Originally Posted by
JPCowan
On a related note, I sent an email to the Arlington County bike people--at least the ones I discovered on line. I alerted them to this problem and explained that at the very least a sign would be helpful, perhaps even some weekly leaf blowing/sweeping in the fall. I'll keep you all posted about what happens.
A sign? Do you mean one pointing out the alternate route, or one saying to keep it slow?
I think a "SLOW" sign would be pointless. Honestly, IMO, if someone's going to be barreling down a tight set of switchbacks with unknown surface clutter and NO safe runoffs, they're either stupid or blind. I figure that there are very few blind bike commuters, so that only leaves the other option.
I've been up and down that thing, too. In either direction, it's easily the slowest segment I ride on that route. Pushing it harder is just moronic.
Of course, if you're talking about some other sign, then my little rant is moot..
