Holiday Lights Ride?

[consularrider]

A couple years ago I seem to remember that there was a holiday lights ride in Arlington, I think starting at Contes. I haven’t seen anything the past couple of years, but am wondering if there was any interest in trying something this year. While I ride all over the area, I really don’t know if there are certain neighborhoods that are more interesting for such a night time tour.

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[Dirt]

I love the one at the top of 2 Sisters… just off of Custis.

That’s me taking a Bike Power Nap in the middle of their Halloween display.

[rcannon100]

Yeah, I think I know that display. If so, that’s the neighborhood that has some over the top displays.

[Dirt]

@rcannon100 11722 wrote:

Yeah, I think I know that display. If so, that’s the neighborhood that has some over the top displays.

I’ll hunt them down over the next week or so. If anyone finds some good ones, get me a cross street. I’ll build a route that will fit the appropriate door number.

[Justin Antos]

I’d be in for #1! Sounds like fun.

Extra points if your bike is also lit up like Christmas?

[acc]

As long as it’s the bike and not the rider….

[KLizotte]

@Dirt 11724 wrote:

I’ll hunt them down over the next week or so. If anyone finds some good ones, get me a cross street. I’ll build a route that will fit the appropriate door number.

This display is way over the top:

http://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/2506/amazing-christmas-display-in-arlington-va

[Dirt]

@KLizotte 11750 wrote:

This display is way over the top:

http://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/2506/amazing-christmas-display-in-arlington-va

I imagine there are a lot of KFC (Kilowatts for Christ) folks in that neighborhood. I’ll go find them. That’s an area with a lot of hills though.

[consularrider]

There are usually some good displays along Patrick Henry in Arlington between I-66 and Wilson Blvd with bonus of the climb up Patrick Henry. There is one very lit up house on the 8th Pl N cul d’sac just north of Wilson.

[americancyclo]

Probably too far out for most Arlington folks, but there’s a big display at the top of Buckelew near Allan (where the W&OD crosses Shreve Rd)

[Bruce Wright]

bikes@vienna is planning a Luminaria ride on Christmas Eve: http://www.bikesatvienna.com/events.html. It’s a short (about 5 miles) ride through Vienna neighborhoods. The streets are lined with luminarias which are bags that contain lights placed along the curb. The ride starts and ends at the shop.

[KLizotte]

Seen today at the Pentagon City mall parking lot. This Santa works in the food court getting his picture taken with the kiddies. His beard is the real thing.

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[Dirt]

@KLizotte 11888 wrote:

Seen today at the Pentagon City mall parking lot. This Santa works in the food court getting his picture taken with the kiddies. His beard is the real thing.

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A good friend of mine spends the holiday season being Santa every year. He’s the real deal. Cool to see.

[eminva]

There is quite the festive display on the house at the corner of Key Boulevard and Jackson Street in Arlington.

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[americancyclo]

@Dirt 11701 wrote:

3) Do one between Christmas and New Years so we don’t have to make it home at a reasonable hour because the next day is a work/school day for many.

I’d be up for this! Plus it might help me with the Rapha Holiday 500km Challenge.

[dasgeh]

Since we’re headed out of town to see family next week, our little family (me, husband and one-year-old) were thinking of doing a mini-family-lights ride this Saturday starting around 5:30pm.

This is the route I have so far: http://g.co/maps/qzxg2 (the googlemaps loops starts/ends at Conte’s, but if others want to join, I’d suggest meeting at Clay Park, at 7th St and Highland, so our daughter can play as we gather). I’ve only gotten wind of 4 good houses/blocks to see, so this map basically connects those, while attempting to wind around a bit and avoid any mean up-hills. I think it clocks in at 6 miles. I’m completely open to suggestions.

If anyone wants to join, let me know. We’d love the company, but I know the late notice makes it difficult.

Happy Holidays, all!

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