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Today, 04:19 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread POSTPONED: Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade - Call For Volunteers! in Events

Heavy Seas accepts reservations. So maybe once we have a better idea of how many people are interested, we can do that.

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Today, 03:36 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread POSTPONED: Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade - Call For Volunteers! in Events

I'll be coming in from Bethesda, so I'm planning on grabbing a bite to eat before the parade. Anyone up for joining me? Maybe at the new Heavy Seas...

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Today, 03:37 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2014 March Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Most of the CCT was passable between Georgetown and Bethesda. However, I still had to walk the perennially problematic section just north of the...

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Yesterday, 09:04 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread POSTPONED: Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade - Call For Volunteers! in Events

That is just all kinds of wrong! But I'm still in, if they still want volunteers.

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Yesterday, 08:31 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread On-going efforts to get MoCo to plow the Capital Crescent Trail in Road and Trail Conditions

Thank you so much for this! Here's today's evidence that the problem is continuing:

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03-06-2014, 11:16 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2014 March Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Nice try! But the Sloppies are all practitioners of Rule 5, and not so easily deterred.

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03-06-2014, 03:34 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Freezing Saddles end date? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I just edited the initial post, having found the answer: The competition ends on March 19. Of course, nothing stops us from engaging in high level...

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03-06-2014, 03:26 PM

Subby replied to a thread Freezing Saddles end date? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Since the wrap party isn't until a little later (April 3rd, right?), I respectfully submit that Freezing Saddles ends at midnight, March 23rd. That...

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03-06-2014, 02:26 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Freezing Saddles end date? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I'm thinking that the Frenchies' interest in precision comes because they have often been ahead during the day and then fallen behind again at night....

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03-06-2014, 01:58 PM

Subby replied to a thread 2014 March Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

What's the word on MVT/4MR/WOD? Anyone been over that stretch this afternoon?

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03-05-2014, 10:56 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread Freezing Saddles end date? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The original rules said that the Freezing Saddles competition runs through to "the end of winter." In 2014, spring begins with the vernal equinox on...

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03-05-2014, 07:08 PM

Subby replied to a thread Suggested Shower facilties in DC if your work has none in Commuters

When our showers underwent renovations I used the bathroom sink to wash my hair and large-size personal body wipes to clean off. For the shampoo I...

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03-05-2014, 12:20 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Tuesday morning could be coldest day in D.C. in 20 years in General Discussion

From your mouth to God's ears! I have in fact managed to bicycle every day of 2014. But I'd really rather be doing it in weather that's in the 50s.

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03-04-2014, 03:23 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2014 March Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I am so jealous! The concept of plowing a trail seems to be a complete stranger to those who manage the Capital Crescent Trail.

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03-04-2014, 01:06 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread My snow solution in Road and Trail Conditions

I have one bicycle, an old Trek hybrid. It does not have studs. Not only were the residential streets deep in snow and packed ice tire tracks, but...

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03-03-2014, 07:35 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Tuesday morning could be coldest day in D.C. in 20 years in General Discussion

Yeah, I saw that. I would think that a Mardi Gras parade would lose its reason for being once Lent had started, but perhaps I'm too much of a...

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03-03-2014, 06:07 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2014 March Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Bethesda is officially a mess! Even Old Georgetown Road was partly plowed but untreated over large stretches, so my bike alternated between...

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03-03-2014, 01:56 AM

cvcalhoun started a thread TITANic Snowball Fight in Dupont Circle in Events

I'm planning to be there tomorrow. (It's 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Dupont Circle.) Anyone else insane enough to try to bicycle to a snowball fight? ...

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03-02-2014, 11:05 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Weather Summary in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The chart also doesn't account for snow and ice. I can bicycle in pretty much any temperature, so long as I put on enough warm clothes beforehand. ...

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03-02-2014, 11:03 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Tuesday morning could be coldest day in D.C. in 20 years in General Discussion

I have very warm clothes, and put on a lot of them when it's cold. I have yet to have issues with cold temperatures during any part of Freezing...

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03-02-2014, 08:49 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Tuesday morning could be coldest day in D.C. in 20 years in General Discussion

I'm really hoping this doesn't shut down the Clarendon Mardi Gras parade, in which I'm supposed to be participating.

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