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Forum: Northeast
08-29-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,938
Posted By joshdcu

That course is the site of the City Bikes...

That course is the site of the City Bikes Criterium every year. It's pretty nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By joshdcu

I think this bike is from around 1989 or 1990...

I think this bike is from around 1989 or 1990 (just going by the graphics and the color... I had a Trek from the same period, and I remember seeing some of these in the store/catalog).

I think...
Forum: Northeast
08-13-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,636
Posted By joshdcu

Da da da, da... da..., da... da... not feeling...

Da da da, da... da..., da... da... not feeling groovy.

(sorry, very lame joke, but I couldn't resist...)
Forum: Northeast
08-13-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By joshdcu

Check out www.mabra.org. That's the site for the...

Check out www.mabra.org. That's the site for the local bicycle racing association, and they should have a schedule of races.

There's generally a lot of races going on in the DC area, so you...
Forum: Northeast
08-13-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By joshdcu

I'm going to sign up. I really hope that...

I'm going to sign up.

I really hope that they can expand this program soon. I guess they have to start somewhere, but I don't feel like the program will be all that successful unless they add...
Forum: Northeast
02-19-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By joshdcu

Tilden Street (between Beach Drive and...

Tilden Street (between Beach Drive and Connecticut Avenue) is a pretty good hill, too.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,801
Posted By joshdcu

I'm sorry to hear about your accident. Chain...

I'm sorry to hear about your accident. Chain Bridge and those nearby roads are always pretty dicey, and there's really no route through there that is clearly easier or safer.

I'm glad you're ok.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-07, 10:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,693
Posted By joshdcu

I see this a lot where I live, too. I think that...

I see this a lot where I live, too. I think that some people are just unthinking or oblivious, but I think that others are (mistakenly) applying rules from running to biking.

Also, more than I...
Forum: Northeast
04-04-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By joshdcu

Poolesville is a fun, and somewhat challenging,...

Poolesville is a fun, and somewhat challenging, race. The course is a loop of about 10.5 miles, which you'll go around 4 times (I'm assuming you're in the Cat 4/5 race...) for a total of 42 miles. ...
Forum: Northeast
03-05-07, 11:35 AM
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

I'm not sure it would work here, either...

I'm not sure it would work here, either (Minnesotans are generally pretty considerate... perhaps moreso than here?), but it was nice to see the rules generally observed.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

Oh, hey, no problem! Basically, there are...

Oh, hey, no problem!

Basically, there are two variations to my alternate route, both of which use Commonwealth Avenue as an alternative to the MV Trail. Traffic is very light on Commonwealth...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

Yeah, and maybe some HOT lanes. :p ...

Yeah, and maybe some HOT lanes. :p

Seriously, though... I was in Minneapolis recently, where in many places they had separate lanes (or even paths) for cyclists and peds. It was pretty nice.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

I think I fixed it. Try it again.

I think I fixed it. Try it again.
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

I'm on the MV Trail a lot, in a reverse-commute...

I'm on the MV Trail a lot, in a reverse-commute direction, and it's not so bad in the mornings; but the evenings after work have been quite crowded in nice weather. Lately, I've taken to riding an...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 10:17 AM
Forum: Commuting
08-18-06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 581
Posted By joshdcu

NoVA/DC Area Commuters: Article on W&OD Congestion in Wash. Post

I saw this in another forum, and thought that some of y'all might be interested in reading this article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/17/AR2006081701613.html
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By joshdcu

A lot of people from different teams/clubs head...

A lot of people from different teams/clubs head down there, but in a lot of ways it's just sort of a free-for-all. People show up there knowing that there will be others around, or maybe they'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-06, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By joshdcu

Sounds like Hains Point, which can be a bit...

Sounds like Hains Point, which can be a bit hectic even without equipment problems...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,862
Posted By joshdcu

There's a MUP for a good portion of my commute. ...

There's a MUP for a good portion of my commute. Due to the summer crowds, I've switched to a slightly longer alternate route on a few lightly-trafficked local roads (fortunately, I have that...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-06, 08:20 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,304
Posted By joshdcu

I had a nice ride in this morning. It was a...

I had a nice ride in this morning. It was a little cooler than it has been recently, and I felt like I had a little more energy.

There was one issue, though: As I was riding down the multi-use...
07-17-06, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By joshdcu

I work in Alexandria, and pass through...

I work in Alexandria, and pass through Arlington/DC on my way to Greenbelt on Wednesdays (and although I haven't gone in a few weeks, I'm looking to make it to most of the remaining races... I'm...
06-21-06, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

Here's three more, off the top of my head: ...

Here's three more, off the top of my head:

Birreria Paradiso, 3282 M St. NW (basement of Pizzeria Paradiso), Georgetown -good selection of Belgian beers and other fancy stuff......
06-16-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,493
Posted By joshdcu

That's alright, I saw Naked Raygun when they were...

That's alright, I saw Naked Raygun when they were touring for their debut album, "Throb Throb." :)
06-16-06, 08:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,889
Posted By joshdcu

My work is pretty good. There are bike racks...

My work is pretty good. There are bike racks right next to the attendant's booth in the parking garage underneath the office building where I work. I leave a u-lock around one of the racks when I'm...
06-15-06, 01:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,493
Posted By joshdcu

I luvs me some Naked Raygun.

