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Forum: Commuters

Thinking about riding to work? Or maybe doing some errands around town? Figure out what to wear and how to carry your belongings.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Put the Brakes on Bike Larcenies!

    Each year, about 300 bikes are stolen in Arlington. Unfortunately, of those bikes recovered by police, only a small percentage are returned because...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    01-25-2010 03:32 PM Go to last post
  1. DC bike maps

    I called DC's transportation office (202-693-6813) yesterday and found out that new bike maps have been printed. (Their website still says they are...

    Posted By Arlingtonrider
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    08-10-2010 11:40 AM Go to last post
  2. Big Dummy on Military Rd?

    So which one of you guys did I see on Military road last night (Monday 6/21) riding a Big Dummy around 7:00pm? I was posing as a jogger...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    08-09-2010 09:38 AM Go to last post
  3. Find a Watch on Custis/W&OD Friday??

    So, the watch I use for diving fell out of my bag at some point on my commute home on Friday. I take Fairfax Drive --> Custis --> W&OD to the route...

    Posted By skreaminquadz
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    08-01-2010 08:43 PM Go to last post
  4. Any Columbia Pike commuters?

    Does anyone commute Columbia Pike on a regular basis? Or even tried it and abandoned it? I'm looking for opinions. I'm a long time Arlington bike...

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    07-14-2010 01:38 PM Go to last post
  5. biking thru Fort Myer?

    Hi- I'm returning to bike commuting, and I was wondering if it is still possible to bike through Fort Myer. I used to go through the Henry gate on Rt...

    Posted By acorn
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    07-14-2010 06:52 AM Go to last post
  6. Lighting for commuting bike

    With the days starting to shorten soon, I would really appreciate some recommendations from regular commuters about a good light or lighting system...

    Posted By Arlingtonrider
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    07-09-2010 09:19 PM Go to last post
  7. Good stops/places to go on commuting routes/trails? (E.g., Crys City Farmers Market)

    Someone in another post mentioned that they were happy to discover the Crystal City Farmers market just off the Mt. Vernon Trail (open 3pm-7pm...

    Posted By Arlingtonrider
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    06-25-2010 10:35 AM Go to last post
  8. TV News Spot, "Arlington County Counts Bicyclists"

    In case you didn't see it last week, here's a clip from ABC 7 on Arlington's Biking boom: ...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    06-14-2010 09:12 AM Go to last post
  9. Question about Bike Rack Location

    I apologize in advance if this shouldn't be posted to the Bike Arlingto forum, being new to the area not sure if this is the correct site. If not...

    Posted By catamountred6
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    06-02-2010 08:11 AM Go to last post
  10. Bike to Work Day

    Are YOU signed up? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zfhbsqSL6M Just a reminder: this Friday, May 21, 2010, is National Bike to Work Day. Do...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    05-23-2010 08:38 PM Go to last post
  11. Cost per Mile of Biking

    A Canadian study I came across did some calculations and came up the following on biking and walking costs in USD: "A good bicycle with...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    05-14-2010 07:27 AM Go to last post
  12. Smile Etiquette

    I am a firm believer that my bike commute shouldn't stress me out more than taking Metro to work. Unfortunately these days, it's not the case. Having...

    Posted By fenderfan
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    bike etiquette, share the trail
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    04-29-2010 02:06 PM Go to last post
  13. Confident City Cycling Class Starting!

    I posted this over in the "beginners" section, but I think this thread also fits into the Commuters Section nicely: "Confident City Cycling Class...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    04-20-2010 09:34 AM Go to last post
  14. Another crappy day in paradise...

    I'll forgo the 1000 words and just post this: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4525113437_e69ac377b5_b.jpg Love, Pete

    Posted By Dirt
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    04-16-2010 09:21 AM Go to last post
  15. Who is on the W&OD to the Curtis commute?

    I am just starting with the commute and I see that a lot of people commute from Falls Church to somewhere in DC. I will be commuting from almost...

    Posted By AJsinVA
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    04-14-2010 07:57 AM Go to last post
  16. Helmet Hair

    Hi All! I finally made the transition from recreational road rider to “bike on bus, short ride into work, then ride all the way home.” I’m a little...

    Posted By Helmet Hair
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    04-14-2010 07:51 AM Go to last post
  17. Useful Article on "Claiming the Lane"

    Check out Commute By Bike's article on good riding practices: ...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    04-02-2010 09:14 AM Go to last post
  18. Bicycle commuting buddy

    I was wondering if anyone out there was interested in bicycling to and from work with someone else? I live in North Arlington, and work on the out...

    Posted By tomboy
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    03-30-2010 11:46 AM Go to last post
  19. Bike to Work Day Registration Open

    I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the 2010 Bike to Work Day registration page is now open on Waba.org! We have three pitstops in...

    Posted By Tim Kelley
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    03-25-2010 12:10 PM Go to last post
  20. Bicycle Parking Regulations in DC

    I thought this might be interesting for those who commute to DC as I do. I found this yesterday after my parking garage attendant hassled me about...

    Posted By Mantadiver
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    03-11-2010 02:14 PM Go to last post

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