BikeArlington LIGHTS FOR BIKES! Details/Call For Volunteers

[Tim Kelley]

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Okay, here’s the post you’ve all been waiting for!

Next week, next Monday and Wednesday we’re having our annual Lights for Bikes Giveaway and we need volunteers!

Monday, 11/4, we’ll be at the intersection of Lynn St, Lee Highway and the Custis Trail in Rosslyn. We’ll be setting up on the NW corner of the intersection in the large grassy area (instead of on the NE corner by the I-66 off ramp). We’ll plan to be there around 5pm and go until about 7ish or so. We need volunteers from the forum to help pass out lights and reflective gear. We’ll need some folks standing in the old spot (on the NE corner) flagging down people to tell them to come across if they want something.

Wednesday, 11/6, we’ll be at the intersection of Columbia Pike and the W&OD Trail. We’ll do it the same time, 5-7ish. We’ll have the Washington Lee Bike Club joining us for part of it too!

Everyone is welcome to come and help pass out goodies and then grab some extras to outfit any ninjas you may see on the trail. Just drop a quick post here if you plan on coming so we generally have an idea of how many people to expect!

Did I forget anything?

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[Toonces]

I can help out on Wed.

[PeteD]

@mstone 67961 wrote:

Turns out that some people ride bikes, but not to work.

Working from home makes every bike ride a commute.

–Pete

[rcannon100]

@PeteD 67964 wrote:

Working from home makes every bike ride a commute.

–Pete

And…… cycling on the Delaware shore is a business expense????

[jrenaut]

@Tim Kelley 67959 wrote:

Between higher ridership in the afternoon’s and the fact that we think more people are willing to help in the evenings when they aren’t in a rush to work, we’ve generally done these in the PM. That being said, if people feel strongly that a morning event would be helpful and would be willing to volunteer, then we’d consider it!

Hancockbs will bring pie and coffee.

[slowtriguy]

I can be there on Wednesday evening until about 1830 if that works for you all.

[consularrider]

@Tim Kelley 67959 wrote:

Between higher ridership in the afternoon’s and the fact that we think more people are willing to help in the evenings when they aren’t in a rush to work, we’ve generally done these in the PM. That being said, if people feel strongly that a morning event would be helpful and would be willing to volunteer, then we’d consider it!

How about at Friday Morning Coffee Club Blinkie event on November 8th? I’d volunteer from 6 – 8 am where ever you hold it, maybe the W&OD/Custis intersection.

[culimerc]

I’m definitely in for Monday, I’m TBD for Weds

[culimerc]

@Hancockbs 67960 wrote:

Don’t people usually go both directions?

Only if you’re into that kind of thing.:p

[Tim Kelley]

@mstone 67961 wrote:

Turns out that some people ride bikes, but not to work.

Yeah, that’s the reason. During the week days there are generally two spikes in the numbers, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. And the afternoon is generally higher.

[cyclingfool]

@mstone 67961 wrote:

Turns out that some people ride bikes, but not to work.

I remember a time when I used to ride my bike to places that weren’t work pretty regularly. Nowadays I feel lucky if I get in a couple miles on the weekend with the 1 y.o. in the Burley, though I do love those couple miles!!!

[off2ride]

I’ll be there Monday + 2 more folks that’ll help out.

[PeteD]

@rcannon100 67965 wrote:

And…… cycling on the Delaware shore is a business expense????

That’s the benefit of “working remotely.” I can define “remote” to be anywhere I have reliable internet access. I haven’t been able to convince the wife that I should work from Pau, or Grenoble, Bormio or Tolmezzo…

[jrenaut]

All joking aside, I’ll be out Wednesday, hopefully by 530.

[TwoWheelsDC]

Ugh…work is being terrible today and it’d be a miracle if I got out by 5pm. I may have to be satisfied with just stopping and saying hi. But I will try and make it out Wednesday instead.

[PeteD]

Had a grand old cold time tonight lighting lights, passing out vests and other reflectives.

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