[Steve]

@Bilsko 41007 wrote:

NPSGWMP responded to my inquiry. If you’re coming from Rosslyn, then use the trail that borders Arlington Cemetery.

For those driving to Rosslyn then, I would suggest parking by Iwo Jima. The 110 Trail starts where Marshall intersects 110, next to the Memorial.

[Steve]

My thought was maybe to decrease bikes on the Memorial Bridge, which is a Ped bridge for the event and puts you basically in the Ped only zone? Though you could get there from the 110 Trail.

[Steve]

@Bilsko 41000 wrote:

This? Kind of an odd closure to have.

Maybe Obama wants to go for a KOM on that segment before the inauguration? Or squeeze out a few extra Freezing Saddles miles by crossing into VA?

[Steve]

@hozn 40895 wrote:

I also recommend (as I’m sure many do) the Panaracer T-Serv tires. I have the reflective sidewall 28s for commuting; the 25s are nice too. I’ve heard good things about the Armadillos too, but the T-Servs are cheaper (online) and lighter.

Thanks! Any idea if anyone locally sells them? Looking to avoid shipping time.

[Steve]

@rcannon100 40885 wrote:

Hey Steve! I know that profile picture! Copyright violation!! :p

Sweet!

Someone get that man a pair of tire irons and a tube!

I thought this was like FB or Instagram. You’ve given away for Copyright protections. 😎

Oh the tire levers and tubes I have. Though I must admit my tire/rim combo made for an unbelievably difficult time getting the tire off. My problem is that the glass punctured and stuck pretty well in my tire. I got it all out I think, and managed to ride home, but I don’t like the idea of a punctured tire to ride around on. So…..maybe some new sweet tires! Or make just a patch kit to fix the current ones, not sure. I’d like to get some tires that aren’t so hard to remove though, because it’s cold and wet out, and I probably seemed like a crazy person cursing by the roadside last night. Pretty good amount of broken glass on the ride up S. Cap St., so we’ll see.

[Steve]

@GuyContinental 40872 wrote:

I’m already down… all week…

The plague is awful even WITH a flu shot. Ugh. Sorry ‘Ochos…

Get well soon.

I’m down for today and tomorrow with a punctured tire. I think I picked up a little glass at the foot of the S. Capitol St. Bridge and it eventually made its was to my tube, near the Waterfront. I don’t think I’ll get to a shop before the weekend. Plus after this week, my bike really wants to be cleaned and lubed. On the bright side, this might be my excuse to buy some Armadillos.

[Steve]

@KelOnWheels 40810 wrote:

You: Northbound on the MVT by the airport fence, 7:55 PM.

Me: Driving southbound on the GWP to go eat tasty tasty Döner.

Your headlight: AMAZEBALLS. You owe me a retina.

Where do you chomp Döner? They are so delicious. I’ve wanted to try the place in Leesburg (that also just opened in Adams Morgan), but haven’t yet.

[Steve]

Sorry to the eastbound cyclist on the Custis today around 545 that I blinded. You had on a red and black jacket I think and yelled “light.” It was a rough ride home for me. I got a puncture by the SW Waterfront. Took me forever to get my tire off and a while to get the glass out. I was drained coming up the Custis and didn’t see you over the top of a little hill. I try to make sure I cover my light but didn’t get my hands out in time because of climbing. Sorry for the blinding, which I know is tough when going downhill.

[Steve]

@acc 40689 wrote:

I hate riding next to parked cars.

If I wanted to compete on Total Wipeout I’d tryout.

Instead I get a taste of that show every time I roll past Fairfax Drive or along Wilson Blvd and worry about getting doored. Worst part, there’d be no prizes or parting gifts, just a ride in a vehicle with a siren.

I completely agree. In fact, I mentioned this in my email to support the bill, that the lack of dooring law takes bikes out of the bike lane and puts them in the drive lane, because we often feel safer there.

I know the law doesn’t solve everything with dooring, but it is a step in the right direction.

[Steve]

fyi, and perhaps this belongs in the good deal thread, but Revolutions tweeted this last night:

Save 50% on Garmin Edge 705 computers. We don’t have many left, but you can get a spectacular cycling computer at an outrageous price.

[Steve]

Great seeing Kathy out tonight! I thought it was her and then went through a mental checklists from a number of her posts: Regular shoes? Check. Thick wool socks? Check. HighVis rain coat? Check. Orange construction vest that she mentioned today? Check. Glad I caught up to say hi.

[Steve]

So today I arrived at work and learned that I’m not allowed to bring my bike inside. There is no parking garage and the outdoor bike parking is uncovered. I got some platic bags to cover the saddle, handlebars and shifters. Any thoughts on if leaving the bike out in the rain is very bad for the bike, or just kind of bad? I will certainly dry it off, wipe down the chain, and lube the chain after work, I’m just wondering people’s thoughts on it sitting in the rain all day. I’m not sure if I should buy a tarp of some kind to cover it on days like today. I sent an email to facilities to try to get the policy changed, but I’m not certain that will help at all.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[Steve]

@birddog 40336 wrote:

or an ‘aye-aye’:

How could you pick anything besides aye-aye. Brilliant.

[Steve]

@dasgeh 40291 wrote:

I’m imagining a world where cabi qualifies for the federal subsidy, and creates a special monthly federal employee membership of $125 for unlimited rides. I wonder if the system would become self sustaining. ..

Agreed. Though technically the MTBP doesn’t subsidize monthy subscriptions (though I’d argue that’s what van pools are). That’s one of the problems with the CaBi pricing structure. Basically the MTBP shouldn’t be paying for trips taken for reasons other than commuting. For example, you aren’t supposed to use MTBP funds to take metro during the middle of a work day or on the weekends, because it is not commuting, even if it is for work purposes (like if you metro’d midday to a meeting). A lot of people do this because most end up with more MTBP funds than they use in a given month (sick days, maybe the drive a time or two or ride in, etc.). I think the new smartbenefits was supposed to solve this, where your smarttrip card would have two banks, one for commuting and one for personal time. However, I simply haven’t seen this work on cards. I think what happens is you can have your own funds on the card and smartbenefits, but your personal money doesn’t start being charged until your total smartbenefit total is used.

I think to your above point, what MTBP would likely require is some sort of commuting pricing structure, like the ability to pay for 40 rides per month (typically around 20 work days and two trips a day).

[Steve]

Thanks for the explanation Tim. I can see how difficult it is with the CC requirement and the lack of single trip pricing. The single occupance vehicle is up for debate, I suppose, based on whether you look at the transport system as the bike, or the network of bikes and stations. I guess what I’m saying is do you look as the CaBi bike as a bus, or a seat on a bus. To me, the dock station is more of the bus, and the bike is a seat/ride on that system. Then again my point of view is slanted in a way that perhaps those who CaBi would have to convince are not.

Best of luck with BA’s efforts to have the system recognized in the development plan!

[Author]

Posts