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      <image:caption>Historic silos at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton, Virginia photographed in 2008</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Interior livestock stalls inside abandoned dairy barn at Laurel Hill Park</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Interior view of abandoned barn structure at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Interior of old farm building at Laurel Hill Park with sunlight through doorway</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rusting farm machinery detail from Laurel Hill dairy complex in Lorton Virginia</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Abandoned farm equipment and debris beside Laurel Hill dairy barn building</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Abandoned campsite in the woods near Laurel Hill Park trails</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dalai the Llamanaut — the first official illustration.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Just getting started, heading towards the Barrel Bridge.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Frozen Laurel Hill - Studded-tire riding at Laurel Hill on frozen snow, with the abandoned silos as a backdrop.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Frozen singletrack at Laurel Hill Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Quantico / OCS — December 23, 2023. Riding into a new year, unaware of how much was about to change.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Barranco, Lima — late January 2024. One of the first trips back to spend time with my mom. Shot on film.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Return leg from Lockhouse 49. Heading back after my first overnight since surgery. Nothing to prove. Just moving forward.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Winter ride close to home. No big goals. Just showing up.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expect technical and rocky trails when visiting Davis and the Canaan Valley in West Virginia. Finishing up the Moon Rock/Hoo Doo Rocks loop…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Circa 1994 - The MORE crew poses in front of the original Blackwater Bikes Shop location in Davis, WV.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Destination: Davis, WV - My local favorites - The Moon Rocks and Hoo Doo Rock trails loop are part of the Heart of the Highlands Trail System. These trails are located within the Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area and are known for their unique rock formations, challenging terrain and scenic views. Both trails offer a mix of rocky paths and forested areas, The Hoo Doo Rock trail features striking hoodoo formations, which are tall, thin spires of rock that have been naturally eroded over time.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Top of Moon Rocks… Making it up here is challenging.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Moon Rocks - heading back toward Hood Rocks - this little rock drop is much steeper than the photo suggests…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rocking one of the rock formations along Rock and Roll</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Most Difficult” is an apt description for the North Mountain Ridge Trail.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Riding along Big Slackwater downstream from McMahon’s Mill. Portions of the towpath are now concrete, a result of reconstruction efforts of severe flooding in the area in the mid 90s.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-01</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Riders enjoying a freshly cut bench along a section of the Buttermilk trail along the James River Park Trail System.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Destination: Richmond - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>That’s me on the Knolly enjoying a skinny along the Blueberry trail in the Swift Creek Area of Pocahontas State Park. This photo was taken shortly after the trails were open in 2015/16 when I was working on Mountain Biking Virginia.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Destination: Frederick - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Circa 1994. MORE Members discuss trail maintenance efforts with Gambrill Park Rangers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My buddy Jason enjoying one of the rock slabs along Gambrill’s yellow trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yours truly negotiating a rock garden at the Frederick Watershed,</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An updated trail at Greenbrier State Park. Photo courtesy of MORE.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lots of narrow and twisty roads along the three covered Bridges ride in Frederick, MD.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The view of the valley and Harrisonburg from Leighton’s Overlook along the Western Slopes trail system is worth the climb.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Most rides in the Stokesville area will involve some “gravel” riding; the Magic Moss/Dowells loop is no different. Heading out of Braley Pond for a brisk 3.5 mile climb to the trailhead, where “magic” awaits. On that note, beyond MTB routes, there are lots of gravel loops available in the area. Check out Bike the Valley for more info.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of the most intimidating, but actually “easy” to ride, rock features along Tower Trail on the way to the Tillman descent.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Revisiting Carvins Cove - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photos never do it justice, although this one comes pretty close. The stone work leading into and out of this feature is spectacular. Along the ride on Rock and Roll you’ll encounter several other stone features that will keep you in awe. The trail follows the contour superbly and is incredibly fun to ride.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Riding one of the signature rock features along Rock and Roll.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You’ll find several skinnies and other technical trail features (TTFs) to keep you interested. Quite honestly, there is no need for them. The trail is incredibly fun as it is. The TTFs, however, are super cool additions to play on along the way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 100 mountain bikers of all ages and a handful of EUC (electric Unicycle) riders and Mountain Boarders gathered at Locust Shade's Power jump line to celebrate all of the recent work performed at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County, VA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In 2023 I spent a year studying abroad in Incheon and Seoul, South Korea. One of my most memorable days was exploring Songdo via an e-bike.