Talk to me about cycling in DC

[tulip]

As nybiker says, DC is great for riding for transportation. I'm no longer familiar with the racing scene since I moved 100 miles south, but there are high end bike shops in DC (Revolution comes to mind) and Maryland that will likely have racing info.

I lived in DC, Virgina and Maryland during my time in the DC area. I liked them all. One thing to consider is the income tax--it was a lot higher in DC than in either MD or VA. when I moved out of DC, my paycheck went up a pretty nice chunk. But I also really enjoyed living in the District itself and would have stayed if I could have afforded to. It's very expensive to live there (the whole region, not just DC).

Congratulations on your move.

[pll]

Thanks ny biker and tulip for the tips. Not so concerned about racing, but more about meeting people and then finding a place to train. I hope to be able to try the Oxon Hill club rides soon after I move there.

Good insight on the tax issue (yikes, I had not considered!). I want to minimize my commute and I do not like driving.

[tulip]

Thanks ny biker and tulip for the tips. Not so concerned about racing, but more about meeting people and then finding a place to train. I hope to be able to try the Oxon Hill club rides soon after I move there.

Good insight on the tax issue (yikes, I had not considered!). I want to minimize my commute and I do not like driving.

There's really no reason to have a car in DC if you choose the right place to live. Bike commuting is very common and the bike infrastructure is good. You can use Zipcar to get to Oxon Hill or Potomac Pedalers rides on the weekends. I liked Potomac Pedalers; I thought they were nice and had good rides. I liked Oxon Hill, too.

[pll]

I shall try both groups. I suspect I will see hills on a consistent basis now, no? :-) That will be a change going from this area!

[ny biker]

I suspect I will see hills on a consistent basis now, no? :-) That will be a change going from this area!

Well, there are more ups and downs here, but most of the hills in the areas where I ride are short, so the suffering is not prolonged. You can find some longer more challenging climbs in if you head out some parts of Maryland or western Virginia. The eastern shore of Maryland is totally flat. I actually prefer some hills on my rides because they add variety.

Where will your job be located?

[HillSlugger]

Just come north and ride in Montgomery County or Howard County and you can have all the hills you want.

[pll]

Where will your job be located?

My job will be near 17th St and K St NW (Farragut metro stations).

Just come north and ride in Montgomery County or Howard County and you can have all the hills you want.

I will!

[ny biker]

My dentist is near there. He started cycling to work earlier this year from somewhere in Montgomery County (not sure exactly where) and he loves it. (Also he's a very good dentist, if you'd like his contact info.)

That area is very easily accessible by public transportation, which gives you more options for choosing a place to live.

BTW I don't think we've mentioned WABA yet -- it's the area's bike advocacy group. www.waba.org. Lots of resources there.