The one thing I learned riding in the Metro DC area is that you are going to have to ride
assertively. I used to ride where the car's right wheels should normally be figuring that 1. they're
going to see me and hit me, then I own their asses, or 2. they're going to see me and miss me. This
theory worked for a lotta years, which means I either got lucky, or I was on to something.
Don't ride like a messenger, you'll get plowed eventually.
Watch out on the WOD. Bikes at 20+mph and joggers, dog walkers, runners, etc. don't mix well.
Riding out in Reston is awesome. So is the Sat Rock Creek Park ride. (I missed these when I was home
for Christmas, bummer!) My parents live outside Manassas. If you've got the time to get out there,
you can go for hours without seeing another person in sections of Prince William County.
Good luck!
Mike
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> A later starter, myself that is, recently purchased a Schwinn Fastback
Comp
> (2001) -- and even though my butt still hurts (replacing the seat) I am enjoying my bike and the
> trials in VA and hope for warm weather soon. By the way DC streets are terrible for bikers.
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http://www.digitalcity.com/washington/shopping/listings.adp?cat=2163
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> One of my riding friends sent me the above link, it may help you also. Alfalfa.
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> "Thunderdomeshark" <
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> > Moving to DC soon, anyone point me in the right direction for newsgroups/shops/anything?
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> > Regards