At the start of my first ride in 2006 I somehow earned the moniker "Granola." Something to do with wearing Crocs and generally fitting the stereotype of Boulder. The name has stuck, as has my tradition of taking a ride the day after the official ride has come to an end. The first two "Granola" rides, to Mount Vernon and on the C&O Canal tow path, were solo ventures, very useful for clearing my head and getting ready for the candle light vigil. The last three have had a variety of participants and destinations. One of the riders this year had never been to DC, so took a quick spin around the various monuments.
Since we crossed the Potomac into Arlington to visit the Marine Corps War (Iwo Jima) memorial, Arlington National Cemetary and the Pentagon Memorial, that meant we rode in 5 states and the District of Columbia over the course of our ride for those who died.
We finished our little tour with a lap around the White House, then headed back to the hotel to get ready for the candle light vigil.
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