Balto-DC, Fireworks, Camping bike trip

Ride report:

James, a friend of his and myself took off for the DC fireworks. With tornado warnings they were getting everyone off the streets into shelters and we got stuck in the Jefferson Memorial for over and hour but when we came out the sun was shining and it was a great day for fireworks. At the mall we met up with more John Hopkins students The DC display was awesome and leaving by bike was so cool. They closed off a lot of roads and some were only open to pedestrians and cyclists. So we became a part of this parade of blinky lights heading off for the Capital Crescent Trail amongst standing still traffic. Dianne was our host that evening and she even offered some beer which was very welcomed after the day

I will also mention that James is really new to biking, with a bike purchase just this year and his longest ride before this was 28 miles. Totally awesome and everyone had a lot of fun (sans the sore bums.)

Our ride:
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Original post:

Some of us are riding out to DC on the morning of the 4th to watch fireworks and then camp at Greenbelt Park for a return trip to Balto the next day. Email me if you are interested in joining us.

Note: I may have an extra tent and room for some gear (sleeping bag) if you are not set up for touring.