Post your ride pics

[dbb]

@CaseyKane50 118709 wrote:

Just like that, cut down all the trees, add a little rain and the wetlands will form.

I am not an expert in this issue but I think there may be some significant differences between wet lands (as shown) and wetlands.

[rcannon100]

@dbb 118715 wrote:

I am not an expert in this issue but I think there may be some significant differences between wet lands (as shown) and wetlands.

Yeah, they still need to add some crocodiles

[Steve O]

@rcannon100 118711 wrote:

So you’re not coming here to see MY pictures of my rides???

Correct.

[KLizotte]

@rcannon100 118711 wrote:

So you’re not coming here to see MY pictures of my rides???

Only if they contain puppies!

[Powerful Pete]

@ Steve O, mea culpa for taking the thread off track…

[rcannon100]

@Steve O 118718 wrote:

Correct.

[CaseyKane50]

@dbb 118715 wrote:

I am not an expert in this issue but I think there may be some significant differences between wet lands (as shown) and wetlands.

Well, just a few more steps, lower the riverbank and add some plants.

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[Boomer Cycles]

@KLizotte 118556 wrote:

Boomer,

Can you show us a pic of it folded up? This bike retails for only about $350. Does it feel like a relatively well designed bike? I’m asking because I’ve been thinking about buying a foldie for when I travel on vacation but can’t justify a Brompton for 1-2 trips a year.

I’m super glad you have found a way to get around and have fun at the same time. Being incapacitated really sucks.

Thanks.

Here’s a pic of the Foldie completely broken down, napping, after a beer:

This is how we roll on MetroRail. I leave the handlebars up, and can roll it like a stroller, without having to pick it up (unless the Metro escalators or elevators are out of service) :

[Boomer Cycles]

@KLizotte 118556 wrote:

Boomer,

Can you show us a pic of it folded up? This bike retails for only about $350. Does it feel like a relatively well designed bike? I’m asking because I’ve been thinking about buying a foldie for when I travel on vacation but can’t justify a Brompton for 1-2 trips a year.

I’m super glad you have found a way to get around and have fun at the same time. Being incapacitated really sucks.

Thanks.

It is a very well designed bike. The more I use it, the more I appreciate how good the design is. I believe that the owner snagged it on sale, online, for about $250.

[sjclaeys]

@Steve O 118708 wrote:

I’m noting that this thread has gotten off topic and should be moved somewhere else. I like coming here to see vvill’s and greenbelt’s and Boomer’s and Potomaccyclist’s and Bobco’s and others’ photos from their rides.
Great discussion no doubt, but how about starting a new thread or moving over to the Bikes & Equipment section?

Are you going to yell at us to get off of your lawn too?

[PotomacCyclist]

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Tomorrow night at the Warner Theatre – Huey Lewis & the News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXN6tgE4g_4

[Boomer Cycles]

I’ll be there, on my foldie.

[bobco85]

This past Sunday, I took my sister (from NYC) on a bike ride through McLean and Tysons to Wolf Trap and back along the W&OD for her birthday. Because she didn’t bring her hybrid bike (Fuji Absolute 3.0, I think) even though her car rental was a massive Jeep something (it could fit like a small house in it), I made her ride my commuter bike (Zum City Bike) which is heavier and has a rear rack, rear folding baskets, and fenders while I rode my road bike (Fuji Newest 3.0). Yes, I am a good little brother as I did enjoy hearing the Manhattan (i.e., no real hills whatsoever) resident complain at all the hills we had to climb

Note: the real reason I made her ride the heavier bike was that my road bike has clip-in pedals which she was not used to.

The ride was only around 26 miles (with hills; here’s the route: https://www.strava.com/activities/330133983), but I did notice something that I think would be useful information for anyone considering going to Wolf Trap:

If you bring your bike on the metro, Wolf Trap is about a 20 minute (2.6 mile) bike ride from the Spring Hill station on the Silver line that takes you through quiet neighborhoods.

proof of our arrival at Wolf Trap
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biking on the W&OD trail in Falls Church
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[vvill]

@DrVoidberg 118697 wrote:

I’m sure that I stripped the thread pre-ride while (re)installing and tightening the cleat. I had been using those shoes for both casual wear and cycling so I would constantly switch between the rubber sole “plate” and the cleats. Looks like it’s time for me to chose one form of use of the other…

Yep. n+1 also applies to bike shoes. And wheelsets.

[rcannon100]

@Boomer2U 118729 wrote:

Here’s a pic of the Foldie completely broken down, napping, after a beer:

This is how we roll on MetroRail. I leave the handlebars up, and can roll it like a stroller, without having to pick it up (unless the Metro escalators or elevators are out of service) :

Jelly

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