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Trammel Rd. in the Merrifield-Annandale area had several downed trees and power lines this morning. I expect repairs will take the better part of the day.

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I got one of these once for a segment on Graham Rd., but now the segment does not show up as eligible.

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@Steve O 201766 wrote:

Wait. It automatically shifts? I’m still getting used to indexed shifting.

Great-great-grandpa Steve O.

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@SarahBee 201748 wrote:

Surely Arlington and Fairfax are coordinating infrastructure master plan schedules?

lol

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/feds-to-take-arlington-land-by-eminent-domain-for-cemeterys-expansion/2020/06/16/9ba18102-af58-11ea-856d-5054296735e5_story.html

“The Justice Department plans to condemn nine acres of land adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery to add about 60,000 new graves and a columbarium that could extend the life of the cemetery beyond 2050.”

“Government lawyers filed a civil suit Monday in Alexandria federal court to take the land, which is owned by Arlington County, by eminent domain. In exchange, the Justice Department will realign Columbia Pike, a major highway running through the county, as well as build a new 10-foot-wide bike path, widen sidewalks, install street lighting and plant trees on both sides of the widened Columbia Pike. Overhead power lines will be buried. A portion of Southgate Road will be closed for the realignment.”

No design map in the article, so can’t tell if this will make things better or worse.

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@secstate 201487 wrote:

I gather the Wednesday coffee club at Best Buns has resumed (outdoors with distancing). Any others? Might be nice to have a master list.

Since few of us are commuting downtown at the moment, I assume FCC is still off.

I’ve been past Best Buns on a couple of recent rides. Best Buns was doing curbside business. All the outdoor furniture was stacked up inside the Carlyle restaurant space. I don’t think HDCC can resume yet.

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Fairfax County put up a temporary bike/ped lane on Tysons Blvd., the main road around the Galleria Mall (Tysons II), to provide extra exercise space during the pandemic. See: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/news/t12_20

I’m not sure how necessary the effort is. Traffic is unbelievably light in the area even during what would normally be morning and evening rush hours.

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@bentbike33 200638 wrote:

Fairfax Cross-County Trail riders be advised there is construction on the trail between Tobin Rd./Eakin Park (and maybe further north, I did not go that way) and Woodburn Rd. Looks like new drainage and repaving.

Looks like they are almost done with this project, signs were still up this morning, but I saw no work crews. The new blacktop is nice and smooth. Looks like they are still building up the shoulders with gravel as some of the new pavement has a substantial drop-off on either side.

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@CaseyKane50 201107 wrote:

Should you have a chance to ride the trail, stop, pull off the trail and enjoy the view north.

As well as the improved smellscape.

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@JanaeBixby 200908 wrote:

I have a 1-year old and we just got a Burley Bee double bike trailer. We have made several attempts at using it but the positioning of our 1-year old in it is horrible. The hammock seat just causes him to slouch and the helmet pushes his head forward causing his chin to go to his chest, creating a very uncomfortable position for him as well as a dangerous position collapsing his airway.

Do you have a recommendation for a trailer that (1) has a structured bench seat instead of a suspended hammock and (2) gives enough room at the back of the head for a child wearing a helmet?

My preference is for a double trailer and I don’t mind spending a fair amount of money.

Maybe strap the car seat in the trailer until he gets bigger.

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Fairfax Cross-County Trail riders be advised there is construction on the trail between Tobin Rd./Eakin Park (and maybe further north, I did not go that way) and Woodburn Rd. Looks like new drainage and repaving.

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@LhasaCM 200475 wrote:

In all seriousness – one would’ve hoped that someone in possession of a Wahoo would be able to recognize “oh, this is a bike trail” and not continue driving along. Given that the car ended up in the canal near Chain Bridge, I would have to imagine that the driver switched from the CCT to the towpath at Fletcher’s Cove

You’re probably right. It maybe then was a case of failing to switch Google Maps directions back to “Driving” from “Walking”.

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@LhasaCM 200473 wrote:

Some people…driver claims his GPS directed him from K Street in Georgetown onto the CCT (and then into the canal). “Not impaired” seems narrowly defined.

https://wtop.com/dc/2020/05/crash-leaves-vehicle-partially-submerged-in-co-canal-in-dc/

Another reason not to use your Wahoo for driving directions.

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@bikesnick 200394 wrote:

The bridge over 66 on Vaden is being replaced. It was closed in October 2019 for 10 months.

And the official Vaden Rd ped/bike detour is the Vienna Metro station pedestrian bridge. Be sure to walk your bike.

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@Judd 200337 wrote:

Anyone have recommendations for cantilever brake pads. I have a 1971 Schwinn Paramount tandem that I’ve had for a bit and I’m now working on to fit me right. I’ve never had a bike with cantilever brakes and given the additional rider weight and additional responsibility for the safety of the stoker, I’d like to make sure the brakes aren’t a problem.

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Get nice long pads. I liked Kool Stop when I had these kinds of brakes. If you are willing to replace the rear wheel, you might also consider adding a rear drum brake for the stoker to grab.

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