Washington, DC · mostly separated · mixed

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail (DC)

4.4 mi Out-and-back 115 ft gain

4.4-mile mixed route with 115 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the regional cycle network, mostly separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
54 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

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Every remaining hour today is flagged hazardous. Save it for tomorrow.

54 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 54 mph from the S (170°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

304 ft gain 298 ft loss Max 121' Min 23' 4.3 mi sampled

84°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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54 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

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Quartering tailwind 54 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 54 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

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Description sourced from OpenStreetMap relation tags and member-way geometry.