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Yesterday, 08:44 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

The last of my notes including those for the stops we were unable to visit due to the incoming thunderstorm. With this, I'm chilling for the rest of...

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Now, when I say that I put hours of research into this ride, I'm not kidding! Of course, parts of many of those hours were spent getting distracted...

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Yesterday, 06:59 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

I forgot to mention, thank you to Steve O and Boomer for performing an impressive on-the-fly rear wheel truing for my bike while I spoke at the...

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Yesterday, 06:26 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

First off, thank you to everyone for coming on this hot, humid, and ultimately wet ride! I was told that the count was around 25 people, and I'm...

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07-21-2017, 02:03 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Four-Mile Run Trail Detour -- Good News (Hopefully!) in Road and Trail Conditions

Never! Actually, since the Wayne F. Anderson Bikeway runs in Arlington from the intersection of S Glebe Rd/W Glebe Rd along the Four Mile Run Trail...

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07-21-2017, 01:16 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Note cards are ready (fastened them together using a key ring) in case I need them; see y'all in the morning! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-20-2017, 10:39 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread It all looks so different in General Discussion

I had the same thing happen to me. The forum was displaying in a different format with Vbulletin showing in the top left corner. I was able to get...

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07-20-2017, 09:26 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Glad you'll be able to come on the ride! In order to tackle the issue of the expected hot weather, I have made efforts to scout out places at each...

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07-20-2017, 08:37 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread July 2017 Road & Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Due to ongoing construction at King St/Beauregard St in Alexandria, NE-bound Beauregard St in Alexandria has the 2 (straight/right turn) lanes on the...

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07-19-2017, 09:34 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

This morning, I went to get my bike to head for HDCC, and I saw this The spider built a web hanging between both of my bikes overnight. We had a...

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07-19-2017, 08:19 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Save the date, July 15: Tour de Pharmacy screening/pool party/Climate Ride fundraiser in Events

Even though I did not help out whatsoever with the vodka golden watermelon, I had an awesome time on the ride, the party, and the after-party ride....

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07-19-2017, 07:56 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Is it just me, or is Penn. Ave. in front of the White House closed more often now? in General Discussion

The Secret Service wants to help them out by giving them more room to get a running start. ;)

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07-19-2017, 07:54 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread DC to Annapolis in Where to ride?

Well, it turns out that family is indeed going to be in town this weekend, so I unfortunately cannot join the ride. Stay hydrated, everyone, it's...

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07-18-2017, 06:33 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Tuesday Tidbits - Biking-Related Factoids & History in the DC Area in General Discussion

This is a shorter one since it focuses on a minor aspect, but I found it interesting nonetheless. Across the Potomac River from Alexandria sits a...

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07-18-2017, 01:20 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Quick update: I am adding another planned rest stop to the ride since the weather is expected to be hot. The 2nd rest stop will be in Rosslyn at the...

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07-18-2017, 08:05 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Is it just me, or is Penn. Ave. in front of the White House closed more often now? in General Discussion

Seems that it's not just bicycle infrastructure that's being cut off by the current administration's security. Our very Potomac River is facing the...

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07-17-2017, 01:23 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Crash with Bollard on ART near Bladensburg in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Both of those bollards are in probably the most dangerous and hittable spots, but the one at the bottom of the slope is particularly nasty. On top of...

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07-17-2017, 07:48 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread July 2017 Road & Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

The Eads Street bike lanes on the south end have returned, and they now extend all the way to Glebe Rd! Another thing to note on Eads Street:...

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07-16-2017, 08:28 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Thank you for spreading the word!

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07-16-2017, 05:27 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club - Lotus and Water Lily Festival - July 16th in Events

Thanks, Judd & komorebi, for yet another awesome Bicycle Fun Club ride! Here are some of the pics I took at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: (left)...

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07-14-2017, 01:16 PM

bobco85 created an event Alexandria Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in calendar Events Calendar

Interested to know how the city was captured and occupied for only 3 days by the British during the War of 1812? Ever wanted to visit the...

07-14-2017, 11:20 AM

bobco85 started a thread Alexandria Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

One historical bike ride isn't enough, so I've got one cooked up for the city of Alexandria! Interested to know how the city was captured and...

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07-14-2017, 09:37 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread I Heart Alexandria Loop - Group Ride Thursday, July 13 in Group Rides

Thanks to everyone who came, and special thanks to komorebi and Elaine who came to Port City Brewery even though they didn't go on the ride! My...

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07-14-2017, 08:03 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Eisenhower Ave Connector to Ballston in Where to ride?

I live near the Holmes Run Trail (Sanger Ave/Beauregard St a.k.a. "Mark Center" area), work in Ballston, and bike commute every weekday, so I'm your...

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07-13-2017, 02:54 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread I Heart Alexandria Loop - Group Ride Thursday, July 13 in Group Rides

Awesome! We should finish the ride before 8, so we'll see you inside! Since I'd like to see you alive, don't use Duke St! I recommend this route...

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07-13-2017, 02:37 PM

bobco85 started a thread Alexandria BPAC Meeting - July 17, 2017 in Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Alexandria BPAC (Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee) is having its July meeting this upcoming Monday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Bradlee...

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07-13-2017, 08:45 AM

bobco85 replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

Keeping the slip lane is not safe because it does not slow drivers down as they approach the crosswalk. That is a current problem that other posters...

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07-12-2017, 07:45 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Tuesday Tidbits - Biking-Related Factoids & History in the DC Area in General Discussion

Based on recent posts, I felt like I needed to share information on the tidbit that inspired my Tuesday Tidbit series (many thanks to ginacio whose...

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07-12-2017, 06:52 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread King St and Highland Pl red light runner in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Please report it as soon as possible to them. I would recommend reporting it on the Call.Click.Connect site on the Alexandria, VA, government site...

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07-12-2017, 06:48 PM

bobco85 replied to a thread Tour de France Viewing Party at Cinema & Drafthouse - July 20 in Events

You can try https://www.rackspotter.com/ which shows some of the locations Judd has mentioned.

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