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Best Western Iwo Jima
1501 Arlington Boulevard
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Only minutes from the Iwo Jima Memorial and the metro station leading to popular Washington, D.C. attractions, this Arlington, Virginia hotel offers comfortable accommodations furnished with many modern conveniences. Area attractions, including Arlington Cemetery, the Kennedy Center and Georgetown are only a short distance from the Best Western Iwo Jima. Washington, D.C. attractions such as the Smithsonian and the Lincoln Memorial are also easily accessible with the nearby metro line. While staying at the Iwo Jima Best Western, guests can dine at Ledo's Pizza restaurant or take advantage of in-room microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool along with a 24-hour fitness centre.
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I took the Metrobus 5A from Dulles International Airport and went off at Rosslyn Metro Center. From there, it was just 7-8 minutes walk to the hotel. From Rosslyn you can take the Orange or Blue subway-line to most of the tourist attractions. You can walk to the Iwo Jima monument and Arlington National Cemetary in 10 minutes (or take the blue subway line from Rosslyn to Arlington Cemetary). I did not encounter any problems with the free in room WiFi during my 5 day-stay. More than 50 TV channe.
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Very friendly and helpful Staff from front of house to housekeeping. Very convenient for Iwo Jima Memorial Arlington National Cemetery and Metro. 15-20 minutes walk in either direction. Doesn't serve meals but, there is a restaurant next door or there is Ruby Tuesdays where we got a couple if excellent meals.. Can get coffee in reception from a machine if you can't be bothered to use the coffee making facilities in room. Room and bathroom clean. Would stay here again.
I don't know if it is gay friendly staff as I am not being so obviously gay but they are friendly. I like fake indoor pool - cold air but at least water was warm - I love to swim.... I like free parking and wifi (great thing). The major reason that I chose this hotel. I like that it is easy to find and that it is across the river to downtown with lower state tax as bonus. Good choices of restaurants nearby. I enjoyed them.
Fantastic location across from the Iwo Jima monument / Arlington Cemetery and half an hours walk at a good pace from the Mall with most of Washington D.C's attractions on it. Plenty free parking and local amenities good. Nice up to date rooms with plenty space and good bathroom facilities including 2 sinks! On site Italian restaurant / takeaway very good and reasonable. 24 hour reception with coffee prepared.
The room was good-sized and clean and the king bed was very comfortable. The location, while not right next to a Metro station, was close enough to walk to. We were three couples and the hotel made sure to place us in rooms next to each other. Also, the parking was free and while that is not unheard of, it was a nice surprise for a property that close to DC.
room is confortable and clean location is convineint - not so much "in" but short drive from every place. they have free car parking the staff is ok, not going too much out of the way to help but do there work quite efficient and good, generaly no complains - quite good. rooms are well equiped. very good money value.
I liked the proximity of this hotel to DC attractions. The hotel vicinity is clean and safe. Hotel provides free parking, which is bonus in DC area. The rooms are not big, but cozy. The rooms has fridge and Microwave oven, which you can use to store your homemade supply. Overall it was a nice stay.
This hotel is very close to the Metro that will get you anywhere in D.C. They have free on site parking when other hotels we looked at charged $25 a day. The staff was very helpful for needed information. The price was a deal and we saved a lot staying here.
Upon arrival the bookin manager had all the necessary booking details on hand was very friendly and provided us with a folder which had simple instructions to point of interest etc in the area. Easy access to metro station then Washington was easy.
Location Nearby restaurants - adjacent diner for breakfasts: 5/10 mins walk to Ruby Tuesday & others. 10 mins walk to Safeway Near (5mins walk) to Metro station and bus to Dulles Constant free tea/coffee Clean & well maintained.
Clean and modern rooms. Fridge and free internet. Beds very comfortable. Good inexpensive restaurant on premises. Heater worked well. Easy to get to on rt 50 coming from DC. Overall, It was good. I would go back.
Mike, the pool attendant, gave us very good advice about stores, restaurants and how to get to the metro. Also, he told us what stop to get off in Washington each day to be closer to what we wanted to see.
Great convenience to metro, Arlington parking for Big Bus services , Iwo Jima Memorial and a good restaurant on the property. The presence of a microwave and mini-frig were also greatly appreciated.
Nice and clean hotel close to a subway station, Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. 7Eleven grocery store located nearby. It's a nice walk to the Mall, so we didn't even need to use the subway.
4 bath towels in a double queen room...THANK YOU! So frustrating to be in a room that can accommodate 4 but only have 3 towels supplied. The staff was delightful. Free parking much appreciated.
