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  • December 24, 2015 at 12:22 pm #1043403
    Alcova cyclist
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    It’s a short and sweet one, but if you haven’t ridden the downhill from Fort Myer through Arlington National Cemetery, it’s a beautiful ride (and very DC, despite being in VA).

    December 24, 2015 at 2:16 pm #1043404
    bobco85
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    Since you’re leaving in a few months, I’ll keep the spring/summer/fall events off the list (* starred ones are those that I have not done but want to do in 2016).

    • Bike from DC to Baltimore and back* – from one major city to another
    • Bike to Charlottesville* – ask Steve O about this one
    • Ride to all the DC boundary stones – the group event is in September, but you can do the ride on your own; bonus points if you visit the off-the-beaten-path ones
    • WABA’s Vasa Ride – sometime in February/March, cold weather ride from Embassy of Sweden to Potomac, MD, and back with delicious hot blueberry soup as your reward
    • Arlington Historical Bike Tour – self-guided tour; it’s neat learning about all those little historical things you may have passed by and finding out what a lot of places/roads are named for
    • Ride across all the bridges in DC or over the Potomac* – still brainstorming on this, but it looks like a fun challenge
    • Climb up the 41st Street hill from Chain Bridge without putting a foot on the ground* – pump those legs!
    December 24, 2015 at 2:50 pm #1043405
    Steve O
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    You could also make sure you hit all 8 weekly coffee clubs (not including the Women & Bikes one).

    December 24, 2015 at 3:11 pm #1043407
    Raymo853
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    @Alcova cyclist 130313 wrote:

    It’s a short and sweet one, but if you haven’t ridden the downhill from Fort Myer through Arlington National Cemetery, it’s a beautiful ride (and very DC, despite being in VA).

    I have ridden that way, but only in the dark. I will do it in the day light sometime soon. I do love going through Fort Myer and seeing the recruits going through drills. Wish I still had a capital region base pass so I could ride around other bases again.

    I also have a bunch of short items as well: explore more of NE DC (around Takoma, Manor Park), write something up about all the hidden hills in Anocostia and adjacent MD beyond what the Hills of Anacostia cover, ride the North Fork Trail near Seneca Rocks again,… and some Strava based I will admit with shame.

    I want to try to get back all the KOM’s in Fort Dupont. My hope is they will not last long as more people ride out there after REI gets involved making it their pet project. BTW, if you are house shopping in DC, do not dismiss looking in Anacostia. Between that revival and the the soon to open Busboys & Poets, the gentrification wave will turn into a Tsunami and consume everything up to Eastern Ave.

    December 24, 2015 at 3:13 pm #1043408
    Raymo853
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    @Steve O 130315 wrote:

    You could also make sure you hit all 8 weekly coffee clubs (not including the Women & Bikes one).

    May not get all 8, but some without a doubt.

    December 24, 2015 at 5:52 pm #1043417
    Raymo853
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    And one to add, reverse my decision and join BAFS16 since I won’t be here next year to really join.

    December 24, 2015 at 6:36 pm #1043418
    cvcalhoun
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    @Raymo853 130328 wrote:

    And one to add, reverse my decision and join BAFS16 since I won’t be here next year to really join.

    Just remember to sign up today — it’s the last day! Here’s the link to the registration form.

    December 24, 2015 at 9:53 pm #1043427
    Raymo853
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    @cvcalhoun 130329 wrote:

    Just remember to sign up today — it’s the last day! Here’s the link to the registration form.

    I just did the steps

    December 24, 2015 at 10:21 pm #1043428
    cvcalhoun
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    @Raymo853 130338 wrote:

    I just did the steps

    I see that. Great to have you on board!

    December 24, 2015 at 10:24 pm #1043429
    Raymo853
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    @cvcalhoun 130339 wrote:

    I see that. Great to have you on board!

    I plan to be less weird about it this year. And no sleaze rides! I

    December 24, 2015 at 10:25 pm #1043430
    cvcalhoun
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    @Raymo853 130340 wrote:

    I plan to be less weird about it this year. And no sleaze rides! I

    “Less weird”? Who told you that was as desirable goal for this competition? :D

    December 25, 2015 at 5:15 pm #1043447
    Raymo853
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    @cvcalhoun 130341 wrote:

    “Less weird”? Who told you that was as desirable goal for this competition? :D

    Less weird means no weird Strava stalking of people or caring about my points or rankings.

    December 25, 2015 at 5:18 pm #1043448
    Raymo853
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    One more item to add, sell all the extra parts, bikes and frames I have. Somebody already laid claim to my Lemond Poprad, but there will be a lot more: cranks, brakes, forks, frames, wheels, that will be sold or go to Velocity

    December 30, 2015 at 12:59 am #1043602
    scorchedearth
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    Ride the Shed one last time.

    December 30, 2015 at 8:47 am #1043619
    Raymo853
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    @scorchedearth 130532 wrote:

    Ride the Shed one last time.

    I have never enjoyed the Shed. Strongly prefer the rocks at Elizabeth Furnace.

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