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ParticipantThanks, MMG.
It’s really been fun spotting folks from the forum on the trail and actually getting to ride with them a bit.May 1, 2011 at 2:47 am in reply to: New traffic lights for Bicycles and Pedestrians in Rosslyn #925717ParticipantRe: Dirt’s reason for editing the last post—-
Yes, indeed you are…but it’s okay ‘cuz you’re a fast pretty, pink flower.Participant@PrintError 3322 wrote:
Suits? What are those?
Well, if that doesn’t grab you, then there’s always the thought that the 5 3/4 inch screw they used to hold things together on me makes for a wicked swizzle stick now that it’s no longer embedded…
April 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm in reply to: New traffic lights for Bicycles and Pedestrians in Rosslyn #925690ParticipantI think Liz has got it right.
Heading downhill toward Quinn Street is the intersection to really worry about. The sound barrier creates a big blind spot for drivers and for cyclists who are heading downhill. On top of that, drivers are naturally inclined to pull forward into the crosswalk and look to their left to see oncoming traffic on Lee Highway.
Maybe some signage warning about the path would help?
Of course, it would help if some of the NoVA DHFRT members would ease up on the afterburners when approaching that intersection. It’s way more meaningful to go fast UP the hills…
Just sayin’.ParticipantA thought on broken collarbones—if appropriate (and, thankfully, it probably isn’t in your case, PE), I HIGHLY recommend having it fixed surgically. Dramatically shortens your recovery time and has the added bonus of not requiring you to have your suits retailored.
ParticipantI noticed you didn’t mention the seat post. I’ve had similar symptoms (including quiet when under hard pedalling) that resulted from a seat post/seat tube that needed cleaning and re-regreasing (or recoating with carbon paste as appropriate). Sorry if I’m covering something you’ve tried.
Hope you solve it soon—clicking like that is really annoying.ParticipantGlad you are alright, though I’ll bet you feel a bit more beat up today and tomorrow than you did yesterday. Hope you get the bike squared away soon so you can get back in the saddle.
You raise a good point—it really is more a question of “when” than of “if”—which is why I would suggest everyone have a plan in place beforehand. Better to think through what you would need to do in case of an accident and then mentally rehearse that plan/checklist regularly when you are not under stress.
I want to stress one other behavior that can save your life—MOVE. Unless you absolutely can’t do it, get yourself out of traffic immediately. No need to get hit twice.ParticipantProbably easiest to take either the bike lanes down Pennsylvania Avenue or ride along the Mall to pick up the bike path across the 14th Street Bridge (by the Jefferson Memorial) and then take the Mount Vernon Trail south toward National. There is a trail off the Mount Vernon Trail at National that goes towards Crystal City, but I haven’t ridden that way, so someone else will have to give input on that.
April 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm in reply to: MVT closed north of Humpback Bridge because of flooding (4/18/11) #925616ParticipantThanks. Much appreciated. It’s really great the way folks help out on this forum.
April 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm in reply to: MVT closed north of Humpback Bridge because of flooding (4/18/11) #925613ParticipantHow’s the MVT north of Humpback looking this morning? I have been using the southern approach to the 14th Street Bridge.
ParticipantI always feel safer riding with my eyes closed. I’m convinced that’s why we didn’t actually die crossing North Lynn Street.
Great talking to you this morning!
Cheers!April 13, 2011 at 4:37 pm in reply to: Recommended Route from Custis Trail/W&OD to 17th & L? #925557ParticipantOdds are, riding the mountain bike will require much more effort. The trail and road conditions are fine for road bikes, so there’s no need.
Even on weekends, I’ve never had to stop suddenly and put a foot down. Ride smart and you should be fine.ParticipantDisc brakes require a fork and frameset that has specifically been built to mount them. For example: http://surlybikes.com/frames/pugsley_frame/
Probably will result in new wheels, too.ParticipantI have only ridden in Arlington to visit specific gravesites, but based on that experience, I can tell you that you have to have a pass to enter the cemetery with a bike, just as you would for a car or motorcycle. Here is a link to the visitor site on Arlington’s web page: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/visitor_information/index.htm
ParticipantI’m the same way.
It’s a 2010 S-works Langster. I should post pix—the build came out nice. -
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