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ParticipantThanks – 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
Participant@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
ParticipantAny takers? or anyone from Alexandria to Navy Yard to meet up with?
micahmac
ParticipantHere is the turnsheet from last year:
http://www.waba.org/events/btwd/convoy/route_1.pdfmicahmac
ParticipantThanks 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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