biking in DC recommendations?

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Hrm. I lived within 20 miles of DC most of my life. The furthest I've lived is maybe 100 miles away... Driving in DC typically gives me hives.

I'm pretty sure I've seen less of DC than the average tourist.

I've never even been up the Washington monument.

That's awesome you loved the trail, Aieia... It really is a pretty one

Well I've never been up the Washington Monument, nor in the Capitol. I'm talking about the 'real' city--the parts where people actually live. And I'm not talking about Georgetown or Dupont Circle, either, although people do actually live there. I'm talking about NE DC. And SE--there are some amazing houses and neighborhoods in Anacostia. And far NW is very, very nice, too. SW is interesting and quite manageable since it's the smallest quadrant.

I understand that construction is coming along nicely on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in NE DC. It runs from Catholic University in Brookland all the way to Union Station along the Metro tracks. Well, right now it kinda stops at M Street, but they will eventually build a bridge to Union Station. I took that route (dirt and gravel) before it was under construction and it cut off 10 minutes from my 1.25 hour commute down to Alexandria. I can only imagine how cool it would be to take it now! There's also some amazing grafitti along the trail--really amazing. DC TEers should check it out on their next DC get together! Maybe I'll come up for that, even!

Go exploring! A wonderful ride ever year is the 50 States Ride that hits all 50 State Avenues in the District. It takes all day, and is just great. It's held in September.