Anything Is Possible...
I met Chris Morrow for a ride in Reston and we took the Difficult Run Trail north to Great Falls. This time I was prepared with extra fluid and some Clif bars, but once again, I forgot my camera. The trail was a lot faster since most of the snow and ice has melted, but there were still a few spots that had a good layer of ice (ironically, the iced over areas provided the best traction). There were a few areas with deep mud, the kind of mud that gets caked up wherever the wheel meets the frame. I had mud/twigs/leaves/etc jammed in my derailleur pulleys. Yikes.
This time, I actually made it to the Potomac and while my legs were hurting, I was able to make it home. Proving that as long as you stay fueled and hydrated, anything is possible.
We had one guy scream at us as he was driving in the opposite direction, but for the most part the drivers in Great Falls left us plenty of space. My guess is they didn't want us scratching their Bimmers, Jags, and Merks.
Thanks for the ride Morrow.