[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Yes, the snow piles around Kensington and Rockville are quite amazing. Given the warm temps and sunshine predicted for the next four days or so, there should quite a bit of melting. The sunny days are quite a nice break from the shoveling! Steve -- You received this message because you are

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It never gets that bad here in Portland but the last time we had a freak snowstorm that put a few inches right before rush hour, I rode my 23mm tyred, old Cannondale race bike home from work, just riding nice and slow; the narrow tires cut nicely through the slow. A magical memory. On Tue, Jan

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Any Marylanders have any info on the northwest branch and anacostia trail conditions? -- 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: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

During the blizzard (Saturday?) I saw a guy on the news dressed in modern looking kit with a carbon looking drop bar bike going down the road in DC or Baltimore, can't remember which. May have been Va somewhere. Alexandria, possibly? They briefly interviewed him. He had what looked like a

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Thanks Marty! The garage is a work in progress but I love having the space for bikes and other projects. My trail reconnoiter was pretty successful though I wish I'd found better conditions. My main route along the Mount Vernon Trail looks untouched by plows or treatment and impassable on my

RE: [RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

://youtu.be/eLGY05Tatiw Very fortunately for us, no significant lasting damage. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Wilson Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:42 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow 35 miles

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I remember riding with you on the trails, Tony, on the Dec. 2013 Riv-ride. They sure have a nice network of trails down in your area. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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Tony, Great photos and update on road/trail conditions. In driving around Kensington/Wheaton there is a great deal of plowing to be done for roads to handle peak rush hour traffic. Tom, Sorry to learn of the flooding and glad you emerged relatively undamaged. You got a lot of snow too! Stay

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

XO-3 with Nokians and a Wald basket: the ultimate winter riding machine. It won't be long before it all melts and you'll be Saluking again. Enjoy this while it's still here. Buckeye Bill in snowless Columbus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Bike looks great Tony - and your workbench looks just like mine! (Now where's that 2mm allen wrench...) On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:30:04 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

> > Here's one to show you what I was driving all day Saturday and half of > Sunday. My driveway is a bit of a challenge in weather like this! > The front of my house shows the extent of

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Nice. Achine! That's what I've been wishing for, these past few days. Cheers, Steve -- 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

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Great to hear about everyone else's experience with the snow! I'm still in the 55% of unplowed residential streets in Alexandria though we do have plowed primary and secondary streets

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Great to hear about everyone else's experience with the snow! I'm still in the 55% of unplowed residential streets in Alexandria though we do have plowed primary and secondary streets close enough to walk to if we really wanted to get out and about. Speaking of which I finished the re-build

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Cool shots and video Erl! Thanks for posting. Haven't measured here but I would guess ~27" in Howard County, MD. Alas, I'm trapped about a mile deep in an unplowed neighborhood. The county plow got stuck and never made it through. Hopefully tomorrow. -- You received this message because you

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Awesome photos, Erl! Impressive sidewalls! When a plow comes (usually on remote dirt roads as that's what I ride), it's stop and stand at the side. They are stunningly considerate and slow down and angle their plow away from me or lift it entirely. Then I have easy going! Grin. With abandon,

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Andy, Thanks for sharing how things are in Pittsburgh. I'm glad you only got 6". Stay safe and warm. 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

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After shoveling out the cars and sidewalk, I attempted a ride. The studded tires provided great traction. The snowplows entered my neighborhood about the time I started my ride. Not wanting to be a nuisance or put myself or others in danger, I headed home. Many streets remain unplowed or

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, around 16". I'm a bit too decrepit, thanks to old bike injuries, to try this stuff. Even my cross country skis are idle. John Wilson Greensburg, PA USA On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 9:03:32 PM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: > Pittsburgh was 6" and done by noon

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

If you get out, have a blast! Everything is far more compact on a snow ride, including the fun. My one word of caution (aside from dress right and well) is never, ever trust a driver on snow/ice. Presume they will spin out of control at the worst possible moment, be unable to stop, etc. DO

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Shoveled 8" of snow last night and 8 more this morning. And yet it still snows and the wind gusts 30+ mph. I want to ride and know that Deacon and Mark Reimer among others would likely be riding. Perhaps I will give it a go tomorrow after the storm stops. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

It does not matter anymore where I go or how I get there . There is beauty if cycling, yes ! There is beauty in walking, yes ! Beauty just standing , yes ! Snowfall is it's own magical time , and no matter where you are or what you do , what difference does it make how you got to

