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Today, 05:02 PM

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

ftfy

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Today, 04:56 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Family biking class in Family Biking

You should totally do it!

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Today, 11:51 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Family biking class in Family Biking

WABA's fall schedule of cycling classes is starting up in August. Check their education link in a few weeks for schedule:...

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07-22-2017, 05:34 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Cherrydale; Jackson City (ruined by a bunch of guys from Joisey); #dangerpanda #toyairplanes; and our host with the most of the day, @Bobco!!!! ...

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07-22-2017, 05:30 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

The whole Rosslyn thang: Marriott and Dark Star orbs Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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07-22-2017, 04:40 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

The bird house home; Balls home (GW's tailor) oldest in Arlington County; Glebe home (its an Episcopalian thang); JB Woodson Jr High School (the end...

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07-22-2017, 04:30 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

@SteveO is not a trash can (even though he talks a far bit of it); DC boundary marker Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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07-22-2017, 04:17 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

Kudos to our awesome ride leader today @bobco for a super informative, fun and hot ride today! And did I say it was ? George Washington's Boundary...

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07-22-2017, 04:11 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Boomer's Hill Ride, Sunday, July 23rd @ 10am in Group Rides

Ok @kitty and @SarahBee you two win the comic of the day award. Your reward will be to climb chainbreaker hill immediately AFTER the Quebec street...

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07-22-2017, 09:20 AM

Boomer2U started a thread Boomer's Hill Ride, Sunday, July 23rd @ 10am in Group Rides

Back by popular demand! Wheels roll at 10 AM from Cafe Kindred, Lee Highway, Falls Church VA (near Bikenetics off of WOD) It will be a code...

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07-21-2017, 04:40 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

I forwarded this idea of a raised crosswalk to the County, and it turns out they are already doing it. I got this reply:

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07-21-2017, 04:20 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

I feel it necessary to point out that of the three primary users of this interesection (drivers, people walking, people biking) that this has been...

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07-21-2017, 04:02 PM

Steve O replied to a thread What's your bad air quality strategy? in Commuters

The cloth didn't do you any good. The light cloth would not have had any effect against ozone or PM2.5, which are the primary culprits.

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07-21-2017, 07:55 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Arlington Historical Bike Ride (No Drop Ride) in Group Rides

I hope to attend the first few hours of the ride, FYI. Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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07-21-2017, 07:45 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

Yesterday I rode for the first time the newly constructed cycle track on Fairfax Drive in Ballston that leads to the Custis Trail along side the...

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07-21-2017, 07:37 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Is it just me, or is Penn. Ave. in front of the White House closed more often now? in General Discussion

Thanks, Gina!! I had about 5 beers - so I'll say two were for you!

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07-21-2017, 07:36 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread It all looks so different in General Discussion

@SteveO fixed his chiseled jaw? Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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07-20-2017, 04:12 PM

Steve O replied to a thread It all looks so different in General Discussion

Thanks. Fixed.

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07-20-2017, 10:20 AM

Steve O started a thread It all looks so different in General Discussion

It seems the web czars have changed the platform for these here forums. Something has changed for me, at least. Too soon for me to make any...

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07-20-2017, 10:09 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Tour de France Viewing Party at Cinema & Drafthouse - July 20 in Events

Doors open 6:30 I believe. I will be there at 6:29.

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07-19-2017, 11:15 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

I agree that the main problem is drivers using the slip lane, looking left and not slowing enough. What if a crossing "table" were used here? The...

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07-19-2017, 09:14 AM

Steve O replied to a thread DC to Annapolis in Where to ride?

Oh, no! - that messes with my equation.

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07-18-2017, 08:44 PM

Steve O replied to a thread DC to Annapolis in Where to ride?

Details, please: Start time Start location Final verdict on what the ride will be

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07-18-2017, 08:36 PM

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

Try 40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac-sSS892V8

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07-18-2017, 08:28 PM

Steve O replied to a thread July 2017 Road & Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I think the storm the other day may have blown it down. First time I noticed it down was right after.

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07-17-2017, 03:07 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Crash with Bollard on ART near Bladensburg in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Actually, I don't think this one fuels any debate at all. I believe there is unanimity regarding the idiocy and danger of these two.

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07-17-2017, 03:02 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Crash on Custis Trail at Lyon Village in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Or maybe something like this, creating a 90 degree angle

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07-17-2017, 02:59 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Crash on Custis Trail at Lyon Village in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

That mirror is now, and always has been, entirely useless for riders in both directions. It's just way too small. And because of the attention one...

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07-16-2017, 04:40 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club - Lotus and Water Lily Festival - July 16th in Events

More pics from today's Bicycle Fun Club ride Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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07-16-2017, 04:36 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club - Lotus and Water Lily Festival - July 16th in Events

And since I can am only upload 4 pics at a time for some odd reason... Sent from my VS501 using Tapatalk

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