I was pulling out of the College Park REI yesterday and was surprised by the number of cyclists on Rhode Island Ave. Not a group, but many pretty speedy...
Hey everyone, Well, the weather is getting colder and leaves are turning so it is time to bring out the Cyclocross bike! Some of you have already begun to...
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Nov 1, 2004 7:17 pm
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Fairfax County Park Authority formalizes Night Riding Program at Wakefield - To Enforce Night Closure at Accotink 2004-10-29 MORE would like to call the...
not being a wiseguy but where does wakefield officially begin on the southside and accotink end. For those of us who ride from our house this is important. I...
Does anyone know whether or not the NCPPC allows you to park your car along Beach Drive (near Connecticut Ave) and bike into town from there? [I'm talking...
When you exercise your right to vote on this election day, make an effective personal statement for bicycling in your community. Bike to your polling place! ...
FALL 2004 BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES Allen Muchnick, a certified League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor, will teach two three-hour mechanical...
ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD BIKE RIDE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 9:30-11 AM The Arlington County Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) invites you to join its annual County...
Free Road 1 Cycling Seminar from WABA November 13th and 14th Take the first step toward becoming a League Certified Instructor by joining WABA for a free Road...
Eric Gilliland
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Nov 4, 2004 2:42 pm
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hi all: i've looked briefly at the site listed below: http://bicyclelighting.com and was wondering if anyone has built the light systems described around here?...
I just finished up the "recommended" system and it works great! It took about 10 days to round up all the stuff, but the author (not sure what his name is)...
Someone- who I have long since forgotten- posted here last year about their Christmas biking gift list. On it was a blaze orange mesh vest with reflective...
Does anyone know of the increased incidences of muggings on the Northwest Branch trail (Anacostia Tributary Trails) behind the Queens Chapel Apartments between...
I have a '00 S-Works. The headset is getting a flat spot on the turn radius, and believe the chain could use refreshing. Does anyone have good suggestions to...
I was going to offer some maps of downtown where I ride. I had some a little different than what's on web site, and maybe interesting. Is there someplace you...
I'm a big fan of Wipperman chains. I don't use the stainless steel one, just the nickel-plated steel version. The surface finish is much better than Shimano...
Sorry about the delay in replying.I was off the wire all last week. Sunnyside Ave about three quarters of a mile north of REI will get you over to the BARC....
If you've had that bike since '00 and never replaced the chain (assuming you ride it regularly), you might be due for a cassette as well. As chains wear, they...
Hunters look for white things to shoot at, so if you're riding in wooded areas this time of year DO NOT WEAR WHITE. Bright non-camo colors are best, like...
I commute through a small patch (~1 mile) of single track in the woods. I was told 2 weeks ago that it's private property and not to ride there during the...
Also, remember that this time of year, leaves are slick. I crashed on the W&OD on Saturday afternoon, when I had to brake suddenly for a cyclist who failed to ...
A forward from Charlie who meant to send this to the list... Michael Plakus ... From: Charlie [mailto:chalfredm@...] Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004...
Here are the bicycling related excerpts from today's online session with Dr Gridlock (http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/04/_gridlock110804.htm or...
I assume this was meant for the group so here's another forward... Michael Plakus ... From: nm_taylor [mailto:nm_taylor@...] Sent: Monday, November 08,...
Well, if MY memory is correct, HE was going to look into it and report back. No problem pointing out the facts to him, but you might as well remind him that he...
I'd been wondering about the bike muggings as well. Living and riding in the city, I often wonder about situations and what might happen. What to look out...
If the two bikers who were almost run off the road by a white van on MacArthur Blvd. this morning need a witness, let me know. Sorry, didn't see the plates. ...