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Scottl, will you be doing these after this week? Now that DR training is over I don't have my thursdays booked up with long rides ...and I'm riding easy this week (and most of next week).

Fun Fun Fun!

Sorry, I couldn't make it guys. Had to spend the morning fixing my computer. But all is good now. Hope to see you guys next week.

That was a good workout, and it was fun trying to keep up with the pace. It was my first experience on the bike trail, and was admittedly not comfortable with it -- worrying too much about pedestrians/slow bikes/babystrollers in those tight sections...I'm happy just to stay on the road, I think.

James,

The bike trail can be dangerous but, 99% of that is under your control (paying attention, knowing when to let up on corners, holding your lines, etc). On the road, death is one driver with a cell-phone in his/her hand away. I am not trying to convert you, but for my money, cars are big, ugly, deadly beasts just waiting to send me to my grave. The worst bike on bike crash is better than the best car on bike crash. Or something like that. I would suggest you post your favorite ride.

staggart: I just don't want to be the guy that plows into a pedestrian at 20+mph, and am trying to avoid to circumstances that might lead to that.
I do sometimes lead rides (on the road) for another Meetup Group, Cool Cycling, here on the Georgetown Divide. Much less traffic up here, beautiful scenery, but very little flat ground -- that's why I like visiting you all from time to time. ;) Stay safe, thanks again!

I wish I could have made it! I typically slow way down when passing pedestrians on the trail--not to mention young kids swerving side to side. Like any busy path or road cutting blind corners should be avoided as much as possible. Imagine the collision between two road cyclist both traveling at 30+ mph. Also runners travel on the left side of the bike path--on your right sholder. There are too many bad scenarios to list--just use common sense and accidents can be avoided.

Thanks for the ride, and letting me drop in. I'd love to ride with you again. I have to get on the road bike more (been on the MTB lately). I love riding on the ARBP, but I love the bell too (even if it adds weight :) it lets the kiddos know I'm coming by). see you soon.