Subject: RE: Need long ride route in VA beach please. Kevin, I live here in VA Beach, and can say if you would like to TRY open water, there are two extra great places, both on the protected Chesapeake Bay side, much milder than the crashing waves of the Atlantic. On Monday & Wednesday evenings a group from the Final Kick Triathlon store goes on a mentored swim down off of Shore Drive (muster at the shop @ 5:20pm and head over together....all comers welcome! ). Another great place is off of the beach at First Landing State Park, also off of Shore Drive, and open to the public from 7AM til Sundown. Be aware there is CURRENT in both areas and the strength of it is variable from day-to-day depending on tide, so you need to swim smart, and have a spotter/buddy if possible. I am not a strong swimmer by any stretch, but with the help of a spotter on shore, I have been doing ALL of my training swims in both of these locations. Has worked out great and I have vastly improved over 6 weeks of training. As for the "long ride"...what is the distance you're after? There are quite a few well-worn bike loops in the area, just depends on your preference. |