ShawnoftheDread

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  • in reply to: The jinx #948438
    ShawnoftheDread
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    I can’t believe I sat around in the house all day instead of taking a ride to Arlington to pick up a free patch kit.

    in reply to: BikePlanner.org #948393
    ShawnoftheDread
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    My most bike friendly route home from DC has me going through Seven Corners – actually across the Wilson Blvd-Rt7-Sleepy Hollow interchange. Fun!

    in reply to: A Third Thursday Happy Hour on Aug. 16 #948412
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @KelOnWheels 28042 wrote:

    Hey ShawnoftheDread, I’ll bring those brake pads with me if you’re going to be there & want them still. In fact I stuck them in my bag tonight so if you see me before then I’ll have them. I won’t remember I have them, but I’ll have them. ;)

    You’re a peach — I forgot about those pads. I was looking at my brakes one day trying to figure out how to tell if they were too worn, when I realized they are so old that the wear-indicator lines are completely gone. But I don’t think I’ll be able to make it to the happy hour. Maybe I’ll stalk you on the MVT.

    in reply to: CLIF 2 Mile Challenge Grant Recipient for July is WABA! #948352
    ShawnoftheDread
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    I haven’t been as diligent as I was for our month, but I still have 10 rides or so logged.

    in reply to: So who passed me this morning on the MVT? #948348
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @Dirt 27963 wrote:

    Thanks. I couldn’t believe my luck when I found that shop. I <3 the Interwebs.

    http://www.revolutioncycles.co.za/

    One would think they’d be able to find a South African revolutionary to serve as an icon rather than an Argentine.

    in reply to: So who passed me this morning on the MVT? #948347
    ShawnoftheDread
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    Things I learned this morning: my clip on rear fender does not keep the mud off my back, despite being aided by a rack and a bag. My clip on front fender sprays water nicely on to my shoes when pedaling through puddles. My civilian rain jacket is not water proof. My eyeglasses make crappy goggles. Pressing “start” in the Strava app on my phone doesn’t necessarily work if my fingers are wet (whaddaya mean I didn’t ride to work this morning?!). But, most of all, I like riding in the rain in the morning just as much as I like it in the afternoon.

    in reply to: Dude on a motor scooter on the 14th Street Bridge Bike Path #948289
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @off2ride 27902 wrote:

    He’s serving a judges order. Cannot operate a motor vehicle that requires a license. If his face was painted I’d call him Bozo.

    If so, he’s in violation. It was about a 150 cc scooter. License required.
    I almost yelled at him, but decided not to because of the ballsy-ness of it. And I was already angered-out by then (bad commute today).

    in reply to: Got hit by a car – legal advice? #948114
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @Timur 27709 wrote:

    …I see a very young and good looking female (she was blonde, not that there is anything wrong with that)… I see her about half a second before she hits me…

    Man, the singles scene is getting tough in this town. Glad I’m married.

    More seriously, I agree with Dismal Scientist.

    in reply to: Missed connection #948068
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @essigmw 27659 wrote:

    As a general rule can we make it a forum foul to mention the word earbuds, helmet, scofflaw, or other such triggers of conversations that have been beat to death. It’ll be fun, like the on-line version of Taboo the board game. i.e.

    you – “Blah, Blah, Blah, ya-da, yada, blah, earbud, blah. . .”
    Me – “TABOO!”
    you – “good form, 2 points”

    New forum readers come all the time, so a continuing dialogue is helpful. I wore earbuds my first two months of commuting (though not loudly), until being convinced through this forum that it wasn’t a good idea.

    in reply to: Cycling barefoot? #947989
    ShawnoftheDread
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    I saw a young woman this morning riding her bike with those crazy froggy toe shoes. Not as bad as barefoot though. That guy’s asking for trouble.

    in reply to: Thanks for the Deer #947962
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @Bilsko 27543 wrote:

    This post needs more of this:
    http://boingboing.net/2012/08/06/baby-deer-saved.html

    Why is that firefighter choking that fawn?

    in reply to: Guess where ride picts #947930
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @bluerider 27490 wrote:

    On my EPIC ride:

    photo2-4.jpg

    That’s the Anacostia trail, between the Navy Yard and RFK. The Tour de Fat parade used it.

    in reply to: So who passed me this morning on the MVT? #947928
    ShawnoftheDread
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    @KelOnWheels 27511 wrote:

    Not on bike today. Grumpy. :p

    I think my metabolism’s finally ticked over into workout mode. Yesterday I was STARVING all day even after two breakfasts & lunch. (THE HORROR!)

    You skipped Elevensies!

    in reply to: Covet #947842
    ShawnoftheDread
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    Lot of nice stuff here, including this Trek.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/veloclassique/6727638817/in/photostream/

    in reply to: Thanks for the Deer #947827
    ShawnoftheDread
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    This weekend I saw a vulture eating a fawn on the side of the road. Not quite the same impact as your sighting.

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