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@ginacico 128002 wrote:

Trying to get through Georgetown was a nightmarish lane-splitting mess. When I actually got to the barricades, it improved. I actually rode the wrong way down the middle of M Street for a couple of blocks, just because I could, and nobody blinked an eye. Crazy nutty morning!

Ah, I knew there was a reason I had opted to ride the long way and avoid Georgetown!

[KayakCyndi]

@DCLiz 127992 wrote:

It was perversely fun riding past all of the cars stuck in this morning’s downtown traffic mess due to the barricaded streets. And, at least by the time I was rolling through, cyclists were allowed on the closed streets, making for an impromptu Open Streets event.

All morning I was marveling at what a beautiful fall morning it was and how lucky I was to be on a bike. Then, when I hit DC and passed all those poor people in their metal cages, I enjoyed it even more. Couldn’t figure out what was going on until I read this:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2015/11/16/several-downtown-d-c-streets-closed-because-of-barricade-situation/?hpid=hp_local-news_barricade-615a%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

I love my commute!

[KayakCyndi]

@Vicegrip 127695 wrote:

Big cog looks shot in the picture. Cassette and chain, check and unbend the RD hanger*, clean and lube the RD and wheels, Remove the brake pads, remove the brakes and pedals. ultrasonic tank the brakes and pedals if needed, blow them clean and dry with compressed air and re-lube while still hot from the tank. Pull the brake and shift cables, blow the housings out or replace and install new cables. Blow out the brifters and lube if able and needed. Feel the bottom bracket with everything else off and service if needed. Clean up the chain rings. Feel the headset and service as needed. Reassemble everything. Tune up the shifting and set the limits. Adjust the brakes. Easy peasy, two to three hours tops working in happy hobby mode.

*evidence of a couple of good hits on the RD pivot.

Vicegrip, I wouldn’t want to you run out of projects for your “happy hobby” time. After you finish your fleet, I’d be happy to provide a few bikes (and beers) to your cause just to keep you happy. ‘Cause I’m all nice and thoughtful like that …..

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@Emm 127038 wrote:

Thanks everyone! I think I may take my commuter if I can fit it into my car and bike on the colonial parkway to Yorktown–the tires are 32s so hopefully they can handle the road. It could make for a fun Saturday morning before driving back to DC next week

Worst case if the commuter wont fit into the car, I’ll take my road bike (lighter and easier to fit into a car), and bike along the Capital Trail along the river. I’m excited to check out Williamsburg, I’ve always wanted to go!

This is also a good reminder that I need to get a roof rack for my car soon… (my hatchback isn’t compatible with trunk racks due to its spoiler )

A few other recommendations —

1) The Bottle Shop — Beer tasting and good selection right off of Duke of Glouster (DOG) Street.
2) The Cheese Shop — in Merchant Square on DOG Street. Awesome cheese, sandwiches, wine etc.
3) Nawab for Indian — Not in the historic area but really pretty good Indian food — on Monticello Ave.
4) Carrot Tree in Yorktown for lunch on Saturday if you ride there.
5) Aroma’s for your morning coffee.

Get your bike out other times to ride if you can. Getting around WB is simple and very bike friendly.

Have fun!

[KayakCyndi]

Here she is:

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Where to begin …. we have a house there and ride ALL the time.

Colonial Parkway is great but the surface is “rustic”. It is paved with a rough aggregate material to make it feel historic and to slow people down. Fine with 32s or wider.
The Virginia Capital Trail is now complete to Richmond. It is possible to create many great loops off of that that explore great country roads.
The Brick Bat/Jolly Pond road loop is a particular favorite of mine (park either at the high school on route 5 or at Jamestown Settlement.
If you have time and inclination, the riding across the river in Surry County is great. Ride from WB to the ferry at Jamestown, take the ferry across and then there are many more loops.
Rather mountain bike? Freedom Park is AWESOME!

You can pick up cue sheets for various rides at Bike Beat on Monticello. Or go to RidewithGPS and search for rides around Williamsburg.

[KayakCyndi]

@consularrider 125931 wrote:

So, a new job already? I’m about to head out to explore the trails of Trukaniv Island, hope to make it to Креп де Шин in time for the virtual Понеділок Блін клуб.

I am currently living the dream. I have a new director of finance job at two days a week and continue to consult at my old job one day a week. That leaves two days for long rides plus the regular commute and the weekend! No complaints from me.

[KayakCyndi]

@consularrider 125937 wrote:

Ok, I was only 15 minutes late, but there was no sign of Cyndi. Enjoyed a кафе Americano and then a капучино with my Французские крепы Банан с теплым шоколадом at Креп де Шин.

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OMG those crapes look awesome!

[KayakCyndi]

Hmmm … I wanna come but I actually have to work (anyone notice the Irony here)? That said, the new job seems to be late raisers. I’ll join for a bit and then sprint in hopefully before anyone notices I’m late!

[KayakCyndi]

@consularrider 125453 wrote:

Coffeeneuring #1 is done. Stopped in Navodnitsky Park after the fast loop (mile 54 of 63 mile ride) and got an Americano from a pink snail. Civic leaf raking going on in the park.

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I can’t wait to see all these coffee trucks that you visit, Chris!

Gina and I just managed coffee at Kindred.

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I’m gonna go through withdrawal for sure:

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@consularrider 124858 wrote:

You couldn’t use the one that was in focus?

We’re so fast! Not.

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rcannon100;124173 wrote:

in. Probably. Maybe. Possibly. Perhaps. I’ll have to my dog mia…..

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ftfy.

[KayakCyndi]

@GovernorSilver 124083 wrote:

That’s the color of Brian’s Volagi at Bikenetic. So that’s two of them in the area with that color. I guess I’ll go for blue when the time comes.

Correction, Brian has MY color of Viaje and there are far more than two of them. I believe there are at least 5 cream ones, two blacks ones (well one here and one on order), a Ti one, and one red one. And those are just the Viaje’s I know about. I’m not sure the blue one is still in production ….

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@Vicegrip 124065 wrote:

The second photo requires further explanation please.

Gina, Peter, Dave and I took the stream train from Cumberland to frostburg (fittingly named) that day. It was around Christmas and everyone working on the train was in costume.

When we boarded on Cumberland it was cold but not snowy. We disembarked in Frostburg where the ice storm the previous day and the snow made it a winter wonderland. Coasting back to Cumberland was amazing!

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