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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-14-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By cc_rider

Report from yesterday's ride. The only...

Report from yesterday's ride.
The only pertajohns I saw were padlocked or inside of locked construction fences.
NPS facilities around Haines Point still closed, but the wooded area behind the one...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-13-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By cc_rider

[QUOTE=blazin;21531756]I’ve never had a problem...

[QUOTE=blazin;21531756]I’ve never had a problem finding a quiet spot to relieve myself on the side of the road. I tend to use the C&O to get out of the city and start my rides quite early, which...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-13-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By cc_rider

DC area facilities

I've been getting a ride in once (sometimes twice) a week since late April. With so many facilities closed, I have to plan my rides based around availability of toilets. Most of my rides have to...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-06-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,792
Posted By cc_rider

Route 15 is not great for riding, but there is a...

Route 15 is not great for riding, but there is a shoulder in ok shape from White's Ferry Road into Leesburg. Often has high traffic, but that time on a Saturday morning might not be too bad.
Forum: Northeast
08-31-16, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By cc_rider

Tour du Port?

Is there going to be a Tour du Port ride in Baltimore this year? I just checked on line to get the date and registration information and can only find 2015 information. Even the registration for the...
08-11-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 645,424
Posted By cc_rider

Isn't the old North Central Trail called the...

Isn't the old North Central Trail called the Torrey C. Brown Trail now?
08-10-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 645,424
Posted By cc_rider

Around Arlington and Alexandria Virginia. Long...

Around Arlington and Alexandria Virginia. Long stop at the Arlington County Fair. Decided to turn it into a boundary stone ride along the SE side.
On the way back, just as I reach 4 Mile Run, the...
Forum: Northeast
08-10-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,502
Posted By cc_rider

I rode it for 8 years, and they made changes to...

I rode it for 8 years, and they made changes to the route every year. Some parts were just the same, or mostly the same. Some parts were very different (like when they added the Rockaways)
Forum: Northeast
02-22-15, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By cc_rider

NCR Would be my choice, although I don't know...

NCR Would be my choice, although I don't know about March.
A lot of good city riding in B'more. Gwynns Falls, Locust Point (Fort McHenry), Federal Hill, Fells Point, Canton, Paterson Park. I like...
Forum: Southeast
01-16-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By cc_rider

I don't race, but there are a few events around...

I don't race, but there are a few events around DC I've heard of. The Air Force Classic (formerly Clarendon Cup) is the big one. There has also be one in Tysons Corner, but I don't know who sponsors...
Forum: Northeast
03-19-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By cc_rider

I haven't seen the MVT lately, but we had a good...

I haven't seen the MVT lately, but we had a good amount of melting today. I suspect the rain got rid of most of the snow, and most of what's left will be gone with the 60 degree weather forecast for...
Forum: Northeast
03-19-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By cc_rider

A short ways from BWI is the Patapsco River. Very...

A short ways from BWI is the Patapsco River. Very pretty riding along the trail and River Road. Relatively easy between BWI and Ellicot City.
Forum: Northeast
03-19-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By cc_rider

Beach Drive on weekends is a good starting place....

Beach Drive on weekends is a good starting place.

MacArthur gets you out to River Road, which gets you out into the rural parts of Montgomery County. Good riding around Poolesville.
Forum: Southeast
10-21-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By cc_rider

Mathews County is a good riding area.

Mathews County is a good riding area.
Forum: Northeast
10-02-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By cc_rider

Update - News TV was reporting this morning that...

Update - News TV was reporting this morning that Beach Drive, Jefferson, Madison, Ohio Drive and roads around Potomac Park were all closed. Guess that means no Hains Point riding.
Eyewitness report...
Forum: Northeast
10-01-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By cc_rider

Hurricane Govshut and bike commuting

Word from WABA and people on the Bikewashington yahoo group is that the NPS has closed several major bike commuter trails. Some people reported closure signs on the Capital Crescent and C&O trails. I...
Forum: Northeast
09-25-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By cc_rider

Unfortunately I'm committed to a non-biking event...

Unfortunately I'm committed to a non-biking event in Virgina.
I'd like to ride that area. My wife is a St Mary's alumni and I used to visit there often.
Forum: Northeast
09-13-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By cc_rider

I would so like to do this ride. If only it was...

I would so like to do this ride. If only it was the next weekend.
Forum: Northeast
09-06-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,557
Posted By cc_rider

Eight or ten years ago I was riding the Greenway....

Eight or ten years ago I was riding the Greenway. About even with the lower 100's, I was 100 yards behind another rider when some kids on the other side of a chain link fence started shouting and...
Forum: Northeast
06-25-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By cc_rider

Both Potomac Pedalers and the Oxon Hill club have...

Both Potomac Pedalers and the Oxon Hill club have all levels of ride.
PPTC has a regular D/C level ride out of Shirlington on Sunday mornings
Forum: Southeast
06-23-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 81,463
Posted By cc_rider

Pneumonia.

Pneumonia.
Forum: Northeast
05-30-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By cc_rider

Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride

Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, this Sunday.

http://www.bgcride.org/aboutride.html
Forum: Southeast
05-30-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 861
Posted By cc_rider

Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride

Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, this Sunday.

http://www.bgcride.org/aboutride.html
Forum: Northeast
05-22-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By cc_rider

Not liking urban riding limits you a bit, but...

Not liking urban riding limits you a bit, but there are a lot of bike routes in the city that are fairly low traffic, especially on weekends.
Here’s a link to the DC bike map....
Forum: Southeast
05-17-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By cc_rider

Final bump. Unfortunately both my work and...

Final bump.

