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07-17-2018, 08:57 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

ideally a PBL would have seperate bike signalling, and bikes would proceed when traffic in the general lanes has a no turn signal. I don't expect...

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07-14-2018, 02:56 PM

lordofthemark started a thread King to Cedar to Commonwealth, vs King to Dangerfield in Where to ride?

I will be leading (assuming the folks who responded so enthusiastically on Next Door actually show up) a ride down King Street to Old Town. Usually...

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07-13-2018, 10:55 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Yesterday PM, I rode around the Pentagon to Long Bridge Drive. I was feeling slow coming back from M Street, so I rode the sidewalk (please no...

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07-12-2018, 12:15 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread where to report overgrown sidewalk in Arlington in Road and Trail Conditions

Also if there is a sidewalk, that means the property owner has to clear it of snow. That is one reason they are often opposed. Alexandria has a...

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07-12-2018, 11:57 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread where to report overgrown sidewalk in Arlington in Road and Trail Conditions

Eh, What bentbike says about why they disappear. But more importantly most of the sidewalks that most riders need to ride, are on major arterials...

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07-12-2018, 11:54 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread where to report overgrown sidewalk in Arlington in Road and Trail Conditions

Where would you prefer your snarky responses?

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07-11-2018, 05:39 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread where to report overgrown sidewalk in Arlington in Road and Trail Conditions

That sidewalk BTW, sometimes has vegetation issues that impact both pedestrians and people on bikes, but usually using call click connect helps, as...

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07-11-2018, 05:36 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread where to report overgrown sidewalk in Arlington in Road and Trail Conditions

I live on Park Center Drive in Alexandria. I commute to work via 31st to Shirlington to the 4MRT. I regularly ride on the sidewalk on the east side...

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07-09-2018, 09:52 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Cyclist Dies After Being Struck By Truck On M Street NW in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

I presume the signaling will change now (and maybe daylight the intersection). So horrible that someone has to die for that to happen.

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07-09-2018, 09:52 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread New Alexandria Bicycle Maps in Bike to Work Day 2018

This was an absolutely terrific wonderful awesome ride. Even I (who like to ride in West Alex, and scout around for bike infra) got to ride places...

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07-07-2018, 12:26 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread New Alexandria Bicycle Maps in Bike to Work Day 2018

I probably won't make it. Please feel free to ride very slowly on Seminary. There is discussion going on on Next door, and I am not happy. I am sure...

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07-05-2018, 03:56 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread bobco85's broom karma in Commuters

1. I hope he gets the help he needs 2. I hope we see no more glass on the MVT 3. I mean if I want to see broken glass on my commute, there is...

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07-02-2018, 08:11 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Beware: Open season on cyclists at the Intersection of Doom in General Discussion

"In dreams begin responsibilities" - Delmore Schwartz

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