Hi Deb: I use to volunteer for NHSRA. It is now called Disabled Sports USA. They use to be ski oriented group but are now more diversified. I don't know if...
Our phones are finally operational. Below is our new contact info. Washington Area Bicyclist Association 1803 Connecticut Avenue NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC...
Eric Gilliland
gill@...
Nov 2, 2005 8:41 pm
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Hello Everyone, I am a new (adult) biker. Like a lot of people I used to ride a lot as a kid in New York City but time and interest waned as I got older. When...
If it is too dark even with your light, check your lights. You can get lights that are very, very bright. Generally, you get what you pay for. Here is a...
Tom has given you some great advice! Bottom-line is that you don't need to give up riding outside this winter at all. There are lights, clothing, places to...
Anderson, David
danderson@...
Nov 3, 2005 1:51 am
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I second that - last winter was my first here bike commuting and I was pleasantly surprised how much of the time I was able to ride. The advice already given...
You need pretty good lights to commute at night, but once you do it's a blast. I find that I get more room from cars at night with good lights than in any...
Your new set of wheels has Phil Wood hubs for 8 or 9 speed Shimano cassette, Mavic A719 black rims, and forty 14-16 Wheelsmith butted spokes. Axle length is...
Peter Saint James
peterstj@...
Nov 3, 2005 1:53 pm
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Hey Vinny: Clothing is key to winter riding. I use a light shell jacket that vents well(open back)but stops wind in the front, 1 or 2 polypro tops,...
also for winter riding, it can help to close the vnts on your helment. A neat trick I picked up from a buddy was to pick up a plastic shower cap at a hotel and...
Also - If you're riding after dark, wear light or bright colored clothing. A screaming yellow jacket is the ideal. Even with lights, it can be hard for others...
One trick I tried last Winter (on a helmet I was planning to replace in the Spring) is to duct tape the vents over. While I didn't notice a lot of difference...
I usually cover my knees with knee warmers if it's below 60. When it gets down around 40, it's time for thermal jackets over wind vests and possibly also leg...
... You might find some more wisdom on the icebike list. Those guys bike in temps a lot colder than it gets around here. http://www.icebike.org/ Peter...
Peter Saint James
peterstj@...
Nov 3, 2005 9:31 pm
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... They have a lot of drag. I like wheels that spin more freely. Peter...
Peter Saint James
peterstj@...
Nov 3, 2005 9:47 pm
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My commute is about 6 miles, mostly on the W&OD trail, from Reston to Vienna. I ride all winter when possible, which means I ride when there isn't much snow or...
On lighting: Cycling Plus Mag. rates the CATEYE HL-EL300 as a worthwhile deal (currently on sale at Performance Bike for $26.99). Anyone with any experience...
I have used both in recent years. The EL300 produces a suitably wide beam but doesn't punch very far out. The EL500 projects out reasonably well for a sub $50...
Affordable Transportation for Affordable Housing Presentation Tuesday, November 8th 6:00 - 7:00pm Thurgood Marshall Center 1816 12th Street, NW, Conference...
Eric Gilliland
gill@...
Nov 7, 2005 7:44 pm
6790
HI All: SInce this is a long weekend, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a weekend getaway trip in the local area (Penn, W. VA, Maryland, ...
drdebanz@...
Nov 8, 2005 1:57 pm
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My official birthday ride was done several weeks in advance of my official birthday. I did this in anticipation of the leaves changing in October like they...
It might seem like a loopy proposition, but Mr. de Jong, a Dutch-born millionaire, real estate developer and cycling maniac, is on a worldwide crusade to get...
Well call me loopy, but I've ridden my bike to National Airport a number of times. It's actually very convenient, except you can only park at terminal C....
Weather looks decent for tomorrow and all you Federal and other government workers have the time off so why don't you join us? ________________________________...
I was riding to work this morning and had an "incident" with a driver who I guess thought I shouldn't be in the left-hand lane to take a left turn and ...
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