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Today, 02:09 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Columbia Pike & Washington Blvd (again) in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

Cross posted: I put in a request for No-Right-on Red at this intersection. Today I received this response: Hi Steve Offutt, swang...

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Today, 02:08 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Close call at dangerous intersection in S Arlington in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

I put in a request for No-Right-on Red at this intersection. Today I received this response: Hi Steve Offutt, swang posted a comment on...

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Today, 01:29 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Fridays at the Fountain 2019 in Events

It's not gonna rain.

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Today, 08:31 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Great Pumpkin Ride 2019 Registration is Open - October 26th in Events

I think I will try this

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Today, 08:12 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Fridays at the Fountain 2019 in Events

Tonight, Friday, August 23, our friend, Jesse (accordioneur) and his band will be performing at the Westover Beer Garden. 6-10pm I plan to go there...

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Yesterday, 09:09 AM

Steve O replied to a thread SIGHTING: WOD Arlington - Wilson Boulevard Underpass Work Crew in Road and Trail Conditions

Interesting. "Someone" lumberjacked about half of them out of the way and over to the detour sign a few days ago. I sent an email last week to the...

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08-20-2019, 02:10 PM

Steve O replied to a thread August 2019 - Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

lum-ber-jack verb 1. move or remove or otherwise change a human-created, absurd trail/sidewalk/road obstruction in order to convenience fellow...

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08-20-2019, 08:04 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Weekly Coffee Gatherings in Events

Sorry for any of you who tried to find CCCC this morning at either of the usual spots It is temporarily relocated to the plaza near the Starbucks...

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08-19-2019, 05:20 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Vision Zero in General Discussion

Another great article from Outside Magazine. This one about Denver, which also adopted Vision Zero and is on pace to increase its road deaths this...

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08-16-2019, 03:15 PM

Steve O replied to a thread August 2019 - Road and Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Yes, it seems to come on and off for no apparent reason. It was not blinking for me northbound on Wednesday morning as I turned onto the Whitehurst.

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08-16-2019, 01:02 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Mount Vernon Trail Ride and Picnic - August 18th - FOMVT, FABB and BPAC Sponsored in Events

Nickname of the slightly chubby and rather sweet mafioso.

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08-15-2019, 05:49 PM

Steve O replied to a thread SIGHTING: WOD Arlington - Wilson Boulevard Underpass Work Crew in Road and Trail Conditions

Perhaps, although that does not explain why it could not have been installed at N. Lexington.

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08-15-2019, 05:48 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Mount Vernon Trail Ride and Picnic - August 18th - FOMVT, FABB and BPAC Sponsored in Events

Can you bring some gingersnaps?

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08-15-2019, 05:45 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Mount Vernon Trail Ride and Picnic - August 18th - FOMVT, FABB and BPAC Sponsored in Events

Although this will be useful, it will in no way represent the type of traffic people encounter trying to cross these intersections on weekdays.

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08-14-2019, 02:00 PM

Steve O replied to a thread SIGHTING: WOD Arlington - Wilson Boulevard Underpass Work Crew in Road and Trail Conditions

I remember when it was first installed, we discussed it at the BAC and we never got a good answer for why they selected that location. It is...

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08-13-2019, 10:39 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Midnight Saddles in Events

Whenever you want! You can ride around at night with your friends every day if you like. I usually organize a fall Midnight saddles ride in...

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08-05-2019, 09:59 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Let's talk about e scooters in General Discussion

Are Shared Scooters Good for the Planet? Only If They Replace Car Trips...

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08-05-2019, 08:52 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Backroads Century 2019 in Events

I signed up. I'd be happy to ride with others, coordinate travel, etc.

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08-03-2019, 01:29 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Let's talk about e scooters in General Discussion

It says, "If you can read this, do not ride."

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08-02-2019, 04:19 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Asphalt seams on Custis in Road and Trail Conditions

These are actually two different, but similar, problems: - Seams at transition from asphalt to concrete. This is generally caused by the asphalt...

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07-31-2019, 09:33 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Bike Lanes on Crystal Drive in Road and Trail Conditions

I have been thinking about doing this for, like, two years--every single time I ride there.

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07-28-2019, 09:19 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Near miss at S Eads and S 26th Road, Arlington, Va in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

They truly don’t have any authority to require the driver to stay but I would’ve hoped that they would’ve at least tried to convince the driver to...

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07-28-2019, 01:31 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

Here are the official routes but they can also be found on the web link above Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 12:17 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

“Bud/Blossom” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 12:12 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

“Arlington Gateway” Ballston Bar inside TTT Mexican Restaurant @ Buena Vista Social Club, Wilson Blvd, Clarendon Sent from my iPhone...

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07-28-2019, 10:53 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

“Spielschiff” (Play Ship), Arlington Arts Center Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 10:50 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

“As on Darkling Plain” “Naga” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 10:48 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

“Invisible Forces” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 10:46 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

Various pieces around Courthouse Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-28-2019, 10:44 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE-- Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM in Events

Arlington Blvd (Route 50 overpasses) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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