Quote Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
You need to get over being nervous. There are already too many balls in the world!

I think the trails around here are more crowded and dangerous than the rural roads of upper Montgomery county. We were in an accident the first time my friend took me on the Mt Vernon trail (she needed 7 stitches). I've never had a problem on the road.

Different strokes for different folks.
I heartily agree with this one. (which is not to say that roads aren't without their own hazards)

I try to avoid MUTs if I can help it - especially on the weekends. I've done the Capital Crescent at 6 a.m. and it was okay. But generally they can be crazy, insane places. I've never been on the Mt. Vernon trail.

I'm up for a jaunt out to the nether reaches of the C&O Canal, however, with this TE group. I recall that last December (maybe it was December of '04), I was out there and it wasn't too bad. We left from Riley's Lock and headed out of town from there. Once we get beyond the normal reaches of mom's with babies and into some of the more rugged stuff, it was okay (on a mtb).

I'd totally be up for a dedicated road ride, however. I know my routes around Montgomery County into Howard County, but jaunts out Poolesville way would be fun if some folks know some routes.