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Set up as “Arlington Loopies” with Organization name as “Bike Arlington #1” . Dunno if you can add yourself, but if not just PM Me your email and I’ll add asap.

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@consularrider 17659 wrote:

Name? How about the Arlington Loopies?

Ooooh, I like. Everyone?

Everyone that wants included PM me your email, looks like I need to register as it sends a message for verification. As usual, I’d use a spam account just in case, but I haven’t been really pestered by them historically. Looks like the team caps at 9 members

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@essigmw 17637 wrote:

Standing by to help. If we win do we get a trip to Seattle?

Lol, don’t think so.. Last year I got a certificate in the mail

Anyone want to pick a team name, and I’ll register?

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@MCL1981 17631 wrote:

When they don’t fix it, will that in turn damage your moral?

They’ll name the toll increase to pay for fixing it after him

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Lynn Street as a reminder to the idiot motorists that we use the roads too.

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Ack. Here’s wishing them a complete recovery. Doesn’t matter how it happened, just that they fully recover.

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At 4am you can ride right smack down the middle of M street weaving from side to side, but I agree with Tim your start and destination and time you’ll be riding would be valuable for those of us that know the route.

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Unfortunately most buildings are at a “park at your own risk” system, but I’d check with the building Mgmt to be sure that they don’t have insurance to cover.

It really sounds like you did what you could to secure it, but there’s really no stopping an ambitious thief. Maaaan, I’d be pissed if they got my Vaya, I love mine. I really feel for you.

I have a somewhat similar situation in that my employer owns our garage, and yet I trust it not one bit and bring my bike up to my office because they won’t cover it. Every couple of months security gets bored and raises an issue, but they’re pretty high up the food chain to get over my head, and my boss rides too, so he’s not too sympathetic to their whining.

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This has April Fools all over it….

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@brendan 17407 wrote:

Gotta ask: are helmets dishwasher-safe?

Brendan

Probably, as long as you stay away from the high heat dry cycle.

I always heard the best way to clean them was wear it in the shower. Makes sense really.

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@brendan 17406 wrote:

I suppose one could carry a passport card (used for US<->Canada&Mexico, etc.) to be in a better position to avoid potential driver’s license-related issues?

I’m sure any Government issued ID would pass muster. Funny, son just got his US Passport, I was actually surprised that he had to submit less documentation than he did to get his VA Drivers license.

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@rcannon100 17393 wrote:

I had a local bike shop tell me my helmet had “dried out.” I did not bite. You wanna replace your undamaged helmet every 3 to 5 years? It may look sharp – but its doubtful you are buying any additional protection.

Really tho. All scientific studies aside.. if you can’t get a definitive answer, What’s your head worth to you?

Personally I’d risk being $100 lighter in the wallet if indeed it breaks down, which clearly no one really knows. Clearly beats the cheaper alternative where it really does break down and someones wiping your chin when you drool. But dayumm, ya saved a few bux

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I pretty much have a bit different mindset about helmets and their cost vs replacement.

Buy a $100 helmet once every two years. That’s a mere $50 a year or just over $4 a month. Is your brain not worth that?

Buy a Trek Helmet and crash it they’ll replace it free inside the first year. Dunno about other brands.

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@OneEighth 17363 wrote:

I would also note that in the excerpt that americancyclo posted, the helmet manufacturer still felt compelled to qualify their statements about the life-span of the helmet—note the reference to 8 years.

The 5 years more than anything comes from almost all the racing venues. Helmets, safety harnesses, firesuits, etc are only certified from 5 years from the tagged date. No tag or expired tag can mean disqualification. IIRC, UCI may have the 5 year rule on Helmets, and I know USAT does.

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@GuyContinental 17360 wrote:

Herndon has large cyclist enforcement signs up indicating that tickets would be given for disobeying traffic laws.

Real question- do I have to carry an ID when riding a bike? If for instance I’d been nabbed for stopping and then crossing a deserted Elden St. against the signal at o’dark-thirty this morning, how would the officer verify my identity?

You are not required to carry ID (although wise if you keel over unannounced) although you are required by law to identify yourself if asked to by a law enforcement officer. Lack of ID in that case the police are allowed to detain you to prove your identity if they choose so it’s a bit of a catch-22. There are those that will say you don’t have to but you’re not going to win that confrontation.

I’ve been stopped *numerous* times in the wee hours of the am since I’m on the bike around 2am. I ride the W&OD into downtown from Ashburn to Reston (depending on my mood). I’ve on all occasions except one been asked for ID. I didn’t produce my license by choice, since I have much more fun producing my work ID, which to a LEO apparently is much more intimidating and always has me on my way in less than a minute.

To add, they’l simply verify by radio if they choose with your name and DOB that there are no active arrest warrants and send you on your way.

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