VA-Northern: Tag

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I went for the jet, a long-since retired F86 Sabre on permanent static display (in need of more than a little TLC, sadly) at the Front Royal-Warren County Airport:

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The new tag is this delightful bakery. There are at least two of these: one is in Warrenton, and this one which is not in Warrenton.

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It was a rather more introspective and contemplative ride than I had anticipated; as I was gearing up to head out I got word that my 92 year old father would be riding along with me in spirit, while he watched from the heavens. I could not think of anything more fitting than to go on a ride- he put that fire in me 45 years ago and always enjoyed talking bikes and riding, even though it had been nearly 40 years since he'd last thrown a leg over on his own. RIP, Dad. We love you, and miss you.
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I love your license plate. . Guess I never noticed it before. How fitting. . .

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This was a great tag! Still haven't gone inside, but it's on the list to check out.
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Much easier to get to than the one in Warrenton.
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New tag- sorry, we spent so much time out riding around that I had to pick something close to home. The tag is the gazebo. The 24 hours earlier before this photo this area was mobbed as Santa arrived by train and held court in this gazebo. (You don't have to get the tag after dark, but the city is pretty all lit up!)
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Happy Holiday Riding!
 
Terran Sin said:
This was a great tag! Still haven't gone inside, but it's on the list to check out.
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Much easier to get to than the one in Warrenton.
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New tag- sorry, we spent so much time out riding around that I had to pick something close to home. The tag is the gazebo. The 24 hours earlier before this photo this area was mobbed as Santa arrived by train and held court in this gazebo. (You don't have to get the tag after dark, but the city is pretty all lit up!)
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Happy Holiday Riding!
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Do you know when they open up the ice rink? Our family did the train ride with Santa a few years ago. . . A long time ago, like 4 kids ago. . Lol. Child # 1 and #2. . Now 11 and 9. .
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Terran Sin said:
Pretty much I figured this was going to be your tag to pick up :)
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It sure won't be me. That area and east is a complete no-go zone for me, with all the sprawl.

I went inside the bakery when I was there but ended up next door at the grocery store / cafe, in what used to be the bank. I hope they both succeed.
 
ibike2havefun said:
It sure won't be me. That area and east is a complete no-go zone for me, with all the sprawl.

I went inside the bakery when I was there but ended up next door at the grocery store / cafe, in what used to be the bank. I hope they both succeed.
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Boo, they sprayed the roads with saline solution today. I'm bad at washing my ST under normal circumstances, so I don't ride when the roads are salted. We'll see how long it takes to get washed away. . .

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We got out in the "snow" on Saturday without any drama. Just wet and cold. I didn't try my luck out on the back roads or chance any overpasses. It was more of a bragging rights/rare opportunity/ "It's my birthday and I'll ride if I want to" kind of ride. And I just finished washing both bikes now that its a balmy 40 degrees in the sun.

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Terran Sin said:
We got out in the "snow" on Saturday without any drama. Just wet and cold. I didn't try my luck out on the back roads or chance any overpasses. It was more of a bragging rights/rare opportunity/ "It's my birthday and I'll ride if I want to" kind of ride. And I just finished washing both bikes now that its a balmy 40 degrees in the sun.

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We saw that Santa trailer on Aden road last night. . . .it was empty though. Turning onto Misty Creek. . . .glad you got to ride on your birthday!!

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Terran Sin said:
This was a great tag! Still haven't gone inside, but it's on the list to check out.
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Much easier to get to than the one in Warrenton.
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New tag- sorry, we spent so much time out riding around that I had to pick something close to home. The tag is the gazebo. The 24 hours earlier before this photo this area was mobbed as Santa arrived by train and held court in this gazebo. (You don't have to get the tag after dark, but the city is pretty all lit up!)
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Happy Holiday Riding!
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I sacrificed and got the ST all salty today. .

Old tag: gazebo at Manassas train station

New tag: guard towers at a local prison that has converted to an art museum. . . If you need a hint, the wild card tag is also at this old prison;)
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This tag at the former Lorton Reformatory and now Workhouse Arts Center has sat too long over the winter so it had to be moved. It's a great arts center and we recently went to a comedy club show at a very reasonable price. I didn't realize until I got there that the annual Prison Break Dash Run was scheduled for today!
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Not just 1 run, but 3 runs! A 1K, 5K and 10K were going on and the parking lot was the finish line. It made getting an unobstructed view of the former prison towers tough but I navigated into a narrow vantage point near the finish line. (A better view was had uphill but it was next to the porta-potties!)
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I happily escaped without running over anybody in the parking lot (seriously- does everybody have to walk in the middle of the road?) I found a fun tag to transition to with a somewhat similar theme out away from the congestion. If you want to tour the museum hours are Sat+Sun 12-4 only or try calling ahead for a tour by appointment! Just make sure you bring your papers, please!
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You may not want to use this reference for your GPS.
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There's several little rendezvous eating spots nearby-but their hours are classified!
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Old: Cold War Museum
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New: barn and silo

This is on one of my favorite farm roads I ride(Recktortown Road) between Delaplane Grade and the Post Office. . Took this picture while on the Officer Down Memorial Ride today. . Perfect day. .some extra pics of the beautiful scenery:)
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Hueyf4i sent me to bucolic Rectortown VA:

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And here's the best part of that:

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Now, say it in Unison with me: "VA 630 north of Foxcroft Road is NOT ST-friendly." It has large, loose gravel instead of tarmac. I recommend that you come from and depart to the east or south unless you're dual-sporting.

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And the fine print, if you need it, about one of the lesser-known "battles" of the Civil War:

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ibike2havefun said:
Hueyf4i sent me to bucolic Rectortown VA:

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And here's the best part of that:

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Now, say it in Unison with me: "VA 630 north of Faxhall Road is NOT ST-friendly." It has large, loose gravel instead of tarmac. I recommend that you come from and depart to the east or south unless you're dual-sporting.

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And the fine print, if you need it, about one of the lesser-known "battles" of the Civil War:

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The ST isn't a dual sport mc? [emoji16]

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I rode my ST on Woodstock tower road up to the tower just to be curious. . . My ST did better than I thought it would. Needed a bath badly afterwards though. . . .its about 90% gravel. . . That's why I gave the option of Woodstock Tower or Front Royal Airport for that tag a while back:)

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Hueyf4i said:
I rode my ST on Woodstock tower road up to the tower just to be curious. . . My ST did better than I thought it would. Needed a bath badly afterwards though. . . .its about 90% gravel. . . That's why I gave the option of Woodstock Tower or Front Royal Airport for that tag a while back :)
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And that's why I chose the F-86. :)
 
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New: Skyline Drive Crossing at 211. I'm forcing someone to have a good time by tagging this. . . [emoji16]
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