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http://www.potomacpedalers.org

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If they’re clipless, why do you have to unclip them?

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@arltodcdaily 4649 wrote:

Oh I hadn’t thought about the Ellipse, actually…maybe I’ll try that on my ride home today! Thanks! Although does that fall within the boundaries of the central business district, where it is illegal for cyclists to ride on the sidewalk?

Ugh it was the 14th and Constitution accident that got me shook up and prompted me to join the forum to seek some advice…scary — between that yesterday, the cyclist killed at Walter Reed and Four Mile Run in S. Arlington last month, and the runner who was killed last month waiting to cross GW parkway by Memorial Bridge, I’m a little concerned, as these are all either on or very close to my normal cycling/running routes. I suppose anything can happen anywhere, but I’d prefer to minimize my risk…the Ellipse seems like the perfect solution, hopefully it will work out!

Yeah, it’s illegal to ride on the sidewalk in the area you’re talking about. I would ride on the street sections of the Ellipse.

The Water Reed crash seemed to be caused by speed going down that steep hill. The jogger’s death is much more of a concern – it was caused when a motorist in one lane stopped to let people cross and then a truck in the other lane panicked and swerved. The lesson is don’t cross until you are sure that both lanes of traffic see you and are stopping (or the lane is clear) and don’t get too close to the edge while waiting too. And watch out for a jerk who passes a car that has stopped for you because he’s too good to stop. I can see that happening around here.

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@arltodcdaily 4644 wrote:

Hi All! I’m new to the forum–have been commuting from South Arlington to Treasury daily for about a month now and I’m loving it! After yesterday’s accident on 14th and Constitution I was inclined to join the forum to get some advice on navigating the streets of DC, as 15th street between Pennsylvania and Constitution is particularly tricky, especially with all the tour buses (I’ll post separately about this). In any case, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello!!!

Hi, and welcome. I just saw your other post and responded about the accident – glad to see you already heard.

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Through the Ellipse maybe? Around the whole mess via 12th St?

Whatever you do, be safe. A cyclist was hit at 14th and Constitution just yesterday.

http://dcist.com/2011/06/cyclist_struck_trapped_under_car_ne.php

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@jrenaut 4588 wrote:

I have a pump, but it’s just a little hand pump that probably isn’t going to get the tires up to 120. And I don’t really like the idea of CO2 pumps, I’m not sure why. I have a floor pump that will handle it coming from Amazon tomorrow, but that doesn’t help on the road.

If you’re thinking about using air from a gas station, be careful – it’s easy to overinflate and blow out your tire. I speak from experience. It was a long time ago, but I still remember. I had just filled up a few miles back, and I heard a rubbing sound. I looked down and saw the tire bulging fast. I knew what the problem was but it blew up before I could get to the valve and let some air out. That was my last time using a gas station pump.

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@Justin Antos 4470 wrote:

Dang, I was on my way over to join you all, but two sequential flat tires on the Mt. Vernon trail last night prevented me. I finally emerged from Revolution Cycles with extra tubes and a kevlar tire at 8. Next time!

Weird. I flatted on the way too – a total blowout. Had to limp to Revolution for a new tire first.

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@Justin Antos 4470 wrote:

Dang, I was on my way over to join you all, but two sequential flat tires on the Mt. Vernon trail last night prevented me. I finally emerged from Revolution Cycles with extra tubes and a kevlar tire at 8. Next time!

Weird. I flatted on the way too – a total blowout. Had to limp to Revolution for a new tire first.

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@acc 4418 wrote:

I can now die and go to heaven. I met a real honest to god Ironman who I will worship in a custom-built alter in my foyer as soon as I get the promised signed 5X7 autographed picture. Tim Kelley is indeed an Ironman. And I’m not saying this because I’m sucking up for all the really cool swag I received. I’d never do something like that.

In case you missed the epic event, a terrific time was had by all. So many beautiful people in such a small space…

Thank you Mark and M. (god knows she’s the brains there) for setting this up and making sure the evening was a success.

Happy trails,
ann

PS – Dirt is a real person. I saw him with my own eyes.

I shall build a shrine to worship all the nurse-lawyer-MFAs I met, and a tiny lock of Mark’s fabulous hair that I secretly snipped.

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@acc 4418 wrote:

I can now die and go to heaven. I met a real honest to god Ironman who I will worship in a custom-built alter in my foyer as soon as I get the promised signed 5X7 autographed picture. Tim Kelley is indeed an Ironman. And I’m not saying this because I’m sucking up for all the really cool swag I received. I’d never do something like that.

In case you missed the epic event, a terrific time was had by all. So many beautiful people in such a small space…

Thank you Mark and M. (god knows she’s the brains there) for setting this up and making sure the evening was a success.

Happy trails,
ann

PS – Dirt is a real person. I saw him with my own eyes.

I shall build a shrine to worship all the nurse-lawyer-MFAs I met, and a tiny lock of Mark’s fabulous hair that I secretly snipped.

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Thanks for a great time. Let’s do it again.

-Rick

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Thanks for a great time. Let’s do it again.

-Rick

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Welcome.

How many miles is your ride?

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Welcome.

How many miles is your ride?

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@Mark Blacknell 4353 wrote:

Rick, you couldn’t pay me enough to set foot inside Clarendon Ballroom (it is all that is unholy about Clarendon these days), but I’ll otherwise be around before 6. Drop me an email.

Never been to the Ballroom, that’s why I wanted to take this chance to try it out. But maybe the hottest day of the year isn’t the best day anyway.

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