[Tim Kelley]

Sounds like Hains Point has at least one lane plowed with dry pavement and the rest is melting well.

[Tim Kelley]

Word is that one lane was plowed all around and it is melting well.

Here’s a tweet on it: “HainsPoint is open! Dry pavement narrows to one lane in places. Full speed skating, biking is back! #dctrails”

[Tim Kelley]

I heard that the ride was cancelled due to road conditions…

[Tim Kelley]

Regarding the post above with the picture of the Custis Trail, word on the street is that it was VDOT that cleared the Lee Highway section of road and made those large piles, NOT Arlington County.

The good news is that over this weekend the County will be working with a contractor with dump trucks and a loader to get ride of these large piles. They won’t be able able to go up the path with the heavy equipment alongside the sound barrier wall because it is too narrow, but the large piles at the intersections should be taken care of!

[Tim Kelley]

Pictures from the movie night can be found here.

[Tim Kelley]

There are a few pictures of the Custis here. Things aren’t looking too good.

Can any DC commuters speak to the Bridge conditions?

[Tim Kelley]

Here are a few pictures taken recently of sections of the Custis trail:

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[Tim Kelley]

Nah–between all the waiters and waitresses delivering food and drinks, and because I was sitting at a table with a biking films movie director, a retired professional mountain biker and the owner of a bike shop, everyone was pretty laid back and was having a good time.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the movie and special thanks goes to WABA for doing the majority of the organizing and to Spokes, Etc. for providing some great raffle prizes!

[Tim Kelley]

Here’s something that came over the Bicycle Advisory Committee mailing list:

“None of the sections of the custis trail, bluemont junction, fairfax ave connector, or wod in the bluemont area have been cleared. All are iced over now.”

[Tim Kelley]

Here’s a picture of Hains Point taken today: http://tweetphoto.com/11693890

(Taken here)

[Tim Kelley]

Here’s what I have on Hains Point from twitter:

“Hains Point is barely plowed. I wouldn’t even classify it as plowed. #dctrails”

[Tim Kelley]

Here’s a picture of the Capital Crescent trail: http://washcycle.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345198c369e20128777941fa970c-popup via The WashCycle.

[Tim Kelley]

It’s likely that Hains Point hasn’t gotten plowed since the last storm, usually it takes them awhile to get down there and judging by the state of DC roads it may be a couple weeks–can anyone confirm?

[Tim Kelley]

I got word from the Parks and Trails manager about clearing local trails:

“There is no plan to clear any trail at this time. All resources are dedicated to street clearing. Streets are the first priority for emergency vehicle access and so residents can get out of their homes for necessities. Additional snow is on the way and it will be several weeks until snow gets cleared at other locations. If weather becomes favorable, it will help us.”

I’ve seen lots of pictures of trail users out on cross country skis–at least if we bikers can’t use it, I’m glad some people are getting exercise and enjoyment out of it!

[Tim Kelley]

I live in Ballston and commute on the road to Rosslyn.

If I am heading into the north western part of DC (or into MoCo for a training ride) I may use the Key Bridge and cut through Georgetown but if I am going to the Mall or points further east I will take the Mt. Vernon trail to the Memorial Bridge…

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