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Forum: Touring
06-28-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,917
Posted By Allycat24

I did the C&O and GAP last year. Some of this...

I did the C&O and GAP last year. Some of this info might be a repeat of others posted here but here are some links and apps I found useful. Note, cell service on the C&O is sporadic.

Great web...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

It was cold but only one finger was really...

It was cold but only one finger was really suffering. Beautiful scenery along the Potomac this morning, with the fog dancing on the river and the rowers and crew teams out.
Forum: Commuting
10-04-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

I love October! It was 49F here and I couldn't...

I love October! It was 49F here and I couldn't remember how to dress. Started out with bike capris and then added bike tights with wind block. After pumping up just one tire, I realized I was...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

Painless is how I would describe my commute today...

Painless is how I would describe my commute today - first time in years! I finally decided to get a cortisone shot in my left knee last week, after dealing with off/on pain for the past 2 years. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Allycat24

Now that you mention it, a skunk is the one thing...

Now that you mention it, a skunk is the one thing I have yet to see on the bike trail. I see deer often, then snakes and turtles, and sometimes a fox. But never a skunk.
Forum: Touring
07-28-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,258
Posted By Allycat24

Check out Timberline Adventures, Banff, Jasper &...

Check out Timberline Adventures, Banff, Jasper & The Icefields Parkways, Canada Cycling Tour (http://timbertours.com/cycling/canadian_rockies/canadian_rocky_mountain_ice.html)

I've done several...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

There is one guy and one woman (not together) who...

There is one guy and one woman (not together) who pass me on the MUP and always say "good morning". It makes me feel good and I respond with a good morning. I don't mind a bell or other sound, but...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

Bike to work day (BTWD) here in the DC area and...

Bike to work day (BTWD) here in the DC area and it is a beautiful morning! Coffee, cupcakes, cookies, fruit, etc. Got some nice bike lights too! I used to hate BTWD because I hated the crowds on...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,261
Posted By Allycat24

First commute in 3 weeks and it felt great! My...

First commute in 3 weeks and it felt great! My gimpy knee was fine but I think I'll alternate commute days for another 2 weeks or so while I get my strength back. Lovely spring day - temps just...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

Stayed up too late last night, so of course I...

Stayed up too late last night, so of course I overslept this morning. Slow start leaving the house, but fast ride in on my road bike! I love that bike - I should ride it more often to work. ...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

Nice morning - I love the warm mornings. I have...

Nice morning - I love the warm mornings. I have been getting faster! In the last 2 weeks, I have noted at least 3 times I have made it door to door in less than 30 minutes. Thirty minutes used to...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-16, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

Very nice weather today for bike to work day. We...

Very nice weather today for bike to work day. We have a 2 day window of sunshine, and then it starts raining (AGAIN!) tomorrow. A lot more cyclists on the trail today, which is to be expected. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-16, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

I was making great time this morning - I had a...

I was making great time this morning - I had a chance at breaking the 30 minute door to door commute, something I've done only once. So in the last 1.5 miles, I hear a siren, no wait, lots of...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

My first bike commute in May! It has rained...

My first bike commute in May! It has rained every day for 14 days in a row and will rain again today, but I just couldn't take it any longer. I had a close call this morning, and while technically...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,235
Posted By Allycat24

Cold morning in DC today - 31F - but I actually...

Cold morning in DC today - 31F - but I actually dressed correctly for a change. Missed the last week or so commuting, so I'm happy to be back on the bike. Didn't see the usual bike commuters but...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,538
Posted By Allycat24

I gave up riding for EST - I didn't feel...

I gave up riding for EST - I didn't feel particularly safe on the streets even though I'm pretty visible and I upgraded my lights. I had a hard time seeing unlighted cyclists and runners, both on...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,354
Posted By Allycat24

Today was so gorgeous that I'm planning to extend...

Today was so gorgeous that I'm planning to extend my bike commuting at least one more week. Normally, I stop biking to work when the time changes BUT the weather is supposed to be so nice next week...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

I think you are right about that. I remember...

I think you are right about that. I remember there was a stick in the road and I moved over towards the curb to avoid it. Good point. I'll have to hold my line next time.
Forum: Commuting
08-28-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Close call yesterday with a minivan -passed me...

Close call yesterday with a minivan -passed me within a foot! Talked to the driver at a red light and she apologized and said she did not see me, even though I had a flashing red light and was...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,187
Posted By Allycat24

Hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and...

Hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and weights. Sometimes run or swim. I hate being inside, even in the winter.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-14, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Having a string of bad luck this week - almost...

Having a string of bad luck this week - almost ran over another rat (different location), only this one was still fresh and fat. Yuck! I've seen hawks in the city catching them, but I think the...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

I ran over a dead rat by accident. It was as...

I ran over a dead rat by accident. It was as flat as a pancake, which is why I didn't see it until too late. Anyway, it's just part of riding in the city. Hope to take the long way home tonight,...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Getting humid - just my kind of weather. The...

Getting humid - just my kind of weather. The scents of honeysuckle and wild rose were intoxicating!
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Getting more humid but uneventful ride in. ...

Getting more humid but uneventful ride in. Supposed to have some rain and t-storms this afternoon. I actually wanted to comment about yesterday. I had the unfortunate experience to have to ride...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Wet! but I wanted to ride on BTW day. I waited...

Wet! but I wanted to ride on BTW day. I waited until a lull in the rain, and left home quite late, around 8. Of course the rain picked up right away, but I discovered a few things: I won't melt in...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Uneventful but pleasant ride today. Noticeably...

