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12-04-2013, 08:46 AM

Subby replied to a thread * Freezing Saddles 2014 * in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This is what got me through the long slog of last winter. It means a lot to me to be able to do this with everyone. Thank you for setting this up!

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12-03-2013, 11:36 PM

Subby replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Same. I quickly came to the conclusion that you are one of the nicest guys alive. :)

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12-02-2013, 02:38 PM

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

That was my first ever gravel ride and it was definitely different from anything I've ever done. I have a Kona Jake with 700x35 cx tires but I had to...

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11-27-2013, 10:10 PM

Subby replied to a thread Choosing tire size in Bikes & Equipment

My 23s (Continental Grand Prix Supersonics with Black Chili) are the best road tires ever. Like riding on unicorn fur. Then I cut across a sidewalk,...

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11-22-2013, 03:08 PM

Subby replied to a thread new Lance Armstrong doc at Shirlington in Events

You can follow him on Strava now: http://www.strava.com/athletes/1712082

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11-20-2013, 03:33 PM

Subby replied to a thread Countywide Dialogue on Transportation: Transportation Project Survey in Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB)

BUMP So I am the president of my local little league and we are pushing hard for #186 (sidewalks in front of our fields along Westmoreland) so...

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11-20-2013, 10:59 AM

Subby replied to a thread Two Interesting Articles That Came Across My Desk: in General Discussion

You can have my Pearl Izumi ELITE Balaclava when you pry it from my dead, frozen, fat fingers.

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11-18-2013, 02:39 PM

Subby replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Totally forgot that I had my first ROD SMITH sighting last Friday. Passed on the MVT between 14th St and Memorial bridges. I was coming too fast...

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11-18-2013, 12:11 PM

Subby replied to a thread tire recommendations in the wet in Bikes & Equipment

I commuted in on my Continental Grand Prix Supersonic 23s this morning and did not wreck. Therefore, they are excellent in the wet. Sample size...

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11-18-2013, 11:42 AM

Subby replied to a thread Progress on 15th Street Cycletrack in Road and Trail Conditions

A buddy of mine and I went for a ride yesterday and part of it included coming south on the 15th street cycletrack. Having never used it for...

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11-15-2013, 11:45 AM

Subby replied to a thread Is there any reason NOT to pull the trigger on buying a Kona Dew in Bikes & Equipment

If you saw the whole thing your eyeballs would probably melt a la Raiders of the Lost Ark. Think of the middle aged arm as a courtesy obstruction.

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11-15-2013, 10:54 AM

Subby replied to a thread Is there any reason NOT to pull the trigger on buying a Kona Dew in Bikes & Equipment

heh HEY HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE BIKE ABOUT WHICH I WAS CASUALLY MENTIONING:

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11-15-2013, 10:48 AM

Subby replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

preposterous! :D

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11-15-2013, 10:41 AM

Subby replied to a thread Is there any reason NOT to pull the trigger on buying a Kona Dew in Bikes & Equipment

I can vouch for both Kona (I have a Major Jake) and Bikenetic (they are my usual bike maintenance stop). You can't go wrong.

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11-14-2013, 12:42 PM

Subby replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

I don't know why folks take the sidewalk there. I still think you are better off northbound on 15th street. As I get closer to the light, I will wait...

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11-13-2013, 11:49 AM

Subby replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Out late at our monthly card game last night. Roll in about 12:30 this morning, head hits the pillow at about 1:00am. Fast forward to 630am. I...

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11-12-2013, 02:29 PM

Subby replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Sorry - he was going west, so I figured it was the OTHER kickass mustache guy.

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11-12-2013, 02:03 PM

Subby replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

I think I saw OneEighth on the Custis this morning. Actually, I have no idea what he looks like, but they guy I saw had a kickass mustache, so I just...

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11-12-2013, 01:57 PM

Subby replied to a thread Upcoming Four Mile Run Trail closures in Road and Trail Conditions

I am terrible with change. This will not end well. :\ Seriously though, thanks for the update.

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11-11-2013, 02:36 PM

Subby replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

Wow - thanks for passing this along. Just missed out on a Van Dessel G&T which was selling for $500 for the frame or $800 built up. GAHHHH.

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