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Today, 01:35 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Not to be all morbid, but cycling and mortality stats in General Discussion

Can't see the data. I don't see it as poorly timed or whatever; actual data would be interesting to see.

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Today, 12:33 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread What Bike for NoVa Epic? in General Discussion

Its point to point. You start at Laurel Hill in the morning and ride to Lake Fairfax. The only difference between the 40 and 65 is the 40 goes...

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Today, 09:55 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread What Bike for NoVa Epic? in General Discussion

Err, yeah, C&O isn't a good benchmark. A good portion of the route is like it, certainly, but the northern 18ish miles is almost entirely...

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Today, 09:36 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread What Bike for NoVa Epic? in General Discussion

I'd go with the Ogre, personally, but thats because I hate riding drop bars off road. The 40 mile is going to be mostly gravel or pavement for the...

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Yesterday, 09:14 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Monday Properties decided to use Bike To Work Day to share their bike-friendly policy in Commuters

I honestly think its standard boilerplate for office buildings, and actual enforcement varies wildly. I know bikes weren't allowed in the building...

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05-16-2013, 02:12 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Happy BTWD Eve! in Bike to Work Day

The worst I ever saw on the W&OD was a guy with a department store bike with the fork installed backwards. I'd bet it probably came that way.

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05-16-2013, 12:59 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Pedals in Bikes & Equipment

I'm not a fan of dual pedals. They tend to be frustrating to use as clipless (since you have to flip them around while riding to clip in sometimes)...

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05-16-2013, 11:09 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Quit trying to log into my account! I'm not dead! in General Discussion

I believe its a form of search-engine bombing; by creating a ton of accounts on forums that let user profiles be publicly viewed, and then putting...

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05-16-2013, 07:47 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Happy BTWD Eve! in Bike to Work Day

I'm actually kinda disappointed that I took off work tomorrow... but I took off so I could drive up to Dirtfest and spend the weekend camping and...

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05-15-2013, 11:08 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread bike lanes in General Discussion

Arguments aside, there is no question that dedicated bike facilities help get new people riding bikes. New people riding bikes are a good thing.

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05-15-2013, 08:33 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Fairfax Loops in General Discussion

If it helps, here are a few loops I put together for after work rides I do with friends of mine. All are setup to leave from the Reston Town Center....

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05-15-2013, 08:11 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Fairfax Loops in General Discussion

Well, I can't help with Fairfax loops around that area, but I can definitely comment that the W&OD isn't that bad heading west from Gallows, even at...

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05-14-2013, 10:16 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Need Help to ID cyclist who assaulted me on the WO&D near Custis 7:45am May 13th in Bike to Work Day

That kind of crap is totally unacceptable. Hope you catch the guy.

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05-14-2013, 07:37 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread e-Bikes - Let's talk in Commuters

Ah, NY continues their steady march to banzoring all the things. :rolleyes:

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05-13-2013, 02:30 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Bar Tape in Bikes & Equipment

I use Cinelli gel cork tape. No complaints.

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05-13-2013, 09:47 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Garmin Edge Unit for non-biking activities? in Bikes & Equipment

The live tracking is, I believe, cell based. It connects through your phone using garmins app. The unit itself has no connectivity other than...

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05-10-2013, 08:36 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

I always enjoyed the people who killed themselves trying to keep me from passing. It was a nice game to just hang on their wheel, occasionally...

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05-09-2013, 07:15 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Post your ride pics in Pictures

I'd have thought most recumbent oriented shops carry them (since lots of recumbents run 20" wheels).

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05-09-2013, 09:24 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Fixie Wheelsets in Bikes & Equipment

When I converted an old cheap road bike, I bought a set of Iro standard wheels. Looks like they run $150 or so. They don't list spacing, but the...

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05-08-2013, 03:35 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Help a newbie pick a bike for dual use? commuting and a triathlon in Bikes & Equipment

Just as a point of comparison, I commute 14 miles round trip every day on my full carbon, sub 15lb Ibis Silk. I pack my stuff in a messenger bag. ...

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05-08-2013, 03:27 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Help a newbie pick a bike for dual use? commuting and a triathlon in Bikes & Equipment

Welcome to the forum! For your situation, I'd recommend a road bike of some sort. Take a few hours on a saturday, hit up a few local shops and...

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05-08-2013, 10:57 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Need Directions -- W&OD to Chain Bridge in Commuters

From the W&OD, turn onto West St in Falls Church. It becomes Williamsburg St. Follow it left to stay on Williamsburg at the light at Roosevelt (at...

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05-07-2013, 01:36 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Runners in the Bike Lanes in General Discussion

Can't comment on running, but back in my skateboarding days I noticed a distinct difference in feel falling on asphalt versus concrete. Asphalt had...

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05-06-2013, 12:22 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Covet in Bikes & Equipment

No problem, I'm just happy to see them again. ;) If I had disposable income, I'd have one just because they are so lovely. I'm an architect by...

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05-06-2013, 09:44 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Covet in Bikes & Equipment

As another woodworker, I completely agree. I think I posted them earlier in the thread, actually. They are absolutely lovely frames.

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05-03-2013, 07:34 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread "Why I don't ride my bike to work anymore" in Commuters

My objection is less with his decision not to bike commute (I think thats totally legitimate), but more with the whole tone of "it just isn't...

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05-02-2013, 04:10 PM

jabberwocky replied to a thread "Why I don't ride my bike to work anymore" in Commuters

Meh. Some of his reasons are legit (its hard to deal with errands and kids on a bike), and some seem like excuses (I don't have a shower at work). ...

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05-02-2013, 01:29 PM

jabberwocky started a thread MTB Ride: Wednesdays at Lake Fairfax, Reston in Group Rides

A few weeks ago Dirt and I started up an after-work casual MTB ride at Lake Fairfax. For those who don't know it, Lake Fairfax is a park in Reston...

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05-02-2013, 10:09 AM

jabberwocky replied to a thread Bike accident at Glebe & Fairfax? in General Discussion

One of my least favorite intersections in the whole world is where the Fairfax County Parkway path crosses New Dominion in Reston. Between cars...

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