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Actually, the latter part was designed and written so that it was condescending and prefaced as such. Obviously that was missed.

“”Will, I don’t think it’s been changed, but I’ve never seen it enforced. Most folders when broken down it’s difficult to tell what they are, and you’re looking at a Metro operators judgement call to determine if it’s a bike (which that guideline applies) or say an assisted mobility device (which it doesn’t). You’re also assuming that the average Metro employee is actually going to be motivated to care, much less check. Sad but true.””

And that was my response to the canvas bags. You must have missed that also. So I obviously read that thread, as that response was there. Thanks for the clarification. Have a nice day.

[CCrew]

@WillStewart 2015 wrote:

I don’t appreciate the condescending tone (and incorrect information) you’ve been responding with lately. If you don’t have something constructive to say, then politely consider economy of speech.

Actually, it’s not a condescending tone – one of the drawbacks to this form of communication is a total detachment from the facial expressions and cues that normally go with a conversation. It’s a bit more tongue in cheek than you realize.. And seriously, after several years of commuting most of what I’ve relayed is real world experience, things like folders not having to be in cases (which you’ve seen yourself) and the like. So unless you’re calling my experience in the real world versus your musings as to the minutae of regulations incorrect, real world usually trumps the rule book in my experience. So feel free to link the post that was blatantly incorrect I’ve made. I certainly don’t want the next person thinking it’s gospel and taking it as a reference.

If you want condescending, it goes like this:

So sorry you don’t like hearing from someone that’s probably physically in worse shape than you and is doing more. Are you Type 2 diabetic? I am. Have you had two cardiac catherizations? I have. Had two back surgeries? I have. Had three helicopter rides to the hospital? I have. Been given last rites? I have. Have two reconstructed shoulders? I do. Kinda makes your cough insignificant to me and I’m sorry that I don’t care more. It’s just a weakness of mine.

And vertically challenging? Come on. Here’s this mornings GPS track including elevation chart. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/64129041

[CCrew]

@PrintError 2012 wrote:

Friend of mine tried his studless fixie last week, but two face-first encounters with the ice sheet turned him around. Maybe I’ll convince him to stud it up one of these days.

What are the conditions today? I’m hoping not to need the studs much longer, but tomorrow looks like a 100% chance of studded tires.

It was wet, with some spots, but for the most part a LOT better than I expected today.

Close to 50 degrees today, hoping it dries it out before the cold snap hits.

[CCrew]

Nice bike, what is it? I wont get trapped into guessing Trek/GF just because it has Bontrager tires on it

[CCrew]

@WillStewart 2005 wrote:

So 15 + 5 = 20 miles in each direction at 55 years of age (and with a family to get home to) means that I’d only do this if I considered electric boost. With electric boost, I also wouldn’t have to go through a period where I would need to carefully work up to a level of fitness (depending on how much battery I choose to start off with, though there still would be some conditioning required). I also wouldn’t have to take into consideration fitting the cycle into the tight constraints of the bike locker, though I would have to be able to fit on a front bus rack.

Pfft. You act like 55 is old. I’m 54 with a crappy back and both shoulders reconstructed and ride further 5 days a week. You need to borrow a bike and do it rather than analyzing it to death. Not trying to bust on ya but sheesh, this has been going on for a month

If you want to split hairs about it, you do realize that an electric bike is technically not allowed on the W&OD, correct? The regulation is “no motorized vehicles” and an e-bike qualifies as motorized.. How well it’s enforced I can’t say, but can say the only two places I’ve seen police on the trail are Falls Church and Vienna. And Falls Church is waaaaaay touchy about bike/car/ped interaction. I probably would be too if all my crossing signs got stolen within a day or so of installation

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@LeeDiehr 1989 wrote:

I’ve been a big fat (literally) wuss all winter this year. Especially with adverse conditions. I’m hoping for things to be a little more clear for a Thursday commute. I drive on Wednesdays anyway to take my daughter to daycare. I’m using an indoor trainer this season for the first time in 3 years. What has happened to me?!

You know, sometimes life does get in the way. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Keep in mind it’s easy to find an excuse not to ride. Then again tomorrow, and again the day after that. And given the recent weather it’s certainly understandable. Get out when you can.

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@Dirt 1982 wrote:

I saw that one person had been on the W&OD either late last night or early this morning. Other than that no-one had been out.

Have to leave the house pretty early to beat me to the trail Dirt. I left @ 1:45am this morning to go play slip-slide. I may wuss and Metro tomorrow although temps are expected to be mildish for this time of year so we’ll see.

I can’t for the life of me understand why Arlington has such nice bike lanes that they ignore when there’s weather. Dunno about others, but it’s when I’d appreciate them the most.

[CCrew]

Not being snarky (really!) but if you have a weak bladder doing it in the “off” times may really be a bit of a challenge. Not that the C&O is really that busy unless you count around Great Falls/DC but it seems that the NPS has a window that they consider peak traffic time when they place spot-a-pots. It’s definitely pre-memorial day but they’re not there all winter. Don’t know what that window truly is.

Most of the hops between towns aren’t that large, and there are accommodations, but I’d anticipate 30-35 miles between facilities on the worst of times with some areas having permanent facilities 10 miles apart or so. . While the nearest tree analogy is a bit tongue in cheek, the stretch from let’s say Paw Paw to Cumberland really not so much so.

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@acc 1976 wrote:

What is the bathroom situation on the C&O? Every 100 miles or so ? 😮

I dunno, do nearby trees count?? During “season” they’re not that tremendously far apart – at many of the campsites and most of the designated picnic areas. Then there’s the twowns you go through – Whites Ferry, Williamsport, Harpers Ferry in no particular order

[CCrew]

Simple enough to ride 100 miles on the C&O. Heck, you can do 700 if you want to do Pittsburgh and back

[CCrew]

@WillStewart 1971 wrote:

Has anyone tried putting a folding trike on one of these racks? Or even a non-folding trike? I’m assume a well-placed bungee would suffice, though I have no idea what the bus driver would do.

Those racks are very clearly made for 2 wheel bikes. Even some of those have difficulties. I can imagine the trike will be a huge stretch, and if it takes up two spots actually a bit rude.

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@skreaminquadz 1954 wrote:

I’ve noticed the trails are improving but still wouldn’t try it without studs. Fairfax Drive and Court House are completely clear.

1/8th – good to meet you today on the trail. It’s always nice to meet forum folks while out doing what we like to do ; )

Cold tomorrow but in the 40’s Sat and Sunday, so they should clear pretty well.

Sucky wind today.

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@Dirt 1950 wrote:

The Bike Lane in Reston Town Center is one of my all-time faves.

Hasn’t been my experience. Comes across as the somewhat typical snobbish roadie shop that charges MSRP + for everything.

[CCrew]

What, 10 post in and no one’s given “Breaking Away” ?

[CCrew]

I’ve had good luck with A-1 in Herndon. They’re in the Clocktower shopping center underneath Golds Gym

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