BikeArlington Lights For Bikes Event – Call For Volunteers!

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  • October 31, 2012 at 7:25 pm #912343
    Tim Kelley
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    Hi Everyone, get excited–this is the one you’ve been waiting for!

    We’ve got lots of blinky lights, reflective pant straps and reflective safety vests to give out to the ninjas that may be caught out after dark after the Daylight Saving Time change this coming weekend and we need your help in passing them out!

    For those who helped out last year, we’re going to be following the same basic routine as last year. We’re planning on setting up trail side and nicely accosting anyone who comes by with free gear to get them seen!

    Volunteers will be needed to help flag down riders and runners, install lights, and answer any questions. It’s a fun time (Pete makes it especially fun) and you get to meet lots of other forum regulars! We’ll even set you up with some extra lights and straps to take a long with you to pass out in travels. Here are some photos from last year: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.216279175107273.48710.205971902804667&type=3

    So, here are the dates and times that we are looking to do it:

    Monday, November 5th – Custis/Lynn St/Lee Highway/Mount Vernon Trail (4:30pm – 6:30 pm)

    Thursday, November 8th – Intersection of Custis Trail and W&OD Trail, Mile Marker 4 (4:30pm – 6:30 pm)

    Thursday, November 15th – Intersection of W&OD Trail and Columbia Pike, Mile 1.5 (4:30pm – 6:30 pm)
    (Anyone who can speak Spanish is encouraged to attend this one!)

    Leave a quick reply on this thread, or send an email to info@bikearlington.com if you can make it. Come to one, or come to all three!

    See you out there!

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  • November 9, 2012 at 2:27 am #955252
    americancyclo
    Participant

    @Bilsko 35512 wrote:

    Oh and I cant wait to see the shot of Dirt and me in matching Orange vests just up the trail! So cute.

    ttiwwop

    November 9, 2012 at 2:41 am #955254
    Bilsko
    Participant

    @americancyclo 35519 wrote:

    ttiwwop

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrogringo/8168288646

    and, yes, I had to Google ttiwwop

    November 9, 2012 at 4:11 am #955255
    JimK
    Participant

    Nice seeing folks from Bike Arlington at the Custis – W&OD junction. Thanks! I love the vest and lights.

    November 9, 2012 at 10:29 am #955256
    Dirt
    Participant

    @JimK 35522 wrote:

    Nice seeing folks from Bike Arlington at the Custis – W&OD junction. Thanks! I love the vest and lights.

    Visibility was awesome last night.

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    Runners and cyclists after being illuminated at Lights for Bikes event.

    November 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm #955262
    KelOnWheels
    Participant

    @Dickie 35480 wrote:

    Just got back from the Dr… yep, Vertigo caused by an inner ear infection…. even typing this is making me ill! ! don’t think my dizzy-ass will be making it tonight, sorry Tim, was really looking forward to it!

    Ugh! Feel better soon!

    November 9, 2012 at 4:02 pm #955270
    pfunkallstar
    Participant

    Many thanks for the light assistance last night. I had some blinkies running, but my main light went kaput crossing the Memorial Bridge. I love it when a good plan comes together.

    November 10, 2012 at 12:37 am #955322
    dcv
    Participant

    On the way home tonight i saw no less than 4 bikearlington vests on the Custis / WOD, and one runner with the red / white blinkies on his shoes. I think the BA light giveaway is working.

    Also, it seemed like everyone was wearing yellow tonight, me included.

    November 10, 2012 at 1:37 am #955323
    Certifried
    Participant

    They are literally saving lives. No doubt about that

    November 10, 2012 at 1:45 am #955325
    Vicegrip
    Participant

    I saw more than a few people with BA blinky lights on while coming west on the Custis last night during the give away event. One lady had her dog well marked as well. Good to meet some of the regulars here and the folks that power Bike Arlington. Pete / Dirt was hard to miss, he and his way cool 2 wheeled PU truck were festooned with about 3000 lumens of blinkies.
    Thanks again to Bike Arlington for looking out for all the people on the paths, riders and non riders alike. I am seeing the light now that I am doing more dusk and night ride and my shiny new Bike Arlington vest will see plenty of dark in the coming months. Have some extra red and white blinkies in the pocket carry bag to hand out to Ninjas when the opportunity arises.

    Kurt

    November 10, 2012 at 2:14 am #955329
    Dirt
    Participant

    I asked quite a few people where they got those sexy vests/lights. I got lots of laughs and happy answers.

    Good work y’all. You make me happy.

    November 14, 2012 at 7:42 pm #955520
    Tim Kelley
    Participant

    See everyone who volunteered for tomorrow out there at the Columbia Pike crossing of the W&OD at 4:30!

    This is the last planned event we have for Lights for Bikes.

    November 14, 2012 at 9:15 pm #955531
    vvill
    Participant

    Yup, see ya there!

    November 14, 2012 at 10:58 pm #955534
    Dirt
    Participant

    I’ll be there. Thanks!

    November 15, 2012 at 12:03 am #955535
    skreaminquadz
    Participant

    See you guys there – looking forward to it. I may be a few minutes late but I’ll be there!

    November 15, 2012 at 12:35 am #955536
    rcannon100
    Participant

    I am probable. “Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL…” er, rebuilt drive train.

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