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    @americancyclo 9772 wrote:

    Excellent timing! I need to go to Potomac Yards on my way from DC to West Falls Church. Is there any access from the north, or 4 mile run? Am I better off just going on Rte 1?

    It connects Potomac Ave in Crystal City, which intersects with Crystal Drive, with the new Potomac Avenue south of 4 Mile Run. From DC, you could take the Mt. Vernon Trail to the tunnel that connects to Crystal City, then go south on Crystal Drive and turn left onto Potomac.

    in reply to: Minor accident today #931586
    baiskeli
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    As I understand it, the law basically follows common sense anyway.

    “A. The driver of any vehicle on a highway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian CROSSING such highway:

    1. At any clearly marked crosswalk, whether at mid-block or at the end of any block;…

    No pedestrian shall enter or cross an intersection in disregard of approaching traffic.

    The drivers of vehicles entering, crossing, or turning at intersections shall change their course, slow down, or stop if necessary to permit pedestrians to cross such intersections safely and expeditiously.”

    And a bike using a crosswalk is a pedestrian, legally.

    So, if you’re about to cross at a crosswalk, you wait until it’s safe – so a car won’t run you down because it didn’t have time to stop. If you’re already in the crosswalk, cars must yield – and not run you down.

    So cars have the right of way until a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, and then the pedestrian does. And both must use proper judgment to protect themselves and the other party.

    If, like in this case, a car doesn’t appear to be moving or moving fast enough to be a hazard, you can cross and then it must yield.

    But I’m no expert.

    in reply to: Need a quick flat rear tire consultation #931562
    baiskeli
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    I work somewhere near you, Arlingtonrider. Let’s ride together some day.

    in reply to: Minor accident today #931561
    baiskeli
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    @rcannon100 9552 wrote:

    I had a dayglo jacket, flashing LED lights, and a dayglo orange helmet. The cop, who was very nice, said “yeah, in motorcycle training, they train us that drivers never see you. Even when they are looking at you, they are actually just looking through you.”

    Yep. Saw this TV show recently:

    http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/brain-games/

    Episode 2 – “Pay Attention” – was about how our brains screen out all kinds of information, especially visual information. A driver may literally not process you in his/her brain even if his/her eyes do.

    Essential to know if you’re a cyclist.

    in reply to: Fall Forum Happy Hour? #931242
    baiskeli
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    I had to leave early but it was great to see everyone. Let’s do it again.

    Also, riding up the Custis in the dark after two beers is not fun. Just FYI.

    in reply to: Fall Forum Happy Hour? #931208
    baiskeli
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    Turns out I have to be home by 7:30, but I’ll be there early too. If anyone wants to meet up before 6:30…

    in reply to: Fall Forum Happy Hour? #931161
    baiskeli
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    @Mark Blacknell 9267 wrote:

    It’s my vague recollection that Continental isn’t keen on kids. It’s vague enough that it’s probably worth calling to find out if I’m wrong, though.

    I remember the same thing – they wanted to keep out my toddler for being under 21. Come on, people.

    in reply to: Halfway there! #931143
    baiskeli
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    Did it!

    I got to my goal. Thanks everyone!

    in reply to: Fall Forum Happy Hour? #931142
    baiskeli
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    @DSalovesh 9214 wrote:

    I was reading this announcement thinking “not Thursday, not Thursday, any day but Thursday, not Thursday pleeeeze”…

    I’m still teaching our bike intro class at the shop on the other side of town on Thursdays, goes until about 8 though I’m on the schedule until 9:30. Unless this turns into an all-night affair I’m going to need to attend in spirit alone.

    Bring the class to the happy hour! Teach it while drinking.

    in reply to: Custis Entrance at Mile 0 is fixed. #931030
    baiskeli
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    So this would be a Dirt nap? Not a good thing.

    in reply to: Fall Forum Happy Hour? #931029
    baiskeli
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    That could work for me too.

    in reply to: Back from DC : what a great time I had! #930902
    baiskeli
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    Glad you had fun. So nice to hear something good about our drivers too.

    I still have fond memories of riding a tandem with my wife in Montreal.

    in reply to: "Lights on your Dog!" – really? #930809
    baiskeli
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    I feed my dog radioactive waste. He glows like a firefly.

    in reply to: Halfway there! #930631
    baiskeli
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    @SteveTheTech 8604 wrote:

    Added a little bit to your till.

    Have fun and be careful.

    That sounds like a decent ride.

    It should be a great one. Lots of amenities too.

    in reply to: Hmm, someone trying to screw Revolution Cycles… #930630
    baiskeli
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    @CCrew 8652 wrote:

    if I worked at Revolution I’d call the fool to thank him for all the business he brought :)

    No kidding – does the guy not know how coupons work? He was doing Revolution a favor. Dolt.

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