July 15 2018, 20:12

Today, I covered half of Washington, clocking in at 40 km on my bike and 5 km on foot on Roosevelt Island.

Washington is undoubtedly better equipped for cyclists than the average American town. I’d even say that in Washington, things are perfect in this regard, but once you step outside, in the smaller towns, cyclists are pushed to the sidelines. Take, for instance, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail, which is 45 km long and about a half-hour’s drive from my house. Getting there isn’t super convenient, but once you do, it’s like stepping onto a freeway. Occasionally, you plan a route – 20 miles on the bike versus 7 in the car. You immediately start looking for another place.