Originally Posted by
alan s
Hard to answer without specific route info, but like everyone else already said, generally stay off the sidewalks. DC streets are pretty bike friendly, but you may need to explore a little to find the best route.
14th and H NE to 4th and I NW is the route, so about 2 miles, all to the east of Chinatown, mostly on H. Though, that may be adjusted a bit to avoid the hopscotch bridge, which I'm not sure that I'm in shape for...