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Yesterday, 11:54 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2021 in Events

Hi, Registration has closed. A friend of mine is interested in doing the ride. If anyone has or knows of someone who has a registration they would...

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10-18-2021, 05:14 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Seeking opinions for new bike in Bikes & Equipment

No. Phuoc at Bike Club is building the wheels around the Shimano IGH and the Schmidt dynohub (he doesn't know it yet, but he will). Bikenetic is...

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10-11-2021, 08:32 PM

dkel replied to a thread Does the new W&OD bridge over Rte 29 have a name? in General Discussion

Also known as the Hello Kitty Bridge.

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10-10-2021, 09:31 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2021 in Events

Okay, riders, I ordered a whole bunch of flags and pennants and stickers that we can put on our bikes or wherever to help people figure out what we...

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10-10-2021, 09:28 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Does the new W&OD bridge over Rte 29 have a name? in General Discussion

I had exactly the same idea on Thursday. Shoot, I was thinking of ordering a sign that looks real and just putting it up.

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10-10-2021, 09:26 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Seeking opinions for new bike in Bikes & Equipment

Thanks, dkel! I pulled the trigger at bikenetic this week, and now the frame is on order. But I will touch base to come over and give yours a test...

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10-08-2021, 10:17 AM

dkel replied to a thread Seeking opinions for new bike in Bikes & Equipment

How silly of me: I didn't include pictures above. With drops: With Jones Loop bars:

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10-08-2021, 10:12 AM

dkel replied to a thread Seeking opinions for new bike in Bikes & Equipment

That's exactly what I did. I've ridden mine more than any other bike I've had. The ride is smooth and comfortable, and it's also a pretty...

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10-06-2021, 11:16 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2021 in Events

We still need a Hello Kitty. I vote for the HF onesie!

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10-06-2021, 10:22 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2021 in Events

I'm not clear on how a taco relates to Hello Kitty. I suppose one could make a taco with kitten meat, but that seems an obscure connection.

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10-05-2021, 09:55 PM

Steve O started a thread Seeking opinions for new bike in Bikes & Equipment

Hi, I'm considering buying a Soma Wolverine frameset and outfitting it with an IGH and belt drive. My intent is to have a bike that is very...

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10-05-2021, 09:05 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2021 in Events

It's on ebay for $2!!! Shipping from China for delivery after the ride :(

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10-05-2021, 08:29 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Does the new W&OD bridge over Rte 29 have a name? in General Discussion

I give up.

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09-28-2021, 02:15 PM

Steve O replied to a thread MacArthur Boulevard in General Discussion

I don't share your fear of biking on MacArthur Blvd., and neither do many other cyclists, evidently. In fact, your feelings regarding the safety of...

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09-28-2021, 08:28 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Sep 2021 Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I find it annoying that the map does not have Shoreham Drive identified. I guess they assume everyone will know where that is.

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09-28-2021, 08:20 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Bridge out on Wayne Andersen Bikeway (IE the trail in 4MR park in Alexandria) in Road and Trail Conditions

Closed for several years, then, evidently.

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