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07-25-2014, 10:12 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Phoenix Bikes on WJLA ABC 7 in General Discussion

No, with the wheels on. Honestly, although I clearly remember doing it, I can hardly imagine how it's possible.

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07-25-2014, 09:33 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Phoenix Bikes on WJLA ABC 7 in General Discussion

That is a great idea!! Back when I was in college I took a bike maintenance course (yes, for credit!). 3 hours, one night per week. After we had...

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07-25-2014, 09:27 PM

Steve O replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

So what is missing are all sorts of signs that say "Cars with permits only" and then at all of the intersections where a car may turn off the...

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07-24-2014, 11:55 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Most humble salutations from a new forum member in General Discussion

No. I no longer commute into DC, but I did for years. I have had about 3-4 opportunities in the last couple of months to relive those glory days...

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07-24-2014, 11:35 AM

Steve O replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

"Safer" does not mean safe. Although a handlebar hit on a flexpost is far less likely to cause a crash, the base is still bolted to the ground and a...

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07-23-2014, 07:42 PM

Steve O replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

I like the "ONLY" although, of course, runners and walkers and rollerbladers are allowed, too. However, the idea is excellent. Just get rid of the...

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07-23-2014, 03:10 PM

Steve O replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

The trail is already used by vehicles on a regular basis. My guess is that authorized vehicles outnumber unauthorized by at least 100:1. So caution...

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07-22-2014, 10:07 PM

Steve O replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

As President of RUB (Remove Useless Bollards), I strongly oppose the use of bollards in general. Those of you on this forum know that this is my pet...

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07-22-2014, 11:05 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Five months in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

There are short sections of the Spout Run skating rink on the Custis that are just like that, I'm sure.

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07-22-2014, 08:34 AM

Steve O replied to a thread M Street NW Cycletrack (Partially Complete) - Impressions in Road and Trail Conditions

Thanks; nice work. The music makes me nervous.

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07-22-2014, 08:29 AM

Steve O replied to a thread M Street NW Cycletrack (Partially Complete) - Impressions in Road and Trail Conditions

This would be interesting, but it's unlikely that statistics are kept on bike/ped collisions. At least not accurately enough to know if there's a...

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07-22-2014, 08:24 AM

Steve O replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

GB and I exchanged pleasantries westbound on the Custis for 1-2 miles Monday eve. Told me he recently moved out towards Reston. I told him we...

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07-22-2014, 08:22 AM

Steve O replied to a thread New female biker - University of Maryland to 17th and G NW in Where to ride?

There are only two classes. You already know how to ride a bike, so you should sign up for the City Cycling class.

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07-21-2014, 01:56 PM

Steve O replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Hey! You coulda been this person:...

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07-21-2014, 01:41 PM

Steve O replied to a thread New female biker - University of Maryland to 17th and G NW in Where to ride?

The WABA web site is out of date. I am one of their instructors, and they are offering classes starting August 16 through October. Perhaps they...

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07-21-2014, 09:09 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

These pics look great--clearly a really fun ride. I wish I had been there with all of you. How did I not know this was going on? Obviously I...

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07-19-2014, 04:11 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Short Bike Procession to Celebrate New Bike Room at Wiehle-Reston East MEtro Station in Events

I went to the unveiling of the bike room at the Wiehle Ave. Silver Line Metro stop this morning. There were about 50-60 cyclists who showed up -...

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07-19-2014, 03:49 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Interested in learning more about bike-rider culture in DC in General Discussion

Hi Ashley, If you want to get a sense of the diversity of cyclists around these parts, take a look at the 4 albums of bike commuters on...

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07-17-2014, 02:00 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Most humble salutations from a new forum member in General Discussion

Although some call me crazy, when I worked in DC I took the Whitehurst off the Key Bridge (only inbound; do not ride the Whitehurst outbound). It...

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07-14-2014, 04:25 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Wilson Bridge Trail closed 9am-3pm, July 14-18 in Road and Trail Conditions

I don't ride that way, but I'm wondering if they put up notifications for the last few weeks in advance like they do with upcoming road closures. So...

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07-14-2014, 10:48 AM

Steve O replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

There was Dirt on the Custis near Lee Hwy overpass about 10:15 this morning. Westbound. I was eastbound. Good to see you, sir.

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07-14-2014, 10:45 AM

Steve O replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Correct! Sorry about that. I've been conditioned to think of the dasgehs when I see one of those.

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07-12-2014, 10:25 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Where did they get on the trail? Did they drive over the bridge just east of the kiosk and bench and then turn R on the Custis? Did they enter at...

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07-12-2014, 06:14 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Time to catch Portland. Who's going to be first to offer themselves for a bike move? in Events

Where's the YouTube video? Methinks without that, it did not happen. Two years is a long drought. One guy on the Portland video said he had...

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07-12-2014, 12:14 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Cargo bike comparison in Bikes & Equipment

I'm unclear on why this happens a lot. Unless, that is, you went back and retrieved the kicker from the side of the road.

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07-12-2014, 10:14 AM

Steve O started a thread Time to catch Portland. Who's going to be first to offer themselves for a bike move? in Events

I think it's time for this community to step up to the next big thing: moving someone by bike caravan. It's de rigeur in Portland ...

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07-12-2014, 09:54 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Washington Post is on an Anti-Bike Roll in General Discussion

BikeArlington just posted this picture album of bicycle commuters. Perhaps we could forward to Mr. Milloy. I, personally, struggled to identify the...

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07-12-2014, 09:48 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Washington Post is on an Anti-Bike Roll in General Discussion

My neighbor once drove over and returned our house key after his daughter cared for our cat while we were away. According to my Garmin he lives...

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07-12-2014, 12:21 AM

Steve O replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Saw mr. dasgeh with one of his small charges in the bakfiets Friday morning about 8:20 across an intersection. We traded bell rings.

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