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Participant@dasgeh 62113 wrote:
Why the hate?
But to answer your question, there are a total of 35 miles (? just a guess, based on the fact that the Loop is 17) of trails in Arlington. There’s plenty of non-trail pavement to ride on. There’s even plenty of nice-neighborhood-street pavement to ride on. Plus, if you wanted to be fastidious about the rules, you could just turn off the motor while on the trails. That’s the beauty of the ebike. (Though, seriously, is there a cyclist out there that doesn’t brake one rule/law? Everyone riding in the District have a bell? Proper lighting and reflectors? ALL THE TIME?) Plus, those of you who’ve been with us for a while, or like pursuing archives, can see that I have an argument for why ebikes conforming to the federal law are allowed on the ARL trails.
I actually look forward to the day I get cited for riding a motorized vehicle on the bike path so that I can go to court and prove the legality if what I was doing.
Participant@jabberwocky 62108 wrote:
Haven’t we had this discussion before?
Yep, but isn’t it fun to remenisce?
Participant@NicDiesel 62104 wrote:
Do you get there on paths where motorized vehicles are prohibited?
Depends on the weather. I take the safest route. If its a nice day and I know there will be a lot of joggers and pedestrians, I avoid the trail and stay on the street. When it’s raining, the bike trail is normally deserted.
Participant@NicDiesel 62102 wrote:
Again, if they’re prohibited from trails, where most if not all of new riders are going to start riding, what’s the point?
Where did you first ride a bike? My first bike ride was on my street in 1977. I remember it because it was the day I got a brand new schwinn scrambler. It was awesome.
Participant@NicDiesel 62099 wrote:
Maybe. If they’re not allowed on trails is that really going to happen? I mean, they’re half-motorbike, half-bicycle. Do one or the other.
Because you can do both is exactly the point. I get to work on my ebike wearing work clothes, and don’t end up sweaty when I get there.
Participant@NicDiesel 62097 wrote:
I don’t really see the point. Either get a bike or get a motorcycle – don’t try to do both.
Ugh. I’m not going to debate it since you have already made up your mind…
Participant@dasgeh 62080 wrote:
I love the numbnuts (portly guy in illfitting spandex that’s usually eating a candybar) I see on the MVT on the [insert bike type here] that doesn’t bother to call passes and drives like a complete assclown at all times.
Ha! Exactly what I was thinking.
People, reserve judgement of ebikes until you have ridden one. People can be bad drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, etc. I’m a lifelong bike commuter that has switched to the “dark side” and I love my ebike. That said, I always call passes and ride safely on all bike trails. Apologize if i ignore the “no motorized vehicle” signs but there are other signs that cyclists often ignore too.
ParticipantThe one on the whole foods side was put in recently, but I noticed a few days ago the were both removed. It almost looks like they were pulled out and broken.
ParticipantI think I saw dirt this morning at the bottom of the S curve. I motioned to be careful but then kind of recognized you, and you gave me a nod as if “I know what’s around the corner”. You were hauling a big sign about parking or something.
Participant@pfunkallstar 61732 wrote:
Yesterday and it was on the Custis now that I think about it. Can’t remember what said perpetrator was wearing, vaguely remember jeans though.
Wasn’t me!
ParticipantWhen and where did this happen? Hope it wasn’t me… I try not to do that.
ParticipantDon’t get too excited! It was fun though to discover a trail I’ve not ridden on in area. Most of the good ones are now townhouses and government centers. I remember spending all day before where they built that gov center exploring – it was dirt bike and single track paradise! Lots of pine trees and packed paths, jumps, you name it. All destroyed so we can have better roads.
ParticipantThere is an entrance from the gravel horse path. There’s some single track back in the woods.
Participant@Tim Kelley 60599 wrote:
Google maps link?
Dropped Pin
near W and Od Railroad Regional Park TR, Vienna, VA 22181
http://goo.gl/maps/Wxe9DParticipantMy morning commute was really nice. Saw some nice wildlife on the way. Tried to hang out with them but they didnt seem to want to hang. oh well…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=v5mOMFRXNP8
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