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12-08-2013, 11:53 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Drop-bar disc commuters in Bikes & Equipment

I rode a trek Portland today that wasn't half bad, but I think it is discontinued. Maybe cl or eBay?

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12-06-2013, 04:05 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

I checked our two most recent times down this strava segment http://www.strava.com/segments/1275516 and the difference was between 0 and 40...

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12-06-2013, 07:17 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

I'm curious how much the light timing cycle changes throughout the day. I have noticed big differences in the light timing on m st and Penn ave...

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12-05-2013, 03:47 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Better to say something? Or keep quiet? in General Discussion

Maybe they're not being dishonest, they're just not being vocal. I believe most drivers are focused on the road and where they are going, if not...

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12-05-2013, 03:08 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

No one says you can't rock this Tomboy. I'd just order a size or two larger than normal.

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12-05-2013, 03:04 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread * Freezing Saddles 2014 * in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Word. also, best post award ceremony peleton. Aiming for that award again, because racecar. don't worry, i'm sure you'll be making Quick trips...

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12-05-2013, 09:53 AM

birddog replied to a thread * Freezing Saddles 2014 * in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I just signed up!

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12-05-2013, 09:37 AM

birddog replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Every morning and every night I see people with strobes on the trail. This causes all other trail users to be distracted and not be able to see....

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12-04-2013, 06:53 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

On my way to pick up the car from the shop in tysons. Me: trying to move over to the left lane to turn in the dealership. You: in the pickup with...

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12-04-2013, 06:50 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I went through that patch of mud after the gravel sideways on one lap. Squirrely indeed

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12-03-2013, 03:55 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

route starts here: http://goo.gl/maps/iXcgC i assume these gates: http://goo.gl/maps/P24A6 this may or may not help:...

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12-03-2013, 03:47 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread This close... in Pictures & Videos

to 9044?

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12-03-2013, 02:52 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

This could be the only time that I ever ride in front of hozn

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12-03-2013, 12:30 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Where to ride my 'cross bike in Where to ride?

Anyone heading out for the Gravelly point CX? I've got a nice muddy bike on loan that is begging for a lap or two before work.

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12-03-2013, 10:11 AM

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

Those things are tricky in the trees.

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12-03-2013, 10:02 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Note that the family bikers are smiling in Family Biking

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12-03-2013, 09:54 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Maybe I'm tougher than I think in General Discussion

I've only ever biked to the Volkwagen dealer in Tysons from West Falls Church and it's not so bad. never tried to get to the mall, or an office...

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12-02-2013, 04:21 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Christmas Tree By Bike in Arlington? in General Discussion

wrap it in an old blanket and you'll protect the trailer just fine. Same goes for the tree.

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12-02-2013, 04:19 PM

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

I had no idea so many forum folk were on the ride...

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12-02-2013, 04:18 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Note that the family bikers are smiling in Family Biking

the speedster is a Rorschach test. It's either an ELITE yelling with open mouth, or the fraction man smiling pleasantly with his bushy mustache.

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12-02-2013, 08:54 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Dogsled Guy's dog BIT ME -- BEWARE in General Discussion

I've passed Dogsled Guy a few times on the trail with his dogs. Never had an issue so far, but it's good to know that something has happened. ...

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11-28-2013, 09:23 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

I love the look of the tricross, and at the sale price, its much more reasonable when compared with a kona

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11-27-2013, 02:27 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Choosing tire size in Bikes & Equipment

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?

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11-27-2013, 11:14 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Choosing tire size in Bikes & Equipment

Up until recently, I too only had one bike that I would ride all the way to work. The new (to me) bike has 26x1.5 (38c) Schwalbe marathons. On a...

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11-27-2013, 10:51 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

Spokes has their BF deals up online. A few nice bikes at good prices and accessories too. ...

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11-26-2013, 11:37 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread pre-coffee ride tomorrow? in Commuters

I've only been once, and I didn't know until I arrived, but the Carlyle and Best Buns are connected, and you can easily walk from Best Buns to sit in...

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11-26-2013, 10:05 AM

birddog replied to a thread Arlington Motorcycle Cop on the 4mrt last night in Commuters

I guess you're right - hopefully he was doing actual police work. Just wondering if anyone else saw him. Then maybe we could figure out what police...

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11-26-2013, 09:42 AM

birddog started a thread Arlington Motorcycle Cop on the 4mrt last night in Commuters

Did anyone else see the Arlington County Motorcycle Cop driving eastbound on the 4mrt last night? I asked him what he was doing as I was headed...

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11-25-2013, 03:09 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

Happened to me this morning!

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