We're seriously considering sharing this evidence with Chipotle in hopes for corporate sponsorship of our ride. What other companies do you think would make great sponsors?
Our trek began and ended on the Metropolitan Branch Trail, or mbt. This great new paved trail provides a straight shot Downtown from Northeast D.C. Since it follows the red Metro rail line, you get some nice views passing over different neighborhoods, and it conveniently led us to our burritos at Union Station (great motivation for those last few miles!). A word of caution - Since the trail is still fairly new, low-traffic and off the beaten path, we recommend taking a buddy or two, and finding another route at dusk (or later). The solar-powered lights are a great idea, but provide minimal visibility to an already set-apart area.
The bulk of our ride was split between the Capital Crescent Trail / Georgetown Branch Trail and Sligo Creek Trail. These trails provided scenic, easy-to-follow routes, peppered with wooden bridges and running creeks. The unpaved sections (crushed stone) of the Capital Crescent meant we'd be cleaning our bikes later, but it was worth the view of the Georgetown Waterfront, C&O Canal and wooded areas of Bethesda, Maryland.
Unfortunately (or fortunately), a lot of folks shared our opinion and decided to hop on the trails for a walk, run or ride that day. Our fellow rider was T-boned by a pint-sized beginning cyclist (No worries, all parties survived unscathed)! We decided that these high pedestrian traffic trails will probably not be ideal for our continued training as the days continue to get warmer and longer.
Speaking of traffic... We were also witnesses to a scary runner vs. vehicle accident (Again, all parties were physically unharmed). A runner's decision to cross a major intersection (not labeled as a crosswalk!) resulted in a fender bender between two cars that otherwise might have struck the runner. It was a strong reminder about how important it is to adhere to the rules of the road - whether you're a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist - for everyone's safety and well-being.
In lighter news (zing!)...
We're two days away from Daylight Savings Time... and what cyclist isn't excited about that?!
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