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@jnva 79857 wrote:

You mean like this?

http://youtu.be/jEne4jhjfrE

Perhaps skipping the rolling of the stop sign at the end…

OK, that’s bad news (and we’ve all had similar happen along there) but cyclists routinely blow the trail signs, double or triple up on the road climbing (legal but not terribly courteous given that there is a good trail). On the downhill, riders weave in and out of traffic at the stop and then sprint left (or just ride down the oncoming lane). Folks who live on the block all have stories of being buzzed on the trail while trying to get their newspaper and the subject of this post has a 3yo that he won’t take on the trail at all for fear of riders.

IHMO, “trail up” and “road down” matches probable speeds and objective and pedestrian hazards.

[GuyContinental]

He’s got an enclave… several acres right up against I-66, 1880’s farmhouse that ended up stranded when I-66 was built. Also has a private exit/entrance from/to 66 EB since it’s technically his driveway:

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.890399,-77.211246,3a,75y,95.25h,76.81t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s_0ozyZRY309JYp4hmF9TNg!2e0
http://www.google.com/maps/@38.890638,-77.209959,3a,75y,215.09h,73.25t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s1iRkupPTaSwtuKya-4PReA!2e0

Weird real estate quirk.

On the flip side (and definitely not excusing the parking) he and I have had some animated conversations about cyclist behavior along Virginia/WOD. If I wanted to document bad behavior, the intersection at the bottom of VA Ln would be a good place to do so.

[GuyContinental]

I can’t believe this, but I know that guy/car- used to work with him. He lives down the madcam highway access road just east of the bridge (I bet that you didn’t know that there was a house down there). His road gets obliterated by the plows and the grade is too steep to exit in ice anyway. I’ll explain the issue… he’s a good guy, should understand.

[GuyContinental]

Snow-day bump on this post- my iPhone4 + Cyclemeter combo is almost useless since OS7 slowed my phone to a crawl and upgrading to a new iPhone will make all of my old kit (case, ANT+ sensors) obsolete. Buying it all again will cost nearly $300, might as well get a proper set up. Anyone have any more thoughts on the 810 as a day-use hiking companion GPS? Has anyone actually loaded non cycling topo maps?

[GuyContinental]

I suspect that question 7- “Do you come to a full stop at intersection crossings?” Is going to come back to haunt us. “90% of daily bike commuters responded that they blow through intersections”. At the very least that one needed to be two questions: 1. Do you stop at lighted or major intersections and 2. Do you stop at the 50+ tiny crossings.

My other issue is similar to what Bob mentioned- trail capacity and usage is hugely dependent on timing: what’s safe and appropriate for a commuter at 6am in February is not at all the same thing for a rider at 2pm during Cherry Blossom season. Circumstances result in the appropriate response, not enforcement of arbitrary laws.

[GuyContinental]

@Steve 71877 wrote:

For some reason yesterday I was reading some things on 3D printing, and it made me remember this thread. Any traction on the idea? Here is what the DCPL says about the pricing: “Printing cost is $.05 per gram (of object’s weight) plus a $1 charge. Most prints range from $1-$5.”

So….assuming a bike frame weighs ~20lbs, we could print one for about $450.

I go as far as getting a library card and then ended up super busy… The good news is that the first mover rush is probably over! Maybe I’ll go Christmas week.

[GuyContinental]

Hard core props for Cindi for doing lonely laps after we left… (although the rest of us doing laps in the dark was pretty cool too

[GuyContinental]

@hozn 70770 wrote:

Oooh, I had tentatively signed up for some pre-coffee ride, but I could definitely be interested in some early AM CX if someone is going that knows the route.

I’ll be your huckleberry…

7am at the gates?

[GuyContinental]

@ShawnoftheDread 70025 wrote:

Snotcycle?

Fantastically miserably MTB race held in Jan/Feb- Put on by GoTime Racing out west of Leesburg. The worse the weather, the more the “fun”… Goody bag usually includes “Snotcycle” Woolie Boolies

[GuyContinental]

@consularrider 69919 wrote:

I have some lighter Sock Guy socks (Fat Tire wool and Richey non-wool promos), but for winter I use Smartwool, Icebreaker, or Lorpen merino socks. You can always find some on sale at Sierra Trading Post. I also have an older pair of DeFeet woolie boolies that are very warm.

I love my woolie boolies! Hands down the best winter sock I’ve ever owned… you can also earn a pair at Snotcycle (just by showing up)

[GuyContinental]

@CPTJohnC 69959 wrote:

So I guess this means that I should not try a hot lap on a CaBi? I’m guessing the video makes it look much easier than it really is, but I will plan to bring out one of my MTBs with knobby tires, rather than my commuter (Panaracer Pasela 32s) when I finally take the plunge (hopefully not to my death…)

Oh, there is absolutely nothing technical or scary out there, you just won’t be able to ride it on slick tires since 1) you’ll spin out on every hill and 2) the off camber turns (two of note) will eat your lunch. In both cases you’ll land on nice soft grass but it just wouldn’t be too much fun. Also note that the guy in the video is a very good rider- makes it look effortless when in fact it is most effort-full.

[GuyContinental]

@KelOnWheels 69698 wrote:

I think I saw you guys taking a break – about 7:30ish?

Us? Break? No way, despite photographic evidence to the contrary, it was pedal to the metal for four laps…

[GuyContinental]

@vvill 69689 wrote:

Nashbar right now has Candy 2s for $50, and entry-level Eggbeater 1s for $35/Mallet 1s for $30 and free shipping on >$50.

Damn, you just cost me $35… they got me with the red anodizing.

[GuyContinental]

@CPTJohnC 69667 wrote:

Not trying to hijack this thread, but I’m curious: If someone were interested in trying out cyclocross for the first time, would this be an appropriate venue? if not, any suggestions?

Also: Bike choice: drop bar commuter hybrid with disc brakes, (complete w/ Rack, fenders, and other accessories – Kona Dew Drop) or MTB (a couple of options, both w/ front suspension)?

This would be a great choice- non-technical and very representative of an actual CX course BUT expect to walk/run/scamper up some of the hills (which is part of CX). For bike choice, most important would be tires- it’s just no fun with slicks (right Matt?). Might want to try the MTB with knobbies first.

[GuyContinental]

@consularrider 69661 wrote:

Was that a speed trap car on the grass in the background of KayakCyndi’s solo photo?

Ha! I totally missed that. I like to think that he was our one and only spectator.

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