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@huskerdont 212121 wrote:

At the very least, there needs to be some bike/ped access across the American Legion Bridge. Could link that up from Balls Hill at Georgetown Pike if they’re going to fail so miserably with the parkway.

Oh, they’ll build a path on American Legion Bridge during its planned expansion. But stupidly (maybe typically?) they don’t want to connect it to existing bike routes.

Here’s the WABA blurb and petition to sign.

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I’ll be at my brother’s house on Sunday and can’t join. I saw Meadowlark one evening last week, and it’s worth the trip. Have fun!!

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@SarahBee 211846 wrote:

What to bring: money for cider/hot cocoa/coffee/tea

Bummer, hot cider was free in the past. But they asked some ridiculous amount for a little kit to make exactly ONE S’more and roast it over the fire.

Plans are always fluid over the holidays, but I may join or meet you there. I think it’s one of the nicest light displays around!

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@komorebi 211638 wrote:

One other thing to note is that the tracks at Penn Station are one level below the station, so you’ll need to carry your bike up the stairs to exit the station.

I rode MARC to Penn Station in October, and there was an elevator on the platform where my train arrived. The elevator is small, so I waited a few turns to let all the people go first. Not certain if every platform has one, but there should be some accommodation for accessibility (that’s how I usually find it — look for the wheelchair signs).

Also, we took MARC from Brunswick to DC on the return trip. There were no racks, instead we were pointed to a handicap space (otherwise empty) where the seats folded up and our bikes leaned against them. That was the only place I thought the bungees were really necessary.

Since all trains have bike accommodations, all you really have to do is roll onto the platform and let the conductors point you to the right space. If there are steps up into the car it gets tricky, but they might be persuaded to help you.

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@Judd 211604 wrote:

It feels like I’m seeing a lot more front strobes on the MVT this year.

Some may not be aware, but CaBi bikes have strobes by default.

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@Steve O 211535 wrote:

Hi,
Registration has closed. A friend of mine is interested in doing the ride. If anyone has or knows of someone who has a registration they would like to transfer, please let me know.

Me! Get in touch.

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Chococat.

Obviously.

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@Starduster 211262 wrote:

What did said cyclist say?

“I am lucky to survive this crazy crisis during my life. Moral of the story, never ride a 2-stroke gas engine mounted onto a road frame that has a carbon fork, especially if it is an old bicycle that has ridden over rough terrain. Don’t ride a carbon fork in general and stay away from the C&O Canal a Towpath unless you’ve got a gravel bike. Motorized bicycles need to be confiscated more, they are very uncommon and mopeds aren’t that safe either since minors tend to ride on them too. I am a 25 year old man who just made a nearly deadly mistake of building this for fun, now I regret being so bold.”

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@GP_Slowride 203140 wrote:

Russ does the type of gravel riding I’m into. Party pace, maybe a drink or three in a bag, and riding for the fun of riding.

I’m a big fan of his channel and overall vibe.

ICYMI his partner Laura (who works for Adventure Cycling) is going through chemo. Good time to buy some Gravel Specific stickers and put them on everything

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@Dewey 201115 wrote:

Uber decided to scrap the 20,000 JUMP electric Bikeshare fleet in the US

Further justifying my stance to never, ever use Uber. “UBER has reminded us that they are friends to no one but themselves.”

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@bentbike33 200341 wrote:

you might also consider adding a rear drum brake for the stoker to grab.

Aw, don’t take the fun out of it. Screaming while grabbing empty bars is part of the thrill of being the stoker!

Here’s some good info on tandem brakes.

If you ride long descents, heat from friction becomes the real danger (rims heat up and the tire explodes). Around here that shouldn’t be a problem.

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For those who — like me — have been wondering if/when we’ll ever travel by bike again, there’s a livestream coming up tomorrow to discuss that topic. Anxious to hear what people in the industry, who make a living from bike tourism, have to say about Bike Touring during Pandemic Friday 4/17 at 8:00 PM.

Lots of other sessions coming up in the next couple of weeks. Subscribe to the Path Less Pedaled YouTube channel to participate, or catch the recordings later.

Thu 4/16 7:50 PM Has GRAVEL Jumped the SHARK? (LockedIn, PLP, Spindatt)

Fri 4/17 8:00 PM Bike Touring during Pandemic? LIVE with Spoken Hostel

Sun 4/19 8:00 PM LIVE happy hour with Casey and Jarrod from the brand CampAndGoSlow

Wed 4/22 8:00 PM Martina Brimmer from Swift Industries: Why do bike bags cost so much? How has the pandemic affected their business?

Sun 4/26 7:00 PM Studio Tour with Jay Ritchey / Bags By Bird

Wed 4/29 7:00 PM How to Make A Tire! LIVE with Ultradynamico

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@Smitty2k1 200016 wrote:

Always like a good VO release. Will it be their new front rack? Or a final version of their redesigned Passhunter frameset?

He kinda gave it away at the end of the last livestream. But I’m not sayin’ 😎

VO is a local builder making quality stuff, I’m a fan too.

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@Starduster 199993 wrote:

Interesting! Recommended tire pressures are well below what Schwalbe recommends!

Exactly!

The “recommended” tire pressure printed on the sidewall of every tire is actually something else.

Watch Your TIRES are LYING to YOU! for the truth about what those numbers mean (the real info starts at about 1:30) and you’ll never strain your eyesight looking for them again.

TLDR: The numbers on the sidewall are a legal requirement based on standards testing, not a recommendation based on performance or comfort. People often assume inflating tires at the upper end of that range will make them faster. But as it bears out, deflating your tires to the point they are giving you a smooth ride will actually increase your performance.

To dial in the pressure that works for you, on your bike, with your chosen tires, on the terrain you like to ride, takes a little research. “Seek smoothness.”

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New sessions are being queued up with more guests.

Next one is this Thursday, April 9th at 3:00 PM. It’s an interview with Igor from Velo-Orange, talking about the challenges of a small bike brand and making an exciting new annoucement. Patreon supporters get to join the Zoom meeting directly. As a casual attendee, you can watch on YouTube and interact in the comments section.
Join here: https://youtu.be/jmZb0sSMI3I

Subscribe to the PLP channel for recordings of previous livestreams and lots of other cool reviews and stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaThRBMEp21yRK4seqq3-Sw

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