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Blessing of Bicycles is Saturday at Ascension & St. Agnes

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“To show support for the cycling community, Ascension and St. Agnes (1217 Massachusetts Ave NW) hosts DC’s Annual Blessing of Bicycles on Saturday, May 6th @ 11am. The DC Blessing of Bicycles is an annual tradition where priests from across the region say a prayer over all the assembled bikes, asking for protection and joy for cyclists as they ride.

The Blessing will be followed by a few words from representatives of other dimensions of the bicycling community in DC: District Department of Transportation, Washington Area Bicyclist Association, National Museum of Women in the Arts, etc.

The event includes a wide variety of food, music, pop-up tuning stations, prizes, and more. WABA will also be coordinating two community rides immediately following the event (one shorter, one longer).

All donations benefit the fund for church wheelchair accessibility: “WHEELS TO WHEELS”. Happy National Bike Month!

Register here.”

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for this Sentimental Bike Stolen on Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My bike ([email protected]) was stolen on Sunday, April 23rd from outside 3355 16th St., NW between 7:45pm and 9:45pm. It’s a Trek road bike, model 2100, locked with a Masterlock Key Cable to the fence outside of the Yorkshire Building on 16th. I received this bike 11 years ago from my uncle who has since passed away. This bike, “Steve,” and I have been through many adventures including multiple triathlons and several collisions.”

“I (cyclist) was given a ticket (at the hospital while I was awaiting getting stitches) for changing lanes without caution (I was not changing lanes).” Witnesses Sought

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I was sideswiped by a large black SUV on Water St. near 30th on Friday morning at about 7:45. The driver did stop, but I believe he may have misrepresented what happened, because I (cyclist) was given a ticket (at the hospital while I was awaiting getting stitches) for changing lanes without caution (I was not changing lanes). I am seeking any witnesses to the accident.”

If you witnessed this incident please email [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP. Thanks.

Update: Recovered!! Keep Your Eyes Peeled for this Stolen Tandem Bike

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from OP:

“I chased him down myself after a lead on PoPville.”

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“Dear PoPville,

Someone stole by tandem bike yesterday in Shaw. It’s super easy to spot, so I’m thinking we may actually be able to find it.”

If you happen to spot this very recognizable bike please email rodrickcrider(at)gmail.com

“I DON’T CARE! I SHOULD HAVE HIT YOU!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I was on my way to work with morning when this speeding SUV veered into the bike lane on Columbus Circle by Union Station, coming within a foot of sending me to the ER. I went up to the car at the stoplight and politely asked the driver to please be mindful of cyclists, at which point the driver, an older gentleman in his late 50s, screamed through the window “I DON’T CARE! I SHOULD HAVE HIT YOU!”

So seeing as though I likely have no legal recourse, public shaming is all that’s left.”

“Bike down 14th St on Tuesday, April 11 from 7:30 am until approximately 9:30 am for a free cup of Joe”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of 14th and Q Street, NW by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

From The Bike Rack in partnership with Peregrine Espresso:

“Tuesday: Commuter Coffee

We’re having a special Tuesday edition of Commuter Coffee this month. We couldn’t miss this weather! Bike down 14th St (at Q) on Tuesday, April 11 from 7:30 am until approximately 9:30 am for a free cup of Joe on us.”

Bikeshare Still Booming

By Prince Of Petworth

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Image by Jonathan Pinkerton

Jonathan tweets us the scene at 8:41am. For those who use bikeshare to commute – what time do you have to get a bike before they are all gone?

“The Bike House reopens on April 1st at noon.” at Annie’s in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

It’s finally spring, which in DC means cherry blossoms, Nationals baseball, and the return of Bike House clinics.

The Bike House reopens on April 1st at noon.

Whether you rode your bike all winter or stored it away, ride over to Annie’s Ace Hardware to get it tuned up and ready to roll. We’ll pair you with an experienced mechanic to help you do anything from simple projects like fixing a flat or cleaning and lubing your chain to more complicated fixes.

Clinics run from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday at 1240 Upshur St. NW. The Bike House is all volunteer and relies on donations to cover the costs of our clinics.”

New Belgium’s Tour de Fat coming back to DC July 22nd

By Prince Of Petworth

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From New Belgium Brewing:

“Grab your tickets and start planning for the Washington Tour de Fat on July 22, 2017. Expect to experience the unexpected. We’re bringing the party with Vintage Trouble and the Tour de Fat ensemble cast of performers. Ready your eyes and ears for a mix of musicians, circus performers, vaudeville acts, magicians, comedians, and mind-blowing provocateurs. Costumes are highly encouraged (and a mindset to party is mandatory). Proceeds from the Washington Tour de Fat benefit Washington Area Bicycle Association, Black Women Bike DC, Phoenix Bikes, and Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling, so be sure to grab your tix today.

Jul 22, 2017, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
355 Water Street SE”

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