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June 14, 2011 at 1:36 pm in reply to: Extra caution at Key Bridge on-ramp to Whitehurst Freeway #926999
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Participant@CCrew 4586 wrote:
Yes, but you have to have more understanding of car drivers.. that barrel is a CUSHION for when they hit that concrete pillar
I was afraid that was the answer . . .
June 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm in reply to: i must stay away from Craigslist… I must stay away from Craigslist… #926997ParticipantGood find.
Do you get more square footage for your $ in Winchester? Because my house in Vienna is teeny tiny and there is no way we could house a fleet like that. Although my husband suggested we build another garage out back just for the bikes, bless his heart (we already have one building in the backyard plus the shed for garden tools, so I don’t think that would go over well with the neighbors).
Liz
June 13, 2011 at 7:25 pm in reply to: Extra caution at Key Bridge on-ramp to Whitehurst Freeway #926950Participant@CCrew 4574 wrote:
They’re trying to prevent vehicles from turning onto the extra wide pedestrian sidewalk. And I’m sure someone’s done it….
Well, but there’s a big concrete pillar in the center of the sidewalk (just like on the other side of Whitehurst entrance) — the barrels are in addition to that and filling in the gap (and then some) between the center pillar and the edge of the bridge. I would think the pillar in the center by itself would prevent an auto from getting on the sidewalk.
I’m going to take a picture of it on Wednesday morning and sent it to DDOT with my comments/suggestions. Thanks for that contact, Tim.
Liz
June 13, 2011 at 2:40 pm in reply to: Extra caution at Key Bridge on-ramp to Whitehurst Freeway #926935Participant@brendan 4370 wrote:
the partial blocking of the DC side of the path crossing with traffic barrels making the effective cyclist/pedestrian crossing/bail-out space very narrow
Does anyone know why those barrels are there? What potential automotive disaster are they trying to prevent? I’m not aware of any accidents involving pedestrians or bicyclists at that intersection, but the barrels, in my view, infinitely increase the risk by narrowing foot and cycle traffic to a very narrow passage (at a place where we have to be alert to cars flying at us). Plus, they are unsightly because people throw trash on them.
Does anyone know what jursidiction to contact about that? Thanks.
Liz
ParticipantOkay, hopefully the title of the post is not literal . . . unless you were doing a Northern Virginia version of the World Naked Bike Ride, which I do not encourage, should anyone be getting any ideas.
But I do endorse sunscreen on any exposed body parts! Avoid the tan lines that mark you as a cyclist.
Liz
ParticipantOkay, hopefully the title of the post is not literal . . . unless you were doing a Northern Virginia version of the World Naked Bike Ride, which I do not encourage, should anyone be getting any ideas.
But I do endorse sunscreen on any exposed body parts! Avoid the tan lines that mark you as a cyclist.
Liz
Participant@CCrew 4538 wrote:
And you have no idea how painful it was to get a bushel of good crabs out to the sticks of Winchester where they think steaming a dead female one is perfectly acceptable….
Did you do this on a bicycle?!
Participant@CCrew 4538 wrote:
And you have no idea how painful it was to get a bushel of good crabs out to the sticks of Winchester where they think steaming a dead female one is perfectly acceptable….
Did you do this on a bicycle?!
ParticipantMy husband and I bought tickets to Bikefest. We have never been to a WABA event (aside from Bike to Work Day) and don’t know what to expect, but looking forward to it. Will look for you there (are there name tags involved? I will remember Mark but not sure I met Kathy).
Liz
ParticipantMy husband and I bought tickets to Bikefest. We have never been to a WABA event (aside from Bike to Work Day) and don’t know what to expect, but looking forward to it. Will look for you there (are there name tags involved? I will remember Mark but not sure I met Kathy).
Liz
June 9, 2011 at 2:10 am in reply to: Forum Happy Hour @ Jay’s Saloon, THIS Wed (June 8th), 6pm #926663ParticipantThanks to both Bike Arlington and Mark for the refreshments! And thanks for organizing it. I really enjoyed meeting all the people I read about. And thanks to Rick for riding west with me afterwards. Hope to see you all on the trails and roads soon!
Take care.
Liz
June 9, 2011 at 2:10 am in reply to: Forum Happy Hour @ Jay’s Saloon, THIS Wed (June 8th), 6pm #926742ParticipantThanks to both Bike Arlington and Mark for the refreshments! And thanks for organizing it. I really enjoyed meeting all the people I read about. And thanks to Rick for riding west with me afterwards. Hope to see you all on the trails and roads soon!
Take care.
Liz
ParticipantI will keep riding. I’m from Texas, what can I say. However, I am not too proud to take the Camelbak on the 90+ days (in case you don’t remember from a recent thread, I am a rack and panniers person so this is doable on the commute).
Liz
June 6, 2011 at 8:11 pm in reply to: Do I need studded tires for Thursday or will MTB/Cross tires be enough? #926522ParticipantWow . . . didn’t think we’d have to worry about snow again so soon.
Whatever you do, be sure to post a trail condition report when you get into the office that day.
Liz
ParticipantThis is still on this week, right? It will be a hot one, but I will be there.
Liz
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