Arlingtonrider

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  • in reply to: Average weekly mileage #1007048
    Arlingtonrider
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    Both my commute lengths (appx. 17 miles RT) and my weekend rides are similar to yours, dasgeh. Most of my weekend rides are for transportation, with a few others in the mix from time to time.

    And by the way, I’m looking forward to riding with Kidical Mass to the county fair on Aug. 9. See you there!

    in reply to: About this thing called Spring #1007045
    Arlingtonrider
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    I’m definitely in! Folks above who posted less than 100% likelihoods, please advise by sometime tomorrow morning so we’ll know whether or not to wait for you at the meeting point.

    in reply to: My Morning Commute #1007017
    Arlingtonrider
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    Keep in mind that avg. weekly mileage is a seasonal thing around here. It tends to go up significantly between January 1 and March 20. ;)

    in reply to: About this thing called Spring #1006957
    Arlingtonrider
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    @KayakCyndi 91252 wrote:

    This forecast is holding and, although Thursday might be a smidge warmer, mid 80s still sounds plenty picnicable to me. Let’s meet on Thursday at 12:15pm at the CABI station closest to the Smithsonian Metro exit Mall side. We’ll gather and then depart for a TBD lunch location.

    There’s a 95% chance that I’m in! Just have to confirm the work schedule. Will post with certainty this afternoon. :) (Also, Friday would definitely work for me if there is any consideration of a date change.)

    in reply to: My Morning Commute #1006601
    Arlingtonrider
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    I don’t like the additional weight of waterproof biking backpacks and panniers, so I’ve opted to just put my things in plastic bags inside my pannier or backpack. I often carry a couple of extra kitchen trash bags in case of afternoon storms, and have also found that by cutting slits on the top and sides, I can make a very effective and comfortable last minute rain vest. ;-)

    in reply to: Kidical Mass Arlington 2014 #1006369
    Arlingtonrider
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    Thanks so much Gillian for all that you do! That was loads of fun! Great group of kids, parents and volunteers. A lot of forum regulars were on the ride with their kids and more joined us for the pizza lunch afterwards. Gillian, I think you do an awesome job with these and look forward to rolling with you again! I was so pleased to see the *positive* press coverage on WTOP too. Seeing families out together on bikes always makes me happy.

    in reply to: Missed connection #1006320
    Arlingtonrider
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    I saw that family group too and called out a kudos to them and asked where they were from. The young son said Illinois!

    Arlingtonrider
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    That is true of the biking group we normally interact with, but I know there are many others who bike who have never heard of those terms or even thought about some of those things. There are people who bike to jobs washing dishes, people who bike because they are no longer able to drive, people who can’t afford cars, etc. They’re all part of the biking community too.

    in reply to: July 17 – Third Thursday Happy Hour #1006203
    Arlingtonrider
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    Thanks for the nice post. It was fantastic to see everyone (and now you all know why those rsvps are so much appreciated)!

    Arlingtonrider
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    If there is a culture, it’s an incredibly diverse one held together with the common threads of liking and/or needing to ride bikes and wanting to do so safely. People are waaay too prone to stereotype, which makes me very wary of writings about “bike culture.” There are a lot of different kinds of cyclists who have little in common other than the factors just mentioned.

    in reply to: July 17 – Third Thursday Happy Hour #1006155
    Arlingtonrider
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    @jrenaut 90534 wrote:

    It’s 5:04, you’re ALL late

    I’m on my way!

    in reply to: July 17 – Third Thursday Happy Hour #1006149
    Arlingtonrider
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    I’m going to be a little late. Start the party and I’ll see you all shortly!

    in reply to: Shirlington to Rosslyn #1006130
    Arlingtonrider
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    Please come join us for happy hour tonight (July 17, Capitol City Brewing Co., 5 p.m. to?) in Shirlington Village if you can! All the info is in the “Events” thread. We’ll be on the patio and can give you the full scoop on area bikecommuting, as well as bike maps, etc.

    in reply to: July 17 – Third Thursday Happy Hour #1006074
    Arlingtonrider
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    What an awesome day for a bike ride and a happy hour!

    I have a tentative reservation for 16 and will be calling Cap City after lunchtime with a final expected count. The happy hours usually run to about 8-8:30 pm (sometimes even past 9 pm), so don’t let the 5 p.m. start time discourage you.

    People new to the forum should always feel welcome too. We’ll have nametags to help any newcomers and a friendly group of folks. Bike and car parking info is attached below.[ATTACH]6206[/ATTACH]

    While rsvps are very helpful in order to have enough seating, they are not absolutely required. If you decide to come last minute, we’ll do our best to get you at the tables. It can be harder to do on nice days and later in the evening, however, especially when the weather is this nice, so please give a heads up if you can!

    Arlingtonrider
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    I’ve been to several similar programs at REI and am sure it will be a demo in the training room in the back of the store. I’ll be going by car, so if anyone would like a ride from Shirlington, please feel free to PM me.

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