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Racing in the SoCal Winter Series Pro Women</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Turning some heads at Bryce my first day there.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Melissa Buhl beat me, but she was the World Champ, so thats ok.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Coaching Girlz Gone Riding events in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to get a ride in.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Number 2 means I was the series leading pro woman.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It is not uncommon for our Saturday rides to have over 60 people of varying ability. Photo: Kasey Clark.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>VeloPigs has adopted two gravel roads in Loudoun County from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Photo: Kasey Clark.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Signal Knob Trailhead: Both routes start from the southern end of the parking lot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ascent to Sidewinder: The climb to Sidewinder includes a few technical features.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The final descent from just above Sidewinder, is a blast.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-05</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Casey and son Kelly taking a break with the “amigos” along the Seneca Ridge Trail in Montgomery County, MD</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Casey with his son Kelly on the Cabin John trail.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>After a long hiatus, I was once again, I was met by a fabulous and welcoming community that helped re-introduce me back to the biking ropes…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“In the past few years, I have focused more on gravity oriented riding.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Feedback “The first negative is the lack of feedback you get from a YouTube video.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“…different drops may require different techniques and those subtleties might be difficult to see in a single YouTube video.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Korey has been making a name for himself in cycling circles in our region for the quality of the freelance visual work</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Experimenting in these mediums has also helped charge his creativity. His images truly transport the viewer; fueling our imagination on what it must have been like to be there.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League Leadership team , from left to right: Jon Posner, Adam Lewandoski, Diana Allen and Fred Powell. Photo: Korey Hopkins</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of this year’s highlights was being presented with a team jacket from the Washington DC Dunbar High School Prime Ability team</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/a-lasting-impact</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Epic Volunteer. Photo: Casey Anderson</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Epic Rider. Photo: Karen E. Good</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Master of Ceremies. Photo: Todd Bauer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Party Pace. Photo: Jason Miller</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Epic Volunteer. Photo: Todd Bauer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Good Friends. Photo: Jason Miller</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Always fun riding and volunteering with Ernie. Photo: James Corbett - epiclifeimages.com.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/looking-back-on-2023-forward-to-2024</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>One of the highlights for 2023 was doing a full pull of the C&amp;O Canale from Cumberland, MD to Washington, DC. over three days.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/lima-polaroids</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-08</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/the-southern-traverse</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Photos never do it justice. Brian, one of my riding partners, rides under one of the many obstacles encountered along the route. What you really can’t tell is how narrow the trail is and how steep the exposure is to his right.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ten people committed to the ride, six of us started, five finished it…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We lost one to a major mechanical 4 miles in. Glad it was early on. Of the ten that committed only 5 of us finished. Selfie at the Jerkemtight juncture, halfway into the ride. Some of us toyed with bailing out this intersection, but we carried on and persevered. The bailout point is also a difficult undertaking…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - There were Six</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ten people committed to the ride, only six started. Only five finished…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Mechanical</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sometimes the trail fights back. My buddy Paul had to bail out early due to this major mechanical. No one was injured and we were glad it happened early on in the ride so he could “easily” bail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Highiand County</image:title>
      <image:caption>Halfway point of the ride and bailout point. We carried on.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Trail 447</image:title>
      <image:caption>This trail is open to bikes :-) Highly difficult endeavor along this back country corridor.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Great Eastern Trail</image:title>
      <image:caption>We followed the yellow blazes and saw the occasional Great Eastern Trail marker.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fueling up at the halfway point of the ride and bailout point. We carried on.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Just Riding Along...</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brian negotiating on of the many natural obstacles along the ride.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Yes, there's a trail there</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brian finding his way along the narrow leaf covered corridor</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Leaf Covered Goodness</image:title>
