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@acc 56343 wrote:

Hey, I’m looking at radar. A line of storms seems to be getting closer to Tysons/Arlington.

If it’s pouring, I’ll be thinking of you. Fond thoughts, very.

The radar suggests it will be through there and gone by 6:30 p.m. when the ride starts. Hopefully cool things off a little?

Liz

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I will be there.

Liz

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Yes, I think I’ll take the Quick. It was a more comfortable ride. It’s a little big compared to what I’m used to, but I put the seat down and felt fine. Thanks for that suggestion!

Liz

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OMG. I am now a senior. Let me sit in the corner and sob for a moment.

But. They have an event in Wii Bowling! Fun! Except it is scheduled when I have to be at work. If I’m senior, why do I still have to work?!

Liz

P.S. In all seriousness, I bet there is some fast company at the Senior Olympics. Allez consularrider!

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@dasgeh 56110 wrote:

Whoa, what’s the SRTS coordinator doing?

Also, the article is confusing.

I know Sean and that is so out of character I suspect his quote was taken out of context and all original meaning was lost.

Liz

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Checked out the C&O today. It was raining there, too.

Liz

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@Subby 55874 wrote:

Sucked.

Subby!!! Are you back on the bike?

Liz

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@americancyclo 55762 wrote:

You were hard to miss out there! We crossed paths as you were crossing Washington Blvd and I was heading westbound towards daycare. I may have said “Ann” by accident. But I did yell “yay scouts!” afterwards when I realized what was going on.

Yes, I noticed you but I forgot to mention that in my first post.

It was a great night for a ride, that’s for sure.

Liz

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Rode by this on the way home last night. A cyclist was conscious and sitting up, being attended to by paramedics. I didn’t notice anyone else being attended to in my brief glance; maybe the other cyclist was uninjured or ambulatory. It was QUITE the teachable moment for the scouts.

Liz

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Saw OneEighth, ShawnoftheDread and dcv while out on the W&OD and Custis with my large bicycle gang.

@ShawnoftheDread 55733 wrote:

By the looks on some of their faces today, I think they’re going to be quite glad of that.

There were a couple that seemed to love the hills. But yes, most had the same reaction that normal people have the first time they experience the Custis hills westbound.

Liz

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Scouts rode 33 miles. I think you can see the line of scouts around the bend in this photo. Any of you on the W&OD, Custis and Mount Vernon Trails, or down on the mall, probably saw us in person.

Liz

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Thanks for all the advice! I have a Topeak mini morph pump; I will have explore other mounting options so I can free up the second bottle holder. Or just go with the Camelbak. I find I have a tendency not to drink enough when riding but I always drink plenty when I have that thing. Only one way to get the weight off the back . . .

Looks like this Sunday is the day for long rides! I hope to put in some distance but I have to kill two birds with one stone and ride a bunch of miles on the C&O to get used to that surface (I am not a gravel grinder veteran like so many of you). Also, I doubt I can keep up with culimerc and whoever is joining him. Have fun wherever you are going!

Thanks again.

Liz

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I have to attempt dcv and Dirt’s photo techniques later today. We have our 16th and final training ride with the scouts for our C&O trip next month. I have been bringing my camera, but realized all my photos are of people standing around at rest stops. I have to get brave and take photos on the fly.

Liz

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I saw OneEighth in Banneker Park when he was coming back east. I waved too late; just as we were passing one another. This was close to 7 p.m. or possibly after.

Liz

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Thanks, Pete!

One question: I have heard it said that you should replace your cassette whenever you replace your chain. I have also heard that if you replace your chain before it gets too bad you can extend the life of your cassette and don’t need to replace it with every new chain. Is there any accepted wisdom on this point, or do reasonable minds disagree?

Thanks.

Liz

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