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“Dear PoPville,

I had my bike stolen the other night right from outside of the shaw metro. The thieves cut my lock and took the bike. Sure enough I see an ad for the same bike on craigslist a day later offering it at a very low price – it was clear they were trying to get rid of it quickly. The photo was not actually of my bike, so I was only 90% sure it was the same one. When I met them to confirm it was mine and “purchase” it, my plan was to just take it. But I was met by two people who came in a car and the bike didn’t have the wheels on it so a getaway didn’t seem likely. I reluctantly paid them $100 for my bike back, but told them I knew they stole it or at least they know it was stolen. Naturally, they claimed to have “bought it off some guy on the street” the previous day.

I filed a police report once I noticed it was gone and I know what the person who sold it to me looks like and their phone # – is there any way to get these people in trouble?

I wanted to go for the sting type of operation, but I didn’t see any police nearby and I don’t have any documentation that I even own the bike.”


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Joe writes:

“I came upon this after this happened – don’t know the cause. I heard from people on Twitter that the cyclist walked to the ambulance on his own power. Irony: the person who appears to be the driver is wearing hospital scrubs.”


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This battle is starting to get bloody.

From a press release:

“NoMa just got even more bike-friendly, with new air pumps and a free public repair station installed in the neighborhood. To serve cycling traffic from the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the beautiful new cycle track on First Street, NE, the NoMa BID has installed a bright orange FIXIT station, an outdoor, tamper-resistant repair station that includes all the tools necessary to perform basic repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. The tools and air pump are securely attached to the stand with stainless steel cables and tamper-proof fasteners. Hanging the bike from the hanger arms allows the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments. The FIXIT station is located right off the Metropolitan Branch Trail ramp on M Street, NE, under the underpass and across from the M Street entrance to the NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro station.

In addition, the NoMa BID has installed five new, tamper-resistant, bright orange bike air pumps throughout the neighborhood at the following locations:

· First and M Streets, NE, northwest corner of the intersection
· M Street, NE, right off the Met Branch Trail ramp next to the new Fixit Station
· Third and L Streets, NE, southeast corner of the intersection
· On First Street, NE, just south of K Street, NE, adjacent to the Burnham Wall
· On North Capitol at H Street, NE, adjacent to the University of the District of Columbia (more…)


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“Yesterday around 5pm I found that someone had thrown a bicycle into some flower bushes in our front yard. I assume that the bike had been stolen and the thief decided that he/she didn’t want it after all. We live near 14th and Q St, NW. I can be contacted at drapermd1(at)verizon.net”

And please keep your eyes peeled for a bike stolen in Bloomingdale:

“Saturday my bike, a red Kona Jake with bike rack, lights and bell was stolen from my home on V street NW on Crispus Attucks park. If anyone comes across a used Kona Jake could they please let me know?”


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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC

From an email:

“The Bike Rack in partnership with Peregerine Espresso is offering Free ICED and HOT coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, July 16th 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 cold or hot cups. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”


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From a press release:

DC Bike Party, a monthly party ride around DC will celebrate it’s two year anniversary this Wednesday, July 9th. The group ride, which averages between 500-800 participants each month, will ride through DC in their “birthday suits”– balloons, streamers, party hats and noisemakers– all to celebrate two years in bike partying. Riders are encouraged to add songs to the DC Bike Party collaborative playlist to hear their favorite tracks through our mobile jukebox, Sound Bike DC.

The group, departing from Dupont Circle at 8pm sharp, will set out to complete an Approximately 8-mile ride, visiting some of the city’s major landmarks and attractions before ending with a celebration at Bardo Brewpub at 1200 Bladensburg Road NE where local ska band, The Originators, will play a free set.

A map of the complete route will be available at DCBikeParty.com 24 hours before the ride. Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point—many riders use Capital Bikeshare.

Everyone is welcome to attend or participate.

WHAT: DC Bike Party’s Two Year Anniversary Ride: Red White & ‘Bloons
WHERE: Departs from the middle of Dupont Circle
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9th
Meet at 7:00 P.M.; Depart promptly at 8:00″


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safety tips from DDOT

@CarolineBehr tweets us:

“Any polls on how many injured from biking on H St NE streetcar tracks?

people are still getting hurt, even with those lanes [G and I Street contraflow lanes]. I see abt 2 injuries/month. Something isn’t working.”

Do you think there needs to be better signage encouraging use of the new G and I Street, NE contraflow lanes? And of course no need to answer the poll if you don’t bike around DC.



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