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06-21-2017, 02:19 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Power of 10 Challenge in Events

Got my June 2017 century done for the summer solstice. I rode out the Vulkanradweg as far as Ilbeshausen-Hochwaldhausen. a lot like riding the W&OD...

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06-19-2017, 04:04 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread June 2017 Road & Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

ALERT: Arlington County seems to be running a campaign to catch cyclists running through the 4 way stop intersection of North Van Buren St and 19th...

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06-19-2017, 10:30 AM

Arlingtonrider replied to a thread Lunch in Shirlington in Group Rides

Wasn't the Bicycle Fan Club ride starting from Best Buns rather than the library plaza?

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06-18-2017, 07:02 AM

consularrider replied to a thread Car on the Custis in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Chard.

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06-18-2017, 01:36 AM

consularrider replied to a thread Can I carry my bike up and down these stairs every day? in General Discussion

I have to carry my bikes up eight steps from our basement storage unit and it is twice as wide as the stairwell pictured in this thread. That's no...

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06-17-2017, 10:59 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Bike Store Openings and Closings in General Discussion

Bummer. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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06-17-2017, 10:51 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Bicycle Fan Club ride - June 25. Nationals v. Reds in Events

It won't let me just pay you. It wants me to log in. I don't have a PayPal account. What to do, what to do? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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06-17-2017, 10:31 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Nauck neighborhood - okay to commute through Army Navy country club every day? in Commuters

Have you considered riding the Arlington Blvd trail? Can access it by going up S Courthouse Rd to Washington Blvd/S Walter Reed Dr (that half block...

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06-17-2017, 10:15 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Nauck neighborhood - okay to commute through Army Navy country club every day? in Commuters

I believe I read that the 16X DC portion is scheduled to go the way of the wind. Sadly. ...

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06-17-2017, 10:11 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Nauck neighborhood - okay to commute through Army Navy country club every day? in Commuters

Bwaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaahaaaaaa! Land swap fell through. Army keeps it all AND takes VDOT and County land too. Smh ...

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06-17-2017, 09:27 PM

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

This sounds like a great idea. Not sure on availability yet but hope I can make it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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06-17-2017, 09:21 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Can I carry my bike up and down these stairs every day? in General Discussion

I can tell you from experience that it sucks to drag bikes up and down stairs every time you ride. In my case, those stairs were outside, which is...

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06-17-2017, 06:54 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Happy Hour at Crystal City Water Park in Events

The few, the hardy, the Rule 9a Happy Hourneuers... Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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06-16-2017, 04:05 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Happy Hour at Crystal City Water Park in Events

I volunteer to help whomever buys the $75 ticket for the 20 drinks offer on Evite for this event Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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06-15-2017, 09:47 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread June 3rd Thursday Happy Hour? in Events

We cashed out on #climateridekiddy cookies! Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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06-15-2017, 04:13 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Why do bottom brackets hate me? in Bikes & Equipment

I just replaced the BB on my Trek Madone with a Sram Rival (hollow) crank for the 3rd time in 12.5K miles. It has an unique BB 'PF90' which are...

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06-15-2017, 03:52 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread June 3rd Thursday Happy Hour? in Events

Is "there" the same for @kitty and @streetsmarts ??? Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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06-15-2017, 10:20 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread June 3rd Thursday Happy Hour? in Events

I will be there to partake in Kitty's cookies :rolleyes:

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06-15-2017, 10:10 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Save the date, July 15: Tour de Pharmacy screening/pool party/Climate Ride fundraiser in Events

I'm tentative depending upon the logistics of returning from my business trip to Mozambique Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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06-15-2017, 05:45 AM

Rod Smith replied to a thread National Bike Challenge - Washington Area All Stars team in General Discussion

Bryan Close

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06-14-2017, 02:40 PM

Arlingtonrider replied to a thread June 3rd Thursday Happy Hour? in Events

I'm not aware of any 3rd Thursday plans this month, but I know some of us will be at Crystal City Water Park with WABA and CCBID this 3rd Friday in...

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06-13-2017, 08:15 AM

consularrider replied to a thread 22 Mile Trail Parallel to I-66 -- Helpful Video and Input Needed in Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB)

And the sound barrier exists to protect homes several hundred feet away from the reduced affects of the noise, so yea, let's put the unprotected...

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06-12-2017, 07:32 PM

Arlingtonrider replied to a thread Four Mile Run Detour, 2016-2017 in Road and Trail Conditions

But it's nice to have that connection to Eads open again! I've missed it.

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06-12-2017, 03:04 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Bicycle Touring Board Game in General Discussion

There's something wrong with a game that only rewards the most "efficient" way. Aren't we out thee to enjoy the ride, how do you get rewarded for...

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06-12-2017, 03:03 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Please Stop Asking If I am Okay in General Discussion

You're still just a young whippersnapper, so get off my lawn ya punk! :p

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06-12-2017, 03:05 AM

consularrider replied to a thread Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride in Events

Try being a 65 year old retiree who can't podium any more even at the NOVA Senior Olympic cycling time trials. ;)

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06-09-2017, 09:01 PM

Rod Smith replied to a thread ELF pedal electric car on W&OD in General Discussion

10,000 miles in two years? Dang! What is the Memorial Bridge tunnel? Congrats on the metric century efforts.

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06-09-2017, 12:06 AM

consularrider replied to a thread Four Mile Run Detour, 2016-2017 in Road and Trail Conditions

So, cyclo-cross practice has to look for a new home? ;)

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06-08-2017, 07:07 PM

Rod Smith replied to a thread DOUGHNUTS!!! Save the Date, the Last Doughneuring Ride will be JUNE 3rd. in Group Rides

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06-08-2017, 01:54 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Close call with driver holding cell phone in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Both in the US and in Germany I routinely encounter drivers cutting the corner on left turns when there is no motor vehicle they might hit. Time for...

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