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10-04-16, 03:59 PM
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Maryland / Baltimore area commuters
Hi everyone, I am thinking about taking a position within my company in white marsh, and I live in Abingdon. Via GPS it is about a 14 mile ride each way, and Google maps suggests that I take Rt 40 since MD designated the wide shoulder as a bike lane. I was wondering if anyone here had experience with this stretch of road and could tell me how it is for commuting? The days I drove down it I rarely if ever saw anyone cycling on it. Also in some parts the shoulder disappears and becomes a weave lane for the highways. Another option would be taking rt.7, Philadelphia rd but i don't know how friendly it is for cyclists. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
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10-04-16, 09:02 PM
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Hi everyone, I am thinking about taking a position within my company in white marsh, and I live in Abingdon. Via GPS it is about a 14 mile ride each way, and Google maps suggests that I take Rt 40 since MD designated the wide shoulder as a bike lane. I was wondering if anyone here had experience with this stretch of road and could tell me how it is for commuting? The days I drove down it I rarely if ever saw anyone cycling on it. Also in some parts the shoulder disappears and becomes a weave lane for the highways. Another option would be taking rt.7, Philadelphia rd but i don't know how friendly it is for cyclists. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
10-05-16, 01:19 AM
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Philadelphia Rd route would definitely be the route I would ride first, judging from google maps. It is in the middle of two higher speed higher volume highways that would seem to appeal to most auto drivers in a hurry. Also, the portions of Philadelphia Rd I viewed on google maps have a nice bike lane. Seems much preferred over riding on the side of Route 40 even though it has a nice, wide shoulder.
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10-05-16, 12:32 PM
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Oh hey - I used to live up there as well! First in Laurel Valley, then once I left home my parents moved to Cokesbury Manor before moving south. I think I would rather take 7 than 40. Or at least hop over to 7 from 40 once you pass 24. Might be you could ask Dick Schwanke for his opinion - I'm sure you've seen him around! He rides everywhere, almost 100% of the time.
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