[Steve O]

@rcannon100 69617 wrote:

1. Fix the Intersection of Doom
2. See #1
3. See #1
4. See #1
5. See #1
6. See #1
7. See #1
8. See #1
9. See #1
10. See #1

For those interested in an interesting solution, I posted this a couple of years ago. The beauty of it is that it requires no new bridges or tunnels and removes the conflict entirely. The ugly of it is that it requires a lot of players (NPS, VDOT, and a private landowner) to agree.
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/12248/redesign-could-improve-dangerous-rosslyn-intersection/

[Steve O]

@dasgeh 75420 wrote:

I’ve been thinking lately:

How much does it cost the County (direct costs like road maintenance and police, or even indirect, like congestion on the roads and reduced safety) when a car drives 1 mile? Let’s say $X for now.

You get the idea. We could put dollar amount on their foolishness of not clearing the trails.

Or a very simple calculation might go like this:
Number of cars that drive on my street – x per day (not many; it’s a side residential street)
Number of people who use the trail near my house – 3-10x per day (estimated) (a lot- it’s a major commuter route and also used by peds to access EFC Metro)

Cost to plow a mile of residential streets like mine – $xxxx
Cost to plow a mile of major commuter route trail – $xx

It’s a no brainer.

[Steve O]

@oldbikechick 75209 wrote:

I think I went on the slowest sleaze ride ever today. I thought I would just tool around the neighborhood with the kid in the weehoo, but alas, she insisted on riding her own little bike with training wheels. She put in a valiant effort, but our average speed was 2.4 miles per hour. But, she had a smile on her face and quite a sense of accomplishment at the end. I may need to sign her up for a team.

I once had a Strava segment of 0.2 mph.

[Steve O]

@Rod Smith 74495 wrote:

It might be a joke to you buddy but equipe trois prennent aller à bicyclette sordide trés grave.

My Google translater says that means: “Team three are going to sordid bicycle very serious”
I’m never going to sordid bicycle. Or if I do it won’t be serious.

[Steve O]

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I cannot believe that I just spent my lunch hour going across the river for this photo only to get back to my computer and see I was beaten by 20 mins. Ouch!

[Steve O]

@KLizotte 75242 wrote:

I think David P should do a donkey and an elephant. We are in DC after all!

I was working on an idea for one of these, but it was pathetic in comparison to Dave’s. I will now humbly go about my usual business.

[Steve O]

@Phatboing 75323 wrote:

…. big icy fustercluck in the next couple of days.

Given that we’ve got what looks like 2 weeks of below freezing temps (with only a couple of exceptions), this is going to be a really tough January on the trails–especially on the shady spots, which will never melt.
Rosslyn luge? Spout Run overpass skating rink? W&OD Glacier National Park? Join the fun!

[Steve O]

@americancyclo 73344 wrote:

Rode in on my 26×1.5″ schwalbe marathons, could have used bit more grip, but no spills and a few fun slides.

W&OD from Falls Church: Crispy and bumpy, look out for icy footprints and previous tire tracks.
Custis: Pretty much the same, take it slow on two sisters
Key Bridge was covered in salt and slush
M St: a few icy patches near 30th st. take the lane
Back side of the white house is a little icy on the smooth stones
Penn ave bike lanes were too icy and frozen to be safe
Dirt path on the mall was REALLY FUN!!! Particularly with the wind at my back and snowdrifts blowing just a few mph than i was traveling, it made for a really nice morning

I rode only the section between Patrick Henry and EFC going westbound (to the metro), against the wind–on my 3-speed toodler bike. Snow was deep and there were minor ruts underneath from footprints. Did not fall over, but had to go really slow (headwind assured that). I do not have studded tires, so was unable to get enough traction to get up the Brandymore Castle rise and had to walk it up.

Seems like with enough ambition it’s possible–especially with a MTB and/or studded tires. But you’ll get tired. Good luck!

[Steve O]

It’s gonna be tough to top this:

http://app.strava.com/activities/107285677

[Steve O]

@DismalScientist 75192 wrote:

This also qualifies for Taylor:

The funeral procession included “Old Whitey”—Taylor’s horse during the Mexican campaigns—parading with an empty saddle and inverted spurs.

This is from the following website: http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/learn/exhibits/past-exhibits/19-learn/exhibits/past-exhibits/56-death-in-the-white-house-a-nation-mourns

YES! Harrison’s favorite horse was called, ‘Whitey.” Tallula’s restaurant replaced the old, venerated Whitey’s on Washington Blvd. at Pershing.
Dismal – you are amazing.

[Steve O]

@Steve O 75189 wrote:

There is another connection, but potentially just as obscure.

Next hint: This one is likely gettable only by long time Arlingtonians (who also know a little presidential trivia)

Also, since Kayak C’s has already moved us on, the only potential reason for anyone to care is because I am angling for the obscureness award….or because you like a good challenge.

– Steve

[Steve O]

@Arlingtonrider 75183 wrote:

Tallula Bankhead’s father, who later became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, made his first trip to Washington to see the inauguration of Benjamin Harrison (the other President Harrison). True and definitely beyond obscure! Is that it, or is there another less obscure connection?

There is another connection, but potentially just as obscure.

Next hint: This one is likely gettable only by long time Arlingtonians (who also know a little presidential trivia)

[Steve O]

William Henry Harrison
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(This is admittedly obscure and may require some hints. First hint: this is not a geographical reference)

[Steve O]

@Dickie 75158 wrote:

and tootle along,

I usually spell that “toodle.” I bet you tootle faster than I toodle!

[Steve O]

I often make a quick run to the coffee shop or the grocery as my only ride for a particular day. Call it sleaze if you like, but as long as you are out there on the bike, it counts.

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