East Coasters: How is the great winter storm affecting your commute?

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02-01-16, 09:39 AM

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Is been well above freezing for most of the time since the snowfall nine days ago. Most of it is gone now, which still leaves a lot, but riding in the streets isn't challenging any more. I rode two miles on an errand this morning before taking the subway to work. I would have ridden to work but I was in a hurry, and my bike wasn't ready.

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02-01-16, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

I waited until today to resume riding. The issue was narrow roadways and subfreeze icing of the melt-off. Not worth the risk of falling. Things were fine today. We only got 22" or so. Not like the folks just a bit inland where the totals were above 30".

Did you take the Mount Vernon Trail? I rode out to check it yesterday and it was still covered in snow.

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02-01-16, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by somasanmarcos

Did you take the Mount Vernon Trail? I rode out to check it yesterday and it was still covered in snow?

No, I don't. There are several here, like @GovernorSilver, who do, though. I prefer roadways to trails. I'd rather share the road with cars than ride with multi-use path occupants, who aren't business-like enough for me.

Another benefit of avoiding paths is that roadways get the first snow removal. PG

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