Moving to DC 🚲

[u/hikesbikessquats]

Hi! I’m moving to DC for a year and I’d like to bring my bike. I’ll be in DuPont circle and Hill East areas. I’m looking for advice re: a couple things:

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1. what’s a good and friendly bike shop for me t

o ship

1. my bike to and have built upon arrival? My home bike shop recommended this vs driving with it across country.

+ what are some

1. fun and friendly cycling meet ups? I’m no pro, but I love group cycling.

   Currently I join a women’s ride as it fits my schedule but I’m open to any chill and welcoming group that isn’t trying it stay over 19mph. I average 13-18 depending on hills (I am a terrible climber right now).
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2. what trails do you recommend? I’m primarily a road cyclist

, considering bringing my gravel bike as well

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   I love a good long autumn ride.

Anything else I shouldn’t miss?

Thanks so much!

[u/ericRphoto]

Anacostia, Sligo, Rock Creek (beach drive on weekends), C&O Canal, WOD, MBT, Hain's Point (depending on what happens to it). Those are all the bike trails that I use and you can link together for some fun loops. I just go on ridewithGPS and you can see the loops people have made.

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Thank you!!

[u/ericRphoto → u/hikesbikessquats]

Also forgot the Capital Crescent Trail, Mount Vernon Trail, Indian Creek and Trolley Trail (connects with branches of anacostia trail up in PG county). Those are all the named trails I know of, others can better speak to the roads that are popular for biking