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Thank you, Chris!

That is a gap in the network that would benefit from better infrastructure. I signed WABA’s petition and will spread the word.

Before the pandemic, that was part of my daily commute.

Even as a pretty confident cyclist, I regularly found myself pondering life’s big questions about half way through the shenanigans that occur in Sunbelt’s primary area for business operations (aka 8th St NE) – Is 8th St NE really wide enough for that flatbed taking up 80% of the northbound lane, a piece of Sunbelt’s heavy equipment idling near the flatbed, people standing in the street discussing how to load the equipment onto the flatbed, and that SUV whose driver crossed from the northbound lane into the southbound lane (aka my travel lane) to get around the flat bed?

Putting Sunbelt’s commandeering of the road aside, it would be nice to have something there to fill the gap between all of the nearby bike infrastructure.

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@Dewey 201474 wrote:

DC Journalist Gordon Chaffin after reporting on Helbiz ebikeshare losing its bike supplier asked for an update on when CaBi+ Ebikes may be returned to service but no news. Source, https://twitter.com/gordonachaffin/status/1272238781756825602?s=21

Good news – CaBi’s bringing the e-bikes back:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2020/07/07/capital-bikeshare-e-bikes-return-region-promotes-cycling-amid-pandemic/#click=https://t.co/C70LKXGe8R

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@SarahBee 201749 wrote:

On a tangential note, I noticed that the last few issues of Bicycling magazine (paper copy) have made a concerted effort to bring some different stories to their publication than their standard. I will say that the last issues featured some really compelling articles and was one of their few I’ve read cover to cover. The reality is that not every cyclist is a Pinarello riding weight weenie that is only interested in UCI races or the best high end gear. I hope Bicycling continues this focus on bringing real, interesting, and diverse articles into their mainstream publication. [reference, the last Bicycling magazine featured an article on a very talented indigenous cyclist who discussed some of the controversy around the ride name]

I agree. I’ve found some of Bicycling’s recent content to be far more interesting.

Alexandera Houchin, who I believe was the cyclist in the article you referenced, recently posted a more detailed opinion on the name “Dirty Kanza” on The Radavist:

https://theradavist.com/2020/06/zhaawani-noodin-there-is-a-south-wind-a-response-to-the-name-dirty-kanza/

More tangential, Peter Flax’s article on Leo Rodgers, and the video that accompanied it, were excellent.

https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a32346213/leo-rodgers-amputee-cyclist/

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Thank you, Steve O, for finding my dog and bike.

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@Sunyata 198983 wrote:

Just an FYI, transfers closed as of March 1st.

Drat. Thanks. I’ll let her know.

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I have a friend who registered for the Women’s 150 that won’t be able to make it. If anyone is interested in buying her registration, let me know, and I’ll put you in touch.

Dan

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#BAFS2020beerneuring – #1

I had the Lowest Lord ESB at Denizens Brewing Company in Riverdale Park. The Lowest Lord is my favorite from Denizens. I like ESBs, and I like this more hop-forward ESB.

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Thank you, Ricky, for joining us!

It was fun riding with you, Brian!

Sam, it was good to meet you in person!

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Team 21 group ride tommorow-

Currently, we plan to meet at the Anacostia Metro Station at 11am and ride to Astro Doughnuts in DC (1308 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005). Those that can’t meet at the metro station can meet us at the Astro Doughnuts around 11:30am.

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Just in case anyone else is interested, I’m planning to do the Grouchy Groundhog Gravel Grinder on Saturday, February 1st in Warrenton, VA:

https://www.bikereg.com/45467

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Brian, great job with the graphic. It’s up on Strava.

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Brian, thank you for starting the introductions. It was nice meeting you and Adriana at the HH.

I live in Riverdale Park, MD (near Hyattsville and College Park). I get most of my miles from commuting to work in DC. I also enjoy organized and social rides on the weekends.

This will be my third FS. I had a blast the past two years. I look forward to more fun riding with all of you this winter.

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@bmillah 196885 wrote:

Awesome, we’re legit, AND we’re not losing! Thanks to everyone for getting us up and running.

Also, I agree, love the name. We are the Hypothermia Hijackers! Well done, AS.

Hopefully the final two riders will join us. At the HH on Tuesday, I think I heard Chuck say that if players are still MIA after Sunday we can request replacements. Though, it seems there is less interest in BAFS this year.

@bmillah 196888 wrote:

@Dan – I worked up a quick image to identify our Strava team and give it some character. Below is a link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f0xmcqnkzf5royw/HypothermiaHijackers.png?dl=0

Since you’re admin, would you mind adding?

Absolutely! Thank you, Brian.

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@obscurerichard 196807 wrote:

I love that name, and you should create the team and name it that ASAP!

Here you go, Richard : https://www.strava.com/clubs/579693.

It was nice meeting you last night.

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@n18 196189 wrote:

There are not many cameras: https://www.511virginia.org/

That’s what I suspected. DC has a fair number of cameras (http://app.ddot.dc.gov/), but not many appear to be positioned near bike lanes.

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