      <image:caption>Narrow back country singletrack at its finest. The Southern Traverse is definitely an adventure…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Bubbles</image:title>
      <image:caption>My Ibis Mojo posing along the leaf covered trail. Last year I rode Nancy, my rigid steel hardtail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - More Leaf covered goodness</image:title>
      <image:caption>Narrow back country singletrack at its finest, more leaf covered singletrack. Picture doesn’t do the exposure to the left justice; nor how narrow the trail really is…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Still smiling</image:title>
      <image:caption>nearly 30 miles in and still smiling. Actually happy the adventure is over. Will seriously consider doing this again next year - getting really old for this type of outing…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Bear Mountain Cabin</image:title>
      <image:caption>We found a super cool place to stay close to the starting point of the ride. A newly refurbished cabin close to Bear Mountain and the Highland State Wildlife Management Area.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Hogshead Cabin</image:title>
      <image:caption>We found a super cool place to stay close to the starting point of the ride. A newly refurbished cabin close to Bear Mountain and the Highland State Wildlife Management Area.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Hogshead Cabin</image:title>
      <image:caption>We found a super cool place to stay close to the starting point of the ride. A newly refurbished cabin close to Bear Mountain and the Highland State Wildlife Management Area.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Southern Traverse - Hogshead Cabin</image:title>
      <image:caption>We found a super cool place to stay close to the starting point of the ride. A newly refurbished cabin close to Bear Mountain and the Highland State Wildlife Management Area.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/miraflores-in-film</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-08</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/2023-moco-epic</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023 MoCo Epic - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My buddy Pete riding through the corn fields at Schaffer Farms. Pete was one of MORE’s original members, it was great to host him at this year’s Epic while he was visiting from the UK.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pre roll photo, with some random dude dressed for Día de la Muerte.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rolling back into the Mothership. The 2023 MoCo Epic in the books.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/el-mercado</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/blog/pelicanos</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>My buddy Tino negotiating a section of tight singletrack on the way to La Quipa, an archeological point of interest along the ride.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Naplo</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The actual Starting point of the ride. 200' above sea level</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Gettingh things started along an easy ascent.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Tino on the eBike.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Arturo, our guide, on an analog bike.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Heading up to the first overlook.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The first overlook. Naplo below.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The first overlook. Naplo below.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The first overlook. Naplo below.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The first overlook. Naplo below.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Our one mechanical, a sidewall puncture. took a little while to find.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - The high point of the ride, nearly 1,200' above the starting point.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pelicanos - Post ride beer with the surfing champion - quite a good rider too.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Locust Shade Park in Dumfries, VA has a great skills area that allows riders to progress their skills.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Three miles in. The intersection of Ridge, Berry Patch and Rays Revenge. The “high” point.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Selfie with the group prior to rolling out from the Bakers Hollow parking area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paul pointing something out down at Raystown Lake. This is the intersection of Ridge, Berry Patch and Rays Revenge. We rolled down Rays Revenge shortly after pausing to admire the view.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is the intersection of Ridge, Berry Patch and Rays Revenge. We rolled down Rays Revenge shortly after pausing to admire the view.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The power line break on the way to the Allegheny Trail. We ended up riding that section twice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The power line break on the way to the Allegheny Trail. We ended up riding that section twice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The power line break on the way to the Allegheny Trail. We ended up riding that section twice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The bottom of the Allgheny trail has a great little overlook to catch your breath after the fast descent. So much fun…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The bottom of the Allgheny trail has a great little overlook to catch your breath after the fast descent. So much fun…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We don’t get to ride OCS often, but we do every chance we get. This time around the gravel roads were in pristine condition. Recently resurfaced and with a nice coating of late summer/early fall leaf cover.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>OCS Gravel #DangerLlama</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-03</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-02</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-03</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-02</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-02</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>ABOVE: The area of “focus” included addressing the section of trails highlighted in the map above. Multiple sections were completely re-routed and reclaimed. Another is slated for closure in the near future. A third, where 95th St. is located was completely re-aligned and reclaimed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Brock Lowery, of Ironwood Outdoors, stands at the bottom of the Grizzly, the first feature along the Col Du Shade.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Building the G-Out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brock Lowery, of Ironwood Outdoors, works on putting together the G-out, midway along the Col Du Shade.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The mini excavator ready to cut the long bench, on of Locust Shade’s signature trails, along the Col Du Shade corridor.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>ABOVE: The entry to the Col Du Shade sets the stage for the next 1 mile, tight and twisty singletrack.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>ABOVE: A portion of the beginner trail (Bolitas) that parallels Route 1.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Bolitas Entry</image:title>
