October 2017 Road and Trail Conditions

[dasgeh]

Took the sidewalk on the south side of Army Navy from the Doubletree to Joyce. Wow, the eastern part of that has a really crappy sidewalk.

And the ramp at the mall parking lot was covered in glass.

[TwoWheelsDC]

Construction crews had Maine Ave blocked down to two lanes this morning. Riding west, you can usually move into the far right lane after 9th, but it was coned off and filled with vehicles this morning, so riders had to take the lane in the main two travel lanes. Hopefully, it was just for this morning, but I guess we’ll see. Also, the sidewalks along that stretch are mostly blocked for repairs, so the street is pretty much the only option.

[ginacico]

I got a reply this morning about Army Navy Drive — the bike lanes will be back eventually.

“Good morning,
I totally understand your frustration with the unmarked pavement condition of the road.
We are in the process of lay out and Re-stripping soon ! the micro seal coat requires some time to fully cure.
I will keep you posted.”

[DrP]

@ginacico 166088 wrote:

I got a reply this morning about Army Navy Drive — the bike lanes will be back eventually.

“Good morning,
I totally understand your frustration with the unmarked pavement condition of the road.
We are in the process of lay out and Re-stripping soon ! the micro seal coat requires some time to fully cure.
I will keep you posted.”

I received a nearly identical reply to my e-mail. No date, despite the query as to when the lane markings will return.

[Crickey7]

Small tree down on the CCT.

[ursus]

When I rode at 11 AM on Van Buren on the portion of the W&OD which is not really the W&OD the bridge was closed to cars and some workers were milling about. There was no problem getting through on a bike since one could easily go around the barriers and none of the workers were paying attention. .

[Left Field]

Quick note, and most know this, but this is a public service announcement. Some poor soul leaning into a turn, going hard, went down in front of me today. Not too hard, as he slid onto the grass (as opposed to meeting pavement straight down) but it was flesh wound. When sections of the trails are covered with dense, ridden over, packed down leaves after a rainy night and misty morning, it pays to take to the turns and bridges slow. I made the same error years ago and vowed to respect and enjoy the fall foliage with my bike vertically aligned.

[Crickey7]

I was having the hardest time Tuesday, which I attributed to the wet leaves. Then I got to work and realized I’d been riding with my front skewer totally wide open. I even bunny hopped like that.

[AFHokie]

There was glass on the bridge over the CC Connector when I passed through at about 0540 this morning. Already reported to USPP

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[Greenbelt]

Anacostia River trail obstacles this morning
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[bentbike33]

The replacement of the Van Buren St. bridge over 4 Mile Run began in earnest yesterday closing the street. Of course last night there were no signs on the westbound trail to indicate the road was closed. To take the more-or-less regular route up Van Buren to continue west on the W&OD, take the wooden bridge across 4MR and veer left on the narrow paved trail which ends on 18th. The trail goes past a playground so beware of unpredictable children. There were several kids’ scooters strewn about this morning very near the detour trail.

[huskerdont]

@bentbike33 167149 wrote:

The replacement of the Van Buren St. bridge over 4 Mile Run began in earnest yesterday closing the street. Of course last night there were no signs on the westbound trail to indicate the road was closed. To take the more-or-less regular route up Van Buren to continue west on the W&OD, take the wooden bridge across 4MR and veer left on the narrow paved trail which ends on 18th. The trail goes past a playground so beware of unpredictable children. There were several kids’ scooters strewn about this morning very near the detour trail.

If you veer right instead of left, you go to Tuckahoe and avoid the playground portion. Added benefit of an extra 0.05 miles of riding if heading toward Van Buren. And Tuckahoe is fun to say.

[bentbike33]

@huskerdont 167151 wrote:

If you veer right instead of left, you go to Tuckahoe and avoid the playground portion. Added benefit of an extra 0.05 miles of riding if heading toward Van Buren. And Tuckahoe is fun to say.

After seeing it in the daylight, and having it pointed out by a dog walker, the “veer right” trail seems to be the official detour.

[ursus]

@bentbike33 167179 wrote:

After seeing it in the daylight, and having it pointed out by a dog walker, the “veer right” trail seems to be the official detour.

Not surprising since it is also the official W&OD trail.

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