Introducing the Paddle Surf, Bike & Run

People tell me it's not possible to reasonably and safely bike around the Potomac. That's because folks would have to bike east of the Anacostia River. Well, believe it or not, Ward 8 can well maintained and beautiful.

As part of the SUP/Bike Triathlon event (SUPar Man), we mapped out a very nice route that is both fairly easy and scenic. You will see parts of DC that you would never expect to see (I saw 2 Deers, wild turkey and a Hawk)

Description
The bike starts and stops @ Jack's in GT. From SW DC and the Nationals Park it crosses the Douglas Bridge. Goes south along MLK to Blue Plains. Takes the Oxon Run Trail to National Harbor. Crosses the WW Bridge to Alexandria. Up Mount Vernon Trail to Memorial Bridge and back over.

I would like to do a group bike ride in Dec, right before Christmas and again in the new year (if weather permits). Will let you know if anyone is interested.

Run
For those interested, after the bike (or the next day), we will do a nice run up the Capital Crescent Trail towards Silver Spring and back down RockCreek Parkwa


The longest SUP Endurance event in the East coast is the Sea Paddle NYC (Manhattan Island circumnavigate) for 28 miles -- so for the Sat Kingman Island SUP, we will match that distance. So folks can say they did the same distance as the exclusive NYC race.

For the Sun Bike ride, we will increase the DMV loops to 3 (and add Hains Point) to get exactly 100 miles (of course people can elect to do 1 or 2 loops). But the 3rd loop will be added to meet the 100 mile milestone for those interested. Again, folks will go at their own pace.

For the Run, we will increase the course length to 26.2 so like the Ironman, it will be a full marathon distance. Also, instead of running CC Trail, I'm thinking of staying along the same DMV loop (easier, more familiar, closer to city, metro and amenities in case people need to make stops and meet people). One modified loop of the DMV trail can be adjusted to be approximately 26 miles.

Quite frankly, I'm not expecting too many people to do all three, the first time we hold it. But if it is well received, I would like to hold it again everytime we have a 3-day weekend so by the end of the year, folks can become SUPARmen if they want to. Many people don't SUP, but almost anyone can borrow or rent a kayak.


To keep folks on the trails and not to hog them, for the bike, we will separate each biker by 30 secs. So if we have 50 bikers, the first one starts @ 0800, the last @ 0825

For the Run, we will do waves of 50 each again to not hog the trails.

No runners will run on the street. All runners will respect crosswalks. Everyone will stop at lights and bikers will give way to pedestrians and other runners. Not a timed event.

If u do one event u are either a SUPper Bike or SUPper Run or SUPper SURF. If u do two events, u are a SUPPAR Knight. If u do all three, u are crowned either a SUPPAR King or SUPPAR Queen and your name will live in infamy.



Again this will not be a timed event. It's for the challenge, fun, adventure and bragging rights. We will not collect money but wish folks can use this to raise money for charity.

Looking forward to you joining us. How do we spread the word to the DC Tri community? Think the first time, a smaller size crowd would be better but if successful

SUPARMAN One

The SUP was amazing. I learned so much and was able to reflect. The distance was doable. It was the most amazing SUP ever.

Beautiful, glassy conditions. Very nice.

It started as a beautiful day of SUP.

The historic day of SUP, Bike, Run started out with a gusto. Besides the bitter cold temps, the winds started picking up from the North, 20 knots, gusting to 25+.

Because this would be headwinds, ruthless and stubborn there was no way I could work my way up river.

The very next day, the tide had turned. Still as chilly, but the River was transformed into a bright, beautiful, glassy finish. I was ready to roll.

I was ecstatic to be finally able to launch our much anticipated SUP/Bike/Run from the magnanimous National Harbor to the iconic Key Bridge in charming Georgetown.

The DMV Loop

To watch the video in 3-D:

AV Equipment to Bring

Cameras to bring (4):

SUP: Casio Waterproof
Police wearable

Bike: Canon Camcorder with tripod (need to setup). Bring extra battery

Run: Sony Bloggie

Before and After:
Iphone
Also External mic for Canon

Try Paddle Tri

I've come up with a unique and crazy idea to see the sights and to enjoy the coolness of the wind.  It's called a Pad, Bike, Run or PBR for short.  Can't think of a better name, but would be happy to listen to suggestions.

The event starts off with a paddle from National Harbor, MD to Georgetown, DC.  Or if the wind shifts from the north, then we start in GT and finish at National Harbor.  (If the winds are calm, our starting point is National Harbor where we can launch).

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Then a bike back to either GT or NH via SE DC.  During this ride, we will go off the beaten path to some of DC's most historic and enamored streets along Martin Luther King, Ave, Alabama Ave, South Capitol St.  Then a scenic ride along the soon-to-be-developed Oxon Hill Trail.

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The route takes us from Oxon Run Trail to South Capitol St and then to Indian Head Highway.

Then a run from Georgetown to National Harbor (or vice versa) via the Mount Vernon Trail.

There are scenic and serene places to stop for sightseeing and reflection along the way:

Sat, Nov 27 SUP, Bike, Run Itinerary

Morning:
Stage bikes at Jack's
0800: Launch SUP from National Harbor beach
(Leave cars at paid parking)
0900: Arrive Old Towne: Stop for quick rest
1200: Arrive Georgetown: Jack's

• Store Gear
• Lunch at Georgetown

1300: Depart GT via bikes

1430: Arrive National Harbor

• Store bikes in car

1500: Depart NH via run

1700: Arrive Georgetown

Mission Accomplished

• Catch a ride to NH to pick up bike
• Drop bike at Home
• Pick up SUP from GT
• Return Home

The SE Anacostia Loop

This Thanksgiving weekend, a few of us hardy souls will attempt to do a 12-mile Md to DC SUP followed by a 15-bike loop and a 10-mile run

The bike loop will be different since we will be biking the SE quadrant to National Harbor.

This is the route from Anacostia to NH:


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