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@RESTONTODC 3249 wrote:
Thank you god that it was returned. I was dropped near Clark Crossing Park.
We’re secured now
Heh, I think CCrew was making a crypto-joke there. Well, semi-joke…
Brendan
Put it near Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse for the obvious reasons plus it will make the other local businesses more accessible from CaBi stations in north arlington. Ok, really…I also want it near Papillon Cycles to send them some more business.
Brendan
@Brendan von Buckingham 2997 wrote:
I second Clarendon Blvd eastbound, from Highland all the way thru Lynn…
+ high concentration of driveways and parking lot curb cuts (esp. Starbucks b/t Edgewood and Danville) result in too many right-hook encounters…
The Clarendon Blvd. Starbucks/Whole Foods Interchange is a nightmare no matter what type of traffic you are (foot, bike or car). Talk about Mixing Bowl! Maybe a bypass could be put in?
More seriously…I do whatever I can to avoid being there whenever possible…which can be difficult since I live on Wilson one block north of there.@Mark Blacknell 3011 wrote:
Also suggest Lynn St. (NB) on the signpost on the NE corner of the 66 onramp. Most cyclists coming from Rosslyn and heading toward Key Bridge or MVT will not be getting on the bridge sidewalk at that intersection, but continue in the lane until they can mount the curb on the far side of the 66 offramp. Given that the bike lane quits back before the onramp, it would be a nice reminder for motorists that bikes belong in this busy intersection.
Speaking of Lynn St. (NB), and perhaps off-topic: about half the cyclists I know have crashed their bike on the grates making that left turn from Wilson Blvd. usually in the rain. Has Arlington thought about making that turn safer for cyclists?
@ChrisR 3023 wrote:
Clarendon – the part of Fairfax drive that goes right by the coffee shop. Thats one of the only ways to get through this area without getting mowed down on Wilson or Washington. Could you make the right turn onto Fairfax there headed west bound bike only??
Perhaps another off-topic issue: on my return trips from the Bluemont/Ballston area, I usually take a left at 10th Street from Fairfax Blvd. (eastbound) onto…huh…Fairfax Blvd. eastbound: http://goo.gl/maps/rJWP
Anyway, that intersection is also somewhat of a nightmare for cyclists, as it can be very hard to make that “left” to continue on Fairfax legally. Most cars navigate half to 2/3 of the way into the intersection to wait out west/north-bound traffic on 10th St. crossing their path, but that’s super risky for a bike. I suppose the alternate is to take continue forward (aka a “right” onto 10th St. N going east) and take a left on Wilson Blvd. and then a left across traffic if you’re stopping for some Northside coffee…
Brendan
She was wearing a helmet, which leads me to believe she’s more likely a local (due to the non-rentals of helmets). I assume she decided she wanted to go up to see Great Falls, so perhaps 4 or 5 hours including visit time. I hope she understood the pricing structure…
Anyway, aside from the cost, that does sort of kick ass.
Brendan
@Mark Blacknell 3008 wrote:
Thanks, all. CR – I used to connect through Meetup for some MTB rides, but that sort of fell apart last year. Brendan – the Conte’s ride attracts a serious A group, and a very broadly defined B group. Good times for all. I’ll try to connect with a Rev Cycles ride this year.
Also, for anyone interested, my article is up.
Thanks Mark!
And I can’t believe I blanked on a few other less-regularly-scheduled DC-area options which aren’t too far for Arlington folks who don’t mind braving the Rosslyn hill from time to time (or can metro their bike during non-peak hours):
1. The facebook group Chain Gang DC ( https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=71926827296 ) tends to do a loop ride every other week or so, eight months out of the year. Mostly social rides (10-20 miles), with some longer weekend ones (40 or so). They introduced me to my first century, the seagull century, in 2009. Full disclosure: I’m now an admin, which means I’ll be stressing out about ride scheduling this year.
2. WABA ( http://www.waba.org ) puts together events from time to time, more on a yearly schedule: 50 states ride, VASA ride, Lincoln ride, etc.
3. The Bike House in DC ( http://thebikehouse.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bike-House/104312173340 ) does a few ad hoc ones from time to time. This years “Coldest Day” ride was a hoot: http://thebrightwoodian.blogspot.com/2011/01/bike-house-folks-brave-coldest-day-of.html
4. Some friends organize a monthly Mt. Pleasant Cruiser Ride ( http://mtpleasantcruiserride.blogspot.com/ ) which is usually a short tour of parts of NW with some really chill folks.
For all rides, assume helmets are required and if they might run into the night, headlight and a rear-flashing red light.
Brendan
