just left dc. miss it. i found it pretty bike friendly. even more so now that more bike lanes are being integrated. well, maybe not bike friendly but i never had problems with drivers or pedestrians. rock creek is a decent place to ride. and on the weekends they close some of the roads to cars so that's a plus. there are plenty other places i'm sure but i just enjoyed riding through traffic downtown and adams morgan. check out asylum in adams morgan, a bike friendly and vegetarian friendly bar. bedrock billiards around the corner for pool and chillin'. mixtec for mexican. city bikes for parts and service. yes all in adams morgan. what can i say, that's where i lived worked and played. as for thai food, you'd have better luck in northern virginia. thai square and crytal thai both in arlington. oh, and i don't know if they're still doing it but rock creek on wednesdays, messers meet up for timetrials and cookouts. have fun.