Justin Antos
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@Bilsko 64801 wrote:
FWIW, the gravel on River road is a very short stretch (<1m) and is hardpack
And that stretch of River Rd is really quiet and scenic. Great riding!
@Riley Casey 63826 wrote:
cervisia ventrem
My Latin teacher father would be scandalized at the very idea of Google Translate.
I dunno, since beergut is the subject here, we might need the nominative case, not the accusative
Yeah, good points all – at 6:30pm a station like Archives could be deserted while, say, Greenbelt is busy. But a station like U Street could also be hopping at 6:30pm. The rule isn’t perfect, for sure – I just wanted to let folks know it wasn’t totally arbitrary! And absolutely, utilization (passengers per car) would definitely be better than just raw volumes. Volumes dropping to 60% of peak doesn’t mean the trains are ‘60% full’ – some are empty, some are jam-packed. (Actually this is true at the peak hour too) And as Bob says, the capacity constraint is both the train and circulation within stations. This is inspiring me to refresh and present the data! Let me see what I can muster up.
And yes! Folding bikes always welcome. I particularly like SharrowsDC’s description of brining his Brompton aboard – “bringing a bike on Metro is like bringing a guest to a party”
I love this thread. I too pack fragile stuff on the bottom, and then pack clothes around the precious cargo like berries, tomatoes, peaches.
I’ve been using a pair of these panniers from Detours for a year now, and the soft shells work wonders. They can also expand upwards in a pinch, which is crucial for when you get excited and buy too much big yummy stuff. (Canteloupes and bottles of Sauvignon Blanc are my current downfalls. Soon it will be apples.)
Also, wine fits perfectly in water bottle cages
Bungee cords are also helpful in a pinch for bulky, less fragile stuff like ears of corn, 6-pack of beer, dog food, etc.
