Favorite snack stops in NoVA

[coreyaugustus]

The Bike Lane - Herndon. Heckin’ good orange muffins. So-so beers, but after 50 miles, good enough.

Idido’s Coffee - Arlington. I don’t normally touch coffee unless I’m having digestive issues, but they do serve a good cup of straight black, whatever they use. Good cold slices of pie.

What are your faves?

[.RJ]

Philomont country store for ham sandwiches - ask for pickles.

And the bike lane for beers, although I ride with their shop team so I’m biased

[jemoryl]

Originally Posted by .RJ

Philomont country store for ham sandwiches - ask for pickles.

And the bike lane for beers, although I ride with their shop team so I’m biased

Moved to Bethesda, MD just over a year ago and exploring roads in MD, still need to get over to VA for a ride. Rode to Poolesville, MD today, will consider taking the ferry over to Leesburg sometime, so these tips might be handy.

[dsimon]

In the Plains and Now apparently in Purcellville amazing coffee even have Gluten free food if ya need it

https://happycreekcoffee.com/

[retropean]

Döner Bistro and King Street Coffee in Leesburg are great and easily accessible for parking a bike and keeping an eye on it.

[alancw3]

Partlow's on the W&OD bike trail in Ashburn. known for their smoked barbecue. also a great place to stop for a sandwich and cool drink.

[Zoomie80]

Cafe de Clieu in Fairfax, corner of University Dr and Main St. Great coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches. Old Town Square is a very short walk across Main St, just past The Old Town Hall...great place to sit and enjoy a coffee and scone!

https://www.coffeedeclieu.com/

[Toeclips]

Heidelberg Bakery in Arlington, and Mad Fox in Falls Church
best part of Saturday's when I lived in Va

[ultraman6970]

U talking carolina brothers?

Originally Posted by alancw3

Partlow's on the W&OD bike trail in Ashburn. known for their smoked barbecue. also a great place to stop for a sandwich and cool drink.

[robin3mj]

Bayou Bakery in Courthouse.

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by jemoryl

Moved to Bethesda, MD just over a year ago and exploring roads in MD, still need to get over to VA for a ride. Rode to Poolesville, MD today, will consider taking the ferry over to Leesburg sometime, so these tips might be handy.

oh man we have so much gravel riding in loudon & surrounding counties its amazing, plus the C&O. Drive over to poolesville and head over the ferry and there's so many options.

[coreyaugustus]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

U talking carolina brothers?

I forgot to mention that one. There's much better bbq in the area, but none so close to WOD, so it's a good stop.

Originally Posted by Toeclips

Heidelberg Bakery in Arlington, and Mad Fox in Falls Church
best part of Saturday's when I lived in Va

Mad Fox is now Solace Outpost. In my opinion, an upgrade for the space. YMMV. I still prefer Audacious Alewerks right next door to ProBike FC, but they only have beer and popcorn, no snacks.

[Toeclips]

Sorry to see Mad Fox go, I liked their wheat beer

[jemoryl]

Originally Posted by .RJ

oh man we have so much gravel riding in loudon & surrounding counties its amazing, plus the C&O. Drive over to poolesville and head over the ferry and there's so many options.

Unfortunately, I don't ride gravel, but I'm sure there are some great paved roads as well. Any suggestions?

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by jemoryl

Unfortunately, I don't ride gravel, but I'm sure there are some great paved roads as well. Any suggestions?

Try this - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33798761

Mountain road up to lovettesville and the taylorstown/stumptown climbs are really nice rides. The section of 15 *is* very busy but its short and has a wide shoulder. All paved.