Unfortunately both my work and my wife's have gotten in the way of us traveling this weekend. Luckily I had not registered in advance so I'm not out any money. Will get a local ride in...
Forum: Northeast
05-17-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By cc_rider

Final bump

Final bump
Forum: Northeast
05-16-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By cc_rider

Been across the WB many times. Sometimes I go...

Been across the WB many times. Sometimes I go down the Mount Vernon Trail, sometimes I come down the MD side using MLK Jr Blvd and Oxon Hill Farm. As of about 6 weeks ago, the trails were all good....
Forum: Northeast
05-06-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By cc_rider

I was up in NJ this past weekend and rode from...

I was up in NJ this past weekend and rode from Fort Lee into NYC on Friday and Sunday. The Historical Park still has free parking, but only for another week or two. Then their "season" starts.


I...
04-29-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 645,424
Posted By cc_rider

Saturday rode from Arlington VA to College Park...

Saturday rode from Arlington VA to College Park MD for Maryland Days. Lot of exhibits and events (like the insect petting zoo, the bone collection at the forensics lab, robots, fire tornado demo)....
Forum: Northeast
04-28-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By cc_rider

Dang! Is there anyplace left in Fort Lee where...

Dang!
Is there anyplace left in Fort Lee where you can park and ride?
Forum: Northeast
04-25-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By cc_rider

Bump About 3 weeks until the ride.

Bump
About 3 weeks until the ride.
Forum: Southeast
04-25-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By cc_rider

Bump About 3 weeks until the ride.

Bump
About 3 weeks until the ride.
Forum: Northeast
04-07-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By cc_rider

Most of those routes are more for site seeing,...

Most of those routes are more for site seeing, although in early morning they may be clear enough to get some good training in. The trails like Mount Vernon and Capital Crescent are popular and can...
Forum: Northeast
04-07-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By cc_rider

Dupont Circle is a good area to start exploring...

Dupont Circle is a good area to start exploring from.

Florida Ave will take you up to Adams Morgan/ Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant. Meridian Hill Park is a nice stop, and 16th street or 14th...
Forum: Northeast
04-07-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By cc_rider

How long will you be staying in DC, and will you...

How long will you be staying in DC, and will you be riding weekdays or weekends or both?
Do you mind city riding or are you looking for something with less traffic?
04-05-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By cc_rider

Invisible Helmet

Came across this interesting product that seems to be under development in Europe.

http://www.upworthy.com/the-invisible-bike-helmet-that-youll-have-to-not-see-to-believe
04-05-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 645,424
Posted By cc_rider

Last weekend I checked out the cherry blossoms...

Last weekend I checked out the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin (there were none) and the Kite Festival on the Mall.
This weekend the blossoms are supposed to be at their peak, so I'll brave...
Forum: Southeast
04-05-13, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By cc_rider

I missed last year due to a work conflict....

I missed last year due to a work conflict. Looking forward to it again this year.
Not a real heavily attended event (bit over a thousand I think) but after 10 years of riding Bike New York (around...
Forum: Northeast
04-04-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By cc_rider

Tour de Chesapeake

May 18
Mathews County, VA

http://tourdechesapeake.org/

Very flat ride. Mathews county is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay on 3 sides.
Very pretty, rural countryside. No 4 lane roads in the...
Forum: Southeast
04-04-13, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By cc_rider

Tour de Chesapeake

May 18
Mathews County, VA

http://tourdechesapeake.org/

Very flat ride. Mathews county is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay on 3 sides.
Very pretty, rural countryside. No 4 lane roads in the...
Forum: Northeast
03-11-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By cc_rider

Radio show in cycling around the DC area

The Kojo show on WAMU will be doing an hour on biking around DC. There will probably be a podcast available later.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/
Forum: Northeast
02-13-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,318
Posted By cc_rider

Sounds like a good idea. Are the color codes...

Sounds like a good idea.
Are the color codes assigned with your registration? Guess that means connection up with ride partners in other groups is out of the question.
Forum: Northeast
02-12-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,318
Posted By cc_rider

Last rode the BNY5B in 2010, but did it for...

Last rode the BNY5B in 2010, but did it for several years before that. I used to drive over the GW and park on Riverside near Grant's Tomb. Plenty of free street parking before the church crowd...
Forum: Northeast
12-21-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By cc_rider

I was hoping to do a Mayan New Years ride on...

I was hoping to do a Mayan New Years ride on Saturday.
Forum: Northeast
12-04-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By cc_rider

I would not NOT lock a bike. The police aren't...

I would not NOT lock a bike. The police aren't going to remember who left what two hours earlier, and a confident person who looks like they know what they are doing can get away with a lot.
Forum: Northeast
11-09-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By cc_rider

House prices in NOVA are pretty still high. Under...

House prices in NOVA are pretty still high. Under 300k is going to be tough. Manassas is a good place to start looking, but there are lots of older neighborhoods hidden around.

Pleasant Valley is...
Forum: Northeast
11-09-12, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By cc_rider

Where in Manassas?

Where in Manassas?
Forum: Northeast
10-30-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By cc_rider

East Side Greenway is close to where you'll be....

East Side Greenway is close to where you'll be. Not great for an adult rider, but should be good for kids.

Added - Roosevelt Island is a nice, low traffic area. Very pretty loop with interesting...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,467
Posted By cc_rider

Yup. I generally avoid the Mall during tourist...

Yup. I generally avoid the Mall during tourist season, especially school-group season.


Sounds like an interesting trip. Are you posting the details?
Forum: Northeast
10-21-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By cc_rider

Related to the river walk, how is the route past...

Related to the river walk, how is the route past Liberty State Park to the Bayonne Bridge? I want to do the loop around NY harbor someday. Planned to do it last Labor Day weekend, but my trip got...
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