“Dear PoPville,
On Oct.22nd btw 5-5:30pm at F and 10th Street, NW in front of Madame Tussaud’s my daughter was hit by a male riding a bicycle. He did not stop, just hit and ran.
This thoughtless act resulted in her having a broken elbow. She required surgery: a metal plate implanted. Next to her Physical Therapy to regain full range of motion.
Accidents happen. But to hit, run and be so uncaring is What…. I don’t know how to describe such behavior. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
Anyone try the new Zagsters out? Where else have you seen them around town?
Zagster’s website says about the bikes:
“Comfortable, safe and easy to ride.
Zagster’s cruiser bicycles feature eight gears, automatic lights, a bell and a handy front basket.
Lightweight
Our standard cruiser is 30% lighter than the typical bike-share bike.
Heavy-duty
Every Zagster bike is custom-built with components that last long and are easy to replace.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
From an email:
“Make sure your bike commute to work takes you down 14th street tomorrow for some free coffee!
The Bike Rack in partnership with Peregerine Espresso is offering Free HOT coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, November 16 from 7:30 am until approximately 9:30 am. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of coffee as you make your way into work or wherever you are headed.
Bring your own travel mug or grab one of our cups. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
“Dear PoPville,
I don’t know who you all were, but thank you. I fell off my bike on H St this morning after [Sunday] getting a tire caught in the tracks and was totally disoriented and scared when all I could see was blood dripping from my head. Thank you in particular to the man who put pressure on the cut until the ambulance arrived. I’m so impressed by and thankful for my DC community that doesn’t hesitate to jump in and help. I wish I could repay you all.“
From The Bike Rack:
“Night Tour with DC Cycling Concierge
Yes we are pretty spoiled. We live among some of the most iconic sights in the country and the world. While almost all of us have been on the mall more times than we care to count, biking around the city at night brings a magical perspective to our great city. And chances are there will be several spots and maybe a few stops that you haven’t been to before (and/or always wondered what the deal was). (more…)
From WABA:
“Join WABA and at-large D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman on Veterans Day for a ride on the newly opened segment of the Anacostia River Trail!
The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens trail segment was a missing link in a network of 60 miles of trail between the District and Maryland. It connects Benning Road in the District with the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, creating a much more pleasant and safe route for cyclists who commute between Prince George’s County and the District. The trail also provides walkers, bicyclists, and nature lovers access to scenic stretches of the Anacostia River where one can regularly see egrets, eagles, deer, and other wildlife. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw
From an email:
“What: The 8th Annual DC Tweed Ride and Jazz-Age Jam
When: Sunday, November 6, 2016. Ride is 12-4 pm, party 5:30-9 pm.
From The Bike Rack:
“Brookland neighbors, don’t be down about the #SafeTrack metro closure. Celebrate by biking to work!
We’ll be handing out FREE Filter coffee to bike commuters on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Stop by our table on the Met Branch Trail outside our Brookland location from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Bring your own travel mug or grab one of our cups. Look for our signs, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”
From Boundary Stone:
“Do you like history, biking, and/or adventure? Have you been waiting impatiently for #BSride2016 ever since #BSride2015 ended? Me too!!
So I’ll see you on October 22nd for a bike ride around the oldest federal monuments, the DC boundary stones.
Register now! We’ll meet at Jones Point (South stone) at 9am, wheels up at 9:30am. (more…)