      <image:caption>The entry to the new beginner trail needed additional armoring to help avoid a perpetual muddy spot. Volunteers installed several pavers like these in key sections of the new beginner trail. County staff addressed additional issues on the double track gravel road leading to the trail head.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Armoring a muddy spot</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers work to improve drainage and install armoring on a section of generally wet trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new beginner trail, Bolitas, shortly after construction was completed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers built 6 elevated boardwalks along the intermediate corridor to help hikers and riders easily cross various streams.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Lumber Haul</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteer crews participated in multiple “lumber hauls” to get materials to the work sites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers of all ages helped build all the elevated boardwalks along the intermediate corridor.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dirt from nearby “root balls” was used to fill in and ramp up the bridge approaches to make them easier to ride and hike.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tres Hombres: the progressive drops along the Upper Advanced Mountain Bike Trail allow riders to practice on manageable features before trying harder ones. The drops were placed in a spot that maximized the terrain and minimized machine work.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers set posts for the various features along 95th St.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Building Skinnies</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rich Wilson sets boards on one of several skinnies built along the 97th Street Corridor. Brock Lowery of Ironwood, left, supervised the project and provided all the tools and materials.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - The Double A J</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers cut the board to deck the surface of the Double A J. Most features were named after the volunteers that built them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Sentry, the entry qualifier feature for the Upper Advanced Mountain Bike Trail, 95th Street.Where possible, builders tried to utilize on site materials, including lumber from naturally felled trees.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Locust Shade - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Above: Volunteers completed the shaping of the jumps in August 2022. Below: MORE volunteers, including members of the Fredericksburg Composite Mountain Bike Team, work to build and shape the jumps along the “Power Jump Line”. More rented two skid loaders and a small powered wheelbarrow to help speed the process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of the first rides my daughter Ari went to was at Conway Robinson State Forest in Prince William County, VA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pete working on my 333fab Cross Bike. I used to call him the "Bike Whisperer".</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Walking around Machu Picchu, turned the corner and this guy was waiting for me. Gave me the perfect pose…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s always important to be aware of your limitations. If the furthest you’ve ever gone on your mountain bike is 25 miles, now is not the time to bust out the MoCo metric century. Pick the ride that fits your ability level and follow these tips and you’ll have a great time!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The steep climb from the Mountain House Picnic Area toward Braley Pond was extremely slick, especially after a hard rain. ©Bruce Buckley</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A new paved path has been added parallel to the road leading to the lower parking lot. Walking around the compound is much more pleasant these days.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cover and spread from the Issue 218, August 2013, featuring an article by Ian Plenderlith and photos by Martin Fernandez.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jaime Moreno with his eyes on the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DC United forward Charlie Davies celebrates another goal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>United’s Andy Najar focusing on the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>United’s Nicke DeLeon gets his head on the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Santino Quaranta using his skills to control the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>United’s Thabiso “Boyzzz” Khumalo “totally” focused on the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Santino Quaranta had something to say…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Troy Perkins with his eye on the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s in the net! Andy Najar scores against the Chicago Fire.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Christian Gomez elevates his play to control the ball.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Young Phenom Freddy Adu gets ready to receive the ball</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ben Olsen gets past a Real Salt Lake defender.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alecko Eskandarian gets past a NY Red Bull defender.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill Hamid lets one in…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jaime Moreno gets one past the goalkeeper for another goal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tony Quinn pulls out the big guns…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jose Luis Argueta (left) and Al Santos also contributed their photos to the site.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating a goal with the faithful.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/journal/salkantay-step-by-step</loc>
