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Yesterday, 06:39 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Potentially Sad News in General Discussion

This is an exciting time! I am really happy that you will get to have new experiences, meet new people, and video an entire different coast! But...

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08-17-2017, 07:09 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread e-Bikes - Let's talk in Commuters

I really should not feed the troll... But SCIENCE. You do realize that most traditional commuter bikes range between 20 and 30 pounds, correct? ...

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08-16-2017, 06:53 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread WABA in the Wild – Please support my fundraising! in General Discussion

If only! *sigh* Stupid job.

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08-15-2017, 06:42 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread WABA in the Wild – Please support my fundraising! in General Discussion

I make a pretty awesome peach bourbon pie... But, it would have to be presented at a Happy Hour since all of you coffee people hang out too late in...

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08-10-2017, 12:49 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread n+1, a road bike edition in Bikes & Equipment

Curious to know why you are opposed to getting a second wheelset for your Warbird to put slicks on? Is the geometry too relaxed for what you are...

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08-10-2017, 12:42 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread L! G! A! - Wednesday C&O Gravel Rides in Events

Oh man! That Fountainhead ride looks kind of fun. Too bad I did not even get to make it out to LGA. *sigh* Stupid job.

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08-09-2017, 07:19 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bike Fit and Clipless Pedals in Bikes & Equipment

I am on my third pair in five years and I am pretty hard on them. But to be frank, the first pair I owned, I just gave to a friend with bigger feet,...

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08-09-2017, 07:11 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread L! G! A! - Wednesday C&O Gravel Rides in Events

If all goes as planned with work today, I should be with the main group tonight (6pm at District Cycle Works). I am definitely in need of a...

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08-08-2017, 12:13 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread Dirty Crit Aug 20th 🚲 🦄 🍺 in Events

Just bumping this up... Less than two weeks away! Come out and try your hand at a super fun gravel crit! There will be beer, fun prizes, and best...

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08-03-2017, 07:34 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bicycle Fan Club Ride, the Second in Events

The 10th (Sept) is the first local cross race of the season, so I would be out that day. I could do the 25th (Aug), though. :)

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08-02-2017, 07:31 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures & Videos

Cows are the BEST! And Sarah Bee is correct. Mustard is WAY better (tasting) than pickle juice for bike riding nutrition. :D

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08-01-2017, 07:43 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Guts, Gravel, Glory (6 Aug in Chesterfield, VA) in Events

Let me review what happened the first year I raced MC... A guy went down hard on a wooden bridge within the first five miles and broke his neck. ...

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08-01-2017, 07:17 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bike Workstation at MOM's in Alexandria in General Discussion

Yep, that is a new addition they added with the renovation. LOVE this store and really should shop there more often, especially now that they have...

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07-31-2017, 09:37 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Guts, Gravel, Glory (6 Aug in Chesterfield, VA) in Events

The start of Monster Cross (and really, any other mass start race) is generally a cluster. The air medevac was fine, it was the way Junkerman...

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07-31-2017, 09:28 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Sat Aug 5th: Bike Wash and Board Games Party to support Kitty's Climate Ride in Events

Oh no! So sad to miss this but will be out of town on Saturday. Have fun, take lots of pictures, and someone please kindly post the most outlandish...

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07-28-2017, 07:48 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Your latest bike project? in Bikes & Equipment

Does this mean your wife will start coming on fun bike rides with us now?! :D

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07-28-2017, 07:46 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Guts, Gravel, Glory (6 Aug in Chesterfield, VA) in Events

I did it last year. It was pretty meh... It is a short-ish loop (6ish miles, if I recall correctly), and is run kind of like a cyclocross race...

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07-28-2017, 07:39 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread I love my commute from Bethesda to DC now, but what happens in the fall/winter? in Commuters

You have obviously never gone mountain biking at night... Bright lights are pretty much mandatory for riding single track at night as you need...

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07-28-2017, 07:33 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Crash on the MVT - July 23 in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Oh man. That really sucks. :( Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery and no surgery. Please do let us know if you need anything at all. My...

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07-28-2017, 07:26 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Loudoun Police to Drivers: Don't Stop for Peds/Cyclists in General Discussion

I am still at a loss as to why they could not have just installed a pedestrian stop light at this location like at many other busy intersections on...

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07-26-2017, 07:33 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread L! G! A! - Wednesday C&O Gravel Rides in Events

The weather is looking to be just as amazing as it was yesterday. I am 99.9% sure (work being the only thing that would keep me from coming out) I...

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07-26-2017, 07:23 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread I love my commute from Bethesda to DC now, but what happens in the fall/winter? in Commuters

I love that this thread has been hijacked with Judd's mountain biking adventures!

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07-25-2017, 11:07 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Alexandria Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

I have never had their (Duck) doughnuts... But I am willing to ride my bike the mile to Bradlee and check it out! I have had Sugar Shack and I...

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07-25-2017, 11:02 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bike helmets and ponytails - can't we just get along? in General Discussion

My hair is coarse and wavy, definitely get the knotty mess. Braiding in pigtails is MUCH easier, since you do not have to reach behind the head and...

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07-25-2017, 07:16 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Alexandria Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Wait... Is there a Duck Donuts at Bradlee?!?!?!?!

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07-25-2017, 07:11 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread I love my commute from Bethesda to DC now, but what happens in the fall/winter? in Commuters

In for 10! YAY!!!!

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