Kidical…

[chris_s]

I’m in with kid in tow – Sundays are better for us!

[dasgeh]

Just discovered Ames, Iowa has a Kidical Mass. Definitely time for Arlington to join the movement!

[baiskeli]

@chris_s 49318 wrote:

I’m in with kid in tow – Sundays are better for us!

I vote for Sundays too. Saturdays are booked with various lessons and stuff.

[dasgeh]

Kidical Mass Arlington, inaugural ride!

Here’s what I’m thinking: Sunday, May 19, meet at 11:30am, roll out 11:40am**

Meet Lubber Run Community Center’s playground (the center isn’t open on the weekends)
Bike to Vapiano Ballston, via W&OD and Bluemont Trail 3 miles: http://goo.gl/maps/Gdj8M
Eat lunch (hopefully arriving around noon) at Vapiano
Bike back to Lubber Run (Vermont St –> Park St, on the map above also, probably back around 1pm).

Thoughts on the timing? Route?

Note: I did some recon today (Sunday) and I really don’t like anything about the “trail” along 50 or the hairpin turn to get from 50 down to the W&OD. So the route above takes Park St across 50 (there’s a light there), then goes through the neighborhood (using a less steep street) to get to the W&OD. Adds 0.2 mile but I think it’s worth it to not lose any kids in the creek.

Also, I’m talking to Vapiano about some sort of discount or special treatment. For that, it’ll be helpful to have rough numbers, so if you know you’re a yes or maybe, please let me know!

**These are new times since Friday. Vapiano opens at noon Sundays.

[dasgeh]

Oh, and I’m updating the website:
http://kidicalmassarl.blogspot.com/

AND To subscribe to emails from Kidical Mass Arlington (mainly ride announcements and reminders – managed through yahoo groups, so easy to unsubscribe), email kidicalmassarl-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

[dasgeh]

Bump…

@dasgeh 51715 wrote:

Kidical Mass Arlington, inaugural ride!

Here’s what I’m thinking: Sunday, May 19, meet at 11:30am, roll out 11:40am**

Meet Lubber Run Community Center’s playground (the center isn’t open on the weekends)
Bike to Vapiano Ballston, via W&OD and Bluemont Trail 3 miles: http://goo.gl/maps/Gdj8M
Eat lunch (hopefully arriving around noon) at Vapiano
Bike back to Lubber Run (Vermont St –> Park St, on the map above also, probably back around 1pm).

Thoughts on the timing? Route?

Note: I did some recon today (Sunday) and I really don’t like anything about the “trail” along 50 or the hairpin turn to get from 50 down to the W&OD. So the route above takes Park St across 50 (there’s a light there), then goes through the neighborhood (using a less steep street) to get to the W&OD. Adds 0.2 mile but I think it’s worth it to not lose any kids in the creek.

Also, I’m talking to Vapiano about some sort of discount or special treatment. For that, it’ll be helpful to have rough numbers, so if you know you’re a yes or maybe, please let me know!

**These are new times since Friday. Vapiano opens at noon Sundays.

[dasgeh]

@dasgeh 51715 wrote:

Kidical Mass Arlington, inaugural ride!

Here’s what I’m thinking: Sunday, May 19, meet at 11:30am, roll out 11:40am**

Meet Lubber Run Community Center’s playground (the center isn’t open on the weekends)
Bike to Vapiano Ballston, via W&OD and Bluemont Trail 3 miles: http://goo.gl/maps/Gdj8M
Eat lunch (hopefully arriving around noon) at Vapiano
Bike back to Lubber Run (Vermont St –> Park St, on the map above also, probably back around 1pm).

Things are looking good for Sunday. I even have BikeArlington swag to hand out (thanks BA!) Will I see any forum folks out?

[jopamora]

We have family in town, so we can’t make it. Hope everyone has fun!

[rcannon100]

@dasgeh 51971 wrote:

Things are looking good for Sunday. I even have BikeArlington swag to hand out (thanks BA!) Will I see any forum folks out?

I think you have a scheduling conflict

TRAFFIC ALERT: 2013 Taste of Arlington Street Closures

The 2013 Taste of Arlington event will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The following road closures will occur from midnight through 10:00 p.m. on May 19, 2013.

http://www.ballstonbid.com/meet/taste-arlington

[dasgeh]

@rcannon100 51979 wrote:

I think you have a scheduling conflict

http://www.ballstonbid.com/meet/taste-arlington

Thanks for the tip. Luckily, it won’t effect our route, though it’ll be nice to be right there. Those that don’t want to do Vapiano can pop over.

[dasgeh]

Flyer for BTWD.

Can I give someone copies to have at the BAC tables? Thanks

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[dasgeh]

In case any of you were wondering, the ride is ON for today. A few sprinkles never hurt anyone…

[btj]

Fun ride today, thanks for putting it together. My daughter and I will definitely be back for future rides. I snapped a couple photos but sadly no group shots:

http://flic.kr/p/ekCN5y
http://flic.kr/p/ekx3BF

[Tim Kelley]

BTW, this was awesome.

[dasgeh]

Thanks to everyone who came out! We had a great time. I’ll post pictures tonight. Sydney was asking to go back to “Kidical” as I was carrying her upstairs to bed. Then she asked where the adults go (get it – because it’s “KIDical”?). She gets punchy.

Can’t wait until June’s ride. June 19th, which is Father’s Day. I’m completely open to suggestions. Especially if someone knows of a beer garden right next to a playground that’s near bike trails.

Seriously, I was thinking an A-to-A ride (start and finish in the same place), where A has food and/or beer for the Dads. So the whole family can come out together, and either the mom’s can take the kids on the ride and give the dad’s some alone time, or the dad’s can take the kids out on the ride. Being Father’s Day, it should be Dad’s choice…

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