Today was my first time riding with Peggy and Joe, President of the Blue Ridge Bike Club, in quite awhile and it was great to get out there again. Especially to get out on the new and steadily improving Ecusta Trail. Joe began with an informative review on the ABC’s of Bike Safety, before heading out on our ride.
Our special guest today was Ed Mattern, president of The Friends of Laurel Park and president of the High Country Hikers so that was an honor to have him on board. The whole Trail from Fresh Market to Hwy 64 in horseshoe is only 6 1/2 miles and yet for me anyway, not having ridden for quite a while, it was a very full ride and a very full day. All the bridges save one are fully installed and the one that is not you can quickly go around on the road so in essence the trail is very safe and passable for experienced riders and pedestrians with a spirit for adventure. The beautiful thing to me is that you can ride from here out to the little mall in horseshoe where you have at least three restaurants to choose from. Then right across 64 you have the Cognitive Brew House which is where we stopped today. The brewhouse, although not a beer brewery, has beer on tap and is far more than a coffee shop. They’ve got a mouth watering menu which features an array of bakery goods and avocado toast. They have phenomenal craft coffee and they do have beer in the cooler so you can’t miss really whatever’s on your agenda. They always have Bike clothes and other bike paraphernalia, the staff is great helpful and attentive and the food is great. Plus the indoor outdoor seating as well as ample parking perfect spot to stop whether you’re driving or biking.
The bottom line is that the long awaited Ecusta Trail is quickly taking shape thanks to the total commitment, dedication and perseverance of the Friends of the Ecusta Trail, Conserving Carolina and all the others who have worked so hard to turn this dream, The Ecusta Trail, into a reality.
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