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      <image:caption>The largest set of terraces at the Moray ruin complex is nearly 100′ deep (30m).</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/journal/2022-quantico-epic</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>My second attempts were a little more abstract - Prompt: "The colors of the sounds I hear"</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>beyond "BestRidesDC" my online persona is "FrescoVA", here are the results of that prompt: "frescova"</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prompt: "courtita" my wife's online alias...</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prompt: "lightning wrapped in plastic in the deep pacific ocean"</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prompt: "lightning wrapped in silk"</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prompt: "lightning wrapped in silk on the edges of a nebula"</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/journal/midjourney-portraits</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/journal/torino-in-film</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-06</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Perfect Timing. This past February we had the opportunity to visit Torino, Italy and I brought along my father’s recently refurbished Kodak Retina IIIc camera so that I could take a few snapshots of the adventure. The trip was a memorable one, not only because we had a chance to experience beautiful Northern Italy, but because shortly after our return on the 21st of February, the region suffered tremendously from the COVID-19 Pandemic. We were fortunate to be there before, and not during the outbreak. Here are some snapshots from our trip, dedicated to all the wonderful people with whom we crossed paths during our visit. March 2020, images/text: Martin Fernandez</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Descending the steep metal stairs of the Harpers Ferry Bridge unto the towpath was one of the most difficult parts of the day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My 333 with a fully loaded Bob in tow. Taking a quick break along one of the final campsites before our arrival to DC.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Almost home! Less than 15 miles from our destination, The Pentagon's North Parking. Our ride home would be waiting for us there.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The starting point of our ride, Cumberland, MD. Mile marker 184.5</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Turns out there was some singletrack along the way. Shortly after the start of our ride, just outside Cumberland, MD</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even though we were unable to experience the Paw Paw Tunnel, we were rewarded with a view of one of the Potomac River bends along the town of Paw Paw, WV.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This onion shaped structure on the grounds of the Cumberland Wastewater plant didn’t quite smell like its doppelganger.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ABOVE: Ready to roll on Leg 3. Shortly before crossing the Harpers Ferry bridge to the C&amp;O towpath.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ABOVE: Early lunch at White’s Ferry. Nearly halfway on leg 3 of our adventure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ABOVE: At our destination. We had some time to change from our riding kits before hopping into our ride and the drive home. Absolutely phenomenal experience and super fun three days on the saddle.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.bestridesdc.com/journal/riding-loudoun-countys-historic-gravel-roads</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Before our meal we sampled nearly a dozen regional fruits</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Scott’s original book, The Washington Baltimore Mountain Bike Book, included 25 rides in Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District. Since taking over I’ve made considerable updates. The most current edition contains 44 rides with detailed directions and maps, 19 honorable mentions and 6 gravel routes. Once I took over Mountain Biking the Washington D.C./Baltimore Area, Scott went on to work On Mountain Biking Virginia, another book I’ve since taken over and re-written. I’m currently planning and working on the 6th edition of the guide and hope to have it in your hands soon. Stay tuned. In the meantime, please visit my Amazon Author page to view all of my existing regional cycling guides.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 1: September 5, 2025 - VA : OH</image:title>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 1: September 5, 2025 - VA : OH - Cumberland, MD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our first stop of the trip. I’ve driven through Cumberland so many times and the only time I have actually stopped here was when I started my C&amp;O Towpath adventure in 2023. This time around we walked around for a bit enjoying the sights.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 1: September 5, 2025 - VA : OH - Raven Rock</image:title>
      <image:caption>One of the things we wanted to do along the way was to hike on at least one trail during the drive. Coopers Rock State Forest would be the first hike of the trip. We ventured out along the Raven Rock Trail to check out the view of the Cheat River Canyon. Classic chunky and rocky WV trail with a gorgeous view at the end.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 1: September 5, 2025 - VA : OH - Guernsey County Courthouse</image:title>
      <image:caption>This was another “logical” stop along the way. Cambridge, a little over halfway between Morgantown, WV and Columbus, OH. Checking out the Guernsey County Courthouse gave us an opportunity to take a break, stretch our legs and prep for the last leg of the day.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 1: September 5, 2025 - VA : OH - Goodale Park</image:title>
      <image:caption>After checking in at our hotel in the Short North Arts District we decided to go for a quick walk around Goodale Park before venturing out to dinner along High St. The park, along with adjacent Park St. offered a nice “quiet” contrast to all the activity on High St.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - THe Wright Cycle Company</image:title>
