[Henry]

Erin:

Welcome to Arlington, the forum, and Bike Arlington in particular.

Another event I’d like to get on your radar is Phoenix Bikes’ monthly (3rd Wednesdays) All the Cycle Ladies clinics in our shop in Barcroft Park. The next one is tomorrow (4/16), 6:30-9pm. This one focuses on being a bike commuter, but more importantly, can help introduce you to more bike-curious riders, just the group you’re trying reach. Most attendees are just getting into the habit and want to learn more.
Henry

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@rcannon100 81300 wrote:

The poseur with the flat tire on the Custis Hill two nights ago was my son, who had worn through his tire using my trainer ~ but who has refused, like any good teenager, to learn how to fix a flat.

If only there were some place nearby where teens could learn to fix a flat. For free.

[Henry]

You ride up next to a cyclist, start up a conversation with them about their belt-driven, 8-speed internal hub Trek, carry on this conversation for several blocks before realizing the rider is a former co-worker from your last job. This happened to me this morning.

[Henry]

@rcannon100 80387 wrote:

”All endurance athletes are running away from something inside themselves”

– The Profit Lance Armstrong

One of the few times he spoke the truth.

[Henry]

Awesome news that Gearin’ Up is finally set to open its doors. I’ve been working with Kate off and on for the past year with what ever advice I could. Phoenix Bikes also donated a bunch of surplus tools for the start up. Hope it helps.

I encourage everyone to support this important new DC program.

Henry

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Whew! For a second I thought someone had made an unauthorized “tell all” about Phoenix Bikes.

Henry

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@dasgeh 75493 wrote:

It doesn’t sound like a great case. You could spend money on a new bike (or fork) instead of a lawyer. If you don’t like that shop, you could spend your money at Phoenix bikes, which is an awesome non-profit, so the money goes to a good cause.

Thanks for the plug. We’d be happy to take a look and, assuming we have some forks that fit, I know we can replace them for well under $400. Well. Under.

That said, I can’t help but think this is a reason many high-end shops refuse to even touch older bikes that haven’t been well maintained.

Henry

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@PotomacCyclist 74619 wrote:

I think only forum administrators can change the title of a thread.

For what it’s worth, click “Edit Post” then “Go Advanced”. Then you can edit the title of a Post.

[Henry]

D’oh! Thanks. Done

[Henry]

So what’s the rule on riding between lines of cars stopped at lights? Or up the left hand side between cars and the curb?

Henry

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@bobco85 71096 wrote:

I picked up a business card for Caroline Temmermand (Division Chief of the Parks and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources). Her e-mail address is ctemmermand@arlingtonva.us

Thanks, Bob. You beat me to it.

[Henry]

@dasgeh 71017 wrote:

Is there a way to submit written comments?

While there is no formal proposal before the County Board at this time, one can always write to the Members about issues involving the County. Their email addresses are linked here.

[Henry]

Thank you to everyone who came out last night. We really value and weigh all comments and concerns. (And yes, we’ve thought of AC).

There is one final meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014, also 7pm at the Parks Operation Conference Center, 2700 S. Taylor St., Arlington.

Henry

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FYI, here’s the architects rendering of what the new Phoenix Bikes building could look like. Hope to see some friendlies in the crowd on Saturday.

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Henry

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@PotomacCyclist 66657 wrote:

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http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/the-yes-breakthrough-15/dutch-school-bus-is-a-bicycle-built-for-ten

(Posted on The WashCycle Twitter feed)

Thanks for the suggestion. Could be a Bike to School Day addition as well. We’ll check into it.

Henry

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