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Yesterday, 08:09 PM

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

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Yesterday, 02:55 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

If safety legitimately is the primary concern, our behavior would not even be in question simply because cyclists' behavior has a negligible impact...

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Yesterday, 02:03 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

Sorry, but this is a total red herring and it would behoove us to kill it with fire...

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Yesterday, 01:54 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

I guess my follow-up is, why is there not similar outrage directed at jaywalkers? It's no different and yet many of the same people who rail against...

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Yesterday, 01:18 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread HAWK signal on GW Parkway on 11/18? in Road and Trail Conditions

Increased law enforcement would go a long way in this "training" process...

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

I often find that, on the rare occasions I do see people stop, the people who initially stop end up jumping the light after getting passed by other...

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Yesterday, 12:05 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

Eh, I run most of them after slowing and ensuring no cars are coming (as do probably 90% of riders, in my experience). I absolutely will not jump...

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Yesterday, 11:46 AM

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

Having been on one of the lowest-placing teams last year (although we had the highest average speed, because ELITE), which included a member who...

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Yesterday, 08:52 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Please come support Phoenix Bikes *tonight* - 7p at 2700 S. Taylor St. in General Discussion

And what about air conditioning? It gets hot in the summer! Have they thought of that? And all that stuff from the bathrooms has to go somewhere,...

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12-04-2013, 08:20 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

You: rat with suicidal tendencies on the TR troll Me:

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12-04-2013, 08:51 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Sounds like she'd fit right in here!

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12-03-2013, 04:01 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread This close... in Pictures & Videos

Jeebus...I'm only looking to hit 5.5k. I don't know that I will ever be un-lazy enough to hit 10k, and I'm okay with that.

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12-02-2013, 09:01 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread 2014 Total 200 in Group Rides

Are we still planning for an unofficial BikeArlington team? If so, I gotta start training like yesterday!

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12-02-2013, 11:49 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Old Timey Bike Tricks in Pictures & Videos

Needs more Kevin Bacon: Fun fact: several of the stunt doubles in Quicksilver (pro BMX guys) also made appearances in "Rad".

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12-02-2013, 11:36 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Maybe I'm tougher than I think in General Discussion

“The reason places like Bethesda are popular is because you can drive and park,” You mean the same Bethesda that sits atop a Red Line station of...

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12-02-2013, 11:16 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Christmas Tree By Bike in Arlington? in General Discussion

There's usually a seasonal stand set up in the parking lot of the Petco/Advance Auto at Lee/Harrison, which is pretty easily accessible by bike. ...

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12-02-2013, 10:36 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Toe warmer burned my foot! in General Discussion

Okay cool, my list remains the same then. Changing it at this point probably would've caused some confusion for my in-laws.

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12-02-2013, 09:29 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Toe warmer burned my foot! in General Discussion

I have a set of Bar Mitts for my road bike at the top of my Christmas list...is there any reason to change that to Moose Mitts, particularly since...

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11-27-2013, 02:12 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread DDOT update on M Street cycletrack in General Discussion

And drainage.

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11-27-2013, 12:04 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

The west side of the TR Bridge was a similar situation this morning. There was some standing water right at the exit ramp to the GWMP and cars were...

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11-27-2013, 08:49 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Almost completely dry this morning. Most of the precipitation was water blowing off the trees. At least when it's this cold, I can wear my rain...

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11-26-2013, 02:51 PM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Nov 26th 2013 trail conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Even if I commute by Metro, about 15 of the total 45 minutes of that trip is spent standing (waiting for the bus) and walking (from metro to office)...

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11-26-2013, 08:53 AM

TwoWheelsDC replied to a thread Nov 26th 2013 trail conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Custis was totally dry as of 745, but it was sprinkling most of the way in so that may change.

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11-25-2013, 04:43 PM

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

We need a prize for the first person to ride down the railing unbloodied.

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