Prince of Petworth reports that a man was robbed and shot at while walking on the multi-use Metropolitan Branch Trial in Northeast yesterday.
More Trouble on Metropolitan Branch Trail
D.C.: Intolerant, Rude, Boring and Great for Bikes and Peds!
Over the last two weeks we've been called intolerant and rude (not to mention ugly and unable to drive), so it's nice to learn that maybe we're not totally awful -- we're actually great for cyclists and pedestrians.
Velodrome Coming to D.C. in 2012
The District has a skate park, polo fields, softball diamonds and plenty of other facilities for sports -- but it doesn't have a velodrome. That's about to change.
Dupont Circle Ghost Bike Removed Again
At some point this week, a ghost bike that had sat on and off at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and R and 20th Streets NW for the last three years was removed.
Photo Booth: All The Tweed That's Fit To Print
Yesterday, the third annual autumn gathering of the District's dandiest tweed aficionados -- now numbering around 900 strong -- took over the streets of Washington.
Slain Catholic U. Student's Family Files $20M Lawsuit
The family of Neil Michael Godleski -- the 31-year-old Catholic University student who was shot and killed in a robbery attempt as he rode his bike through Sherman Circle last August -- is now suing the city, claiming that the city's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services failed to keep the teen responsible under its watch.
D.C. Advocates Seek Cultural Shift in View of Cyclists
Can you legislate a culture shift, using the law to change the way drivers perceive cyclists? That was was one of the questions that a D.C. Council committee pondered yesterday.
On Two Wheels: Occupy Bikeshare!
As we look towards a pleasant weekend, here's a roundup of all of the bike-related news you might have missed this week.
Driver Slams on Brakes In Front of Cyclists on G.W. Parkway
Last Friday, Fort Hunt Patch reported on a chilling incident in which a driver on the George Washington Parkway sped by a group of cyclists and proceeded to slam on his brakes in front of them, one of which ended up under the car.
The Way We Were: A Bicyclers' Paradise
While recently doing some research for a post on the killing of diplomats in Washington, I came across a hugely helpful online historic archive of Washington Post articles dating back to the late 1800s. The history nerd in me came out in full force, and next thing I knew I was searching for names, neighborhoods and events over the course of the last 150 years.
Proposed Cyclist Harassment Law Provokes Arguments
Who needs to wait for a public hearing? Arguments over a proposed measure on cyclist harassment are already flying.
Complaint Board: MPD Officers Need More Training on Bike Laws
One of the biggest complaints from cyclists in the District is that, even when they follow the rules of the road, they're unable to get help from authorities when they're wronged. The District's Police Complaints Board agrees with them.
No Charges For Driver Caught on Tape Hitting Cyclist
According to WABA, no criminal charges have been brought against a driver who was caught on tape hitting a cyclist.
We're Game If You Are, Mr. Milloy
Recently, we marked the first anniversary of Courtland Milloy's coining of "myopic little twits" -- and wouldn't you know it, Milloy was listening!
Richmond Lands World Cycling Championship
It's official -- Richmond, Virginia will be the site of the 2015 World Road Cycling Championships.
No, Cops in Columbia Heights Aren't Stopping Cyclists
No, cops in Columbia Heights are not stopping people on bikes, asking to see proof of ownership and confiscating the bikes if none could be provided.
Today in Victim Blaming
Metro's board of directors is meeting today, and the conversation has centered on crime.
Video: Riding The 50 States on Two Wheels
Earlier this month, we let you know about a bike ride which will take riders along all 50 of the District's state-named roadways. Now, thanks to this video, cyclists who are undertaking that 60-plus-mile ride this Saturday can get an idea of the sights they'll see.
Capital Bikeshare Marks First Birthday With One Millionth Ride
On this day last year, District officials launched Capital Bikeshare, an initiative premised on an elementary concept -- people sharing bikes.
New Bike Law Finds Sponsors
Last week we reported that the Washington Area Bicyclists Association was pushing for a new law that would allow cyclists that are harassed, intimidated or assaults by drivers to more easily take them to court. They seem to have found a sponsor on the D.C. Council.
Bike-Sharing is SOOOOO Much Better in D.C.
Welcome to the party, New York. You're only a year late, but hey, whatever.
Richmond Hopes for Cycling Championship in 2015
Though the Giro d'Italia never materialized in the District, Richmond is hoping to land the World Cup of cycling -- the 2015 World Cycling Championship.
Thief Brazenly Steals Bike in Dupont Circle as People Walk By
You might have the idea that bike theft in the District of Columbia is something that occurs under the cloak of darkness or in areas where foot traffic is at a minimum. Of course, that just isn't the case. Take, for example, this video, which shows a thief stealing a bike on a late Thursday afternoon along busy Connecticut Avenue as dozens of pedestrians simply stroll by.
WABA Pushes for Anti-Harassment Law for Cyclists
If you've ever ridden a bike and had a driver purposely swerve towards you (or outright try and run you down), there are few legal remedies, despite the potential danger you could face. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association wants that to change.
Report: Bikeshare Coming to the National Mall, Possibly "Early Next Year"
It appears as if the National Park Service has backtracked on previous statements that the installation of a Capital Bikeshare station located on the National Mall would "destroy the nature" of America's backyard.
Ride the 50 States in a Single Day
You could spend a lifetime living in the District and never end up on Hawaii Avenue, Iowa Avenue or Puerto Rico Avenue (yes, it exists). Alternatively, you could simply jump on a bike and ride each of the avenues, streets and drives named after the 50 states that are scattered throughout the city.
Can You Walk Your Bike Through The King Memorial?
Local cycling blog TheWashCycle reported yesterday that at least one person had been told that they wouldn't be able to walk a bicycle under the steely gaze of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
The Life Of A Bicycle Is A Nauseous One
Ever wonder what a bicycle sees as it winds in and out of traffic along the busy streets of the District?
Latest Round of Bikeshare Expansion Plans Revealed
This morning, the District Department of Transportation announced the locations of 32 new Capital Bikeshare stations around the District of Columbia, the first major expansion since the program was launched in 2011.

