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Just an FYI – Lake Anne opens at noon on Sundays.  You will get there at least an hour before they open, even if only going 10 mph.

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Got in a little snowy dirt single speed action yesterday.  It was quite lovely out!

Salsa El Mariachi Ti, 34×18, 2.6″ tires

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My biggest complaint is not being able to see what is new and unread.  I also miss the link that automatically took you to the first unread comment in a thread.

I also miss the like and elite buttons.

I did really appreciate the whimsical titles we all had instead of “participant”.

That being said, I can see how this format is a lot more user friendly if folks were not used to “ye olde forums”.

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Happy to help and can wrangle additional support through Team Bikenetic if needed.

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Hmm…. I love a good puzzle!

If the weather cooperates, this might be a good day for a pizza ride out in LoCo!

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Oh yay! I can actually make this!

Nadine, depending on what time you want to leave (I will probably leave relatively early), I can escort you back to Falls Church.

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I have several pants from Duluth Trading Co that I have worn for biking. They have LOTS of pockets, durable enough for mountain biking, look decent off the bike, and are not stupid expensive.

These are my favs.

Men’s version.

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My card: https://bingobaker.com/#6582e881adf924c1

I will most likely forget all about this, but I will try!

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@drevil 226771 wrote:

Rubber gloves as first layer against your skin? I haven’t tried it yet myself, but I’ve heard of others doing that also (and keep a pair in my frame bag just in case).

I just imagine my hands getting all clammy when I start to work up a sweat, then getting cold (or yucky) because of the moisture. Do you find that at all?

This is a good way to get frost bite…. I do NOT recommend wearing a non-breathable layer next to your skin. (Sincerely, Your local neighbourhood backcountry medic…)

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@kwarkentien 226597 wrote:

After taking the last several years off, I stupidly signed up for the 2024 edition of Freezing Saddles. Lord have mercy!

Same. Although I will most likely not be riding outside every day, but hoping this will help kick my butt in gear to figure out my “new normal” after a pretty life-changing injury last year.

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@Meh 226514 wrote:

How good is your GPS under there? Mine is about as good as it is under trees…the overall distance is _mostly_ accurate (to within 5%) but the displayed speed is up down or sideways.

Super easy (and relatively inexpensive) solution to less than stellar GPS/Glonass signal is a wheel sensor paired to your GPS unit. Works like a charm for mountain biking.

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@jlamb 226440 wrote:

Maybe I’ll award a temporary tattoo of Elsa from Frozen. The cold never bothered her anyway.

Oooh… I might be able to help with a custom temporary tattoo for this prize.

#SSOD

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@Judd 226341 wrote:

We’ve joked some about having to reinstall bumps for speed calming purposes.

Haha. No kidding. Without that massive root heave/speed bump in the corner before the first underpass on 4MR after the split, I find I really have to think about speed and corner control to not end up in the oncoming lane. But that is a me problem, not a trail problem. 😎

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@Godzilla 226354 wrote:

but I quickly learned that being on the bike is the best therapy I can afford.

I think you might eventually find that actual therapy ends up being cheaper than bikes…. #NPlusOne

@Godzilla 226354 wrote:

Also, if there’s beer at the end, that never hurts.

We should go for a bike ride!

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There was a WashPo article a couple of months ago about the best Pizza in the DMV… I have been thinking about doing a pizza/brew ride at some point in the near future. This might just jump start that for winter instead of the spring!

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