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Why would lanes that are separated need to be painted green to keep cars off them? I think greenlaneproject used that name because it sounded good, not because they accurately portray the meaning of the green lane marking (which predates the project…).

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@creadinger 29977 wrote:

What the hell?? 97 today?!

Was a great afternoon at the pool.

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Is the W&OD / Lee Highway signal by Falls Church also screwed up, or have I just been really unluckly lately?

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@Certifried 29941 wrote:

Here’s a close up of the swimmers on the path, they almost look ironed on.

Most road markings these days are some kind of plastic or thermoplastic. Paint is only for temporary or real low-budget work.

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@DaveK 29851 wrote:

My neighbor’s meter was leaking and they (Washington Gas) were there in maybe 20 minutes. Several vehicles with flashy lights and whatnot. Apparently it’s a big deal if there’s gas leaking…?

If they have to first find the leak and then dig an enormous hole it takes longer.

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I especially like the vis360 on the trails, because getting fixed-light equivalent coverage of the sides (where the deer are poised to jump) would require a honkin’ big light. Instead I use the helmet light and scan, and just look down and right when passing someone head-on. The vis360+ model lets you turn off the back light if it really bothers you; I don’t care that much. (People shouldn’t be tailgating me in the dark on the trail in the first place. )

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Well, all I know is that I have to read the snob to keep up with the real doping scandals: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2012/07/crossing-line-when-freds-go-bad.html

Why is the mainstream media covering this up?

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My first thought is that this just isn’t the right forum for human resources questions. Then my brain caught up.

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Once I got a vis360 I decided I will never ride in the dark without a helmet light again. The ability to scan around is invaluable. I also keep lights on the bike.

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Drops. If I had a short commute I might be interested in an extra flat bar bike for a dedicated short commuter.

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@bluerider 29474 wrote:

The roads are very rideable. For the most part, very little traffic, mostly on rural roads. It is very hilly. Lots of rolling hills but also a few steep sustained climbs at up to 8% grade. With the exception of a short ride on Va-17 and the totally avoidable and highly not recommended ride on I-66 (see post above, take Grove Lane back to Marshall), it very beautiful and rideable.

Note that I must take this with a grain of salt: if my route merged with 66 I’d scream like a little girl and assume the fetal position, not keep going. 😮

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@Dirt 29475 wrote:

Typical of me, I made the segment uphill instead of down.

I can’t imagine a downside to downhill racing on a wheel chair ramp

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How rideable are the roads out there? I’ve been thinking about putting together an overnight at sky meadows from a trip out the w&od but haven’t looked hard at the routing yet.

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@FFX_Hinterlands 29459 wrote:

I have a Torker bike (Cargo-T). It can be ordered at any bike shop that deals with Seattle Bike Supply (lots of ’em). I have not yet seen an interurban in the wild.
I was thinking about the “next bike” for my twins when I looked on the website.

Yeah, that’s pretty much the problem: any of these bikes can be ordered, but can you poke at one & try it out somewhere? (Let alone compare some side-by-side.) I guess the LBSs don’t want to even try to compete with walmart for youth bikes. (Can’t blame them.)

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@KelOnWheels 29445 wrote:

What the heck IS that?

I’d guess a very steep hill.

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