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Bike Like a Girl is a record-breaking RAAM team from Annapolis MD, now committed to empowering and educating women in cycling. And to his point, women seem to get killed less frequently by riding with caution. I call no foul.

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@Judd 144360 wrote:

I ordered two black ones. I debated about the metal finish ones cause they look nice but thought the black ones might be a bit more discrete in case someone wants to rip off accessories.

Exactly my rationale getting a black one for Vaya.

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@Judd 144281 wrote:

Just wait until I convince Bobco to make his historical sites by bike videos. See the secret spring off of the W&OD trail!

So sorry I missed that.

I propose we could do another for touring Arlington Visual Arts by bike. There are plenty of sites to add to the original list, and the whole tour can be ridden in one loop (which I’d be more than happy to accompany).

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I’ve said as much to other people, but it’s worth mentioning here… These videos are informative and helpful, and I for one have learned a few tricks from them. Even if they’re not on my usual routes, I note things that I file away for future reference. You’re doing a great public service – thanks for all the effort you put into it!

(And, it’s kinda fun going on a virtual ride while I’m stuck at a desk. :p)

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Count me in!

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@ian74 144239 wrote:

Moving? Moving where? It better not be really really far away.

Nah, closer. Just off the Four Mile Run trail about a mile east of Shirlington.

I might actually make it to CCCC on time someday!

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Last chance or this wheel goes out with tomorrow’s scrap metal / recycling pickup! On the curb, N Montana Street just off the W&OD. I am moving and not taking it with me.

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Sweet!

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As of this morning, there was still some equipment on the east end, but I would expect it to be gone soon.

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@Tania 143791 wrote:

And Unicycle Dude was back! Haven’t seen him ages.

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I passed him just before the W&OD/Custis intersection, about 6:45am.

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@JorgeGortex 143427 wrote:

Check it out.

I’d not only heard of it, I’ve ridden a good majority of the Maryland section. Much of it is on road, but they use trail systems whenever possible, and I learned about some trails I didn’t know existed by following the ECG. Also some really cool, low-stress routes to get into the city of Baltimore and Annapolis.

Most recently, they closed the last gap crossing the Susquehanna River. You’re now allowed to ride across the Hatem Bridge (during certain times of day). I think it used to require a car shuttle.

You can download route maps from ECG, and occasionally you’ll see printed copies of them by state. They’re also working on a phone app.

As I understand it, the ECG is still far less developed and detailed in the southern states, you’ll see a lot of gap areas and “trail route sought” on the maps. It’s largely work being done by volunteers, so support them by going exploring!

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I only ride through there occasionally, but it will be on my daily commute when I move to the Long Branch Creek neighborhood next month.

As currently configured, that intersection requires an excess of caution that most cyclists in a hurry don’t give it. I agree it would be better served by having the continuing direction be more of a gentle curve while those exiting onto S Glebe have to do something more deliberate, like make a left turn. I don’t know how much right of way is there to create better interactions, but to me it would be worth losing (maybe relocating or replacing?) a couple of trees. In fact, those trees are part of the problem as they interrupt the sight lines.

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Many years ago I saw Dr. Lee Firestone for nerve problems in my feet. I’m now cured, he was excellent.

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@Subby 143267 wrote:

The only thing more fun than this game is watching us olds try to understand it on any level.

Most pathetic Pokemon Go player ever, that’s me.

I downloaded the game just to experience it first hand. After going through hell registering my “trainer” account (they had to take down the registration process for 24hrs because too many people were signing up), I spotted the first few characters, randomly threw balls at them, watched them make faces at me, and took a couple of screenshots. Woo! Kind of fun, in a stupid sort of way.

Then, after I’d captured my first one (by accident, I wasn’t at all sure what I was supposed to be doing), the game started prompting me to go outside and wander around like an idiot. I haven’t played since.

The hope was when I’m dodging Pokemon players on the trails, I would have some idea what they’re up to. I assure you I haven’t a clue. :confused:

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I’ve got the same clunking noise and axle movement that hozn reports. I fretted over it with the mechanics at Spokes until we’d determined it was the pedals. And now that I’m fully convinced it’s not the drivetrain or something disastrous, I’m determined I will wear out those pedals completely before I switch to the new set.

I went with Time ATAC MX12’s from Planet Cyclery to replace my current MX4’s. Same style with a lot of foot support except significantly lighter. I figure as many rotations as I spin every ride/day/week the weight might make a difference…. heavier on the wallet though.

I considered the switch to SPDs as well, especially since the cleats will work on my shoes, but decided to stick with what I know (perhaps that’s what you mean by “momentum”?). The ATACs have worked flawlessly for me so far on both bikes and I’m comfortable with the anatomy/geometry match-up. They’re still sitting in the fancy box for now, but check with me in 7k miles to see how they hold up!

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@VA2DC 143058 wrote:

I believe that the answer is no. That said, I take the sidewalk from my building (USDA Whitten Building) when Independence is stacked up with all flavors of buses and cars in the afternoon. I just take it easy and give wide latitude to pedestrians.

I can buy that explanation. And I would do the same without hesitation.

Today I took the sidewalk past Farragut Square because both lanes of 17th Street (southbound) were chockablock with buses, including a few trapped in the K Street intersection and impatient to move. It seemed far wiser to stay out of their way. Those gametime decisions are made primarily out of survival instinct, not by mentally sifting through a set of rules, but I find it a minor curiosity that Farragut Square is on the “exception list” and I’m okay in doing so.

@GovernorSilver 143057 wrote:

CBD vs. NPS sidewalks is not well explained in the official literature, imo.

I think WABA tries to simplify things with their pocket guide (from which the language was quoted). But really…. You can ride on sidewalks EXCEPT in the business district EXCEPT for those managed by NPS. They wonder why people are confused? I’m now going to read the rest of it to see what other gems I discover.

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