Wouldn't it be great to have a complete 27 mile "bicycle beltway" around DC? On March 16, compete in a fun bicycle race or be a cheering spectator as contestants pedal up "Big Stinky," the steep unpleasant detour that bypasses the still-unfinished section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Join BicycleSPACE in encouraging DDOT to finish the trail! Come out in your best costume and festoon the finish line with chalked encouragement, or race up the detour for fame and glory (not to mention the Golden Garbage Pail). Costumes! Prizes! Excitement! Infamy! Don't miss it!
When: Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Where:
Fort Totten Transfer Station
4900 John McCormack Dr NE, Washington, DC 20011
Washington, DC 20011
To sign up: http://bigstinkyhillclimb.eventbrite.com/#
For more details: http://www.bicyclespacedc.com/rides-events/
How steep is this hill.?
Posted by: RishiB | March 11, 2013 at 03:09 PM
There's a Strava segment for it ("dumphill") that says it's 0.3 mi. and 5.3% grade, for 76 feet of climbing.
http://app.strava.com/segments/774401
Note the elevation profile - the first 1/3rd or so is barely inclined, so the challenge is progressive. It could continue another 30-40 feet in 0.2 miles, except there's a gate at the top with no bike gap or curb cuts.
This isn't really a terrible climb, but it's a terrible accommodation to include in a project that's been in progress for 15 years with no clear completion date in sight.
Posted by: DaveS | March 11, 2013 at 04:06 PM