Independence Day Ride

Happy Independence Day

• The firefly ride this week had a large turnout, and reportedly much fun was had by all. 
• A bicyclist on16th Street near Mt. Pleasant was struck by a car and seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in what police described as a hit-and-run incident.
• A woman was sexually assaulted on the Four Mile Run trail near mile 44. For whatever reason, trails seem to be a magnet for this kind of behavior - with a few incidents locally every year, but I don't know what more can be done about it.

Comments

[Michael H.]

Awful news. I think the attack took place on Four Mile Run Trail, not the W&OD. But it's not clear from this article or the ARLnow article. "Mile Marker 44" seems to indicate the W&OD. But FMRT is the more isolated and hidden of the two parallel trails.

In any case, I hope the attacker is caught soon. As for runners in the area, stay on the W&OD. That usually has more people than the FMRT. Run with a friend if possible. Self-defense classes might help, but I wouldn't rely on that completely.

[Purple Eagle]

With today's weather, I would choose the 4MR because of the shade. But then I am 6' guy, so I have less to fear from attackers.

[I forgot]

"Mile 44" likely refers to the number on the post indicating where you are when calling 911. I don't know where that specific location is.