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@ChristoB50 191286 wrote:

I couldn’t tell (map was too tiny) if it the FFX trail route would connect to the WOD somewhere near the beltway? — but surely it would…?

The new trail only goes to Dunn Loring metro, with grade separated ramps that gets you to Gallows RD(There is no exit for cars to Gallows RD currently, nor one is planned), and from there you go to the W&OD. See a list of maps here, which are West first, East last. You need to scroll all the way down to the bottom to “Segment 3_08 Dunn Loring”. Here is a link to the PDF, but it’s huge.

Edit: See “View bicycle and pedestrian trail plans for Fairfax County” for an easier to see trail. Here is a link to the PDF. The purple parts are the segment inside the noise wall.

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Saw this Indoor Bike Trainer for $17.50 at ALDI in Fairfax, 3 left:

Features:

• Fits 26″ – 29″ Bikes
• Easy to setup
• Sturdy construction
• 6 magnetic resistance levels
• Quick release rear axle bracket
• Easy to fold and store
• Front wheel riser block included
• Max. load capacity(including bike): 364.5 lbs (120 kg)
• Max. braking power: approximately 580 watts at 25 mph (40 km/h)

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@n18 190742 wrote:

Just got REI newsletter in the mail yesterday. Their Anniversary sale starts this Friday May 17 till Monday May 27(Memorial day). 20% off one full-price item(In stores/online), and 20% off REI-Outlet(Online only).

Cycling related sales; which are less than last year:

15% Off Co-op Cycles, and Electra Bikes.
15% Off All GHOST Kato & Lanao Full Suspension Bikes.
25% Off All Kryptonite Cables and Locks.
25% Off All Ortlieb Cycle Packs, and Panniers.
25% Off Garmin Edge 520 Plus Computrers.
20% Off Smith, Suncloud, and Native Eyewear Sunglasses.

Last time I bought this Kryptonite U-Lock, which is lighter(Measured 1.522 LBS with a Kitchen scale) than the standard one(about one pound lighter).

Last two days! These tires(Serfas Seca Survior) lasted me the same as Gatorskin, with the same protection. It started showing the tread underneath after 2390 Miles(used on the rear wheel), then swapped it with the front tire, and it gave me 550 Miles extra, a total of 2940 Miles!

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@peterw_diy 190959 wrote:

@lordofthemark 190945 wrote:

Temporarily blocking – but anyone trying to cross with the light would have had to go outside the crosswalk to get around. A friend of mine got hit by a truck that way, her bike was totaled, but by a miracle and good instincts she was not badly hurt.

But yeah, lots of people, both drivers and people engaged in the public discourse, don’t think that cars “temporarily” blocking a crosswalk is a big deal. Not as bad as someone putting one of those ugly scooters on their lawn. Feh.

Or wait. Radical suggestion, I know.

Why can’t the car wait instead?

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Wikipedia entry:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tag_(game)

Here is a film based on the game, where Jeremy Renner plays Steve O:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tag_(2018_film)

Where to watch: https://reelgood.com/movie/tag-2018

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Speeds over 80 MPH gets one automatic reckless driving charge and perhaps jail time. This was discussed in this thread.

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My guess is that thinner socks have less padding, and so more rubbing against the shoe. Perhaps getting cheap socks, then cut the front part and wear it over the thinner one might help, but nothing beats sandals in the hot weather.

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@ursus 190786 wrote:

I rode on the W&OD trail today. They are repaving west of Ashburn. The horse path was so bad I gave up. Does anyone know how far it is being repaved (probably to the place they repaved a year or so ago) and when it will reopen?

Scroll down to “Latest updates” here. Quote:

Beginning on or around May 13 the section of trail from Cochran Mill Road to Ashburn Road will be repaved (mile marker 30.5 to 27.5 approximately). Whenever possible trail users will be detoured onto the horse trail. The park staff have cleared back the vegetation and the contractor will regrade the horse trail. The work is expected to take about one week to complete. Please use caution in this area and observe construction signs in the work zone.

