[GuyContinental]

@4st7lbs 53927 wrote:

Here’s what all was in the one I saw in Uptown:

– 700c, 26-inch, and 20-inch inner tubes
– Patch kits
– Rim tape
– U locks
– Trail maps
– Front and tail lights
– Water bottles
– Snacks
– Drinks
– Action Wipes
– Sunscreen (summer)
– Hand warmers (winter)

They also have an electric bike pump and work stand at the machine along with a tube recycling box. The one we saw took all credit cards and had pretty fair prices.

Bike Fixtation – Lake Street

I’m a little bemused by rim tape but would add:

16G threaded CO2
CO2 threaded Pump heads (cheapies)
Cheap Hand pump (dual presta/Schreder)
Sidewall patch
Lever/patch kit
AA/AAA batteries (for lights)
Small lube bottles (PTFE and Petro)
Basic multitool
Presta/Schrader adaptor
Chamois butter…
Advil…

[GuyContinental]

Starting early on this but I’m intending on being there at around 7:15 this Friday, lingering for an hour or so and then because I’ve been temporarily relieved of responsibilities such as “work,” heading out to Purcelsville and back to the MVT – Custis for a pathlete century. Happy to have company.

[GuyContinental]

I was there at 8ish, probably 7:30 would be a better time. My commute out to the far suburbs is ending this week but I can use it as an excuse to get a long Friday morning ride in.

[GuyContinental]

@TwoWheelsDC 53417 wrote:

Ugh, See “A”. Also, my entire encounter with the woman lasted all of 10 seconds. The yelling was rude and uncalled for. And just for illustration:

I definitely need more diagrams in my life that helpfully point out the douchebag in the picture. In fact, I might slip that into my next flowchart and see if anyone notices.

[GuyContinental]

@fongfong 52980 wrote:

Me: Old yet remarkably well preserved rider heading up the Custis Trail from key bridge toward my job in Ballston.

You: super-cool guy brandishing a whistle and not afraid to use it bombing down the wrong way on the one way street part of Lee Highway 29 on the other side of the concrete divider and then bombing back onto the sidewalk, narrowly missing …. well everyone and making sure that everyone knows you are coming at 25 mph. You look and sound like a cross between an English traffic policeman, the guy hailing cabs in front of the Four Seasons and that Flying Tomato guy.

We get it. You are a man not to be trifled with. And it excites us when you fly by, but only more so because of the whistling.

Ha! THAT guy… I entered him in the Book of Ninja Styles after he scared me witless one night:

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1381-The-Random-Turn-The-Book-of-Ninja-Styles/page3&highlight=whistle

Ninjus Cyclus Bancheeus
This rare ninja rides in complete darkness until confronted with an oncoming cyclist or runner who has crossed the center line while overtaking. While remaining virtually invisible, this ninja will let loose a barrage of piercing blasts on a hand whistle in order to unsettle and perhaps disable the oncoming cyclist. This species should be considered rude and extremely dangerous and their whistle should be forcibly removed if sighted/heard.

[GuyContinental]

Excellent, sounds like I could be passing lots of fine company heading the other way. Now I just need to get the contract! (Just like a bike commuter to include bike routing in the overall opportunity assessment)

Having spent the last three years dealing with Loudoun traffic a*$hattery, it’ll be fun to try out Fairfax’s version.

[GuyContinental]

@JorgeGortex 52134 wrote:

http://www.arlnow.com/2013/05/15/one-mans-homeless-camp-takes-vdot-five-hours-ten-trucks-to-remove/

Go to 2:17 and watch the gray Honda try and kill some joggers at the intersection of doom (also a bike commuter right at the beginning running the red)

[GuyContinental]

@Dickie 52073 wrote:

A buddy of mine is joining me after work at my shop in Fairfax for some riding. He’s pretty new to cycling and looking to get about 30 flat training miles in starting around 5:00. I am usually heading east on the W&OD at that time, but figured I would take him west instead. Any thoughts on some good Fairfax loops preferably not in too much traffic? We’ll be starting near the new Mosaic district (Merrifield). I thought about just taking the W&OD out west but I am not sure how crowded it gets out that way.

The “flat” part might be hard, how about suffer-filled but pretty? Head west on the WOD to Hunter Mill (not crowded at all), bear left onto Hunter Station and up. And up. Then brief right on Lawyers, right on Twin Branches, left on Glade… and then it gets hazy but you can work your way back to the WOD via Sunrise Valley.

