paul0578
08-24-05, 01:23 PM
any one do this commute? care to share your route?
tia
-paul
tia
-paul
Commuting - Annapolis to DC
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tulip
08-24-05, 03:31 PM
it's a bit far. When would you sleep?
gwd
08-24-05, 03:50 PM
any one do this commute? care to share your route?
tia
-paul
I made the ride a few years ago but not as a commute. A friend had a cue sheet. Part of the route was being turned into a sprawl development and we had to carry our bikes across a stream using the beams on a partially completed bridge. It doesn't take all day. Take heart, there was a fairly safe route in the late 90s so there may be one still. I'd call the WABA office and ask for one of their volunteer commuter mentors.
tia
-paul
I made the ride a few years ago but not as a commute. A friend had a cue sheet. Part of the route was being turned into a sprawl development and we had to carry our bikes across a stream using the beams on a partially completed bridge. It doesn't take all day. Take heart, there was a fairly safe route in the late 90s so there may be one still. I'd call the WABA office and ask for one of their volunteer commuter mentors.
cc_rider
08-24-05, 06:06 PM
Good general info site is http://bikewashington.org/
The Annapolis / DC routes are
http://bikewashington.org/routes/greentobay/index.htm
and http://bikewashington.org/routes/chesapeake/index.htm
Once inside the Beltway it depends on where in DC you are going.
If you post your desitnation, someone might be able to figure out a way to get there.
PS I haven't tried these routes so I can't vouch for them.
The Annapolis / DC routes are
http://bikewashington.org/routes/greentobay/index.htm
and http://bikewashington.org/routes/chesapeake/index.htm
Once inside the Beltway it depends on where in DC you are going.
If you post your desitnation, someone might be able to figure out a way to get there.
PS I haven't tried these routes so I can't vouch for them.
FatguyRacer
08-24-05, 06:07 PM
That sounds like a long commute. Mine is Crownsville to Columbia and its 22 miles one way.
balto charlie
08-25-05, 09:26 AM
any one do this commute? care to share your route?
tia
-paul
No but there's a guy that does this route. He uses the bus/bike combo at times. There was a short article about him in last months Spoke Mag(June). Try to dig it up and contact him. I have ridden it but not on the commute. It was the third leg of a century ride last fall...DC to Bmore to Annapolis t DC. I only followed so can't help. But I will say it was the most crowded of the 3 legs for that ride.
tia
-paul
No but there's a guy that does this route. He uses the bus/bike combo at times. There was a short article about him in last months Spoke Mag(June). Try to dig it up and contact him. I have ridden it but not on the commute. It was the third leg of a century ride last fall...DC to Bmore to Annapolis t DC. I only followed so can't help. But I will say it was the most crowded of the 3 legs for that ride.
FatguyRacer
08-25-05, 11:10 AM
MD Rt-450 from the City Dock to and thru Bowie and beyond the Capitol Beltway to a left turn on Rt-202 and then another left on Rt-1 will take you right to the White House. 32 miles one way. Concealed weapon is optional.
paul0578
08-25-05, 11:10 AM
i live in arlington va and commute to dc about 5 miles each way. i am planning on riding out there for a work related event with a few less experienced riders and thought a commuter would have a good route. thanks for the links cc, ill check out those routes.