GW Parkway

[Sal Ferro]

For years I have ridden south of Old Town on the Parkway — one of our area’s 4 primary bike routes for serious cyclists — and was steamed to see that the NPS has now posted “No Bikes” signs. I found a thread here, but no serious discussion. Obviously the Mt Vernon bike trail is too dangerous for anyone other than families and dog-walkers. Wondering why these signs are suddenly in place — and if WABA was contacted about this change to such a long-standing favorite bike route, or if they took a position and (hopefully) fought against it. Have any of the clubs put together any petitions or contacted the NPS?

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[americancyclo]

Not sure why they are enforcing the rules now, but if you take a look at the Park Compendium on the NPS site it lists specific areas where cycling is prohibited on the roadways, on page 12.

http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/parkmgmt/documents.htm

I’ve created a map for you, if you’re more visual, although it lacks the Potomac Heritage Trail.
http://bit.ly/nnHg9W

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