Sterling, VA (USA)

[tried to fix car early (need major clutch repair at mechanic...) - a little bit of rain - took my bike out I-495 to I-66 to VA-28 - got off at Sterling Avenue - found a place to park (a business closed for the day) - rode east through Sterling, Herndon and Reston all the way to Wiehle Road - turned around and rode back west - passed my car and continued until reaching Smiths Switch Station (near mile marker 26) - got a drink and took a break - then rode a bit farther to explore Hampshire Park (possible parking spot for next ride?) - headed back to car after around 18 miles of biking today - tired - backtracked to VA-28, I-66 and used Fairfax County Parkway to get back to my storage building - worked on car again, just temporary fix - drove over to high school and played a little basketball before heading home - worked on the kids' computer]