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americancyclo replied to a thread Average weekly mileage in General Discussion

RT commute is 25 the short way and 30 the long way. I've been happy to average 100 mikes a week and the 4 mile RT Kidical pickup from daycare helps...

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07-28-2014, 10:00 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Anyone Know of a Reliable Download Source for Open Street Maps (OSM) for Spain? in Where to ride?

Here is the page with the full list of countries. http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download

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07-28-2014, 08:32 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread WH to Harrisburg PA? in Where to ride?

C&O on 23mm is going to be bumpy. I'd take McArthur to River to Darnestown if I were headed that way.

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07-27-2014, 09:32 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Noob to cycling, need advice, Annandale to Tysons Corner in Commuters

I'd start by trying to figure out if you're only interested in commuting at this point, then looking at routes and your preference for road, trail,...

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07-26-2014, 06:57 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Considering a Steel Cyclocross Frame in Bikes & Equipment

That's the RLT right? That and the tamland are on my list for future gravel commuter bikes

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07-24-2014, 04:28 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Suggest a fixed gear for me in Bikes & Equipment

This looks similar to the one at Bikenetic. Jan recommended against using this bike as a city bike unless you hate your bones. Track bike is for...

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07-24-2014, 02:47 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Friday Coffee Club II in Commuters

Thanks. Didn't realize that 'Open Invite" and "Public" were different. Should work now.

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07-24-2014, 02:38 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Friday Coffee Club II in Commuters

https://www.facebook.com/events/711624408902768

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07-24-2014, 12:51 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Phoenix Bikes on WJLA ABC 7 in General Discussion

Where's Steve O? instead of moving someone by bike, why don't we donate bikes by bike?

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07-24-2014, 12:08 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

The section of Penn between M St and 17th just before the whitehouse is one of my favorite parts of the commute. relatively stress free, timed...

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07-24-2014, 11:21 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Old Town stop sign enforcement in Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

I see the exact opposite every time I ride through the intersection of Penn Ave and 18th NW. It's a honeybadger crossing.

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07-24-2014, 09:57 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Most humble salutations from a new forum member in General Discussion

There's a crew of us that ride from Vienna, VA leaving at 630am. We roll down the W&OD, then the custis, and exit the trail at 15th betweeen taylor...

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07-24-2014, 09:35 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Old Town stop sign enforcement in Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

fixed that for you. although I bet my edits will never happen.

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07-24-2014, 07:14 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread My Evening Commute in Commuters

there are a lot of hardcore racers and commuters of all genders out on the trails around here. Some are in super stealth mode, too. Let them be an...

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07-24-2014, 07:11 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Suggest a fixed gear for me in Bikes & Equipment

This sounds like a great time to organize the fabled "Bike Arlington Hains Point Fixie Fest"

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07-23-2014, 09:08 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Suggest a fixed gear for me in Bikes & Equipment

The kilo line is only bikes direct AFAIK. I dig the stripper and the chromed one but am wary of sizing. When I eventually get around to having room...

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07-23-2014, 02:18 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread National Bike Challenge 2014 in Commuters

just got this in the inbox the other day, for those that loved tapiriik.

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07-23-2014, 02:14 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

just remember that half of the people out there are dumber than average. I agree with dasgeh' suggestion that there should be some large print...

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07-23-2014, 02:02 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

If planes started landing on highways, they might.

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07-23-2014, 01:56 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread OneEighth Sighting in Pictures & Videos

Sure, just let me know when to come pick up your bike. Heal quickly!

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07-23-2014, 11:03 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread More Fun on the W & OD in General Discussion

There was a work truck under 66 Monday on my way home around mid day that surprised the heck out of me. no cones or warning to trail users to slow...

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07-22-2014, 01:02 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Improving Penn Ave in Road and Trail Conditions

I think timing the lights to a 15 mph green wave for traffic and cyclists would go a long way towards calming traffic, but there aren't any places...

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07-22-2014, 12:46 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Improving Penn Ave in Road and Trail Conditions

also, weird google image search for pedal faster my solution to these lights is to take advantage of the break in traffic at 9th to catch 7th...

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07-22-2014, 09:09 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Does that mean you ride the blue line?

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07-22-2014, 08:40 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread New female biker - University of Maryland to 17th and G NW in Where to ride?

I'm sure you could just email Nelle Pierson They also do an e-bulletin for those (i'm assuming) not on FB. more details here:...

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07-18-2014, 02:40 PM

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

Is there a map? I don't really understand where this is.

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07-18-2014, 01:22 PM

americancyclo replied to a thread Painting a steel frame in Bikes & Equipment

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?5343-Happy-Hour-discussion-of-Maaco&highlight=manassas+frame+paint also in thread, pics, and maaco...

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07-18-2014, 10:17 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Painting a steel frame in Bikes & Equipment

Looks like it was painted by Calfee https://www.flickr.com/photos/timkelley/sets/72157628801086311/

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07-18-2014, 10:14 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Painting a steel frame in Bikes & Equipment

I'm sure the LBS owners in the region might have some suggestions as well.

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07-18-2014, 10:13 AM

americancyclo replied to a thread Interested in learning more about bike-rider culture in DC in General Discussion

It'd be great to see an updated piece on Phoenix. Also, anyone else notice that sweet orange Merckx frame in the background?

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