Sorry to hear that 'chopper.  Hope you're on the mend.  Last January I went down
on the boardwalk just north of Old Town.  Someone on here helpfully pointed out
later that you can see whether there is frost on the white-painted boards by
watching your front tire as it rolls onto the boardwalk - it'll pick up some
frost so you know whether to take it slow.  Walking is another smart move.

--- In BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com, "J" <rootchopper@...> wrote:
>
> I commute along the Mount Vernon Trail.  Last week I managed to avoid all but
one patches of ice.  It was 1 too many.  Down I went, fortunately with only a
couple of quarter sized scrapes and a bruise or two for my troubles.
>
> This morning I encountered no ice from Tulane Dr. to the power plant.  Then,
as I headed downhill toward the long boardwalk around the high rise apartment
building, a pedestrian heading towards me said "Ice".  I slowed as I reached the
boardwalk.  It was covered with a thin coat of rime.  I walked the entire thing
and made it in to work unscathed.
>
> Be careful commuters.
>

I commute along the Mount Vernon Trail.  Last week I managed to avoid all but
one patches of ice.  It was 1 too many.  Down I went, fortunately with only a
couple of quarter sized scrapes and a bruise or two for my troubles.

This morning I encountered no ice from Tulane Dr. to the power plant.  Then, as
I headed downhill toward the long boardwalk around the high rise apartment
building, a pedestrian heading towards me said "Ice".  I slowed as I reached the
boardwalk.  It was covered with a thin coat of rime.  I walked the entire thing
and made it in to work unscathed.

Be careful commuters.

OK, I confirmed that you'd pick up the tickets at the theater with a print-out
of the email I received.

Again, that's $15 (obo) for both tickets to a great cycling documentary -- let
me know if you're interested!

--- In BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com, "smessvader" <smessvad3r@...> wrote:
>
> I have 2 extra tickets to the screening of A Ride with George (a documentary
about George Hincapie) tonight at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse at 7:30.  I
paid $20, but would be happy to part with them for $15 if someone is interested.
>
> At the same time, I'm a little confused how the tickets work -- I bought them
online and got an email receipt but no actual tickets, so I assume that you
could bring my email to the box office and get tickets there.  I've emailed the
production company to confirm, and will call the theater once they open.
>
> Thanks, Jesse
>

DDOT is seeking the help of the public in identifying
pedestrian/bicycle programs (among other programs) that could be
beneficial to enhancing transportation for the District.   Towards
that end, it is hosting a public meeting TONIGHT, December 10 from
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Franklin D. Reeves Center (2000 14th Street,
NW).  Details are below.

It would be great of folks could attend.  I am sorry for the late
notice, but it only came to me last night.

David Bono

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Yahoo! Groups Links

I have 2 extra tickets to the screening of A Ride with George (a documentary
about George Hincapie) tonight at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse at 7:30.  I
paid $20, but would be happy to part with them for $15 if someone is interested.

At the same time, I'm a little confused how the tickets work -- I bought them
online and got an email receipt but no actual tickets, so I assume that you
could bring my email to the box office and get tickets there.  I've emailed the
production company to confirm, and will call the theater once they open.

Thanks, Jesse

Although, given Tom's preference cyclocross racing, perhaps we should add some
fences for him to climb and have him ride/run through some marshland next to the
Anacostia.

-G

> --- In BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com, Alex Pline <pline@> wrote:
> >
> > Tom- the problem with 214 is east of 301, there are 3 travel lanes
> > each way and NO shoulder, not nice. Also, PA ave close to DC is a
> > similar situation. I have a route from Annapolis to capital hill area
> > (my office is 3rd/E SW) that I have refined over the years and it is
> > the best mix I have found between good roads and safety. Give it a
> > look and feel free to contact me if you have questions. The route is
> > well annotated (select "Show Cue Sheet").
> >
> > Alex
> >
> > http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/West-Annapolis-to-SW-DC
> >
> >
>

Thanks Alex.  I will not be commuting, but there are instances were I thought
about cycling out there (and back).

