Great Beginnnings at Trail's End

The weather has been fantastic and this body surely needs to get back into the swing of things. One of the biggest pleasures I get is biking on the W&OD and ending either at Trail's End Cycling Company in Purcellville or, when time permits, I continue to Leesburg or Ashburn.

Now that summer is ending, we all need to focus on getting back to a more balanced life. I like to take time after work and get on my 15 year old bike, get closer to nature, and improve my health. What better way than heading to the bike trail. I find the best place for me to begin is Hamilton Station Road. By the way, I had a wonderful young man, Ian, who showed me one of the newest cruising bike- Glob Carmel. I will be getting one of those real soon.

parking is easy, just off the road and next to the bike path. I have the choice of going east to Leesburg or west to Purcellville.

Heading to Leesburg isn't quite as busy as it is to Purcellville; I do enjoy seeing friends walking their dogs, children and parents spending time together, and other benefits of living near the small town of Purcellville.

Magnolia's, one of the premier restaurants in Loudoun County, had their outside dining area open which is located along the path. The Jamaican style, steel band music could be heard coming from the patio. My peddling seemed to keep the fun-loving beat going as I approached Trail's End Cycling Company.

I remembered being at a party a few weeks ago where several of my lady friends mentioned the Yogatime Studio located upstairs from the cycling shop. I stopped by to get the schedule for the "hot yoga" classes that everyone keeps talking about here in Purcellville.

Hope to see you on the W&OD, Magnolia's, or Yogotime.