50 States Ride - Review

The 50 States Ride was this past Saturday and all things considered, it was a success. I did this ride in 2003 and it was much better this year - mostly due to the weather.  The 2003 ride was on Flag day and it was just too hot.  Also better were the numerous bike lanes. You can really see the 18 miles the city has added since the bike plan was completed. The only downside was that the "$10 recommended donation" came with something of a hard sell, but I guess WABA's gotta make money. This ride is not an easy one. DC has more hills than you might think, and the stop and go nature of the ride makes the 60 miles feel more like a century. I also would not recommend doing the ride after staying out drinking till 4:00 am.

Comments

[Paul]

I did the ride, my 3rd consecutive year. Yes the years prior were too hot...but then again, that's part of the challenge. I suggested people who did it for the first time this year should have worn a heavy winter jacket...just to make it like the old ways. :)

Can't wait to do it again next year!