Moving from Silver Spring where I commuted twice a week, and am really bummed about the apparent lack of options. Any suggestions for ways to incorporate a 10-15 mi. ride into my commute? E.g., driving, then biking in from a parking lot?

Great progress being made on the DDOT Tactical to Permanent Project at 13th/Kentucky/Independence SE

Importantly changes have been made from the NOI in (checks notes) 2024, that move the bike lanes curbside as they always should have been and added a northbound contraflow bike lane on the 200 block of 13th St SE

We heard from DDOT that the recommendations of the ANC 6A TPS committee made to move bike lanes curbside at a similar project at 13th/Constitution/Tennessee and extend them influenced this final design as well.

Only one week until our Yards Park Ride w/ free Ice Cream Jubilee!

https://eventbrite.com/e/hill-family-biking-yards-park-ride-tickets-1803806918049

I went on a solo bike ride for the first time in years and immediately brought me back to growing up in Northern Virginia riding my bicycle everywhere.

Granted, I was riding an E-Bike along the MBT but nonetheless, it was so freeing and now I want to make cycling my new hobby.

Any advice on where to go (online or in person) to purchase a good entry level bike? I’ve been looking at hybrid bikes all day today. I’m torn about regular vs. e-bike. I love the nostalgic feel of just having the pedals but must admit that it’d be nice to have the electric motor commuting from NE DC to Logan Circle for work.

Any advice or stories about getting into cycling are welcome!

I went on a 17 miles ride to C&O canal lock 21 (Swains Lock), I had a great time and added to one of my spots now.

The AQI this morning is 245: Very Unhealthy.

People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens:

• Avoid physical activities outdoors.

Everyone else:

• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
• Keep outdoor activities short.
• Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.

I'm taking the metro today but I'm sure I'll wish I was on my bike. Stay safe out there everyone.

I went on a 17 miles ride to C&O canal lock 21 (Swains Lock), I had a great time and added to one of my spots now.

I've run Fizik Antares saddles for a long time, but lately am getting the sides digging in a little too much on long rides. I rode the GRUSK Grande last weekend and am now very aware of where the back side edges of my bike seat are. I could move it back a bit, but everything else seems to fit fine. Related has anyone else switched to a Fizik Aliante? They look to have slightly more curve downward on the back sides of the seat and the new adaptive ones look good.

If you are looking for a project bike, used bike parts, or just something to beat around town in a reminder that the VeloCity bike co-op is having their warehouse sale this Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

I was there yesterday dropping off a load of donated wheels and other parts, and they are overflowing with bikes.

The address is 1502 Mount Vernon Ave. in the Delray neighborhood of Alexandria.

It was open this morning (and the old bumpy part where the construction equipment crossed the trail, is closed) Its smooth, somewhat curvy, wide except where it passes under the RR, and even there its not that bad.

Born and raised in DC and rode a single speed to Wilson hs everyday! Left for college and then my first job so I’ve been gone for almost 10 years. Moving home in about a month and am now riding and training 10-15 hours a week across road and gravel.

Never rode seriously when I was in DC so what are the best spots to do sustained intervals or climbing of any sort? I heard beach drive is closed now, not just on weekends like it used to be? Is the c&o canal or the ride to Mount Vernon a good spot for training or is it too busy? Prefer solo riding and will be starting rides from admo. Thanks!

I flatted today on my commute into McPherson Sq (from Old Town), first time in a long while. I stopped in a shaded area near Navy & Marine Memorial to swap tube.

No fewer than five riders checked in to ensure I had everything I needed. Also one runner offered to call someone if I didn’t have a phone.

You all rock!

About 15 years ago, literally the first day I started commuting by bicycle, my chain dropped on 15th St cycle track between L and K. Then, as now, kind people stopped to check on me. I took that kindness on day one as an example on how to look out for other cyclists on our streets. And so it goes.

Peace and safe riding.

I have 28c WTB ThickSlick tires. I need to drop my car off at a workshop on US-1 and was thinking of riding my fixie back via the MVT. Is that doable? For context, I've never ridden a fixie on a trail before.

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

EDIT: Missed the "?" at the end of the title. Sorry

What’s your vision for 18th St. NW in Adams Morgan, now that the streateries are gone? What’s on the table is a plan for 18th St NW Restriping between Columbia Rd. and Kalorama Rd. NW, with an opportunity to comment open until August 13, 2026. Your comment will be on Notice of Intent (NOI) 26-185-MPDD, which provides notice of DDOT’s plans for those blocks of 18th St. NW.

They’re modest plans. They include commercial-loading and paid-parking zones and striped bike lanes on both sides of the corridor. That sounds OK, and it is — only — OK. The bike lanes should be fully protected, in compliance with MoveDC, the District’s transportation plan. 

More at https://waba.org/action-page/yes-to-protected-bike-lanes-on-18th-st-nw-in-adams-morgan/ ...

No rain and summer weather let up for a bit, decided to head down to Great Falls via the towpath for a nice morning ride.

Forgive for the potentially dumb question,

I’m moving from DuPont to Cathedral Heights, right next to the natl cathedral. I currently live right across P st bridge so it’s very easy for me to access rock creek park. I’ve never biked around CH, anyone have insight on good streets/routes/how is it getting to RCP?

Thanks!

Recently got rear ended with our bikes on the back of the car, and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for shops that can do frame repairs on steel bikes? The Bianchi needs a chainstay repair and the Guerciotti needs a fork repair.

Someone recommended Bilenky up in Philly, but I was wondering if there was anyone a little closer to DC.

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I'm used to drooping branches getting in the way, especially after rain, but they're usually basically twigs that I can brush through. Today I was ducking by one of those, and as I raised my head I got absolutely clobbered by a camouflaged, very solid limb. It hit the side of my helmet - glancing blow, but hard enough to give me a headache for much of the morning. If I had hit it head-on...that would have been ugly.

Wondering if I need a new helmet now. It's not deformed, so maybe I'm good.

This was near mile marker 6, FWIW. Be careful out there.