curly@bikedc help! I’m new to the city and biking on streets. Is there a good guide on biking rules and guidelines in DC? Is there a group that makes it easy for newbies like me to get comfortable biking around the city? I’ve read the Pocket Guide to DC bike laws but I didn’t found it helpful when I’m on the street. #bikedc
not that ready@curly Sticking to bike paths and protected bike lanes makes things lots less stressful. Residential roads (like those on Capitol Hill) are also pretty calm. I usually try to avoid avenues without bike infrastructure (i.e. Rhode Island Ave or North Cap). Helpful bike map at https://godcgo.com/wp-content/uploads/DC-Bike-Map.pdf
@WABA offers group rides which might be nice (I haven't used them, though), and @hillfamilybiking has slow routes that I enjoy.
(I would worry less about rules--drivers don't really follow them.)