I luvs me some Naked Raygun.
06-01-06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By joshdcu

Ok, I'll look out for you. I'm on a red...

Ok, I'll look out for you.

I'm on a red Cannondale and ride for a new team called Racing Union. Our new green-and-black kits will be making their debut next week, so I'll be easier to spot. ...
06-01-06, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By joshdcu

Pete, Which race do you do at Greenbelt? ...

Pete,

Which race do you do at Greenbelt?

I'm usually in the 'C' race (though I didn't make it last night...).
05-31-06, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

There's no question about that flag... it's cool!

There's no question about that flag... it's cool!
05-30-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

I don't make it out much, and I don't know who...

I don't make it out much, and I don't know who these Brown Hornets are, but I'm all about bringing on the destruction of the Segway and kickball crowds! Grrrrrrr!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,035
Posted By joshdcu

That frame looks just like my old Allez Epic,...

That frame looks just like my old Allez Epic, which I bought new in 1991. Mine came with a Shimano 600 (Ultegra's precursor) 7 speed group and a double crankset. I would guess that the 9 speed...
05-25-06, 01:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,409
Posted By joshdcu

I'll recommend U. of Maryland (College Park, MD)...

I'll recommend U. of Maryland (College Park, MD) and Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). Both schools are generally pretty good in the sciences and have cycling teams.

Maryland is in a large...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-06, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 474
Posted By joshdcu

Nice to meet you this morning, Velogirl. I'm...

Nice to meet you this morning, Velogirl. I'm sorry if I seemed a bit distracted. We had a really good turnout at our pit stop, and it was hectic!
Forum: Commuting
05-17-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 474
Posted By joshdcu

I'll be at the Alexandria pit stop all morning,...

I'll be at the Alexandria pit stop all morning, in an orange Virginia Tech jersey that says "Hokies." If anyone else is there, say hi.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,998
Posted By joshdcu

On my commute, I regularly see rats, squirrels,...

On my commute, I regularly see rats, squirrels, pigeons, geese, seagulls, some other birds (I don't know my birds too well...), and tourists; and a couple of times I saw a hawk.

Around town, I...
05-09-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,399
Posted By joshdcu

L'Chaim!

L'Chaim!
05-09-06, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

A. Sounds good. B. I'm going anyway (I can get...

A. Sounds good.
B. I'm going anyway (I can get in with my regular ticket, but I'm happy to migrate elsewhere in the stadium...).

We all laugh at a yellow soccer team, a yellow soccer team, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,426
Posted By joshdcu

Are Gold Wing owners the "Freds" of the...

Are Gold Wing owners the "Freds" of the motorcycle world? :p
05-08-06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

Hmmmm... not a bad idea! -I'm going to look into...

Hmmmm... not a bad idea! -I'm going to look into this.
05-08-06, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

I missed the game on Saturday... it didn't sound...

I missed the game on Saturday... it didn't sound good.

Cool that there are other United fans here. I have a season ticket on the quiet side for home games. For away games, I'll usually head to...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By joshdcu

Looking at the WABA site is a good suggestion. ...

Looking at the WABA site is a good suggestion. Also, look at these sites:

Anacostia Tributary Trail System map (Prince George's County): http://www.pgparks.com/places/maps/anacostia-2002.pdf
...
05-04-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

D.C. U-niiiii-ted! <clap-clap, clap,...

D.C. U-niiiii-ted! <clap-clap, clap, clap-clap-clap>
04-28-06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 8,514
Posted By joshdcu

Well, my name is Josh, so there's the "josh"...

Well, my name is Josh, so there's the "josh" part, and the "dcu" stands for DC United. "joshdcu" is also a screen name I use on a soccer forum, where I guess it makes more sense. Not very creative,...
04-28-06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

Yeah, sometimes I wish I lived further up 16th...

Yeah, sometimes I wish I lived further up 16th Street, so I could fly down that hill!
04-28-06, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

Chimbly: I saw you whizz by (at a good clip,...

Chimbly:

I saw you whizz by (at a good clip, I might add...) as I was waiting to cross the street in front of my building (at 16th + Church Sts.) this morning. I would have said hi, but there was...
04-26-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,152
Posted By joshdcu

+1 :)

+1 :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,283
Posted By joshdcu

Sadly, Proteus in Adams Morgan has been closed...

Sadly, Proteus in Adams Morgan has been closed for some time (15 years?). There is, however, a Proteus location in College Park, and it's a cool little shop. The owner, Jill, does pretty good bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-06, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,304
Posted By joshdcu

My commute in today was a little chillier than it...

My commute in today was a little chillier than it has otherwise been recently, but was very pleasant. I'm looking forward to the commute home, when I'm going to take a detour to meet up with friends...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,273,304
Posted By joshdcu

I had a nice ride in this morning. It was foggy...

I had a nice ride in this morning. It was foggy by the river, but very comfrotable otherwise. It's really nice outside now (about 75 F), so I think I'll take a long route home.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 11:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,970
Posted By joshdcu

That DOES look like a nice ride, cydewaze. I may...

That DOES look like a nice ride, cydewaze. I may have to head out that way and tag along sometime.
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