Self-Guided Tours of Towns On Trail
"The Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail is paved with a high-quality asphalt and is relatively free of debris. It's usually about ten to twelve feet across... so there's enough room to build up a good stride. The scenery is historic and beautiful - the trail runs across numerous bridges and past historic landmarks. The bikers are unusally considerate, and there are several water fountains and rest stops along the way. It's a great workout early morning, in the evening, or just whenever you feel the need to blade. If you're in the Washington - northern Virginia area, give it a try." -- Brian Terell and Elizabeth Venson, Fairfax, VA..
Take a tour of the factory of Creative Urethanes, manufacturer of Hammer Wheels. Purcellville (mile 45), one block from the terminus of the trail, 212 N. 21st Street. This factory has made wheels since 1964 -- including wheels for inline skates.
Renting Equipment
Gail Ricci compiled this list of places to rent or buy skates:
- Skater's Paradise, 1602 Bell View Blvd, Alexandria, VA (703) 660-6525
- Ski Chalet, several locations including 8338 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA (703) 761-3040
- Ski Liquidators, 3036 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA (703) 533-7200
- Pro Fit Ski & Skate, 545D East Market St., Leesburg, VA (703) 777-7547
More Links
- Washington Area Rollerskating Club. WAR, as it is known, sponsored a monthly skate on the W&OD. Usually on third Saturday of month at 12:30 p.m., starting at Vienna caboose. They seem to have stopped doing this for a while.
- Local inline skating from Prism Enterprises.
- A long article about skating on the W&OD
- Women Roller-bladers whose site refers to the W&OD.
- Amrecian In-Line Skating, a local skating club.
- Mid Atlantic Speed and Fitness
- Team Caravan, promoting skating in Washington, DC. See their link on the webring, below.
This page was last modified Feb 23, 2001