Training Ride April 28

71 miles
14.8 average
48 degrees rising to 60

Departed 6:01 am. Rt. 7100 to Reston. W&OD Trail to Purcellville and beyond. Took Dry Mill Road and big hill. Saw Al, running friend, just past Rt 28. Turn around point near Hillsboro at 8:35 am (35miles). Stopped at Trails End Bike Store in Purcellville and chatted with another cyclist while refueling. Home at 11:30. Felt strong entire ride. Recovery food: peanut butter sandwhich, banana, slice of ham steak, handful of peanuts, bottle gatoraid, coke, and 2 advils. After shower drove to Pittsburgh for Jean's graduation ceremony (MSW).