Temporary commute to Navy Yard

[Amalitza]

I probably have a week’s training at the Navy Yard coming up week after next. This means that, if I can figure out the logistics, I might be able to commute by bike for a whole week. Yay. But, logistics.

Question 1: Google maps says 14th street bridge, down Maine and east on M. Experienced bike commuters who know the area agree or disagree? (I’ll be coming up the MVT from Old Town).

Question 2: I’m not really sure how to handle the “carrying stuff I need” logistics. Since I’ll be in training, I won’t have an office or, presumably, any place to store gear or hang up sweaty am riding clothes to dry for the ride home. I presume I will have access to restrooms where I can change, and I will ask about a bike rack. I certainly won’t be able to store things overnight, so I’ll have to bring clothes with me each day, plus make sure I’m properly attired for the ride home (should I carry rain gear all the time, just in case?). At 13mile trip each way, I would be fine riding without padded shorts, but NOT in dress shoes and slacks, and I’ll get sweaty on the way in. Any thoughts on how to dress/what to carry to make it as easy as possible? As in, carrying the least amount of stuff possible, both for ease of carrying and to deal with inability to store stuff during the day? But still being comfortable both while riding and in class…

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[Amalitza]

Never mind, training’s been cancelled. Behind-schedule renovations of the building, apparently. Thanks for all the helpful info, anyway.

Sorry, Team Ten! Would have been at least 10 extra miles a day for me (more if I took a circuitous route home).

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