Room and bathroom were very clean and the coffee / tea service at the reception. Also the receptionist was friendly and helpful. The short walk to the Iwo Jimo memorial was also a plus.
a very nice and friendly hotel, a lovely cafe across the way with very pleasant staff, I meet with Mike one of the pool staff who took time to explain the rules of baseball. Tks.
It is a great location if you are visiting the tourist spots in DC. The metro is a short walk, and the hotel provides free parking. And the kids liked the indoor pool.
Good location close to subway station (5 min walk). Also close to Iwo Jima memorial. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet at night. Free coffee available at front desk.
Very convenient (about 1/2 mile walk) to dc Metro with easy access to Capitol area. Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Ledo's restaurant next door was great.
Good location, 10 minutes walk to subway station, Rosslyn. Clean, comfortable hotel. Complimentary coffee all day. Very good value for money.
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, the front desk staff were awesome,friendly and helpful, the location was great near trains,buses.
The staff were really friendly, the reception area was good. The bed was really comfy. The hotel was close to Arlington cemetery and park.
The hotel staff was very helpful and friendly. Dwight was especially friendly. Very close to the Metro, and the room was very clean.
I loved the beds!! They were so soft and comfortable. Whenever we had a question the staff was more than willing to help us out.
Excellent accommodations for the price. Close to metro so convent to dnc attractions. Very friendly, accommodating staff.
The staff were friendly and accommodating. the attached restaurant was handy and provided good meals at value prices.
Room was clean, bed was firm with a padded top. Liked that it was on a platform so nothing could be lost under it!.
The hotel is nice near to the metro with clean rooms, warm and nearly all facilities. Nice service for the price.
Centrally located Car park underneath hotel Close to metro station Close to the major sightseeing locations.
Comfortable rooms and beds. Clean rooms. Good location in Arlington, about 5 minutes walk to subway to DC.
Hotel was clean, staff friendly, very close to the subway which takes you everywhere you would want to go.
staff was great. Nice pool. Very friendly atmosphere. In a nice area. with easy access to the city.
Clean, comfortable and close to all the DC attractions. Conveniently located by DC Metro at Rosslyn.
A decent and reasonable priced hotel at a good location to start your Washington sightseeing tour.
Very roomy and clean. I like the extra sink outside the bathroom. Bedding was very comfortable.
Staff very friendly, good position to get the subway and visit the city,and nice swimming pool.
Price excellent considering proximity to DC attractions. Spacious room Wifi that worked.
The Staff were outstanding. Very pleasant, and helpful with information and directions.
Very very close to Washington DC (about 6-7 min on your feet to metro station Rosslyn).
The location is good. You can go by Metro or cab into DC. In a relatively quiet area.
No complaints. Good value for your money. Short metro ride into Washington, D.C.
It is well located near subway station. Everything was very good as expected.
The room was very clean. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful.
The room was really big and clean. Bed was fantastic to spread out on.
Location was great - very central and easy to get into the D.C area.
Staff, pool, room (size, beds, microwave, fridge, coffee maker).
The staff are real friendly. The room is nice and comfortable.
Relatively close to transportation (Metro) and restaurants.
Convenietly located.Cost effective, staff always nice.
No roll up bed. No free breakfast Cold air at fake indoor swimming pool Ugly facades and appearance of this hotel Again - it is great hotel for budget so if any of those are improved or offered then it wouldn't be a budget hotel with great value... hmmmm tough choice...
Room service cost and charges high (You can collect at a much lower price from the on site restaurant or go to local takeaways that are nearby).
The only complaint I had was that the little refrigerator in the room was slightly noisy when it cycled on, but other than that the room was pretty quiet. We were on the side of the hotel away from Hwy 50, which is very busy during rush hour, so that could have been a negative for someone staying on that side.
breakfast is not part of the service. the attached breakfast dinner is hardly ok and expensive.
You have to go outside to get to their indoor pool. The water was warm but the air was not. Two of the comforters put on our bed had a stain on them. The chair in our room also was stained. You can hear a lot of noise from the other rooms and the hall.
Got the speech about check in at 3pm. right after receptionist Hello when I arrived at 2:30. Other hotels in DC let people check in at 11 if the room is ready. Little awkward to get back on 50 to go to DC..
A daily complimentary breakfast would have been nice for the price of the room. Since we'd been here before, I came prepared though with my own breakfast supplies.
The door opens directly into the open corridor which becomes uncomfortable in cold weather. A complimentary shuttle service to the Metro station would also be a plus if it can be provided by the management.
nothing, Pity about the Gov Shut down, but not the hotels fault.
It's an old motel with a so-so pool (has a life guard who told us "there is to be no splashing or jumping" - really, me and my two grandkids were the only ones in the pool and we werent splashing you!) and no "free" breakfast other than 24 hour/day coffee bar.
