Originally Posted by
kayakindude
Took two rides (once Southwest found my suitcase and dropped it at the hotel) in DC. Rode out to Mt. Vernon, which was 38 miles round trip from downtown and took over 2.5 hours to complete after work but completely worth the views, then an easy ride around the mall the morning of my flight.
A couple months ago I stayed in Alexandria and rode down to Mt Vernon and spent the day. I also rode up to the monuments in DC. I visited Teddy Roosevelt island also (south of the monuments a ways).
The view of planes landing at Reagan airport is loud and pretty fun right from the trail.
The best way to sightsee in DC is definitely a bicycle.