Memorial Day Weekend Part 2
May 30, 2022
Oooh Wee The HEAT!Β
Mondayβs heat gave us the blues! The UV was HIGH for what seemed like most of the day. Yesterday was bright, but there was enough cloud coverage to keep it cool- especially while riding under the shade of the foliage at Rock Creek Park.Β
Riding from Bladensburg Waterfront Park does leave you exposed for a good portion of the ride. The heat just sat on you and hitched a ride, all without saying Thank You. The heat was draining but luckily there were some areas where we caught nice breezes.Β
People Were Out
The Anacostia area was packed especially near the pool and skate pavilion.Β The trail wasnβt crowded with pedestrians even though there were a lot of cars in the parking lot. Iβd never seen so many cars in the area before today.Β
I Made It Back to The Car
While I was able to feel yesterdayβs ride still, I was able to come out of the saddle on each incline in addition to maintain a nice pace. My heart rate was up, and we incorporated three breaks into the ride to make sure we were hydrated due to the heat and UV. Again, due to the layout of this trail, my speed was higher, and I felt no fatigue.Β
All in all, today was a great ride... we made it back to the car with only a few mosquito bites.Β
