Air Force Cycling Classic in Clarendon this Saturday

Thousands of cyclists will ride through Clarendon this Saturday during the annual Air Force Cycling Classic. Many streets including Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd will be closed for the race on June 9 from 8am until at least noon. On Sunday the event will move to Crystal City. The best brunch spots for viewing the race will probably be Liberty Tavern or Lyon Hall.

Charity Cupid's Undie Run in DC Feb 13

There is several races planed for the upcoming Valentine's weekend, including the Cupid's Undie Run on the 13th. This 1.75 loop around the Capital starting is raising money for the Children's Tumor Foundation.

Unlike other races, this one requires its participates to wear only underwear during the event. Luckily its a short run, and the fact that those over 21 have access to drink specials helps too!

The $30 registration provides "access to all day drink specials, post-race food, t-shirt, and the opportunity to gallivant around the Capitol in your bedroom best!"

Arlington Turkey Trot 5k Nov 26

Lyon Park and Ashton Heights will host a 5k fun run/walk on November 26. The Turkey Trot will raise money for three local charities:

• Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• Doorways for Women and Families

The race starts at 8am at the Christ Church of Arlington on North Pershing Drive. Map of the race route is here.

Army Ten Miler @ The Pentagon

The Army Ten Miler race concluded today under an incredibly blue sky and perfect running conditions. This was the 25th annual race that began and ended near the Pentagon.

I was near the Smithsonian Metro station that marked the 5.5 and 7.5 mile markers, due to racers turning around in front of the capital. This was a great place to watch the race as you had two chance to pick out your friends amongst the dense crowds.

Congrats to all the 21,256 runners!

Traffic Advisories for Army Ten Miler Race Sunday

The weather looks amazing for the Army Ten Miler Race tomorrow at the Pentagon. Here are some traffic advisories and road closers via AlertDC:

• I-95/395 HOV SCHEDULE CHANGE, CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND Lanes will reverse a day later to accommodate Army Ten-Miler
  

• CHANTILLY – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will delay reversing the I-95/395 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes this weekend for the annual Army Ten-Miler race Sunday in Arlington and Washington, D.C.
  
  The HOV lanes will remain open to all motorists southbound from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 until 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. The lanes will close to all traffic at 1 p.m. and reopen northbound to all motorists at 3 p.m. (The lanes are usually open southbound until 2 p.m. Saturdays, reopening northbound at 4 p.m.).
  

• The following ramps will also be closed for the race from 5:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday (or until the course is cleared):
  
  I-395 North mainline to Route 27 North/Route 110 South (Exit 8B)
  I-395 North mainline ramp to northbound express lane
  I-395 South mainline to South Parking (Eads Street) (Exit 8A)
  I-395 South HOV ramp to South Parking (Eads Street)
  Washington Boulevard to Route 27
  

• This is to advise the public that from 8 am until approximately 11 am on Sunday, October 4, 2009, streets in the downtown area of Washington, DC will be affected by the 25th Annual Army Ten-Miler.

• This race is scheduled to begin at 8 am along Washington Boulevard (Route 27) in Arlington, Virginia and proceed across the Arlington Memorial Bridge into the District of Columbia. Once the race enters the District, the runners will take the following route before ending the race again in Arlington, Virginia:

• Crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon Drive
• East on Constitution Avenue, NW
• North on 19th Street, NW
• West on Virginia Avenue, NW
• South on Rock Creek Parkway , NW to Ohio Drive, SW
• East on Independence Avenue, SW (runners taking the westbound side)
• North on 3rd Street, SW
• East on Constitution Avenue, NW
• South on 1st Street, NW , Crossing Peace Circle and Garfield Circle
• West on Independence Avenue, SW (runners staying on the left side)
• South on 14th Street, NW to Interstate 395 (HOV Northbound Lane)
• Interstate 395 (HOV Northbound Lane) to the Eads Street Exit Ramp
• Ending at S. Eads Street and Rotary Road in Arlington Virginia (Pentagon South Parking Lot)

Air Force Cycling Classic @ Crystal City

This morning was the second part of the Air Force cycling race in Arlington. The 60 mile race around Crystal City occurred on an almost perfect day despite some early thunder showers, but should have been better organized.

Racers afterward complained of poor planning and that the organizers of the race were not clear about cut off times. The race was scheduled to start at 7:30, but bikers were not able to actually clear the start line until 7:46 due to the announcers talking on stage. And that 16 minute delay was not added on to the 10:30 cut off time, so many racers who were going to finish the race with a "gold medal" (which you get for completing all 8 laps on time) were stopped early. But the race it self was very rewarding for contestants of all ages and ability.

Air Force Cycling Classic Bicycle Race

The annual CSC Invitational Air Force Cycling Classic bicycle race is taking place this weekend in Clarendon. Wilson and Clarendon Blvds will be closed from 5am to 3pm both this Saturday to make way for all the cyclists.

Come out to cheer the race participants on these beautiful spring days!

Road Closure details:
• Wilson Blvd. from 10th St. to Edgewood St.
• Clarendon Blvd. from Washington Blvd. to Edgewood St.
• Washington Blvd. from 13th St. to Highland St.
• Highland St. from Wilson Blvd. to Washington Blvd.
• Garfield St. and Fillmore St. from Wilson Blvd. to Washington Blvd.