VERY DANGEROUS BIKE PATH. A gang of about ten black youths ambushed me, on Veterans Day 2016, and tried to steal my $1500 bicycle. But I got away. I was faster on my bicycle than all of them. This occurred about a quarter-mile north of the Anacostia police facility, next to the helicopter pad adjacent to BW Parkway. As I completed a police report, about a quarter-mile further south at the Anacostia; police told me that two other bicyclists were less fortunate, during that half-hour interval. Both had their bikes stolen, and one was taken to the hospital. Anacostia police confided to me that the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is extremely crime-ridden. But they are powerless to warn the public, for two reasons. It is "politically incorrect" to say anything negative about a black community, and community leaders are trying to enhance the reputation by suppressing crime statistics. If you are white and riding an expensive bicycle, and riding alone, then plan on getting ambushed and having your bicycle stolen.
wow, last veterans day i remember i was biking too along the anacostia trail but i got off at benning rd i think... btw my bike isnt great at all its a cheap bike... do i still need to worry?
John Smith I am sorry to hear that happened to you...or anyone for that matter. I only ride early in the mornings on like a saturday or sunday. I think people in general are naive to think a hidden part in DC is not crime ridden. but. if the police don't do anything...especially with the shortage of police in the city...what do you expect? I personally think there should be police on bikes riding these paths...but I have yet to ever see a cop on a bike, in DC, maryland, or VA spots I ride.
pricekidd77 how bad do u think it really is? should i avoid that whole section of the trail from bladensburg to mlk ave? i ride an old looking cheap bike and only ride in the day
VERY DANGEROUS BIKE PATH. A gang of about ten black youths ambushed me, on Veterans Day 2016, and tried to steal my $1500 bicycle. But I got away. I was faster on my bicycle than all of them. This occurred about a quarter-mile north of the Anacostia police facility, next to the helicopter pad adjacent to BW Parkway. As I completed a police report, about a quarter-mile further south at the Anacostia; police told me that two other bicyclists were less fortunate, during that half-hour interval. Both had their bikes stolen, and one was taken to the hospital. Anacostia police confided to me that the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is extremely crime-ridden. But they are powerless to warn the public, for two reasons. It is "politically incorrect" to say anything negative about a black community, and community leaders are trying to enhance the reputation by suppressing crime statistics. If you are white and riding an expensive bicycle, and riding alone, then plan on getting ambushed and having your bicycle stolen.
hi john smith i ride my bike around that area and was wondering, around what time of day did that happen?
wow, last veterans day i remember i was biking too along the anacostia trail but i got off at benning rd i think... btw my bike isnt great at all its a cheap bike... do i still need to worry?
John Smith I am sorry to hear that happened to you...or anyone for that matter. I only ride early in the mornings on like a saturday or sunday. I think people in general are naive to think a hidden part in DC is not crime ridden. but. if the police don't do anything...especially with the shortage of police in the city...what do you expect?
I personally think there should be police on bikes riding these paths...but I have yet to ever see a cop on a bike, in DC, maryland, or VA spots I ride.
John Smith also...carry a gun. protect yourself. better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6.
pricekidd77 how bad do u think it really is? should i avoid that whole section of the trail from bladensburg to mlk ave? i ride an old looking cheap bike and only ride in the day