Bike paths abound in the Nation's Capital.My favorite took me from Georgetown, along the Potomac under the Kennedy Center, up over the Memorial Bridge to Arlington, down the Virginia side of the river to National Airport, then home via Roosevelt Island and the Key Bridge.
The loop is 12 miles with breathtaking vistas of the monuments and river at every turn. Riding across bridges is especially cool.
Knotts Island is flat and ideal for biking. I'd ride from the garage, to the ferry landing, past the elementary school and the winery, to Donald's house on the tiny northern tip that is in the state of Virginia. I'd return via the market
post office, police substation, and MacKay Wildlife Preserve.
This loop in 16 miles with stunning vistas of Currituck Sound, Back Bay, and a thousand acres of wetlands. Occasionally, I'd ride across the causeway to the mainland. Riding across bridges is especially cool, even weeny ones!
Now the big one.
Looming outside of my window is the top of the west tower of the George Washington Bridge.
I am told that, if I can find the entrance, one can ride all the way across the bridge and (presumed) back.
The breathtaking view from the GW Bridge.Thank you for visiting.
Jack
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Stunning views all, Jack. The kitchen looks great and I can't believe the view from the bridge.
Years living within spitting distance of the GWB, and my only time to cross it dismounted was when I had a mid-term and there was an accident blocking the upper deck.
Hoofing it across in March in a heavy coat and lugging my computer, there was very little inclination for me to take in the view.
Thanks for showing us your life, Jack. I can't wait to see more.
Love the biking lens through which you show us your recent lives!
Sort of similar to walking in every new place to get a feel for the area. Really fun. Thanks, Jack!
Good to see you are getting settled in your new digs.
After plenty of practice, I have no doubt the paint will fly off your brushes and onto the walls.
You are a far cry now from the roosters, dogs, crickets, etc., that either kept you awake and/or lulled you to sleep.
See you in the fall!
Billy & Barbara
I am so thankful that you are recovering from your illness, Brother! And what a nice ride you've had...from coastal northern NC to the moat surrounding The Big Apple. I've enjoyed tremendously taking that ride with you!
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