Bike to Work Day registration is open

**Kalidurga** · 03-10-2007, 07:43 AM

I've semi-seriously considered driving to the C&O and then braving 2 or so miles of traffic from the terminus in Georgetown into downtown, but I usually end up so gritty from C&O rides that I don't really think it's a practical idea.

I envy Janice and Regina, though, that they're able to commute on a regular basis. Where is Freedom Plaza, anyway?

**divingbiker** · 03-10-2007, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Kalidurga

I've semi-seriously considered driving to the C&O and then braving 2 or so miles of traffic from the terminus in Georgetown into downtown, but I usually end up so gritty from C&O rides that I don't really think it's a practical idea.

I envy Janice and Regina, though, that they're able to commute on a regular basis. Where is Freedom Plaza, anyway?

I think you'd definitely need shower facilities after riding the C&O into work! But the trip from the end of the trail to your office isn't bad. I do it when I take the Capital Crescent Trail in--cut up to M from the area under the Whitehurst Freeway, then on Pennsylvania for a bit, then take L (one way) down to Connecticut (or on to 13th, in my case). There's traffic, but it's doable.

Freedom Plaza is across Pennsylvania Ave from the Ronald Reagan Building, between 13th and 14th.

**HillSlugger** · 03-19-2007, 07:16 AM

I noticed today that there are enough service roads and paths to bypass the 6-lane divided road part of Georgia Ave. So, it looks like biking to work could actually be possible, at least for this one special day. I've mapped it and it's not even 10 miles, one way. I'm pretty sure there are showers at work that I have access to, but I need to verify this. This could be great!

**spazzdog** · 03-19-2007, 10:27 AM

Hey MD... give the route a test run on the weekend to make sure. That way no big surprises on the way to work.

spazz (who will have to ride over a mountain to "ride to work", but is working on it)

**dingster1** · 03-19-2007, 01:07 PM

I live and work in Germantown but I'm going to post a sign as a challenge to my co-workers to ride in that day. I know a couple of them have just bought new bikes and live close enough.We are all healthcare workers so this will be a good thing for us.

**HillSlugger** · 03-21-2007, 06:48 AM

I'm moving to a new building for work on Friday and losing access to the gym with the shower facilities. The new building has none! I may have to abandon the idea of biking to work.

**dingster1** · 03-21-2007, 09:58 AM

Can't do a birdbath?? That would suck. Hope it works out for ya

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