Day 5, May 25th  Alexandria VA to Leesburg VA.  44.63 miles today on the Mount Vernon Trail, Four Mile Run Trail, and the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.  Another easy ride and all on bike trail.  2 of the group (Bob and Fred) wanted to ride the entire C&O Canal and headed off on their own early.  Dave, Sam and I left a short time later and rode into Old Town Alexandria for breakfast.  Ate at the Extra Perks restaurant (photo attached) which was quite good.  We headed out and took our time up the W&OD.  We stopped frequently and talked with a lot of riders who for the most part were impressed with our plans to cross the country.  Dave was fixated on the Mom's Apple Pie store in Leesburg.  Dave was still cranky because we missed the Pie store in Occoquan.  Upon arrival in Leesburg, Dave pushed into the lead and went directly to the store.  The Blueberry pie was delicious.  One of the bakers sent us to a authentic German bistro for a beer (Bitburger Pils) and we proceeded to spend the rest of the afternoon.  After 3 beers, we called and convinced Bob and Fred to leave the C&O at White's Ferry and come to Leesburg and stay in a hotel.  This makes 5 nights with no camping.  Not the plan but no one is complaining.  Tomorrow we will head out on the C&O.