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12-11-2013, 11:33 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread I Know ItSnot a Polite Subject. . . . in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Sadly, no. I have to make the choice between frozen eyes and frozen/runny mouth/nose, and, well, my eyes usually lose. Best way to go would probably...

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12-11-2013, 11:12 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread I Know ItSnot a Polite Subject. . . . in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I forgot to mention: I have a neoprene face mask I use anytime the temperature drops below freezing that works really well to keep my nose from...

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12-11-2013, 08:36 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

I finished my video of the first-ever Cider Ride (Honeycrisp route). Aside from a very small number of people, I'm completely ignorant who's in the...

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12-10-2013, 09:45 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

I love the first scene (on the NE Branch trail). It looks like you're one of those truckers trying to make it across Alaska!

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12-10-2013, 09:37 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread I Know ItSnot a Polite Subject. . . . in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I have a system from the summer that could serve useful here with some modifications: back of left glove - wipe your snot back of right glove -...

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12-09-2013, 06:50 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Driver on Bluemont Junction Trail in Road and Trail Conditions

For some reason after reading this, I decided to do a Google search for "bollard cannon" and found something that blew my mind! From Wikipedia...

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12-09-2013, 11:03 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

It's a good thing we got that rain. Last night, almost everything near me (Ballston area) was covered in what seemed like a sheet of ice. ...

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12-08-2013, 03:35 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread HAWK signal on GW Parkway on 11/18? in Road and Trail Conditions

I did a quick video of my experience with the various crossings yesterday. To be honest, I was shocked at how well the flashing beacons worked, as...

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12-08-2013, 03:29 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Had a close encounter while riding near FedEx Field during the Cider Ride yesterday: Note: for the record, I slowed to about 3.2 mph (walking...

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12-07-2013, 11:02 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

Pics of the first WABA Cider Ride - I did the Honeycrisp (60 mile) route, which was fun yet a bit brutal due to the cold and wind. I realize I took...

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12-06-2013, 12:00 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Dimming or shielding lights in Commuters

I do the same, tilting my helmet light down and either turning my front wheel or tilting my handlebar light down until the light turns green....

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12-06-2013, 08:53 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread WABA cider ride - Dec 7 in Group Rides

Since it's going to be early Saturday morning (little to no traffic), I think this is the most direct bike-friendly route (I will be using this...

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12-05-2013, 03:47 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Please come support Phoenix Bikes *tonight* - 7p at 2700 S. Taylor St. in General Discussion

I picked up a business card for Caroline Temmermand (Division Chief of the Parks and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Parks,...

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12-05-2013, 12:51 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Please come support Phoenix Bikes *tonight* - 7p at 2700 S. Taylor St. in General Discussion

I attended the meeting, and well, since I can't seem to sleep, I shall type furiously into the night... There were 2 handouts I collected: The...

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12-04-2013, 04:00 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Please come support Phoenix Bikes *tonight* - 7p at 2700 S. Taylor St. in General Discussion

I'll be there with bells* on! I won't have anything regal, but I will have a biking t-shirt (and helmet, because really nothing else signifies a...

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12-04-2013, 10:37 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Neighbors opposing Phoenix Bikes proposed new facility in General Discussion

I'm finding it difficult to have a strong reaction to a situation for which we have inadequate information. All the information we have on this...

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12-03-2013, 02:48 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Holiday Lights Ride? in Events

I'd be up for going on a holiday lights ride, but I do not know the best houses to visit. On the other hand, I have been wanting to bike the Bull...

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12-02-2013, 08:24 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread WABA cider ride - Dec 7 in Group Rides

I am signed up and plan on going! Hopefully by Saturday I will be over the cold I got this weekend.

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11-30-2013, 03:53 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Driver on Bluemont Junction Trail in Road and Trail Conditions

I traveled by that spot earlier today and noticed that they have installed a bright yellow flex post bollard with reflective striping. Even...

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11-27-2013, 12:41 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

I'm sure glad drivers know it's safer to drive slower in wet conditions.

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11-27-2013, 11:20 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Forum Dictionary in General Discussion

We should make the distinction that "dickish" is not a proper noun like "Dickie moment" and thus would not be capitalized to prevent confusion and...

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11-26-2013, 08:27 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

It has now been added! I also added a commonly used term regarding Dirt, too.

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11-26-2013, 08:25 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Forum Dictionary in General Discussion

Dickie moment (n) - a situation where you see a person breaking the law in front of you to get ahead and yet you are still able to pass that person...

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11-25-2013, 08:24 PM

Guus replied to a thread Arlington Trail Maintenance today in Road and Trail Conditions

Yes, Custis trail is kept nicely free from leaves, nice job.

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11-25-2013, 06:28 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Driver on Bluemont Junction Trail in Road and Trail Conditions

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the current view (left) and the older Google Maps Street View (right): It looks like they were trying to...

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