Bike Infrastructure Pointless Prize
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December 27, 2020 at 9:30 pm #922113
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ParticipantWe all love to learn about the cool stuff being built to make our cycling lives easier. From mechanical stands, to tire ramps up stairs, to all things more substantial let’s share where these gems are located! This can include items built by jurisdictions, business, or even private residents- but must be publicly accessible.
Take a picture & document what it is, and where it’s located & post to this thread. Winner will be determined by the most unique entries.
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January 2, 2021 at 3:29 am #1107602Laurie E.
ParticipantRecorded my ride on Strava with picture, location, and tags #BikeInfrastructureFS2021. Do I need to upload it here and how?????? I have an android phone not an iPhone.
January 2, 2021 at 1:14 pm #1107625smb9600
Participant@Laurie E. 203570 wrote:
Recorded my ride on Strava with picture, location, and tags #BikeInfrastructureFS2021. Do I need to upload it here and how?????? I have an android phone not an iPhone.
Yes please! (I’m not sure how Android v. iPhone impacts- can you explain? Thanks!)
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January 2, 2021 at 10:41 pm #1107681SusanG1693
Participant#BikeInfrastructure
I use this ramp on a regular basis….after years of seeing it from my car on the beltway!
Eisenhower Ave Connector – Clermont Drive ramp in the Winslow Hills, Alexandria section of Fairfax CountySent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
January 3, 2021 at 2:40 am #1107713Sophie CW
Participant#Bike Infrastructure: wayfinding signage (to Montgomery College) on the Carl Henn Millennium Trail in Rockville
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ParticipantMBT Fort Toden thruway .
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January 3, 2021 at 7:30 pm #1107769smb9600
Participant@SusanG1693 203655 wrote:
#BikeInfrastructure
I use this ramp on a regular basis….after years of seeing it from my car on the beltway!
Eisenhower Ave Connector – Clermont Drive ramp in the Winslow Hills, Alexandria section of Fairfax CountySent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Yes! That’s a good one! I recently found that one as well!
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January 4, 2021 at 3:08 pm #1107854lordofthemark
Participant@SusanG1693 203655 wrote:
#BikeInfrastructure
I use this ramp on a regular basis….after years of seeing it from my car on the beltway!
Eisenhower Ave Connector – Clermont Drive ramp in the Winslow Hills, Alexandria section of Fairfax CountySent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Just so you guys know some of us (most of us? all of us?) refer to that spot as “the Gates of Mordor”
January 4, 2021 at 3:10 pm #1107856lordofthemark
Participant@smb9600 203295 wrote:
We all love to learn about the cool stuff being built to make our cycling lives easier. From mechanical stands, to tire ramps up stairs, to all things more substantial let’s share where these gems are located! This can include items built by jurisdictions, business, or even private residents- but must be publicly accessible.
Take a picture & document what it is, and where it’s located & post to this thread. Winner will be determined by the most unique entries.
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I’m happy to see someone else taking on the mission of a FS infrastructure prize.
January 4, 2021 at 4:32 pm #1107878bigredboiler
ParticipantGW Pwky northbound near Arlington Memorial Bridge. Narrowed from 2 lanes down to 1 to make it safer for trail crossing….yeah!
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January 4, 2021 at 5:36 pm #1107881Boomer Cycles
Participant#bikeinfrastructure
The Custis Trail circle ⭕️ gets lighting installed!!!
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January 4, 2021 at 6:57 pm #1107891CaseyKane50
Participant#bikeinfrastructure
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Bike FixIt station installed along the Potomac Yard Trail. This station is in front of the American Physical Therapy Association building (just north of East Glebe Road)
January 4, 2021 at 6:59 pm #1107892CaseyKane50
Participant#bikeinfrastructure
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22067[/ATTACH]Bike rack in front of Mom’s on Mount Vernon Avenue wrapped in yarn for the cold months ahead.
January 4, 2021 at 8:56 pm #1107907bigredboiler
ParticipantFalls Church City bike racks in the shape of bikes.
Not sure how practical they are, but they look nice and can be found throughout the town.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22082[/ATTACH]January 5, 2021 at 12:38 am #1107941smb9600
Participant@lordofthemark 203852 wrote:
I’m happy to see someone else taking on the mission of a FS infrastructure prize.
Am I recreating the wheel??? Please share all the secrets of infrastructure pointless prizes of years past!
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