Carytown and Training Camp (August 15, 2013)

NICE day in the RVA....somewhat overcast, but in the 70's, and yes it is mid-August...good day for a short ride. Went to Carytown, where I saw this old BMW - good day to get out and see some sights there. Nice in the weekday late morning, not very crowded, and had a good time in that area. Just took a little walk during the ride, nice to get out and see a few sights, and might be a place where I go this weekend with Kaye, because it is not looking like the weekend will be great riding with a forecast of cooler temps again (good) and a 60% chance of rain (which is not good).   

 Did see this Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle again on Cary Street in Carytown but did like the passenger on the back (and yes that is a real, live dog!). See that from time to time, especially here as this is a real good dog friendly town. Man's best friend loves to ride. Used to have a shirt which said "Only a Biker Knows Why a Dog Sticks His Head Out the Window" and for sure this one does. His owner was inside Can-Can (a Carytown Restaurant) while he waited on the bike. I thought this was very cool Love seeing this sort of thing, and nice day for man and best friend to be out on two wheels. 

 Went by the Redskins Training Camp, my only visit during their stay, but did get to check out this motorcycle they are selling tickets to win. Think the drawing is the last day of camp (which is tomorrow by the way). Good looking Harley and I think the team signed the saddlebags, but being a Chicago Bears/Carolina Panthers fan I did not get a ticket. Was very cool though and glad I got to see it. One lucky Redskins fan will be very, very happy with this bike I am sure.

Got this photo of the crowd at camp. I did not have time to stay for the players - they were going to come out at 1230 and I have to go to work in the mid-afternoon. I did like to see the sights though and the people were really fired up. I thought it was a neat thing, and looking forward to seeing it better next year when they return. Looking forward to some football this year.
As rides go, this was a good one - short but sweet. Nice places to visit, some new sights to see and always good to get out, even when the ride is just around 2 hours and covered a distance of 30 miles . Looking forward to the next one!