      <image:caption>Despite the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park being closed for renovations we were able to visit the Wright Cycle Company.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - The Shop</image:title>
      <image:caption>The small building offered a glimpse to who the Wright brothers worked on and built their own bikes. Th actual shop had a complex contraption to mill tubes. I was tempted to take one of those frames on the floor…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - FIxie</image:title>
      <image:caption>What’s old is new again. A Wright “fixie” on display at the Wright Cycle Company.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Lotus</image:title>
      <image:caption>As we drove into town a Lotus passed by us. I pointed out to Ari, “I haven’t seen one of those in a while…” Next thing we know, we are walking down a street filled with them.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - GTI</image:title>
      <image:caption>This little VW GTI was loaded and pristine. only inches off the ground. Surely it had a great sound system…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Crowd</image:title>
      <image:caption>I’m sure the guy in the foreground had already been in the frame of more than one photo. The crowd stretched for blocks beyond where we were standing, and this was only one of multiple streets packed full of exotic cars along the edges.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Something Serious</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yes, I know the SS stands for Super Sport, but I’ve always thought that “Something Serious” is more apt for a classic Chevy Chevelle like this one.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Trail #3</image:title>
      <image:caption>The sandstone canyons at Turkey Sun Starte Park in Marshall, IN.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Trail #3</image:title>
      <image:caption>The sandstone canyons at Turkey Sun Starte Park in Marshall, IN.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Trail #3</image:title>
      <image:caption>The sandstone canyons at Turkey Sun Starte Park in Marshall, IN.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 2: September 6, 2025 - OH : MO - Trail #3 - Ladders</image:title>
      <image:caption>The sandstone canyons at Turkey Sun Starte Park in Marshall, IN.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - The Gateway Arch</image:title>
      <image:caption>We were able to walk around the arch before the doors opened and mixing in with St. Louisans enjoying a walk in the crip morning air.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - The View from the top</image:title>
      <image:caption>We planned it so that we could ascend to the top of the Gateway Arch on the first morning Tram at 9 am. Clear skies treated us to a gorgeous view of St. Louis, the Old Courthouse, and the Arch’s shadow in the foreground.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Perspectives</image:title>
      <image:caption>After exiting the arch I had the opportunity to photograph the Arch from one of its bases.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Perspectives</image:title>
      <image:caption>We were able to walk around the arch before the doors opened and mixing in with St. Louisans enjoying a walk in the crip morning air.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - WSGFABR</image:title>
      <image:caption>Local St. Louisans enjoy a mid-morning bike ride on the shadow of the arch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - From the Courthouse</image:title>
      <image:caption>After visiting the Arch we had a few minutes to visit the Old Courthouse and see the arch from a different perspective.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Swope Park Trails</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the first time I wish I had had my bike along for the trip. The trails were definitely purpose built mountain bike ribbons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Swope Park Trails</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the first time I wish I had had my bike along for the trip. The trails were definitely purpose built mountain bike ribbons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Swope Park Trails</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the first time I wish I had had my bike along for the trip. The trails were definitely purpose built mountain bike ribbons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 3: September 7, 2025 - MO : KS - Swope Park Trails</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the first time I wish I had had my bike along for the trip. The trails were definitely purpose built mountain bike ribbons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 4: September 8, 2025 - KS : CO - South Face</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Mural at the Mill by Australian artist Guido Van Helten</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 4: September 8, 2025 - KS : CO - East Face</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Mural at the Mill by Australian artist Guido Van Helten</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 4: September 8, 2025 - KS : CO - North Face</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Mural at the Mill by Australian artist Guido Van Helten</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 5: September 9, 2025 - CO : NV - Hanging Lake Hike</image:title>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 5: September 9, 2025 - CO : NV - Hanging Lake Hike</image:title>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 6: September 10, 2025 - NV : NV</image:title>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 6: September 10, 2025 - NV : NV - Charcoal Oven</image:title>
      <image:caption>The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore that was discovered in the area. Once mining ended, the ovens were used to shelter travelers and even had a reputation as a hideout for stagecoach bandits.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 6: September 10, 2025 - NV : NV - Overlook Trail</image:title>
      <image:caption>The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore that was discovered in the area. Once mining ended, the ovens were used to shelter travelers and even had a reputation as a hideout for stagecoach bandits.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Destination Palo Alto - Day 6: September 10, 2025 - NV : NV - Charcoal Ovens</image:title>
      <image:caption>The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore that was discovered in the area. Once mining ended, the ovens were used to shelter travelers and even had a reputation as a hideout for stagecoach bandits.</image:caption>
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