You might be able to park at the Vienna Community Center on Park St. It's right on the W+OD bike trail. Thomas A. Murphy Technical Support Swidler Berlin...
Hey all, I am throwing this out there for them that want to ride Wed nite (and don't want to drive to Wakefield. WE are going to try to start 530-545 pm from...
Fountainhead Trailhead Pace: Moderate to Faster Terrain: Intermediate Saturday Oct 5th Leave trailhead at 7:30am Join Mark Lewis for an "Early Bird" ride on 05...
Upcoming More Events Oct 3rd through Oct 12th Wakefield/Accotink Parks Niteride Wakefield/Accotink Parks Niteride Start at 6:45pm. Join the MORE gang on the...
Also note that hunting is prohibited in Fairfax & Arlington Counties as well Alexandria in Virginia and at least most of Montgomery County in Maryland. All...
Hi everyone, I'm going to buy a new helmet (something with more vents so my hair can REALLY stick out all over the place) and I'm looking for opinions. Is...
Debby, You do not have to spend $150 to get a good helmet. there are many good models under $100. Plus this time of year all the bike shops put many products...
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Deborah Kosnett
dkosnett@...
Oct 3, 2002 2:27 pm
I prefer a helmet with a visor for any type of riding; it's really just personal preference. The visor helps when the sun is low in the sky. You can tilt your...
Wow, $150.00 for a bicycle helmet? I think I paid about $30.00 for mine at WalMart and it works just fine. Of course, I have never crashed a bicycle either...
Cool, I'm a sucker for answering polls... I have a Bell Nemesis 2 Pro. $49.99 on sale at Performance. It has fusion in-mold construction (i.e., the colored...
Hey Deb, Vents are great for summer but don't forget winter is just around the corner. You might want to pick up something to keep your head warm for the...
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Deborah Kosnett
dkosnett@...
Oct 3, 2002 2:44 pm
Hmmm. I've never seen a difference. My head doesn't get cold in winter, but my ears do. I use the same helmet, regardless. I use a thin Pearl Izumi earband to...
Hi Everyone....The Tour DePort is October 20 in Baltimore. Is anyone signed up? Evan Lese Unisys Program Control Voice # 703-620-7262 Fax # 703-620-1406 Net #...
I don't fully understand this visor thing? I would think you would not need a visor while mountain biking since the trees should block the sun. On the road,...
Evan, I have about 9-10 people who wrote and said they want to ride so far: Jessie Lam Valerie Evan Lee James Maureen (no confirm) Robert Roundabush Tammera ...
I can't vouch for MTBers. But on a road bike your body is hunched over much more. A visor can block your view, unless you crane your neck back - and that gets...
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Deborah Kosnett
dkosnett@...
Oct 3, 2002 3:28 pm
Except for those road bikes w/o drop handlebars. I can't bend over as far as I could when I was younger . . . hurts the neck too much. D. Kosnett ... ...
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Danderson
danderson@...
Oct 3, 2002 3:29 pm
A visor can definitely block your view on an MTB. You need to make sure it does not obstruct your ability to see low hanging branches etc. I wear mine up...
I knew I could count on you guys. This really is more interesting than work, isn't it? To give a bit more background, I've been wearing $40 Giros for several...
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George Deering
gdeering@...
Oct 3, 2002 4:25 pm
Trees would be a reason for a visor to block branches and twigs from your eyes. Although I have no visor on my helmet it isn't a bad idea. George ... From:...
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George Deering
gdeering@...
Oct 3, 2002 4:25 pm
Well I know Specialized has a lifetime warranty on all of there helmets, in case of a crash. All you do is send the damaged helmet in and something like $10...
Yes this is a good point. I read the same thing about bike helmets. If they hit the ground for any reason, even if they look okay they can be damaged inside...
Hey folks: What do you recommend for short winter commutes 3-6 miles. I would rather be sweaty than cold. I just found some clothes at REI called Sporthill,...
Tye-Die Ron, Wow, that guy really flipped his lid! I am very glad you defended yourself and shared it with our group. You put him in his place without...
I apologize for not updating my previous post. (I've been very preoccupied lately by this "WORK" thing I have to do on the side to pay for the website...
this just in from Stu Moulton our Fountainhead Trail Liaison for MORE. Except for the monthly MORE ride (normally the 3rd Friday) night riding is not permitted...
