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Yesterday, 11:02 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Monday Coffee Meetup? in Events

I will also be walking with Yaktrax/taking the bus on Monday. I might be able to be there by 7:30ish.

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Yesterday, 11:00 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

That would mean locking the thread right now.

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Yesterday, 10:57 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Monday Coffee Meetup? in Events

Yeah, looking out at my driveway and steps and their coating of ice, I think I may have to put this off until Tuesday. Nothing will be melting until...

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Yesterday, 03:17 PM

consularrider started a thread Monday Coffee Meetup? in Events

Since I will be out of town this Wednesday (March 4), I need to get my Best Buns fix. Anyone interested in sharing coffee and a pastry in...

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Yesterday, 02:07 PM

consularrider replied to a thread March 2015 Trail Condition Reports in Road and Trail Conditions

I rode the complete Arlington Loop this morning while the snow/ice pellets/freezing rain was coming down. I encountered two Arlington County Parks...

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Yesterday, 02:06 PM

consularrider started a thread March 2015 Trail Condition Reports in Road and Trail Conditions

Please post updates on trail conditions from throughout the region here.

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02-28-2015, 05:05 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I rode the W&OD back from Bikenectic this afternoon (FCC West St across Lee Highway). There is a clear path almost the whole way. There were a...

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02-27-2015, 09:37 PM

consularrider replied to a thread BikeArlington Pi Day Pie Ride - Call For Ride Marshalls! in Events

Yes Tim, how can we volunteer?

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02-27-2015, 02:51 PM

consularrider replied to a thread BikeArlington Pi Day Pie Ride - Call For Ride Marshalls! in Events

Ok, so we can volunteer as ride marshals for Bike Arlington five pi ride and do rcannon's three pi ride earlier in the day? That is actually ate pi!

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02-27-2015, 12:24 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I rode the MBT this morning for the first time since the snowfalls. While it was clear there was a long ice field in the Q St area.

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02-27-2015, 12:18 PM

consularrider replied to a thread March 19th Group Rides? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Depending on the weather and if I'm in town.

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02-26-2015, 08:04 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

bikeeveryday reports that as of this evening, CCT is clear from DC to Bethesda. Great news!

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02-26-2015, 03:47 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Can someone who uses the CCT today please post its condition? I need to get to DC tomorrow, and am trying to figure out whether to use the trail or...

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02-26-2015, 01:10 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Report Icey/Snowy Spots That Need Attention in Road and Trail Conditions

This should be a sticky, or maybe add to the Report a Trail Problem" sticky. Thanks Tim!

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02-26-2015, 01:09 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Mid-morning ride report: Custis was 99% clear from the Roosevelt Island Parking lot to Van Buren St in EFC! Numerous access trails were cleared...

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02-26-2015, 01:02 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Arlington PAL Amabassador Birthday Block Party: Thursday 02/26/2015 -- 4:30-6:30pm. in Events

Thanks Pete. Now I can reset my alarm for tomorrow. :D

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02-26-2015, 08:30 AM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

The Arlington County trail cleaners were out along I-66 W&OD/Custis corridor this morning at 7:15, both the rotary brush setup and the plow-blade set...

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02-25-2015, 05:36 PM

consularrider replied to a thread March 2015 ABAC Meeting in Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee

I guess we have to attend the meeting to find out?

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02-25-2015, 05:33 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Pi Day Ride in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Oh crap, I guess I won't volunteer this year to bike marshal the race. It was always fun being able to claim that I was the fifth or sixth finisher...

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02-25-2015, 03:39 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Arlington PAL Amabassador Birthday Block Party: Thursday 02/26/2015 -- 4:30-6:30pm. in Events

Plus another couple inches of snow coming before the event tomorrow. :D

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02-25-2015, 02:09 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Freezers and the Monster Cross in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Capital Weather Gang has Richmond for as much as 10 inches of snow! Yikes. Add next weeks rain to the mix (and near 60°F on Wednesday with the...

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02-24-2015, 10:06 PM

consularrider replied to a thread HDCC tomorrow? in Events

I think I'll still take the long way there instead of riding the W&OD between the Custis junction and Columbia Pike.

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02-24-2015, 02:58 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Freezing Saddles scoreboard software updates in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The Wundermap shows several weather stations in the Vienna area. Check out station KVAVIENN15 in Vienna Woods. With this, I don't know why if would...

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02-23-2015, 07:34 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Originally Posted by DismalScientist View Post You might find that you have less to walk if you do Crystal City to Long Bridge to Boundary Channel...

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02-23-2015, 07:30 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I started to take the W&OD heading east from West St in Fall Church. The first block was 80% ice so I got off and took Lincoln instead.

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02-23-2015, 07:28 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I was frozen by 6:30 pm. Frozen melt off also a problem at East Falls Church from the basketball court to the W&OD bridge across 4MR.

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02-23-2015, 10:23 AM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

What, is he going to UMass or Minnesota?

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02-22-2015, 05:12 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

No Tania Commuter Caravan tomorrow. Things are just to messy and are likely to be icy. Maybe on March 2nd if next weekend isn't a total mess.

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02-22-2015, 01:55 PM

consularrider replied to a thread February 2015 Trail Conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Lots of love for Arlington and their work on the Custis from Van Buren to the Intersection of Doom. While it had been cleared late yesterday, the...

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