip Posted June 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2014 Went to the picture rocks on my Seek1 with 35s on it. Had 3 partners on the ride. It was great. We all had fun. 31.1 miles, 3:13 pedal time, 2388 of gain. 46 mph max, 9.6 average speed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 9, 2014 Rode at the Dismal Swamp Canal Park trail. 32.4 miles @ 17.9 avg on my single speed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 9, 2014 Rode at the Dismal Swamp Canal Park trail. 32.4 miles @ 17.9 avg on my single speed. We need some pics of the Dismal Swamp! It is certainly an intriguing name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 9, 2014 We need some pics of the Dismal Swamp! It is certainly an intriguing name. I don't actually see the swamp when I am riding. The park is located next to the intracoastal waterway canal (the Dismal Swamp Canal) originally surveyed by George Washington. Route 17 (George Washington Highway) was rerouted and the old original two lane road next to the canal (8.5 mile section) was saved and turned into a biking, walking, jogging trail. I could take pictures but there isn't much to see. 8.5 miles of straight flat road with a canal on one side and farm land and trees on the other. The swamp and Lake Drummond are on the other side of the canal. There is some interesting stuff in the area of the swamp, but it is too involved to try to explain here. Google the Great Dismal Swamp and you'll get all the pics and history, if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 9, 2014 Here is the canal being utilized by boats going north/south via the Intracoastal Waterway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 9, 2014 Hey Roadrunner..how far are your from Russell Cty VA????? Me..just shy of 10,000 steps..should have biked this MA or Noon time..but got caught up in my John Sandford book....One day at a time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 9, 2014 Hey Roadrunner..how far are your from Russell Cty VA????? Me..just shy of 10,000 steps..should have biked this MA or Noon time..but got caught up in my John Sandford book....One day at a time!! I'm guessing you mean Russell County. There is no Russell City that I know of. About 300 miles as the crow flies. I am in the Tidewater area (lower right corner of VA) and Russell County is in the mountains (lower far left corner of the state). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted June 9, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 9, 2014 My family came from the Russell County area....I should make a trip in that direction some day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 9, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 9, 2014 A nice leisurely 35.5 @ 14.6. Perfect day for a ride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted June 9, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 9, 2014 68 miles. Two different rides. The first 33 miles was a group ride and very hilly. The last 35 miles were solo and real flat. Great weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted June 9, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 9, 2014 21.5 slow, hot and lazy miles. My stomach wouldn't let me out of the house until after 1pm, and it was 105 & breezy by then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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