Uneventful but pleasant ride today. Noticeably higher humidity. Thursdays are my long-ride home day. I'm trying to increase my mileage to get ready for a trip to Wyoming this summer, so I'm...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Second day in a row that I had to take a back-up...

Second day in a row that I had to take a back-up route due, to continuing work on the Capital Crescent Trail. I was riding on the towpath but with all the rain, I was covered in mud. No thanks. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-14, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

What a beautiful day! A little cool but finally...

What a beautiful day! A little cool but finally the trees are green and it really feels like spring. For the second time in 2 weeks, had to ride on the C&O towpath to avoid tree work/clean up on...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

Mid 40s and bright sun. Since the cold air makes...

Mid 40s and bright sun. Since the cold air makes my eyes water, I take it really easy through my neighborhood. The roads are in terrible shape, both from road work and a bad winter. My biggest fear...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,963
Posted By Allycat24

My first commute since last October, and first...

My first commute since last October, and first outdoor ride since early December. The bike felt too large for me and the seat felt uncomfortable, but otherwise it was a pleasant ride. I'm sure it...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

What a beautiful morning. Also, very light...

What a beautiful morning. Also, very light traffic, both on the bike trail and the roads. Well it is that time of year when you have to look out for deer -- I saw 2 this morning along the trail but...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Very foggy this morning. It was so foggy, I...

Very foggy this morning. It was so foggy, I could feel mist on my face. I need to get new spoke lights - I felt a bit underlighted this morning. It was really cool riding into DC, and up Virginia...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-13, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

The weather is just too great to pass up a ride,...

The weather is just too great to pass up a ride, even though I'm still not over a cold. I really enjoyed the ride despite coughing and going through tissues like crazy. First time riding in one...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-13, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Beautiful morning! Brisk temps (40s?) on the...

Beautiful morning! Brisk temps (40s?) on the ride in; 70s forecast for the way home. There was a very pretty fog/mist rising off the C&O canal and the Potomac River this morning, but not on the...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

I had a nice commute this morning - certainly...

I had a nice commute this morning - certainly better than one of my predecessors on the Capital Crescent Trail. There was a very nice, full pannier sitting alongside the trail this morning. I hope...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Nice day; don't know the temp but humidity is...

Nice day; don't know the temp but humidity is creeping back. Fortunately I was a little slow this morning. I was waiting for the light to change at Rock Creek and Virginia Ave (by the boathouse),...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Another cool morning - just spectacular weather! ...

Another cool morning - just spectacular weather! I saw a lot of cyclists on the trail this morning - maybe only half had a pannier or backpack so it looks like the cooler weather is bringing out...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Only 2nd commute in 2 weeks, and it felt great to...

Only 2nd commute in 2 weeks, and it felt great to get back on the bike. Plus, even though there is a serious threat of rain today, i decided to ride anyway although normally I'm only a fair weather...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Hot and humid - my kind of weather! On my ride...

Hot and humid - my kind of weather! On my ride to work (Capital Crescent Trail), there is a divet in the downhill side of the trail, maybe 12 inches across. For some reason, that divet annoys me...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,635
Posted By Allycat24

I spray my clothes with Febreze. I like the...

I spray my clothes with Febreze. I like the smell - it is more subtle than air fresheners. I also spray my shoes with Odor-eaters Foot and Sneaker spray. So far, no one has complained. But I have...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-13, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

First commute in a week. Training for a duathlon...

First commute in a week. Training for a duathlon in August and since I'm a better cyclist than runner, I'm focusing more on running of late. Anyway, it was nice to be back on the bike, despite the...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

First commute on my new Surly Disc Trucker, and...

First commute on my new Surly Disc Trucker, and first commute in 12 days. Love the new bike - much more comfortable ride than the old bike. Finally, no elbow pain when I hit the bumps! I think I...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Low 70s, moderate humidity - delightful weather. ...

Low 70s, moderate humidity - delightful weather. Fairly fast ride in. I was going to complain about the peloton on the bike trail this morning but after reading MAKING's post, I'll just be happy...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Humid and misty after yesterday's rain. It is...

Humid and misty after yesterday's rain. It is going to be hot today - I'm loving it! However, I'm not so in love with my commuting bike anymore. I'm still recovering from cubital tunnel surgery on...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Warm, humid and overcast - just my weather. I...

Warm, humid and overcast - just my weather. I was really waffling on riding today, but guilt (from too much wine last night) persuaded me to ride. No regrets! Hopefully I'll dodge the thunderstorms...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-13, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Very nice morning ride in. I got an earlier...

Very nice morning ride in. I got an earlier start than usual to avoid the masses of cyclists expected in the DC area today - last I checked, over 12,000 cyclists signed up for Bike to Work day...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Another late start, and I encountered more...

Another late start, and I encountered more pedestrians that usual however there were fewer cyclists. Anyway, fantastic weather, cool and sunny. I'm still getting back into shape and hope this will...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Overdressed this morning, but I can't help it - I...

Overdressed this morning, but I can't help it - I hate being cold! Anyway, it is a beautiful day and I'm sure I'll enjoy the warmer temps on the ride home. I love seeing the change from winter to...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Cloudy and low 50s. Actually left the house on...

Cloudy and low 50s. Actually left the house on time, for a change. I love the seeing the wildflowers and the trees blooming. Along one stretch of the Capital Crescent Trail, there are crabapples...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,187
Posted By Allycat24

Agree with dcb23 - very foggy this morning, and...

Agree with dcb23 - very foggy this morning, and quite beautiful. I wear amber lens on my glasses in the morning and they work great in the fog. As I approached Georgetown (from the Capital Crescent...
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