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Yesterday, 08:18 AM

acl replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Didn't chicken out. Didn't die.* Got free water bottles. Found a new hill-nemesis. That was unexpected; there are a couple uphills on the way...

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05-16-2013, 03:07 PM

acl replied to a thread Pedals in Bikes & Equipment

I have the selection behind door #1 on my hybrid. I use the platform side for grocery shopping where I am going to spend more time walking around...

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05-16-2013, 09:27 AM

acl replied to a thread Happy BTWD Eve! in Bike to Work Day

If the weather and my nerves both hold out, I'll be riding home this evening in preparation for riding back to work tomorrow. I tested my legs...

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05-14-2013, 04:02 PM

acl replied to a thread Arlington Pit Stop Route Questions in Bike to Work Day

What Two-Wheels said. Just wait for anyone already there to get through. It is too narrow for two-way traffic. I was once partway through when...

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05-14-2013, 12:32 PM

acl replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures

I planted tomatoes on Sunday. Sorry.

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05-13-2013, 03:34 PM

acl replied to a thread Travel Mug for Bottle Cages? in General Discussion

Eeewww, almost wish I hadn't read that. Only had mine about a month, so maybe that's not enough time to fully judge, but so far it's ok. I rinse it...

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05-13-2013, 10:16 AM

acl replied to a thread Travel Mug for Bottle Cages? in General Discussion

+1. I have the 20-ounce version sitting on my desk right now. Just tested it in the bottle cage. It fits the cage fine, though it's just a...

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05-10-2013, 07:55 PM

acl replied to a thread Bike To Work Day 2013 - Connect with other riders in Bike to Work Day

So who wants to ride from Alexandria, VA to Indian Head, MD with me? I have a pleasant little 34 mile jaunt all planned out (would have been more...

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05-10-2013, 10:41 AM

acl replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Happy Hour in Commuters

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G0NQGY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Unless you mean a baby, in which case I don't think I can...

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05-09-2013, 07:25 PM

acl replied to a thread Tips for Mixed-Mode commuting in Commuters

Wow, that's astoundingly rude. I doubt you have to worry about a response, unless you in turn locked their bike up with your lock so they have to...

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05-09-2013, 07:14 PM

acl replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures

It'll very quickly come to mean what we use it to mean. So long as we mostly don't start calling each other jerks for what we post, it'll mean...

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05-07-2013, 08:02 PM

acl replied to a thread Beacon Hill route suggestions.... in Commuters

Wave if you see a black Jetta with a bike rack... (on Monday mornings, there's usually a bike on the rack).:) Welcome to the neighborhood. Sorry...

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05-02-2013, 08:17 PM

acl replied to a thread "Why I don't ride my bike to work anymore" in Commuters

As far as that goes, he didn’t whine enough. ;) The weather is more extreme in MO than here. Summers are marginally hotter and more humid, and...

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05-02-2013, 06:43 PM

acl replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures

Where is the DISLIKE button? Glad you are ok. No injuries?

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05-01-2013, 04:33 PM

acl replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

yeah, i was unclear. iirc, that was my first request, the first time I tried to get an inspection after moving to virginia and was shown the line. ...

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05-01-2013, 12:33 PM

acl replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Apparently I am just too damn gullible. I was told a couple times when I first moved to the area that no you can not make an appointment, it is...

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05-01-2013, 11:39 AM

acl replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Off topic, I know, but are you talking about Virginia state and/or emissions inspections? Where do you get to DROP OFF YOUR CAR to get that done?????

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04-30-2013, 07:19 PM

acl replied to a thread Joining the Commuters! in Commuters

hah. why ya think I use a pseudonym? that might not be the kind of hard work they think they're paying me for. (though my boss did say he was...

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04-30-2013, 05:04 PM

acl replied to a thread Joining the Commuters! in Commuters

I go for 15 mile lunchtime rides. While there is a gym on base, it’s about a mile from my office, and I don’t have a long enough lunch hour for both...

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04-26-2013, 08:12 PM

acl replied to a thread Small town Texas mayor thinks you're dangerous in General Discussion

I disagree with your first paragraph. The last thing we want to do is to start ramping up citations for the littlest infractions to get you to...

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04-19-2013, 07:43 AM

acl replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

AH-HA. I believe I have detected my mistake. I rode the wrong bike! If only I had ridden the one with the curvy handlebars, I would have been...

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