Meadowood in Lorton is a U.S. BLM maintained property with a number of equestrian, mountain bike,…read moreand hiker trails. FYI for horse people: The Harley Road trailhead parking lot is designed for horse trailers, with a nice turnaround. No need to back up! The map that comes up on yelp shows the BLM office, check the trail map online for trailhead parking lots. There are maps at the parking lots to take, with mileage for trail segments. I'm reviewing the recently opened 4.6 mile South Branch hiking and mountain bike trail. The trail is accessible from a few parking lots (see the trail map). I parked at the lot on Old Colchester Rd, which only has space for about 6 cars, but I've never had trouble parking. There are no restrooms, water fountains, or garbage cans, so plan to bring water, and pack your trash out. I think they participate in managed hunts (announced) but I would not be surprised to find poachers, so think twice about dressing in deer colored clothes! I've hiked and jogged the trail. There are a few segments where the trail splits and then merges, one more difficult segment for mountain bikes, another for hikers. The trails are clearly marked, and you can easily make a longer hike by combining trails. South Branch is shady, the whole way. The hills are challenging enough to be fun without being miserably painful. If you think of Burke Lake's trail as a 1 on a 1 to 10 degree of difficulty, I'd rate South Branch as a 3 or 4 but I'm not the strongest hiker. There isn't room for 2 to walk side by side in most spots, and keep your ears open. We yielded the trail to bikes, but the bike riders slowed and didn't mow us down. If everyone plays well together it will help - a bike could topple down steep ravines in a couple of spots, they need some room. But bikes need to watch out too. Dogs are allowed, leash laws apply. I don't think a jogging stroller would make it. Very bumpy. The marshy area has a raised walkway and the small creeks have bridges, so you will not get soaked. Mud pits have honeycomb cinderblock retainers which is really nice. I think this trail is a blast. I don't like crowds and I like a challenge. This is a hard run for me, but a good one. I am so happy to find a place like this with no crowds. Love it!! This is the link to the trail map as of June 2012 http://www.blm.gov/es/st/en/fo/lpfo_html/recreation.html

The Boss trail is the coolest mountain bike obstacle trail I've accidentally found ever! It's…read morechallenging but it's short so you can run it 10 times, lots of wooden features and jumps, a few drops. The climbs are challenging. There are also a bunch of other easier trails here and you won't get quite as lost as you could at fountainhead.

I contacted them for help with obtaining a key for the removal of the battery for my Serfas e-bike…read more I had previously contacted the manufacturer and was told that the only way I could get it was through an authorized seller. Handy bikes were so helpful and helping me obtain a new set of keys, it took longer than they expected, but they kept in constant contact with me through email to let me know that they were still waiting for the representative to get in touch with them. I recommend them highly.

As noted by my fellow yelpers, the retail showroom has new & used bikes. It's located in a…read moredifferent location than the Service Center. Handy Bikes also carries a variety of bike brands such as Specialized, Giant, LIV, and Moots (titanium) Cycles. I haven't purchased a bike from them but I've used their Service Center multiple times. The mechanics are polite and competent. I also appreciate the text message updates. Each issue has been resolved to my satisfaction and I am grateful for the reasonable prices. Brick and mortar bike shops are going away. However, the community still needs safe spaces to gather. Support your local bike shops & enjoy the ride.

Could not have been more pleased with my experience at Rat Cycles!…read more After a 3 month wait for my e-bike to be delivered (purchased through a different business), it arrived with a punctured tire. I proceeded to call multiple businesses in the area for a repair, none of which were willing to work on my bike as it is a brand that most are unfamiliar with. Rat cycles is our neighborhood bike shop, so my boyfriend and I figured we would cross our fingers and bring it in with hopes that they could help us. Upon arrival, every employee in the store was so welcoming! Unlike the other shops we spoke with, they didn't turn us away! Instead, they agreed to try their best, and we were so grateful. Admittedly, my bike really does lean a bit heavy on the motorcycle spectrum in its design, so we understood this may not be an easy task for a bike shop. The guys got to work right away, and within half an hour my bike was ready for the road! The exceptional efficiency and customer service at Rat Cycles will keep us coming back for all our biking needs, as well as recommending them to all of our family and friends!

The service was great, professional and friendly…read more Explained exactly what was wrong with my bike.

I purchased my first bike here today and I don't think it will be my last. Staff was friendly and…read morehelpful and had decent inventory. Trek SF will definitely be my go to bike store as they offer both retail and service.

Came in to get a part and the staff was incredibly kind, resourceful, and knowledgeable!! Be sure…read moreto stop by for all your biking needs!

***DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!*** I WOULD NOT EVEN GIVE THEM ONE STAR!!!***…read more 1) DISHONEST: Initially quoted me $3500 and then came and packed all of my belongings onto their truck and took it away and then sent me a new invoice for $6500, I ended up paying DOUBLE after all of their excuses. 2) DELAYED: We were initially promised one date and did NOT end up receiving our goods until TWO WEEKS LATER. 3) UNPROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: Our contact could not communicate and did not know anything on her own, kept having to wait for her to contact her supervisor. I kept emailing and calling her for status updates as they did not update me at all on dates or times. 4) BROKEN MERCHANDISE: Lamps, and computers and printers, all had to be replaced.

Living in Virginia. Recently bought a mountain bike for my family member and shipped to Seoul,…read moreKorea. I happened to read the review after they picked up the bike, and the poor review worried me very much. But, I got a call from my dad today and heard that it was arrived safe and soundly. Costed me $600 and took two months as I expected. So, I am pretty happy about their service after all.

I'm not a cyclist. Just a guy who's now a dad, and as long as I live in Woodbridge, I'll never go…read moreanywhere else. Steve (who I assume is the owner) has been so helpful and accommodating every time I've been in here, which has been over the course of almost a decade, every year or so. I've had a couple of bicycles tuned up, bought a few tires, and last summer, I bought our son his first bicycle. Stellar every time. Today, we went in to purchase a kick stand (I'd rather support Steve than Amazon or any big box store.). First of all, he was so friendly to my little guy; he even let him come in the back to watch him use a hacksaw and grinder to trim and grind his new kickstand. It took him several tries to get it just right on such a small bike, but Steve persisted and got it perfect. As I was checking out, I asked if he had a rubber tip for the stand, as we'd be storing it in the house on hardwood floor. He said, "Oh man, I'm so sorry; we don't." No worries. "Waitasec," he said. Then he rummaged around and found a bigger kick stand that had a rubber stopper, but it was high end and in a package. I started, "You don't have to d..." "No problem at all, man! I get it!" he said, as he ripped open the package, took out the rubber stopper, and put it on our little kid bike. I've got more stories like that, but I'll leave it at the one that's most fresh on my brain. A-1 is the bike shop in the Woodbridge area! Side note: if you purchase a bike from here, they have a trade-in program for kids. Buy a bike from them, they give you a better trade in credit if you upgrade through them when the kid outgrows the old bike. Done. Never going anywhere else as long as we're in the area.

I took my bike in to have the brakes adjusted and for an overall "wellness" check. As soon as I…read moreentered the store, I received a friendly greeting from Matt. He acknowledged my reasons for bringing my bike in and put it on the bike rack for an initial check. After the mini assessment, he advised that it may take about 2 - 3 days before it is ready. To my surprise, I received a call the following day, advising that the bike was ready and the final cost, which was exactly what I was quoted on my initial visit! When I went to pick up the bike, Steven greeted me when I walked in. He went over the work that was done and asked if I had any questions. It was a smooth and easy process. I was very happy that everything was professional and straightforward. I was happy that there were no up-selling tactics or pressure to buy anything else. I was also very pleased that there were no "unexpected" costs associated with the repair. Very professional!

Fantastic from start to finish! Bike Werk's technician was SO responsive, knowledgeable, and…read moreexcited (yes, excited!) to help. His direct and honest approach - no upselling here - was a refreshing difference from the 4 bike shops I'd called or stopped by. My racing bike and my hybrid bike are like brand new!

Super responsive, patient, and most importantly knowledgeable!…read more Also super affordable and accessible.

Five stars and I mean every one. Todd at Pedego Electric Bikes in Alexandria knows exactly how to…read moreshow people a good time. Cherry blossoms, tulip fields, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Washington Monument in the distance -- all from the seat of an e-bike that does half the work for you. One of us went down mid-ride, got back up laughing, and was ready to go again. No drama. Just good people having a great time. If you haven't done an e-bike tour through this area yet, Todd is your guy. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Bikes and overall service were good. Only complaint is that the shop is not near the scenic part…read moreof the mount vernon trail. You have to bike on streets for a decent while before you get to the nicer nature part (the trail technically starts near the store but bikes aren't permitted on the trail in a lot of the areas closest to the store). If you aren't comfortable with doing that, I wouldn't recommend picking up a bike here. Would be better if the location was closer to the more scenic part of the trail.

I like frisbee golf occasionally. One course that's quite popular is Burke Lakes. Have spent time…read morehere with family and friends. This is a spot where no reservations are needed, and the cost is extremely reasonable. Anything outdoors is appreciated. Yet it's time for the county to make some repairs. The course isn't as well maintained as it was. There are roots that can make you be more vigilant. Personally I'd rather relax, but pay attention to where you walk. The containers are aging. My hope is this year they'll fix it up. Obviously that's up to the park authority. If you want to try out this activity, this is a good place to start.

Any day playing Frisbee golf is probably a good day so my 4 stars on this review should be taken…read morewith a grain of salt. If you can get out and play on this course, by all means do it. However, compared to other courses that I have played, this course is shorter, less interesting, and more crowded. If you go on a beautiful day, it's a good bet it will be very crowded.