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Actually calling the cops could work. Saturday i saw a cop trying to help a taxi driver opening the door with what looked like a tool you often see in movies to open car doors.

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That was exactly my thought when I read river side camping as an advertisement for one of the camping sites.

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@justasaintz 7985 wrote:

have you thought of W&OD? It could be a better alternative. But I am not sure on the current conditions though.

Well, never mind the W&OD
http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1171-W-amp-OD-about-underwater

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There are infact couple for spots where you cross the swamp over wooden bridges are pretty low lying (atleast that’s the feel i get when biking over them) and they could be flooded too.

Also, towards the end of the trail, there is a wooded section which could have some fallen trees.

have you thought of W&OD? It could be a better alternative. But I am not sure on the current conditions though.

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Yeah, have been looking at other camp sites that are 30 – 60mins away. Might just settle for one. Will have to check on the weather first though.

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@justasaintz 7790 wrote:

Thanks Creadinger. I will call them and reserve and a space.

Pete, like wise, if nothing works out, i intend to rent a car. let me know. Thanks.

Folks, Just found out that salvation army is not hosting any camping service this year.

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Thanks Creadinger. I will call them and reserve and a space.

Pete, like wise, if nothing works out, i intend to rent a car. let me know. Thanks.

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I’m really glad for you CCrew. I really hope the situation improves around key bridge, its appalling to hear that it happened twice in such a short span.

I’m going to look into computrace now, sounds like an amazing piece of software to have. lucking my work place does use, now i just need to find if they’ll lend a license!

Hoping here that you’ll get your MB back soon.

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I agree that joggers do not belong on the bike lanes.

As pointed out earlier Pedestrians are legally bound to sidewalks and bike lanes are roads after all, since cars/bikes are allowed to cross each other’s lanes when necessary but keep to their lanes at all other times.

Cycling on multi-use trails is different. Pedestrians have the right of way there and I respect that, Just like on sidewalks of DC. But I don’t see any reason for giving way to people walking/jogging on the bike lane. Having said that would i be careful about them? yes absolutely, I don’t want to be hurt or hurt someone. That does not mean i am agree with pedestrians on bike lanes.

BTW…if cycles are not allowed on GW Parkway and a car hits you, they have every right to contest the legality of riding on the parkway and will probably win. You are the one causing the offense and endangering others. Just like pedestrians jay walking. speaking of which, would jogging in bike lanes constitute jay walking? and hence illegal?

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Its a great ride. I did it the first year I just decided to take cycling a little serious. Needless to say I decided never to do it again. But now that I have been cycling, I am really looking forward to it.

The later part of the ride is where it hits you if you are not used to hills. But the route really lets you explore DC and know the city well. You will meet lots of people and will be a fun ride.

I did not try the burrito last year, but yeah, i would probably go for something lighter.

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Thanks Jim, I guess i’ll have to start training now if i have tackle those climbs over and over again!

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i keep coming across the term “rolling hills”. What exactly do they mean by that. areas that I am familiar with are beach drive (the hill next to beach dr), mt.vernon trail, W&OD complete trail, McArthur blvd, falls rd, river rd, glen rd (N & S) (the WASA ride route). so would appreciate it if someone could give a comparable idea.

i’m thinking of doing the reston century, but still need to work on my climbs.

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Thank you very much. Its funny the one name i knew did not appear in Bikeride.com! But I will check out the rest of the links. from almost nothing to do, to, now so much to do! i have a feeling its going to be a nice year for my biking

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I quite like the idea of registering with the local PD. Do you know if there is a similar service with DCPD?

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