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Bike DC

Oct 17

Sat 8:00 AM

Location: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

10th Street NW & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

How to find us
"Colorful Outfit to be Determined"

Estimated attendance: 5 people attended.
4.002
Who organized?
Gregg

Price: $35.00 per person
refund policy

New York City has the "Five Boro Bike Tour". Philadelphia has "Bike Philly". Now thanks to the good folks of the Washington Area Bicyclists Association(WABA) the Washington DC region will see the return of Bike DC. Like the aforementioned events in NYC and Philadelphia, the route is closed to all automobile traffic which is a perfect for families, beginners and anybody seeking to see normal commuting venues such as the George Washington Parkway in a different perspective. This "A-B" route will start from across the street of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and finish in Crystal City, VA with many rest stops in between. For more information and to register, please click the link below.

Distance: 12 miles or 25 miles.
Start: Washington, DC
Finish: Arlington, VA
Terrain : Mostly Flat
Course: Road, NO CARS!

- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION .
- Snacks and liquids will provided at rest stops.
- Rain or Shine Event.
- Email me if you have any questions

General information and registration can be found at:
http://www.bikedc.net...

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Talk about this Meetup

Posted Oct 15, 2009 12:05 PM

Gregg

Organizer

Rho - The weather forecast as of this moment calls for early morning rain. So with this being a rain or shine event, be prepared and bring the rain gear! Romel - Good to hear from you! The meeting place will be the steps of the National Archives on Constitution Ave NW between 7th & 9th Street NW. Like Chris, I will be a ride marshall for the event so I'll be around for the group picture and may see you on route.
Posted Oct 14, 2009 6:48 PM

Romel

hm .. not sure if I'll recognize anyone that morning since the crowd might be pretty big - is there a meeting place at all?
Posted Oct 13, 2009 9:41 AM

Gregg

Organizer

Chris - As usual many thanks for the heads up about the need for volunteers. I just received the email notice this morning and volunteered as well. Are there any other folks interested in being a bike marshall?
Posted Oct 12, 2009 9:08 AM

ChrisR

I got an email from BikeDC on Saturday. They are still looking for bike marshals. Need to have some basic bike mechanical ability (plus helment, pump, cell phone) - contact: [masked]. I've volunteered, but don't know if they are taking me.
Posted Oct 7, 2009 10:54 AM

ChrisR

I'm in for the 25 mile, and will be riding my commuter - not a fast ride anyway.
Posted Oct 6, 2009 3:37 PM

Gregg

Organizer

Good Folks, please remember that the final online registration date is 10/16/09. After that, the on site registration fee increases to $45. Alan - I will certainly be riding the 25 mile along with many other members(I think?)
Posted Oct 5, 2009 11:59 AM

Alan Kissick

im doing the 25. Who else is riding in this route?

Who attended?

5 attendees
- Gregg
  
  “ Let's start with the obvious: It was cold and wet. Excuse me, let me rephrase that; it was very cold, very wet and windy. The riding conditions really reminded me of some of the past editions of the Seagull Century Ride. Despite the weather conditions, it was a fun event. The support was was top notch however a cup of hot something would have made it perfect. It should also be noted that crowds were much lighter because the weather however this made the riding the roadways more pleasant because riders had more road to themselves. Special thanks to everyone who attended despite the weather and I'm sorry if I didn't see you good folks who braved the conditions. Till the next time. ”
- Matt
- ChrisR
- Don Dillingham
- Colin