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nuvem;190747 wrote:

aldi has a number of their bike-related items in stores this week (advertised as may 15 to may 21), including the bike work stand, helmets, gel seat, floor pump, lights, cable lock.

Pic:

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Just got REI newsletter in the mail yesterday. Their Anniversary sale starts this Friday May 17 till Monday May 27(Memorial day). 20% off one full-price item(In stores/online), and 20% off REI-Outlet(Online only).

Cycling related sales; which are less than last year:

15% Off Co-op Cycles, and Electra Bikes.
15% Off All GHOST Kato & Lanao Full Suspension Bikes.
25% Off All Kryptonite Cables and Locks.
25% Off All Ortlieb Cycle Packs, and Panniers.
25% Off Garmin Edge 520 Plus Computrers.
20% Off Smith, Suncloud, and Native Eyewear Sunglasses.

Last time I bought this Kryptonite U-Lock, which is lighter(Measured 1.522 LBS with a Kitchen scale) than the standard one(about one pound lighter).

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n18 has also reported this item.

Reason:

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SPAM

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@DismalScientist 190652 wrote:

Thanks for the gratuitous insult. Perhaps one should ask whether reducing cyclist responsibilities will help or hurt driver/cyclist relationships.

I don’t think that dasgeh meant it as an insult, her entire post is a quote from the article that huskerdont posted.

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@scoot 190461 wrote:

People have to live somewhere. Better to provide high-density mixed-use development in locations that could be served by high-quality transit than to further expand the car-dependent sprawl somewhere in Chantilly or Loudoun County.

I see this website posted on many lawns http://SaveMaple.org/ Many in the town like low-rise, low density buildings.

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Not a GoPro, but check out Cycliq, which captures both front and rear. They sometimes offer 20% off(Bike to work week?). Now they offer 10% for first order if you join their site.

https://cycliq.com/

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@ian74 190176 wrote:

Thanks for these links! I was also looking at the heatmap earlier in the week. Interestingly I started thinking, I saw saw routes that are ‘warm’ but then I wonder how many ride have to happen along a route to give it the warm indication. If it’s rarely traveled by bike, and maybe 2-3 brave souls use it a month (on a weekend perhaps) how much does this skew the heatmap to perhaps give a false sense of safety/usage.

Strava heat map link that I posted includes all activities(Bike/Run, Etc.). Strava won’t let me link to biking-only heatmap, it redirects to all activities if I try. Please click on the Bike symbol on the left to see only biking activities.

@ian74 190176 wrote:

I’m looking into the buses. I did see that it takes about 50 minutes from Burke to Pentagon, then form there to Bethesda would be close to another hour. It might be a lot of time, but definitely a useful option. Thanks!!

VRE, as you probably already know; takes 35 Minutes to Crystal City, and 43 Minutes to L’Enfant. Metrobus 17L takes 45 minutes to the Pentagon.

One area Fairfax County excels at in term of transportation is their Fairfax Connector line. Whenever they replace a Metrobus line, they increase the frequency, sometimes double, or even triple in some cases. You can see their whole map here(Click on the first link on the right). Their 495 bus as the name suggests; goes along I-495, from Burke Center to Tysons Corner area. It takes 30 Minutes to one block from Tysons Corner Metro. I wish it goes all the way to MD, perhaps you can contact them, they do listen. There is a big need for a decent route between Tysons and MD, perhaps a bridge next to I-495. The only option now is a steep hill along Chain bridge Rd(when coming from MD into VA), and it’s not cyclist friendly, roads too narrow, and no shoulder.

WMATA has a bus map for the whole area, so you don’t miss anything, but their Trip Planner is really good, and it covers other bus systems, but it wouldn’t necessarily tell you all the options. At this link, scroll below the map to “Bus maps”, and click on Virginia. The map is not updated frequently, so you may not see all the routes, especially other bus systems in the area.

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