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Yesterday, 09:02 PM

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

Today's update on the ANC/Columbia Pike detour: They are really trying to discourage us from riding through the "parking lot". For those...

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Yesterday, 07:47 PM

Starduster replied to a thread March 2023 Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

My ride through the cherry blossoms today was quite easy... ...but encountered a problem. Potomac & Half St SW. This is not a help.

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03-28-2023, 09:19 AM

Starduster started a thread Bobco85 In The news in General Discussion

Our man #bobco85 has been busy advocating and working hard for us cyclists. And just made the news in his town: https://www.facebook.com/bobco85, the...

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03-28-2023, 09:03 AM

Starduster replied to a thread March 2023 Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I guess we should ask, "Why???" I support greatly restricted motor vehicle traffic here, but I also want to be respectful of the locals who...

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03-27-2023, 11:39 AM

Starduster replied to a thread March 2023 Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Here's a map of that portion of the Custis:

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03-16-2023, 10:42 AM

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

Lessons learned from my father the Spy.

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03-14-2023, 05:57 PM

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

I have another item to add to the repair list: This is the bridge over Boundary Channel that connects the Pentagon north parking lot with...

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03-14-2023, 12:56 PM

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

The Columbia Pike/Southgate detour angst updated: Thursday of last week. The signage directly on the sidewalk was gone, but the single most...

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03-09-2023, 04:59 PM

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

Yeah, I didn't expect that. I don't think we were told, even early on. The trail underneath will be blocked until they finish up and remove the...

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03-09-2023, 11:32 AM

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

Looks like one lane of motor vehicle traffic each way. Exposure to turning traffic, but limited. I can live with that to a point. Big question-when...

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03-08-2023, 09:53 PM

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

OK fellow lumberjacks: What do we do now?

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03-08-2023, 12:09 PM

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

Something other than tribal colors?

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03-08-2023, 10:18 AM

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

But wouldn't that blow his/her cover? ;)

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03-08-2023, 09:21 AM

Starduster replied to a thread Helmet mirror recommendations in Bikes & Equipment

There are mirrors that clip to your eyeglass frames and those that attach to the helmet. I need the mirror. Period. My left eye is the more...

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03-07-2023, 09:57 AM

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

BikeArlington has just reported on FB that the boardwalk section is now officially open. Please report back here if that "Slippery When Wet" sign is...

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03-06-2023, 08:09 AM

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

There is a lesson for all here: While I did get a quick acknowledgement from the powers that be on this project (and also for my two other letters...

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03-03-2023, 10:32 AM

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

I cruised by here yesterday. Wasn't open then. Any positive change at the end of S. Eads?

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