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Yesterday, 10:22 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I fell asleep on the bus ride home. So warm and dry....

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Yesterday, 09:56 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread National Bike Challenge-Local Contests in Commuters

Yeah, I'd really prefer to be in the WABA local challenge than in one for Maryland, because I figure I have more in common with others in the DC area...

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Yesterday, 09:06 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Pop-up tent recommendations? in General Discussion

I did find a sale on EZ Up, which seems to be the biggest selling brand, in case you happen to see this in the next hour and 54 minutes: ...

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Yesterday, 04:45 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Article: Why do teens abandon bicycling? A retrospective look at attitudes & behavior in General Discussion

I'm happy to say that my two children, both born in the 1980s, got an upbringing more like that described for pre-1980s kids. In spite of the dire...

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Yesterday, 03:19 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread RICE: The End of an Ice Age? in General Discussion

Yeah, my wife is a member of MyFitnessPal. She was shocked to figure out how much more protein she needs when exercising. And I exercise a lot more...

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Yesterday, 03:07 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Taking drivetrain simplicity to a whole new level.

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Yesterday, 02:57 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread New to the Forum and the area in General Discussion

You also have my compliments for going au naturel, regardless of what the helment mafia says. ...

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread RICE: The End of an Ice Age? in General Discussion

Thanks for that perspective. Unlike one of the member of my BAFS team **coughcoughSubbycoughcough**, I would not try working out with a broken bone....

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Yesterday, 02:42 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Lance Armstrong Fixing A Flat Tire in Pictures & Videos

Celeste also covers a multitude of sins.

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Yesterday, 02:41 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread New to the Forum and the area in General Discussion

6ish? And I would bet at least one forum member will be shutting that place down, so feel free to come whenever. And "cool kids" are all about...

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Yesterday, 02:29 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread New to the Forum and the area in General Discussion

What time? And are Marylanders allowed, or are we automatically not cool kids? ;)

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Yesterday, 02:22 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Lance Armstrong Fixing A Flat Tire in Pictures & Videos

Red is the new white.

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Yesterday, 02:21 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Learn to bike in Keene, NH? in General Discussion

Well, except that I'm a poverty stricken old person! LOL

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Yesterday, 02:15 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread RICE: The End of an Ice Age? in General Discussion

And here is the article from Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who came up with the RICE treatment, and now thinks ice is not a good idea: ...

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Yesterday, 02:11 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Where Can I Ride My Single Speed in General Discussion

Even Hains Pt can be dodgy, since there are lots of cars and peds, but yes, I'd say it's one of the few places you could do it. Fort Hunt is another...

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Yesterday, 02:08 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Learn to bike in Keene, NH? in General Discussion

That would definitely be ideal. But given that she's a poor college student, I doubt it is happening.

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Yesterday, 02:06 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread New to the Forum and the area in General Discussion

Welcome! Just FYI, all the cool kids will be at the Westover Beer Garden for a post-Bike to Work Day Happy Hour.

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Yesterday, 01:48 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Learn to bike in Keene, NH? in General Discussion

Thanks for the suggestion! Alas, they have no one listed in her area. Thanks! I'll suggest that to her. She's still not even up to...

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Yesterday, 01:41 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread RICE: The End of an Ice Age? in General Discussion

I found this article interesting. Anyone have any thoughts on its central point, that ice and rest may be bad, not good, for injuries? ...

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Yesterday, 12:10 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Pop-up tent recommendations? in General Discussion

I agree with this. We actually used the frame from a lightweight consumer one (8' x 8') as the basis for our chuppah (wedding canopy). (Yeah, it...

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Yesterday, 11:42 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I believe in setting realistic goals.

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Yesterday, 11:21 AM

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

Someone on Westmoreland has a similar sign...it's just north of Longfellow MS. People drive like idiots through there.

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Yesterday, 09:50 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Lance Armstrong Fixing A Flat Tire in Pictures & Videos

Admittedly, I don't dislike the look so much as the one sporting it here, but I feel weird wearing black socks...they just look like dress socks. ...

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Yesterday, 09:13 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Lance Armstrong Fixing A Flat Tire in Pictures & Videos

White hoods with black tape burns my eyeballs and his black socks with black shoes made me throw up in my mouth a little... I'm sorry, what were...

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Yesterday, 07:38 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Took the bus and felt no shame...I have plenty of Rule 5/9 cred.

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04-14-2014, 11:31 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread Learn to bike in Keene, NH? in General Discussion

The daughter of one of my cousins, who is going to college in Keene, NH, just mentioned to my horror that she doesn't know how to ride a bicycle. ...

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04-14-2014, 08:49 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread National Bike Challenge 2014 in Commuters

Not sure why logging miles manually every day would be easier than setting something up once to automatically transfer them over from Strava or...

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04-14-2014, 08:46 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread National Bike Challenge-Local Contests in Commuters

I had asked her about local challenges, because the board was showing that there weren't any in our area, and I knew there were several bike advocacy...

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04-14-2014, 06:02 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread National Bike Challenge 2014 in Commuters

The use of FitnessSyncer to sync rides from Garmin, Strava, etc. to MapMyFitness, from which they get picked up by the National Bike Challenge, is...

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04-14-2014, 05:45 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread "Street Smart" Enforcement Starts Monday in General Discussion

Or aren't smart enough to know the meaning of "asinine"?

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