NOVA Epic 2013

Jeff and Mike participated in the annual NoVa epic presented by MORE (Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts) and FCPA (the Fairfax County Parks Authority).  MORE a non-profit organization that maintains/ builds trails in 41 state and county parks in the Mid-Atlantic area working with and coordinating volunteers and working with government park agencies to maximize the amount and quality of multi-use trails for the region. 

 NoVa epic event offered 20, 40 and 65-mile courses with many aid stations (with food and drink options), tee shirt, party with live band dinner and drinks for a fair price ($65 with a MORE membership).  Proceeds went to MORE and its volunteer efforts to build and maintain trails in the mid Atlantic region. 

Mike and Jeff participated in the 65-mile ride.  The 65-mile ride was a point to point starting at Laurel Hill park in Lorton, VA and finishing in Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA.  The ride went through several other parks.  Despite doing many of theses trails before during some long-distance winter and spring training rides we were introduced to some new trails that we previously didn't know about. 

Free tee shirt

Early on stopping to check for ticks

Didn't see any snakes but heard and saw a lot of cicadas

Tick country

Jeff signaling a turn

35 miles in

Wheelie practice on road sections

Met up with Ian and Sunny

Bikenetic bike shop helping with an aid station

Sunny

Mike

Filling up

BBQ aid station, heavy stomachs after this stop

This was the best aid station

Knee table

Ian going for 2nds

Jeff going for seconds too

Sunny leading

Jeff ripping up lake Fairfax park

Post ride party

Post ride party

Post ride band

Post ride meal