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Today, 10:15 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Kidical... in Family Biking

Another option: Start at Quincy Park, end at Rocklands, tour around Ashton Heights/Lyon Park

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Today, 09:46 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Kidical... in Family Biking

Next ride: June 16 (Father's Day). What do people think about this route: http://goo.gl/maps/sHd1m Meet at Clarendon Village (where the Apple...

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Today, 09:31 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Washington Post - "The Business of Bike Sharing" in Capital Bikeshare

I think CaBi should primarily be for getting around (errands, meetings, exploring) and not commuting. However, I think that CaBi should support...

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Today, 08:56 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Looks Like We Have To Cancel Happy Hours in General Discussion

Riding generally makes me pay more attention to my body. I find there are a number of things I used to enjoy that my body didn't. Once I started...

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Yesterday, 01:30 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Annual Arlington Green Home and Garden Tour on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00-5:00pm in Group Rides

Sorry, got my Arlington Environmental groups confused. Back to liking ACE.

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Yesterday, 12:06 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Annual Arlington Green Home and Garden Tour on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00-5:00pm in Group Rides

Wait, wasn't it ACE that objected to extending the trail on the West side of Washington Blvd? Interestingly, this tour would benefit from having...

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Yesterday, 12:05 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread MPD will Auction Recovered Bikes this month in Lost and Found

Talk to Pheonix bikes

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Yesterday, 09:12 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Long Branch Study in General Discussion

There's an ABAC meeting June 3rd. If you could get the set up and a presentation ready before then, we could probably get it approved. I'm happy to...

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Yesterday, 09:07 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread This Annandale incident has me kind of upset in General Discussion

I agree. Sadly, the lack of knowledge and lack of a serious driver education campaign is true for the entire region.

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05-22-2013, 04:25 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

Only during commuting times. I think the preference of Arlington voters is for people commuting through our jurisdiction EVERY DAY to think a little...

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05-22-2013, 04:17 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

I never said we should get everyone out of cars. But we shouldn't prioritize making car trips through neighborhood aerterials faster. So, yes, some...

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05-22-2013, 01:55 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

Fair enough, I don't agree with all of JG's 2nd point. Just with the attitude and culture part. And I agree with acl that attitude and culture are...

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05-22-2013, 12:51 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

I completely agree with this. But not this. One way to change the attitude is to remind people that they are in a neighborhood, even if the...

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05-22-2013, 09:02 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

Is the circle of doom Clarendon "Circle"? Most of Cherrydale is great, it's just the lack of respect for the crosswalk (though that's not unique...

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05-22-2013, 08:53 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

I hope you're right. My neighbors are turning out to be very promising when it comes to ped friendliness. In our neighborhood survey, they...

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05-22-2013, 08:46 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Bike Month Bingo in General Discussion

If you had come to Kidical Mass Arlington, you would have that box checked too! Do the Custis moguls count as Mountain Biking? Does the S curve...

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05-21-2013, 02:51 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Bike to Work Day Final Numbers in Bike to Work Day

Don't forget to look at Sunday too ;-)

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05-21-2013, 12:56 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

Do you mean having raised crosswalks? Maybe, though I don't love humps. Regardless, Arlington has made it very clear it does not want to do...

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05-21-2013, 12:42 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread U Street accident in General Discussion

I live near the crosswalk at Lee and N Nelson (near the Cherrydale Safeway) and see this ALL THE TIME. Most depressing is when the ped waiting in...

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05-21-2013, 12:23 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Tradeoffs... in Bikes & Equipment

Ah, yes... HS physics is vaguely coming back now... Maybe some easy rule of thumb, similar to MPG for cars? Like how long my commute would take...

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05-21-2013, 12:15 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

Do it. You'll be happy.

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05-21-2013, 10:34 AM

dasgeh started a thread Tradeoffs... in Bikes & Equipment

In all this talk of "what bike to get", there's often an issue of tradeoffs between speed and weight, rider position and tire size (I feel like I'm...

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05-21-2013, 10:26 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Can I have my bollards back? in Road and Trail Conditions

Funny, I always knew "bollocks" was kinda like "damn" but I didn't realize what part of the anatomy it referred to... Learn something new every day.

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05-21-2013, 10:17 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread I-66/Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Trail Closure in Road and Trail Conditions

Interesting. I went through there around 9:50am yesterday, and it was open. There were workers and an open manhole, but I could easily scoot by. ...

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05-21-2013, 10:08 AM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

I guess it depends on your overall bike budget, but I'd say, if you take the Transfer for a test ride (at least 10 minutes) and you like it, $360...

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05-20-2013, 04:38 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE dutch style bikes. For errands. And kid hauling. And I wish it were easier to find them in the US.

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05-20-2013, 04:11 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

Shimano IGH's get great reviews for working well and being low maintenance. I still say that if you like how it rides, it's a good deal. Full...

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05-20-2013, 03:23 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

Wait, is this the internally geared one? With a dynahub? Definitely sounds like a good deal. But only if you like how it rides.

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05-20-2013, 03:20 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Novara Transfer at REI. Questions. in Bikes & Equipment

Sounds like you're getting a bike with rack and fenders and all tuned up (right? REI gives you service too, right?). For $360. So if you bought a...

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05-20-2013, 03:11 PM

dasgeh replied to a thread Seatpost Attachment in Family Biking

Yeah, the silver part turns so that the iGo isn't always directly behind the lead bike. But the bushing should be tight against the seat post, and...

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