OWLS Dam Ride

From CE Taylor

Twenty four OWLS met at Sherwood Oaks Church for a ride to Lake Monroe Dam Tuesday evening.  We had a lot of regulars and some new riders also.

It didn’t take long for groups to develop as we rode along Snoddy and Harrell Roads.  We regrouped at the church in Smithville after climbing Ramp Creek hill.  Then we rode down Strain Ridge to Lake Monroe Dam.  It was a great night for a ride.

Due to the resurfacing of Fairfax Road, we returned to town on Ramp Creek.  Going north up Ramp Creek was a good challenge and everyone made it on two wheels.  My GPS registered a 15% grade on the first half and a 10% grade on the second half.  That’s a pretty good climb in my book.

A point to remember for the OWLS: From the online Ride Calendar you can connect to the map for the scheduled ride. Print the map from the website and bring it with you to the ride.  We heard several "Where are we going?" comments before the ride.  The group continues to look out for straggles. But when our rides have no assigned leaders there is more responsibility for each rider to know where we are going. Be sure to do your part!