Dickie
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Dickie
Participant@AFHokie 99723 wrote:
Thoughts or repressed memories? There was a bike out on the sandbar in 4MR by the sewage plant about a month ago…
I don’t have that good of an arm.
ParticipantUpon realizing that I am behind schedule to meet my yearly mileage goal I increased my commute to 40 miles a day last week with the hopes of putting in between 250-300 each week for the rest of November. Everything was going well until this morning when the long work hours, extra time in the saddle, dropping temps, and that bitter and angry headwind nearly broke me. It might have been my worst morning commute all year… thoughts of tossing the bike into the 4MR creek and walking actually flashed through my mind for a few seconds. Luckily I came to my senses and remembered that walking without pedals is just barbaric….. phew, disaster averted…. but I’ll probably keep away from the creek for a few mornings.
ParticipantParticipantI have tried so many gloves it’s hard to remember them all, but I have narrowed it down to three pairs; light, medium and heavy weight.
Light weight (45º – 55º) – I use a cheap Performance brand glove which work just fine for me and are nearly disposable at their price.
Medium weight (35º – 45º) – I just purchased some Sealskinz Hi-Vis waterproof gloves and was surprised how warm they are. Due to the addition of a merino liner these gloves have become my go to gloves even in the dry (they are 100% waterproof for about an hour in rain).
Heavy Weight (10º – 35º) – A few years back I purchased these Planet Bike Borealis gloves and have never looked back. They can be worn with or without the included liner, are incredibly warm, and will dry out easy as they are a two-part glove. The neoprene cuff is long and easily pulls over a jacket sleeve. The only issue with these gloves is their poor waterproofing…. they do act as sponges in foul weather…… but I intend on using my Sealskinz as their liner in these types of conditions this winter.
SO, most epic waste of money: Pearl Izumi’s P.R.O soft shell winter gloves…. complete and utter crap. Their sizing was really bizarre with super long fingers. The gloves are so bulky you cannot operate lights, helmet buckles, or even get the second glove on. The lining pulls out of the fingers and is nearly impossible to get back in, and as for “waterproof”…. not even close. These gloves became saturated very quickly and then lost all their thermal protection. Hands down (ha ha) the worst gloves I have ever tried.
ParticipantBummed I had to miss this morning… see you all next Friday
Participant@skins_brew 99314 wrote:
If you really want to see the impact of a draft get behind a SUV (or a large truck) at a stop sign. This isn’t the safest thing in the world, so it is best to do it in a quiet neighborhood, but such a vehicle can easily pull you at like 25 mph without much effort on your behalf.
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ParticipantWas not expecting rain, neither was the weather man so I hopped on my road bike and stashed my rain gear away…. aaaannnnndddd… it poured on me between miles 6 and 12….balls!
ParticipantBeing the FCCII instigator and usually heading in the opposite direction to DC I rarely make FCC, but this morning I did both for the first time. It was great to see everyone.
Participant@Geoff 98893 wrote:
No fair, Dickie! The link took me to the Bicycling site but there was a message that the “their-common-life” page could not be found.
Hmmm… weird. Try this one: http://www.bicycling.com/news/featured-stories/their-common-life
Maybe it’s only available to subscribers?
ParticipantTo the Katie Holmes look-a-like riding yesterday morning on 4MR next to Glebe with the beaming smile, you made my day. That smile was contagious… thanks!
Participant4MRT was badly flooded this morning around 7:00am with 6-10″ deep rushing water over all the creek crossings. I managed to get through one before bailing and climbing the small escarpment up to road level. I was surprised as I didn’t think it had rained that much in the night.
November 6, 2014 at 1:48 pm in reply to: BikeArlington LIGHTS FOR BIKES 2014 Giveaway! Details/Call for Volunteers #1014022ParticipantAfter Monday’s give-away I took a handful of lights and leg bands with me to give away on my evening rides. Tuesday night I stopped for anyone that was walking/running/riding in my direction without some sort of reflective item or light. I handed out 10 sets of lights and leg bands to all kinds of folks. I simply told them that I was volunteering for BA and we wanted everyone to be safe on the trails at night. The response was awesome, plus it got me to slow down and talk to folks which was a bonus. It’s easy to forget that those people we pass everyday and just like you and me (minus the ridiculous accent). It made my night and I plan to do it again with my remaining stash….. I think everyone should try this, it’s a great community builder!
ParticipantMy workshop is in Fairfax, but the office address is in Rossyln, although it’s just my condo and I have no employees so doubtful The Proper Carpenter can qualify or help your cause. It’s shame though as I have bikes always in both locations and I ride to work 7 days a week.
ParticipantMe: Bummed
You: Missing Fun Forum I used to lovelights too bright, too many ninjas, blinkies, not enough trails, too many runners, headphones, snow removal, bollards, poor signage, no warnings, too many warnings, bells, no bells, passing too close, intersections of doom, cops doing nothing, tax money wasted….. and now Kitties are a menace…
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