-G

--- In BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com, Alex Pline <pline@...> wrote:
>
> Tom- the problem with 214 is east of 301, there are 3 travel lanes
> each way and NO shoulder, not nice. Also, PA ave close to DC is a
> similar situation. I have a route from Annapolis to capital hill area
> (my office is 3rd/E SW) that I have refined over the years and it is
> the best mix I have found between good roads and safety. Give it a
> look and feel free to contact me if you have questions. The route is
> well annotated (select "Show Cue Sheet").
>
> Alex
>
> http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/West-Annapolis-to-SW-DC
>
>

Tom- the problem with 214 is east of 301, there are 3 travel lanes
each way and NO shoulder, not nice. Also, PA ave close to DC is a
similar situation. I have a route from Annapolis to capital hill area
(my office is 3rd/E SW) that I have refined over the years and it is
the best mix I have found between good roads and safety. Give it a
look and feel free to contact me if you have questions. The route is
well annotated (select "Show Cue Sheet").

Alex

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/West-Annapolis-to-SW-DC


>    Posted by: "Tom Jones" tom.jones@... hillstfr
>    Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 7:52 am ((PST))
>
> Anyone take RT 214 / Central Ave in from the east?   I'm thinking
> about experimenting with bike commuting in to Capitol Hill from
> Annapolis.
>
> I'm thinking about trying this route into DC http://is.gd/5gUhX
>
> Anyone have any experience with route - specifically the roads
> (shoulder/quality) and the safety/sketchiness of the neighborhoods.
>
> Thanks
> Tom

If you bicycle was stolen in Arlington, VA, check out the following website.
It has pictures of Bicycles Recovered by the Police.

http://arlingtonva.us/departments/Police/divisions/operations/sos/PoliceDivision\
sOperationsSosBicycle_recovered.aspx

Gary

 
 
   

Just saw this!  Any chance anyone attended yesterday?  Anything interesting?

http://www.brookings.edu/events/2009/1208_city_transportation.aspx


-Julia
 
   

Anyone take RT 214 / Central Ave in from the east?   I'm thinking
about experimenting with bike commuting in to Capitol Hill from
Annapolis.

I'm thinking about trying this route into DC http://is.gd/5gUhX

Anyone have any experience with route - specifically the roads
(shoulder/quality) and the safety/sketchiness of the neighborhoods.

Thanks
Tom


--
http://www.528K.com/

I did a quick search of the past posts in this Yahoo Group, but I have not found
the golden ticket when it comes to buying my wife a great gift this season.  I
am looking for anyone's insight into a resistance trainer.  I have found a good
price for an Elite Crono InOut magnetic resistance trainer.  I don't need a
system that includes DVDs and I am prepared to use an older back tire for the
winter.  Our goal is to get some miles in over the winter in our tiny home gym. 
Any info that would help me be a superstar husband would be greatly appreciated.
(I guess I will leave that question wide open.)

Oh, if anyone can tell me how to use a roller and survive, I would love to hear
about that as well.

Jon H - wash dc

http://tinyurl.com/yenvjzz

PRESS RELEASE

Honda to Begin Sales of Honda Bicycle Simulator Developed for Traffic Safety
Education

TOKYO, Japan, October 15, 2009 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to
begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle Simulator
developed for the purpose of traffic safety education. By safely experiencing
the possible risks bicycle riders may face, users will improve their ability to
predict risks and increase safety awareness. In addition, rider evaluation
session which will follow the riding simulation will help users learn traffic
rules and manners in an enjoyable way. Honda will aim for widespread use of this
simulator by a range of customers including public offices, law-enforcement
organizations, driving schools and educational institutions which conduct
bicycle safety education programs primarily for school children and senior
citizens. Honda will begin accepting pre-sale orders in November of this year.

In recent years, the total number of fatalities from traffic accidents has
declined in Japan. However, the ratio of fatalities in accidents involving
bicycles has increased. Bicycle riders aged 10 - 19 in and above the age of 50
have the highest chance to get involved in an accident, and approximately 70
percent of bicycle accidents are caused by violation of traffic rules.

Leveraging the know-how accumulated through its activities to promote traffic
safety since 1964, Honda has been developing and selling motorcycle and
automobile simulators since 1996 and 2001, respectively, as traffic safety
educational devices which enable users to safely experience the risks based on
real-world traffic situations. By offering these simulators, Honda's goal is to
improve people's ability to predict risks and increase safety awareness.
Striving to realize a richer mobility society in the future, Honda developed the
Honda Bicycle Simulator as an educational tool for a wider range of people.

