I am born/raised in SE, DC. I have no problem riding anywhere SE or NE.
I honestly cannot believe how much easier it is to traverse DC, since being gone in January to cycle the entire USA. I have only been back for 3 weeks and the change is dramatic. I do not like the maps DC puts out for tourist. Find a Metro map. It will show you the small holes, short cuts, and dead ends. As long as you do not look like a tourist you vacation will be sweet. I find most of the things that make DC negative are due to "Tourist". I mean those who have no idea of how to blend in. Blending in is the key to more adventure then the next person. If you need a contact and I am not out touring please feel free to send me an email before you get here.
teamdarb@gmail.com -Wilson