[micahmac]

Thanks – I biked that route a few years ago with a convoy, but on Franconia from Van Dorn to Bush Hill (almost a mile) there is no bike lane – only sidewalk and the right travel lane and I would not be comfortable in biking it alone.

@bobco85 160148 wrote:

I think the route looks good, and you’ll have quite an enjoyable ride using a lot of different trails in the area (Ffx Co Pkwy, Franconia-Springfield Pkwy, Eisenhower Ave, Potomac Yard, Mount Vernon, & Rock Creek Park Trails).

If you’re comfortable riding for a bit longer on Franconia Rd, might I recommend this route to avoid the Van Dorn St/Eisenhower Ave mess: https://goo.gl/maps/vca4yGk1f7x It uses a bike lane on Franconia Rd, neighborhood streets (it looks complicated, but if you’ve got your route map, you’ll be fine; plus, it’s a very nice way once you know where you’re going), and the Eisenhower Connector puts you only a few blocks away from the Eisenhower Ave Trail.

Looks like you have the opportunity to visit 4 pit stops on your route (times the pit stops are open):

• Springfield / Metro Park at Walker Lane (6:30-8:30 a.m.)
• Alexandria – Carlyle (6:30-8:30 a.m.)
• Arlington – Crystal City Water Park (7-9 a.m.)
• Georgetown Waterfront Park (7:30-9:30 a.m.)

Given your route says it will take 2:05 to get from start to finish and assuming 15 minutes per stop, you’re likely going to spend about 3:05 to do the whole thing. Have fun!

[micahmac]

@smd_bender 159038 wrote:

Springfield to Pentagon… might be routing too far east to be the direction you were planning to travel?

Here is my route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/4912544

[micahmac]

Any takers? or anyone from Alexandria to Navy Yard to meet up with?

[micahmac]

Here is the turnsheet from last year:
http://www.waba.org/​events/btwd/convoy/​route_1.pdf

[micahmac]

Thanks Dawn. I have a friend who will be joining us that is also going to Crystal City, so you’ll have someone else to ride with.

-micah

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