[DanB]

Just found under “Proposed Voluntary Concessions” that the developer plans to “Implement the City’s adopted vision for the adjacent sector of the W & OD trail …, including provision of air/water stop, bike racks, landscaping, public art, benches, “Welcome to Falls Church” signage and improvements to the architectural detail of the existing maintenance structure, subject to NOVA Parks approval.” You can see the artist’s rendering on p. 53 of this pdf: http://fallschurch-va.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=948&meta_id=63334.

The aerial rendering of the 10-cottage development is on p. 47.

There’s more information here: http://fallschurch-va.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=948.

[DanB]

I saw a bike fitted with one of these on the W&OD last night. https://www.e-bikerig.com/ I think I read that the company started in 2015 as a Kickstarter project. Has anyone else seen these?

Spoke to the rider at the light at Gallows (aka the Great Equalizer). At first I was confused, because I didn’t recognize it as an e-bike. All I saw on the back wheel was an internal hub, and the larger hub in the front could just be a generator. I hadn’t noticed the battery pack on the small front rack. I thought maybe his speed (about equal to mine) was do to the extra sparkly fenders. :rolleyes:

Low-end kits are around $500, and the high-end kits are just over $1k.

[DanB]

@accordioneur 158686 wrote:

I intend to be back on the bike as soon as I can, whether it’s pedal-powered, electric-assisted, under sail, or whatever.

Just add an electric fan, and you could have all three!
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[DanB]

New chain = quiet as death.

…

Who’s death has yet to be determined.

#LoudChainsSaveLives

[DanB]

@Lt. Dan 158549 wrote:

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Cool perspective.
Are you shifting at this moment? Or does the chain move in such an arc during normal pedaling (or strenuous pedaling, as may be the case here)?

[DanB]

There is broken glass on the W&OD at the sharp curve below Brandymore Castle. I picked up the larger pieces this morning, but it would be great to have it swept to get all the small pieces. Can someone inform the responsible jurisdiction?
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[DanB]

This is to address Germany’s declining birth rate. (Just a guess)

[DanB]

“Gotta Boogie!”

[DanB]

This may not be the right thread for IoD comments, but I just thought I’d mention:

It looks like Phase IV of the Custis/Lynn Street detours will be in place for BTWD. (See the map here. Solid yellow line is Phase IV.) It might get a little crowded that day, but I’m going to Gateway Park anyway to pick up my golden ticket. Does anyone see any major concerns with the detour with the BTWD crowds?

[DanB]

I think it’s mulch ado about nothing.

[DanB]

Crossing the Roosevelt Bridge was touch-and-go. I mean, I think my tires actually lifted off the pavement.

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[DanB]

Tim, I’d like to give my HR Department a heads-up on BTWD. When is it this year? I’m guessing probably May 19. Is that correct?

[DanB]

@bobco85 142881 wrote:

The bad: I did not have water with me for the first time in months, so my throat was quite parched when I arrived at work.

The weird good: FREE small Slurpee on 7/11 from 11AM to 7PM! :p

You’re welcome.

[DanB]

@OneEighth 141027 wrote:

Three thoughts from this morning’s extra special commute:
1. We are clearly not Dutch. Not even close.
2. No point passing/shoaling/being an ass if you can’t keep it up. Just sayin’.
3. The roads might be a safer option for competent cyclists than the Custis right now.

I’m trying to get going a little earlier in the morning, and today I actually succeeded! That way I don’t feel quite so rushed and (hopefully) will take more time in situations that could become dangerous. The added bonus was having a short conversation with Fast Friendly Guy as he passed me.

[DanB]

@baiskeli 140602 wrote:

Maybe there should be marked “No Passing” zones on trails.

The W&OD has the markings already.
http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7583-No-Passing-Zone-on-W-amp-OD

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