[Rocaka]

Thanks again for all the advice, all! I made the run twice last weekend to make sure I knew my route, and I think I’m really going to enjoy this (I say this now, of course, in August I might be saying something different).

With any luck, I might actually be able to make it all the way to Mason in a few months!

[Rocaka]

Thanks for the welcome, all, and for the great suggestions! (sounds like I’m going to need more lights and reflectors, if nothing else, since I have almost none of either)

Consularrider, my end destination is George Mason, so I’m just planning to lock up at Rosslyn and hop the bus at the end of the Orange line (though looking at maps, it looks like the W&OD runs most of the way there? Not up to that yet, but it’s nice to have a dream anyway )

Kim

[Rocaka]

Thanks, that helps! I was thinking the Capital Crescent, but it’s good to have that verified, and it sounds like an easy jump to Rosslyn from there. (I was in a minor incident last year involving a Bethesda Circulator and have been a bit skittish around traffic since then, so knowing I can keep to the trail is reassuring)

Is there anything in the gear dept. that anyone considers “absolutely necessary” for a new commuter? I was at best a casual commuter before (only rode if the weather was nice and I had plenty of time before my first meeting), so I suspect there’s lots I haven’t even thought of yet

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