Random group of Bikers on Maine Avenue?
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Hello,
I am both a driver in the area and bike enthusiast. I was a little disturbed last night as I was driving a visiting family member to there hotel downtown for the upcoming marathon. I encounter a large group of cyclists that were riding illegally down Maine Avenue heading East from the MLK memorial to the Washington Monument. There had to be at least 30 cyclists, only about 5 had on helmets or any other appropriate attire for rush hour. They were riding in a large clumped up group causing traffic to traffic go merge into one lane through that bridge that runs over the Tidal Basin (including a Bikeshare van, which was ironic). The worst was when traffic came to a stop at the light at 15th Street, they rode between cars and blew through the red light. This was rush hour.
Now here are my questions, I know that we are all responsible drivers attempting to create good relations with the driving public. Has anyone else encountered this group? What is their purpose? As a person who actively uses all forms of transportation (Metro, bike, and car) in this area was upset with their behavior. I feel it makes it more difficult on the rest of us.
Thoughts?
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