Key features of the Honda Bicycle Simulator
<Hardware>
・ Compact design (length 2,270mm × height 1,400mm × width 990mm, weight
88kg)
・ Equipped with monitors to check right/left and behind.
・ Equipped with a "walking sensor" which recognizes the user's action of
walking the bicycle.
<Software>
・ Contains different courses such as "going to school," "going to the grocery
store," "going to cram school" and "going to a local shopping street" to offer
realistic experiences for user groups of different ages.
・ Contains a course for the user to learn traffic laws and manners to ride a
bicycle in mixed traffic.
・ After the simulation, the rider's path can be reviewed from multiple vantage
points -above/below and right/left- and the riding situation and evaluation will
be displayed on the monitor.

Sales Plan (in Japan): 500 units per year

Suggested Retail Price (in Japan, including delivery fee): 732,900 yen (698,000
yen before tax)
Filed under: Japan, Technology, Honda

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Washington, DC  20037


"Growing up is a terribly hard thing to do.  It is much easier to skip it and go
from one childhood to another."  F.S.F.

I just got an e-mail saying that the link was not working.  It is an interesting
interview.  I recommend it highly if you have not been following the research at
Bicycle Quarterly.  At least one of the two links below should work.

http://tinyurl.com/yec98ze

http://www.terrybicycles.com/podcast/?kc=em20091120&utm_medium=email&utm_source=\
cpmaster&utm_campaign=em20091120

-G
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Washington, DC  20037


"Growing up is a terribly hard thing to do.  It is much easier to skip it and go
from one childhood to another."  F.S.F.



----- Original Message ----
From: Geof Gee <geoffreygee@...>
To: Bikewashington <BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 3:06:04 PM
Subject: G. Terry interviewing Jan Heine on optimal tire pressure

This has been discussed a few times.  There was a short blip on this in
Bicycling Magazine.  But here is a longer and informative discussion on the
topic.

Download MP3 file (23.6 MB)

-G
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Washington, DC  20037


"Growing up is a terribly hard thing to do.  It is much easier to skip it and go
from one childhood to another."  F.S.F.

(Thanks Deb!)

CHRISTMAS LIGHT RIDE
to benefit the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Warriors In Transition Program

Conte's of Bethesda - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (5:00pm)
Conte's of Arlington - Sunday, December 13, 2009 (5:30pm)

Conte's will host two Christmas Light Rides - the first from Conte's of Bethesda
(Saturday, 12/12) and the second from Conte's of Arlington (Sunday, 12/13). This
no-drop ride is a family friendly event. Lights and Helmets Required!

CHARITY RAFFLE: Bring in a gift card of $10 or more (Borders, Barnes and Noble,
Best Buy, Target) to be donated to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's
Warriors in Transition Brigade and be entered in a raffle to win a gift card to
Conte's.

----------------------------
Conte's of Arlington
3924 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
703.248.9600
www.ContesBikeStores.com/goto/Arlington

Conte's of Bethesda, MD
7626 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.312.6159
www.ContesBikeStores.com/goto/BethesdaMD

This has been discussed a few times.  There was a short blip on this in
Bicycling Magazine.  But here is a longer and informative discussion on the
topic.

Download MP3 file (23.6 MB)

-G
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Washington, DC  20037


"Growing up is a terribly hard thing to do.  It is much easier to skip it and go
from one childhood to another."  F.S.F.

I thought that the presentation was pretty good.

http://piaw.blogspot.com/2008/01/bicycle-wheel.html

-G

Discusses the male skew to the bike commuter demographics, and asks what would
attract more female commuters.

http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/what-do-women-want/?utm_source=\
feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreakonomicsBlog+%28Freakonomics\
+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

or

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yaulok2

My wife and I rode one of the routes around Sugarloaf the other day.  We
normally ride mainly the flats so this was a nice change for us.  We would like
to get some climbing experience, although we are not looking for substantial
challenges (yet). I looked at various routes on mapmyride and bikely but didn't
find any that went up to the top of Sugarloaf.  Can anyone tell me how long the
road is, how steep, total vertical?  Any suggestions for other long, moderate
climbs in the area?  We live on Capitol Hill.

If you rather see video, here is the NBC report

http://tinyurl.com/ydoft7j

-G

--- In BikeWashingtonDC@yahoogroups.com, Geof Gee <geoffreygee@...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yfvzlnv
>
>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>
>
> Washington, DC  20037
>
>
> "Growing up is a terribly hard thing to do.  It is much easier to skip it and
go from one childhood to another."  F.S.F.
>