Bike to Work Day 2018

[CBGanimal]

@AFHokie 178091 wrote:

Do any of the folks who are volunteering for Bike to Work Week know if anyone will be at the CC waterpark by 6:15-6:30ish for set up? I’ve coordinated with work that I’ll arrive late that week, but I’m usually already at my office when the stop opens at 7:00. Wondering if I could check in a little early

They told me to be there 15 early to help set up…Tuesday-Thursday…

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[Erin Potter]

Happy almost Bike to Work Day/Week!

BikeArlington could use a few more volunteers for the Ballston and Columbia Pike pit stops. Please shoot me an email (erin.potter@bikearlington.com) if you’re able to help out at those locations anytime from 6:00 am – 9:20 am.
Thanks in advance!

[handlebarsdc]

On a slight tangent – Ahead of BTWD, DC Dept of Transformation and others are planning a human-protected bike lane on 14th St NW in front of the Trader Joe’s on Thursday, May 17 @ 7:30 am. I hope you’ll be able to come out and support it –> https://www.facebook.com/events/153828995462769/.

This will be followed after a full, productive work day with happy hour at Bar Roubaix in Columbia Heights –> https://www.facebook.com/events/458436844589856/.

If you have questions, please tweet me (@handlebarsdc) bc I stink at actually checking the forum

[Serdar]

@sjclaeys 177404 wrote:

This year’s jersey is a bit bright. My eyes!!!

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Hi. Does anyone know if jerseys will be available at the Crystal City Water Park on Tuesday morning?

[Brandon]

So this is my first BTWD. I want to try and hit as many pit stops as I can tomorrow morning. I bike from Vienna to right around L’Enfant plaza. Right now my list is:
Vienna (where I registered)
Fall Church (Little Falls road), is it worth making a slight detour to hit the East Falls Church metro station stop?
Ballston (never been there/made that turn off custis so that detour will be interesting)
Rosslyn
Crystal City (gotta go for the 5/5 completion this week)
District Wharf
L’Enfant Plaza (is this worth it?)
USDA (is this worth it?)
Depending on timing, I may try and hit G-town waterfront too.

[bobco85]

I’m excited for everyone who are going to do the multi-stop route! I did that the last few years, and I would advise that anyone looking to do a tour-de-pit stops make sure to compensate 10-15 minutes for each pit stop (more if you see someone you know) when figuring out the timing. Also, it’s easier for those heading towards/into DC because some of the pit stops farther out open/close earlier in the morning.

For inspiration, here’s my BTWD ride from last year where I started in Alexandria and did Del Ray, Shirlington, Crystal City, Georgetown Waterfront Park, Rosslyn, Ballston, went to work, and New District Brewing Co (afternoon):
[video=youtube_share;B4ZRB4CyITY]https://youtu.be/B4ZRB4CyITY[/video]

I’ll let y’all know how Bike Everywhere Day 2018 goes here in Seattle. Happy biking!

[Steve O]

Visit the Ballston pit stop if you would like to see this collection of t-shirts – complete from 2002.
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[mello yello]

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PSA: for cheap helmet covers shower caps are with the hair dye at any grocery / CVS / box store. It’s probably going to be wet tomorrow.

[jrenaut]

Note that they moved the Freedom Plaza stop indoors.

From the email they sent: “the Freedom Plaza pit stop will be relocated across the street to the lobby of the National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, across from the on-site DC Circulator bus.”

It was outside on Boat to Work Day. They were giving out t-shirts in the Circulator. I guess they wimped out this year.

[DanB]

Happy Bike Totally Wet Day! Looking forward to my 17 mile ride home in “heavy rain“.

But to prove that every cloud has a silver lining: I don’t have to worry about sun screen and my chain isn’t squeaking. 😎

The swag was great, too. I hit four pit stops on the way from the Pentagon transit center to downtown. I got two pairs of bike socks at the Rosslyn pit stop: the obligatory 3rd annual pair of Rosslyn socks and, thanks to drawing a red ticket , a fluorescent yellow pair that matches my jacket. Well, almost, I just need some mud stains on the socks. The light-up arm bands are great, too. Hopefully, they create a force-field of safety as I bike/boat down Annandale Rd this pm.

Thanks to all the organizers/volunteers!

[dasgeh]

WAMU had a story this morning for Bike to Work Day about advocacy efforts around the region. I’m on it talking about Arlington (and funny bikes). https://wamu.org/story/18/05/18/bike-work-week-people-protect-bike-lane-d-c-streets/

[mstone]

it’s like the training wheels version of boat to work day out there

[Judd]

@dasgeh 178437 wrote:

WAMU had a story this morning for Bike to Work Day about advocacy efforts around the region. I’m on it talking about Arlington (and funny bikes). https://wamu.org/story/18/05/18/bike-work-week-people-protect-bike-lane-d-c-streets/

I was part of the People Protected Bike Lane. Out there from 7:30-8:30. At least 30 cyclists came through despite the moderate rain.

A few pics:
https://twitter.com/LumberjackCycle/status/997078885270523905
https://twitter.com/LumberjackCycle/status/997099571816927233

[accordioneur]

@mstone 178439 wrote:

it’s like the training wheels version of boat to work day out there

For today’s riding I gave up on rain gear and wore a neoprene top and socks borrowed from my kayaking kit.

[rcannon100]

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