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@chris_s 194121 wrote:

One of the most enlightening moments I’ve ever had on Transportation Commission was when the transportation impact analysis came in for the 12-story office building that will eventually replace the old Wendy’s in Courthouse. Trips per day went DOWN. Like..way down. Fast food drive-throughs are extremely traffic-intensive.

I live by the Chick-Fil-A on Maryland Ave NE DC. That place is craaaazytown

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Loading up on winter gear with Christmas presents and gift cards
– Thermal jersey
– Merino wool base layers
– Pearl Izumi AmFib tights
– Ski goggles

Had to return some lobster gloves that didn’t fit
Next purchase is going to be new shoes/boots once I find something good for commuting and fit my wide feet

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@Steve O 195390 wrote:

Reflecting on his being dropped:
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Won’t be the last time either!

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Looks like a nice loop – I hope to do some riding on NYD but something tells me I won’t be up before noon…

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This is my first FS and I expect to cycle more than previous winters, though I did bike commute through the last two winters.

2019 was the first year I cycled for any reason besides commuting. Part of the change was the great overnight bike trip I did with Judd and gang out the C&O earlier in the year. I learned ‘distance’ cycling was fun, bike camping was fun, and my fitness level was about rock bottom (getting dropped on a ‘fun’ ride is an experience to say the least). After 2,000 miles in the saddle this year I’d say my fitness level is a solid 3/10.

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@Jessica Hirschhorn 194744 wrote:

I have an entire drawer labeled “cycling socks”. Challenge accepted.

I need to introduce you to my wife who thinks that because I have two long sleeve and two short sleeve cycling jerseys I don’t need any more.

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I voted for an ankle band because I somehow, after 4 years as a full time bike commuter, still stick my pants into my socks every day.
Also, as cool as an LED ankle band would be, I’ve already got enough high tech things with batteries

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This is also in Charles Allen’s Ward and he tends to get things like this taken care of if brought to his attention.

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Maine St is combat for sure, I lived down there when phase 1 of the Wharf was still being built. Eye St is a pretty good east/west thoroughfare and doesn’t seem too out of the way. Crossing South Capitol is pretty good on I St and I think much of the construction is about to wrap up on I St in Navy Yard, though I haven’t actually been down that part in a few months (I commute between NE/SE DC these days).

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Free agent here, looking for a teammate!

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Do you know what time the actual rides start? I see registration at 8:30 but it says start times vary by route, but no start times are listed.

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@Sunyata 193344 wrote:

If you are interested in racing, better sign up now. 16 slots left.

Also, I may have an entry to sell, but I will not know for sure until November/December.

I’ll take it off your hands if you do, I’m a terrible human being and missed registration even with your reminder.

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Looking forward to my first year participating in this even though I’ve commuted all winter the past two seasons.

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Thanks, that’s what my research last night deduced too. I may end up with a 34t cog but I may also end up with 32 or 30. So although these seem like a great wheelset (depending on price) I think I’ll pass. Still sorta on the fence if I want 700c or 650b for my next bike anyways.

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