Rollin' on the River ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT WELCOMES THE AREA'S FIRST + ONLY CYCLEBOAT STORY BY JORGE MARTINEZ + PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF HEENEY
After a trolley pub ride in South Carolina, two young entrepenuers were inspired to conceive a new business idea for the waters of the Potomac River. Potomac Paddle Club is the area’s first and only pontoon pedal boat or “cycleboat” service. The service from Old Town’s waterfront officially launched earlier this summer in a ceremony attended by Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, members of the press, and invited guests. The 2.5-hour cruise departs from the Alexandria waterfront behind the Torpedo Factory and travels to National Harbor for a thirty-minute rest stop before continuing up the Potomac River and past Alexandria landmarks. 32 • VIP ALEXANDRIA MAGAZINE
