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A lot of it’s like this – it COULD be done on skinny tires, but my co-worker (in the photos) and I definitely appreciated the extra cushioning.

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I didn’t get any pics of the really nasty spots, at least none that I can find.

The scenery is just incredible.

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@AFHokie 149947 wrote:

There, ridewithgps and other websites which generated questions someone with first hand experience may be able to answer such as how truely rideable is the dirt road/trail around Kaena Point on a roadbike?

I wouldn’t do it. I did it two years ago on a rented fatbike and there were a few challenging spots even on 4″ tires. Would MAYBE consider a crossbike, knowing I’d have to walk in quite a few spots. It’s an amazing ride.

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A co-worker and I took advantage of a day off on a business trip 2 weeks ago:

(obligatory crappy cellphone Super Moon shot):

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@dkel 142429 wrote:

I rode the 54 Straggler almost 6000 miles without any problem, and ordered the Wolverine in the same size because it has almost identical geometry. Soon thereafter I started having knee problems…..

Might it have anything to do with that huge chainring? What is that, a 52? My knees hurt just looking at that!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK8MhLihFlg

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@KWL 144842 wrote:

Maybe a Fatbike running 7psi?

I’ve ridden a fattie a few times – would definitely do the job for Canton Ave.

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Canton Avenue:

It’s a brutal grade, but the cobbles/grass are what pushes it over the top. I found once I got my balance right, the grade itself was doable. But the back tire skidding out on the grass made me unable to complete it (I made it ~2/3 of the way on my best attempt).

I do want to go back. It’s an awesome challenge. And there are plenty of other great hills nearby to hit as well. I might try it in the late fall, though, when the grass won’t be as much of an issue.

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I reported it to Vienna PD last night – asking that they just talk to the property owner about the safety issue, rather than citing her/him for anything.

Haven’t gotten a response yet.

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Courthouse Road (Vienna) Eastbound Bike Lane. Grrrrrrrrrr……….

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Major traffic jam this morning

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@huskerdont 138882 wrote:

It really is like learning to ride all over again. And if you forget you’re on a fixed and stop pedaling, the bike reminds you!

That’s for sure! I’ve only forgotten once so far, thankfully right when I crested a hill and wasn’t going particularly fast. But it was sure jolting!

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First fixed gear commute this morning. I feel like I’ve learned to ride all over again. Super fun.

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@hozn 138260 wrote:

…. maybe Mt. Weather (I think there are some gravel roads out there?) …..

Correct –

http://grindinggravel.blogspot.com/2013/02/mount-weather-gravel-grinders.html

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@MFC 136448 wrote:

Agreed. I don’t know if the nice weather brought out the casual bikers and runners, but I saw a lot of ninjas (runners and bikers without lights or reflective gear) on the MVT last night.

Ditto on the W&OD. It was brutal.

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