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Thanks Steve! I may take you up on the offer. Deacon, thanks for the tips. I spent this afternoon installing the studded tires while the blizzard raged. First I pinched the tube installing the front tire. After retrieving the spare from my saddlesack, I installed the tire again. Upon inflating

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Pittsburgh was 6" and done by noon today. Most of that was on the ground by 0600 when I headed out to work. No plowing of snow mass, just wheel paths smashing it down into flat cakes that were not adhered to the super cold pavement below. Like a pile of small shale, but slipperier. Agree with

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

We're on our way to 30 inches of snow here in Allentown PA. Sunday will be our dig out day. The good news is that by Thursday it will be in the 40's. I'm glad I got out for a two hour ride on Wednesday, who knows when I'll get out for a long ride again. JohnS On Wednesday, January 20, 2016

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Erl, Glad to hear you're enthusiastic about riding. I'm not sure where you will able to ride other than ploughed streets, so Patricks advise is excellent. I measured 19" of snow in the front yard at 10:00 am, wouldn't be surprised if we get the 30" that was predicted. We will most likely be

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Adventure before the adventure always increases the (my aphasia kicked in and the thesaurus is no help (it may be foreign) but it means anticipation, delight of wild swashbuckling adventure -- but I hated to use adventure thrice. Hopefully you get the idea.) With abandon, Patrick On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

> > Well over 30 here on the Maryland / Pennsylvania line. I bought a > new/bigger snow blower earlier this year, and was wondering if I would ever > use it. Wonder no more! I have a very long/steep driveway, so I accustomed > to multiple trips up and down to stay ahead of the snow. Doing a

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Erl, wish I'd known you needed tubes, I have some 26", but may only have one wide enough for your needs. Steve -- 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

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I hope all you DC folks have some fun and be safe out there. I don't know if my son-in-law, Carey, is properly equipped for such conditions. His commute is normally multi-modal. I think I'll follow-up with him tonight to see how things are going for him. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Tony, I will be adding the studded tires, you helped me get last year, to the Atlantis tonight for Friday's commute. The afternoon rush on Ftiday should be epic. Stay warm and safe. Have fun! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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Erl, I guess a studded bike commute may be better than a car on Friday, you be safe! You know my feeling, a fair weather rider. I spent part of yesterday preparing for epic snow, mainly starting the snow blower to get it ready. It doesn't sound like the timing of the storm will allow for

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Steve, Thanks. You will be a popular neighbor if you own a snow blower! Stay safe and warm. Erl On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 8:45:54 AM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: > > Erl, I guess a studded bike commute may be better than a car on Friday, > you be safe! You know my feeling, a fair

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Weather channel blizzard watch statement: HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOW STRONGEST WINDS AND POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS HEAVY SNOW

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Oh Boy . . . . another Snowmegeddon ! Let it snow let it snow let it snow ! > > > *Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire is so delightfulAnd > since we’ve no place to goLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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This reminds me of the minor internet meme that followed the DC earthquake a little while back. Google "DC earthquake devastation" to see. It'll show you a set of plastic lawn furniture with one chair tipped over. This natural event promises to be significantly more dangerous. Hopefully

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

My school is heeding the forecast and closing. So I will install my studded tires and anticipate a ride in the snow AFTER the blizzard ends. To all in the path of this storm, stay safe and warm. Erl On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 10:26:07 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: > > Weather channel

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

I'm standing by with my studded tires to mount for the commute in on Saturday. Still in the meteorologist's roulette wheel as to snowfall here, could be 1-3", could be 5-8". Sounds like that February snowfall from five years ago. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Would be fun to try some ultra slow snow riding in my neighborhood with my Cypres tires in the snow covered grassy areas just for fun to see how they do and to get some snow riding experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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Yikes, you guysbe careful out there On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 9:26:07 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Weather channel blizzard watch statement: > HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. > CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH > THE HEAVIEST SNOW > >

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Good on you for riding today, Tony! Avoided all that traffic, got exercise, and had fun !!! What kinda tires are those and how did they fair in the dusting we had, which is about 2" now here in Ellicott City, MD. Probably the same where you are. I'm thinking of going out for a quick ride in

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

ps- its funny for us mid-atlantic people, being on this forum, because half of the people on this forum will cry for us when they see our winter weather reports, the other half will laugh at us!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Yes we really get the 'happy medium' of weather... I suppose. Those are 650Bx38 Parimoto's which measure closer to 40 on A23 rim's for me. No problems with traction, I was on the road closer to the start of the snow though and didn't encounter much ice. I imagine tomorrow's commute (for