Simpler would be an out and back towards Reston…

[GuyContinental]

@mstone 51936 wrote:

Or perhaps with some fava beans and a nice chianti?

Naw, when stewed they get too soft and kind of explode in your mouth like an overripe grape. We found that texture was really important for cicada-munching enjoyment. Thus broiled won out of 10 recipes and the best wine match was actually a decent Port. I’m thinking that this year’s approach will be broiled on top of grilled asparagus with olive oil and garlic with some crostini to the side. Plating & presentation will be key- the choice is whether to have them hide between the asparagus or surf the crostini on a little wave of artichoke dip…

[GuyContinental]

@jrenaut 51922 wrote:

How far down do those vile little things burrow for their long naps? I would be more than happy to help dig up some lawns if we could eradicate the species from the east coast.

Vile little things? Try ’em broiled with sea salt and olive oil- they taste like hazelnuts. Mmmmmm crunchy….

[GuyContinental]

@TwoWheelsDC 51881 wrote:

How much battery life do you need? On Saturday, I had my 800 on for about 7.5 hours straight, with turn guidance turned on for a 100 mile route (so a decently large/complex TCX file) and an HRM connected, and the battery was at about 50% when I was done. Waterproofing shouldn’t be an issue for a quick dunk (dropping in a shallow stream, for instance), and rain isn’t an issue at all.

While I certaintly wish that I had days and days of time for back country fun and hyjinx, the reality is well within the 14 hour stated life of the 810. I’m also absurdly well equipped with drybags (former whitewater guy) so I’m not terribly concerned with it getting wet. What I’m most interested in is the non-bike user experience- assuming that you load jobberwocky’s free maps, does a 810 essentially oerorm the same tasks as a higher end back county unit?

[GuyContinental]

@KS1G 51872 wrote:

Is a cycling GPS the right tool for this use? I would be concerned with the adequacy of the bread crumb map in the Edge 5×0 (I have an Edge 500 so not familiar with what the 510 has). 810 (or 800) would better for the map display. Are battery life and weather-resistance (IPX7 typical for the Garmin bike units) sufficient for a day hike plus reserve time to get un-lost? GPS for hiking generally have better topo map displays, battery life, and may be more rugged vs. a cycling unit. Bring a compass (even if you lack a map, you’ll have some idea of which direction to go to reach civilization) in case the GPS with the fully charged battery isn’t (fully charged)!

Thats kinda the question- the innards of an 810 should be very similar to their other units but I have no idea if you can reduce the sample rate to preserve battery. Not so worried about water-proof ness, that can be dealt with with a case but I assume that a 810 is good to go for anything short of a dunking… Or at least I’ve seen enough of them in driving rain to suspect that,,,

On the map, errr yeah, always have a topo a compass and a basic clue but unless you are out orienteering (which I do) a gps really speeds up the process.

[GuyContinental]

@ebubar 51674 wrote:

This is my eventual goal. One day…

You still win if after they collapse in a pile of emasculated shame and are left in the distance, you casually pull off and have a heart attack yourself (but only if they, or any witnesses don’t see you do it).

My wife once found me curled up under some bushes in our front yard after I played this game coming up WOD from Hunter Mill at about 22mph in June.

[GuyContinental]

@jabberwocky 51661 wrote:

I always enjoyed the people who killed themselves trying to keep me from passing. It was a nice game to just hang on their wheel, occasionally coasting, and try and guess when they’d finally explode and pull over in shame.

A big, loud freehub helps in this game as does the ability to ride very fast while looking nonchalant. Fenders and/or real CX tires and mud are another multiplier. As is random chatting that avoids any sense of vocal or lung strain.

In my experience, “shame” usually comes in the form of a derailleur adjustment, tire pressure check, shoe tightening or urgent phone call. I have more respect for those that simply blow up.

[GuyContinental]

@Drewdane 51659 wrote:

Conversely, to the guy (almost always a guy) who speeds up when he sees I’m going to pass, I think I shall nickname you…

Well, I’m not that clever – I’ll just stick with “Jackass”.

Just make him earn it- inch up the pace from behind until his heart can’t keep up with his ego. It’s a shame multiplier.

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