What African-American mathematician and astronomer helped survey the original boundaries of the District of Columbia in 1791? Where along the W&OD Trail can you find two of the boundary stones the survey team laid?
Where
is the first house in Falls Church to have indoor plumbing?
What
Falls Church resident was inducted into the Black Athletes Hall of
Fame as an inaugural member, along with Jesse Owens, Satchel Paige,
Jackie Robinson, and Muhammed Ali? Why did he and his wife put their
lives on the line in the civil rights struggle in 1915?
Find the answers to these questions and more on the Bikes at Vienna
Ride To Discovery along the W&OD Trail! The route is about 16
miles round trip. Most of the ride will be on the trail, but we'll
cycle short distances on city streets to visit points of historical
significance.
We'll
depart the shop at 8:45 AM on Sunday, July 6, and plan to be back to
the shop by 11:30.
Please arrive early so you have time to read and sign the liability
waiver and be ready to go promptly at 8:45. No go in case of rain.
Don't
just ride the trail. Ride to Discovery with bikes@vienna!
