Originally Posted by kokomo61
I don't cross Hunter Mill unless it's completely clear, or BOTH sides stop. (that's true of most other intersections with the W&OD). I've had lots of cars stop and wave me on, only to see the other direction accelerate to blast by so they don't have to stop. Be careful - don't think they see you, because they don't.
...or if they do, they don't particularly care if they hit you. You're absolutely right - if you want to ride in DC and live, you'd best wait until everything is clear. Fortunately, most intersections on the W&OD either have crossing lights, medians, or light traffic. Hunter's Mill is the only one I can think of east of Herndon that has none of the above.
OT: if anyone has advice on crossing the toll road without risking life and limb, I'd love to hear it. The only way I know of is to go along Sunrise until it goes under the toll road, but that's miles out of my way. I've definitely given up on the MUP along Farifax Co. Pkwy. Anyone have luck with Reston or Wiehle? I'd like to start biking to work, but I'm not willing to risk death daily to do so.