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@mfrasketi 31889 wrote:

I think I understand. Thanks for the advice.

I just looked at your changes after the Key Bridge and thats what I had in mind. However, the short section of the C&O Canal you are planning is unpaved and rough. I would take your route south a little to Water Street (under the Whitehurst Freeway) and connect directly to the CCT from there.

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@mfrasketi 31886 wrote:

Thanks. I see that right turn off to Grubb/Terrace then to Freyman to get on Rock Creek Trail. I’ve change my route, but I’m not sure if I understand “miss traffic on the Parkway”.

The adjustments to your route is the route I have ridden numerous times. By “miss traffic on the Parkway”, I mean that the Beach is closed to traffic at the Maryland/DC boundary towards the south right where the Western Ridge Trail crosses Beach Drive. With your route adjustments, you can ride the whole way off the street (with the local street exception of Terrace Drive). But, with Beach Drive closed, it cuts way down on the amount of traffic on the northern (open) sections of Beach Drive should to choose to ride on the street. Its a great route and very safe. The unpaved sections of the GBT should be no problem.

One suggestion: rather than takes M Street through Georgetown, I would just turn right immediately after crossing the Key Bridge and walk your bike down hill/over the canal and down to K Street (under the Whitehurst Freeway) to access the CCT. It will be easier and safer.

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That route is doable. I would skip your turns after the CCT and take the Georgetown Branch Trail to connect to Rock Creek. There is a turn off on the GBT right after crossing over Rock Creek Parkway which will take you down to a park and connect to Rock Creek (It turn off shows up on your route and connects to Grubb Road/Terrace Drive). By the connecting there, you will miss the traffic on the Parkway. That being said, your route is doable.

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My rough plan is the check in and hangout on my building’s stoop around 8:30. Again, the address is 2611 Adams Mill Road. Any forum members that want to ride together can meet up there and prepare for battle.

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@Brendan von Buckingham 31857 wrote:

I’m registered for tomorrow’s ride, but don’t see anything about where check-in is. All I can find is “Adams Morgan.” Am I crazy? Where’s check in for the 50 States tomorrow.

WABA sent out an email a couple of days ago with all the information and links to the GPX file for GPS users. The check in is at Walter Pierce Park on Adams Mill Road starting at 7:30. The rides starts at 9:00 from that location.

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So, if anyone wants to ride together we can all meet in front of 2611 Adams Mill Road NW. If PM me, I will provide on phone number so you can text me if you can’t find the group. After the ride, I am planning to go down to the Mellow Mushroom to enjoy some food and adult beverages if anyone wants to join.

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@Certifried 31688 wrote:

Is there a quick guide on how to get the mapmyride route loaded on to my garmin for navigation?

Take the GPX file you downloaded and select “copy.” Plug in your Garmin and navigate to your Garmin under My Computer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) like any harddrive. Browse through the folders on your Garmin until you get to “NewFiles”. Open the folder and “paste” your 50 States GPX file into the folder. Then, eject your Garmin and boot it up. You should find your course in the appropriate spot.

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@Rod Smith 31577 wrote:

How about breakfast at your place? Just an idea…

I am not very impressive in the kitchen but if anyone needs anything I am happy to share. We could met in front on my building I suppose.

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I will be there. The start of the ride occurs right across the street from my house at Walter Pierce Park. I will be on my Blue Norcross EX with my bright blue shoes. Do you want to make a meet up spot for forum members that want to ride together (or at least try to ride together)?

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@Certifried 31329 wrote:

I was all excited too, until I googled it and found out they’re “Knog”, not “Kong”. Now I don’t want one.

Yea, not so good with the typing.

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@GuyContinental 31321 wrote:

Awesome name, expect ire from the blinded Kongs

I guess I should fix my typo. It should be “Knog”. However, Kong just sounds much cooler. Maybe even ELITE!!!!

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Just got a new light yesterday. The Kong Blinder 4V: Its rechargeable via USB and low profile. Excited to try it out as the darkness approaches.

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@ShawnoftheDread 31239 wrote:

Coffee Club would work, though I don’t seem to ever be able to get there before 8:30. Would that work for you?

I can do after 8:30 but not this week. Next week?

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@ShawnoftheDread 31216 wrote:

As it would be my first piece of ELITE gear, I’d be glad to take it off your hands.

Hey alright,
We have an ELITE winner. Shawn, let me know the best way to get it to you. Friday Coffee Club or a meet up on a ride somewhere?

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@Tim Kelley 31169 wrote:

It’s been 12 hours and no one has made any “Elite” wisecracks??

Yeah, I know. It is “Elite”. Says so right on the front. We all know Elite = AWESOME

Seriously, it is a great basic computer to play with. The cadence sensor does not necessarily have to be used.

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