Eight people enjoyed breakfast at the Old Town Diner while a ninth searched for the restaurant and a tenth was stuck in traffic on I-270.
Newcomers to the diner pondered their choices...
Breakfast Ride Myersville July by
Bruce Dimon, on Flickr
While the regulars had already decided on their favorites.
Breakfast Ride Myersville July by
Bruce Dimon, on Flickr
As we were leaving the restaurant, we found one of our missing riders! Six of us left the restaurant and wiggled down the backroads and past the Boonesboro Washington Monument. It's the first monument erected to George Washington. Two of our riders left us at Sharpsburg to return home to chores and responsibilities. The poor slobs.
We crossed the Potomac into Shepherdstown on our way to the mountains. The goal was to ride some scenic byways at cool, higher altitudes. The fun started on WV 45, Apple Harvest Dr, and continued into Virgina on routes 681, 690, and 600.
View Larger MapYou can see how much we enjoyed the roads by the smiles on our faces.
DSCF1091 by
Bruce Dimon, on Flickr
With clouds announcing rain to come, we split up in Front Royal. Three of us jumped on the fast roads home while I continued towards Warrenton under a darkening sky. I turned onto Hume Road shortly after rain had dampened it. The mist rising from the pavement cooled the air and gave a eerie fog to the previously hot day. I caught up to the rain and pulled up my Aerostitch collar to seal my neck from the water. I only rode in it for five minutes and stayed perfectly dry. It's good to have dumb luck.
The destination was, of course, an ice cream place. The dark chocolate soft serve was wonderful. Next time I'll try the Hawaiian Ice.
Breakfast Ride Myersville July by
Bruce Dimon, on Flickr
I made it home before the afternoon showers. Another great day of riding!