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WARNING!!! Bicycling can be a dangerous activity. You are free to follow these directions at your own risk. However, the administrators of this web site can not be held responsible for any injuries, death, or damages while following these suggested bicycle routes. Many route descriptions may be vague and most certainly do not list all possible hazards. Also, many routes require on street riding in traffic lanes, while others may require some off road terrain. You should be comfortable riding under all types of conditions before attempting any of these routes.

These routes typically don't have any really great attributes, except that they are convientely located near major suburb or work areas. If you wish to blow off some steam after work, you can quickly pull out your bike and take off.


MilesNameInfo
10Potomac TourD.C. - A nice short tour of the downtown waterfront
Terrain: 1Traffic: 2Scenery: 2

11BWI TrailGlen Burnie - Paved trail around BWI Airport
Terrain: 2Traffic: 1Scenery: 3

12Airpark CruiseGaithersburg - Short workout route around Montgomery County Airpark. (Unpaved Sections)
Terrain: 3Traffic: 3Scenery: 3

13Seneca Valley TourGermantown - A short workout route around Great Seneca State Park.
Terrain: 3Traffic: 3Scenery: 2

14For The BoydsGermantown - A short workout route through Boyds and Black Hills State Park. (Unpaved Sections)
Terrain: 2Traffic: 3Scenery: 2

16Key Chain TourArlington - Nice short ride out the C&O Towpath and back using the W&OD and Custis Trails. (Unpaved Sections)
Terrain: 3Traffic: 3Scenery: 2

17The Arlington TriangleArlington - Park your car at Roosevelt Island on your way home and cruise around Arlington.
Terrain: 2Traffic: 2Scenery: 3

27Montgomery Lake TourGaithersburg - This quick jaunt around Gaithersburg is good if you only have a few hours to goof-off. Mostly uses side trails, with limited on-road action.
Terrain: 3Traffic: 3Scenery: 3

45W&OD Rail TrailWashington/Purcellville - A great rail trail through Northern Virginia. Up to 90 miles round trip.
Terrain: 1Traffic: 2Scenery: 1



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