Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Ride report and pictures, great ride all around! http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/12/dc-riv-ride-2-arlington-loop.html https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-69pxFNszrKs/UsBGRZ0XpZI/DBk/MmqWd9_VpJ0/s1600/DCRivRide2%2B%25283%2Bof%2B19%2529.jpg -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great flash ride! Looks like a great time. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 29, 2013 9:17:55 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Ride report and pictures, great ride all around! http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/12/dc-riv-ride-2-arlington-loop.html

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Michael
We detoured over the the Lincoln, King, and WWI monuments, too. Yes, WWI. I never saw that one before. It sits quietly off to the side of the reflecting pool. Very beautiful, yet lonely monument. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Michael
We even crossed over into DC to see the Lincoln, King, and WWI monuments. I think we rode past Jefferson monument, too. I had never seen the WWI monument before. It sits off to the side of the reflecting pool. A beautiful and lonely monument. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Michael
We even crossed over into DC to see the Lincoln, King, and WWI monuments. I think we rode past Jefferson monument, too. I had never seen the WWI monument before. It sits off to the side of the reflecting pool. A beautiful and lonely monument. Tony and Liz were great tourguides. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Eric Platt
Looked like a great ride. The WW1 memorial is nice. Remember discovering it when I first visited there. Glad to see the scaffolding coming down on the Washington Monument. But was pleasantly surprised to see they lit it up when we were there in October. Totally jealous as it is now back below zero

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
Yes -- Thanks, Tony, for organizing! Very nice to meet a few of the (local) people on the list and their bicycles. And, not as cold as it could have been for December 28! -- Liz S. On Saturday, December 28, 2013 2:25:05 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Thanks, Tony, for inviting us! What a great

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
If you're local to Washington DC and want another chance at a ride to downtown DC, you might consider this Oxon Hill bike club New Years Day ride WED Jan 1 *NEW YEAR'S DAY TOUR OF MONUMENTS PLUS* Class ALL 24 mi. 10:30 AM from Oxon Hill Park and Ride Lot. Celebrate 2014 with a bike ride!

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-28 Thread Tom M
Thanks, Tony, for organizing and to everyone who came. Awesome time. Great company, beautiful bikes. --Tom On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:38:25 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Anyone interested in a casual ride this coming Saturday morning? Similar to our ride from the summer... For a

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-28 Thread Michael
Thanks, Tony, for inviting us! What a great time meeting everyone and seeing your great bikes! I never knew DC had such great places to ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-28 Thread Michael
PS - here's some pics of the bikes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157639124322684/ Tony's got some pics of everyone he will post later. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-28 Thread Howard
Thanks for organizing this Tony! Had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. Looking forward to next time. On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:38:25 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Anyone interested in a casual ride this coming Saturday morning? Similar to our ride from the summer... For a

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-28 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Great seeing everyone, it is very gratifying to see so much interest in getting a ride together on such short notice! Pictures and a blog post coming tomorrow. Great people and gorgeous bikes today!!! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
That's great Howard, I've been looking forward to seeing that bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread WETH
I am hoping to join as well. Thanks, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread Howard
I was just on the Four Mile Run trail this morning (around 9:15 or so) and passed by the detour. The trail was open and I didn't see anyone working on the bridge, so maybe it will be open tomorrow as well. On Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:01:36 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Steve thanks

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
Possibly a bit early for me for December, but I'll try to make it! (Can't remember what prevented my joining the last ride, but in the meantime I've put together my Saluki.) Looking forward to it! -- Liz S. On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:38:25 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Anyone

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread Minh
Tony, If i make it tomorrow, i'm going to try and catch you at the turn for the Custis or along the Custis back towards DC. Just look for someone on a rivish bike. Minh On Friday, December 27, 2013 12:25:08 PM UTC-5, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: Possibly a bit early for me for December, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Erl, Elisabeth it would be great to see you guys! It's going to be a chilly start but I'm really looking forward to it! Minh we'll keep our eyes peeled for you at the Custis turn. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Minh
Not sure i can make it, but in case i do which direction are you guys gonna go? Are you going to head out north towards Roslyn or South towards Alexandria at the start? On Wednesday, December 25, 2013 11:19:23 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Excellent! I'll probably be riding my newly

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
South towards Alexandria... Hope to see you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Minh
Tony, What's the route plan? South through S. Arlington then loop back on the Custis? On Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:49:59 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: South towards Alexandria... Hope to see you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Exactly, check out the link in the first post and that is the route Mount Vernon trail to Four Mile Run trail to WOD trail (trail head in Shirlington) to Custis Trail (near bluemont junction) to Mount Vernon Trail (at Roosevelt Island) And back to the Gravely Point area. Possible excursion

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/26/2013 03:52 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Exactly, check out the link in the first post and that is the route Mount Vernon trail to Four Mile Run trail to Do remember, on Saturday the detour with the zigzag up-ramp is supposed to be in effect on the Four Mile Run trail near the Mt.

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Steve, Thanks for the heads up, so is the four mile run trail interrupted or just one of the exits off of it? Are you going to join us? Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tom M
I'd like to join in if you don't mind. I 'll be on my Bob Jackson. --Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Anyone/any bike is welcome and encouraged! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Steve thanks for doing the legwork on this closure.. Big pain for me as that impacts my regular commute. But for Saturday purposes we will either use the detour or go off trail through crystal city. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/26/2013 10:01 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Steve thanks for doing the legwork on this closure.. Big pain for me as that impacts my regular commute. But for Saturday purposes we will either use the detour or go off trail through crystal city. An added benefit of going through Crystal

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-26 Thread Howard
Count me in. I'll be riding a 2-tt sage green Sam. Howard On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:38:25 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Anyone interested in a casual ride this coming Saturday morning? Similar to our ride from the summer... For a reminder;

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-25 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Excellent! I'll probably be riding my newly alba-equipped Atlantis. Any more takers? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-24 Thread Michael
OK. I am in! Thanks for offering. Sounds like a fun ride! Lord willing, I will be there. Bringing my Sam. Merry Christmas to you, too, Tony. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-24 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The parking lot at gravely point, just off the GW Parkway is very close by. On the other side of the parkway but also close is the Columbia Island Marina parking... Access to the trail from the marina is slightly less straightforward. Weather does look good! On Dec 24, 2013 10:21 PM, Michael

[RBW] Re: Arlington Loop Ride - Sat, 28 Dec

2013-12-24 Thread Michael
Sounds fun. Still pondering. The weather looks good so far - high of 47 and sunny! Anywhere to park by the monument? Not familiar with Arlington. I would be coming from Ellicott City, MD. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch