Originally Posted by
StanSeven
I've never done it but I've heard it can be dangerous. There are lots of inexperienced riders who don't pay attention and crashes occur. Be careful.
I rode BikeDC last year and will be doing it this year. The worst parts are the mass start and the hill climb up to the rest stop. Too many of the inexperienced riders did not anticipate the climb and ended up walking their bikes. Unfortunately they decided to dismount in the middle of traffic or were weaving all over the road. Otherwise a great ride and I'm looking forward to getting to ride the GW Parkway.