Metro DC BMW Group Ride – Apple House & Morgans Ford
22 Aug 2020
Well, we’ve been wanting to meet some folks and ride with a larger group so… today’s the day! Weather wasn’t really cooperating; one trip we signed up for canceled but these folks were hardy and pressed on. A little farther away from us, but Jose posted the route along with some interesting details, it looked like a great ride along some really nice back roads, so we gave a try. Great choice!
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Nice group of folks, about a dozen in all. Variety of bikes, riding styles, and experience levels. We divided into three smaller groups for the ride then headed out through the country side.
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There was a few smattering of rain drops and the roads were wet but no rain on the first leg. The low level clouds dancing among the mountains was very pretty.
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The doughnuts were quite good! We’ve driven past this place on the Interstate countless times over the years and had no idea it even existed. I suppose that’s the point of ‘Roads Less Traveled’ though isn’t it? To find these gems tucked away in plain sight.
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Moving on from doughnuts we found our way to Monks. Had lunch with the group then we headed out on our own ‘towards home’. This is turning out to be a food day for sure.
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On the Way Home…
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Here is a serious double take moment. How often are you driving along and see a small jet coming at you! And, just how did it get there anyway? So curious.
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We rolled through Ellicott City many years ago but, never stopped. It’s been on the list for a while now, and funny enough still is, because we really didn’t get much time here. For today a little more food at the Trolly Stop (quite good) and short stroll in the park along the river.
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The park included these cairns and a dedication plaque to Teddy Betts who stacked stones in the river ‘to honor the beauty there’. What a lovely memorial…
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With that the journey comes to a pause for now. Enjoy a short video with a few clips along the road and follow the route on the map below. Enjoy!