Not much choice for food nearby except for pizza restaurant on site which is very good.
The corridor where my room was based had a nasty stale smell.
The beds need to be updated. Ours had a dip in the middle which made it a bit uncomfortable. The only other thing was the shower. The water would go hot then cold, then back again. Didn't stay warm, just hot or cold. Just a bit outdated, but would stay there again.
The water smelled like chlorine and it never really got cold enough to drink.
The pool area was not very tidy compared to the rest of the hotel and the water was a bit cloudy. The lifeguard was not as friendly as the rest of the staff.
I have thick hair. The super-economizer shower head took forever to rinse out soap. We had a fire alarm on our floor due to a faulty vacuum during my stay. No effort was made to communicate to residents about what was going on was made over intercom / phone.
Facilities a bit old. Fire alarm was not optimally guided by staff.
Terrible shower in our room (no power and often too cold or too hot).
beds were small.
The "pool" closes when the "lifeguard" takes a break. Come on, it's just small hotel pool.
Unfortunately the lifeguard in the swimming pool is very nasty, shouts as a mad dog to everyone comes in, and makes all people leaving the swimming pool.
It was all great.
No breakfast included.
It would have been convenient if breakfast had been available.
Cleanliness of the room.
hot water unstable, air-con a bit noisy.
There aren't much eateries around. Not too good when you have kids along.
Could use a better brand of coffee.
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This room features a flat-screen TV, microwave, and small refrigerator. Please note that the Double Queen Room cannot accommodate any extra beds.
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This room features a flat-screen TV, microwave, and small refrigerator.
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Amenities at Best Western Iwo Jima
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
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Indoor Swimming Pool (all year), Fitness Centre
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Elevator, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning
WiFi everywhere, Parking on-site, Free Parking
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Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, 24-Hour Front Desk
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Vending Machine (snacks), Vending Machine (drinks), Restaurant (à la carte)
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Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service
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Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre
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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note, if paying with a credit or debit card on arrival, there is a USD 50 deposit. If paying with cash on arrival, there is a USD 400 deposit.
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Featuring free WiFi and a fitness centre, Best Western Iwo Jima offers accommodation in Arlington, 500 metres from US Marine Corps War Memorial. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. A TV with cable channels is available. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Arlington Cemetery is 1.3 km from Best Western Iwo Jima, while U S Marine Corps War Memorial is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan National Airport, 5 km from Best Western Iwo Jima.
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The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
Up to three children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One older child or adult is charged USD 20 per night in an extra bed.
All further older children or adults are charged USD 20 per night per person when using existing bedding.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
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The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
No special conditions apply for groups.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
10.25 % Tax is not included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
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Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets are not allowed.
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We never charge your credit card when you make a reservation - you will pay for your stay at the hotel. Our reservation service is free of charge, without any administration fees. Cancellation is also free of charge unless it is clearly stated. We take the privacy of your personal data very seriously. All your personal data is encrypted and processed securely. More information can be found in our terms and conditions and privacy statement.
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- Tour of Yorkshire scheduled to debut next May1 year 8 weeks agoChris James wrote:Thanks forChris James wrote:
Thanks for your postive comments there Gkam84.
No worries, just saying it as I see it.
Legacy isn't about the local benefits and communities, it is just an excuse for the event organisers to make more money of the back of a big event.
- Video: Backtracker uses radar technology to warn of approaching vehicles1 year 8 weeks agoQuote:It's just easy to be aQuote:
It's just easy to be a fukstick w/o earphones
And I still fail to see how this revolutionary aid is going to be of any help to either set of "fucksticks".
"Fucksticks" will be "fucksticks".
- Half of Britons say local roads too dangerous for cycling in BBC poll1 year 8 weeks agoIt is definitely more
It is definitely more dangerous these days riding the bike on the road.
And that is due to peoples lack of care when they get in their metal boxes with wheels.
Even some professional drivers like bus or taxi drivers seem to not care for the safety of cyclists out on the road.
That said those cyclists riding through red lights aren't exactly doing us any favours. They should be fined, just like people years ago would be fined if they were caught riding a push bike on the pavement.
We seem to have a lot of cycle paths going on to the pavement these days (I live in Brighton) , I for one think this hasn't helped the rights of cyclist putting cycle paths on pavements. Cyclist should use the road, pavements are for pedestrians. The powers that be should be taking the cycling routes off pavements and putting them back on roads. All motor vehicle traffic in built up areas should be reduced to 20mph and in some cases 10mph .
The bicycle in built up places should be regarded as the most important to cater for, over motor vehicles.
Radical ideas of mine but they make more sense than what's happening at the moment.
- Tour of Yorkshire scheduled to debut next May1 year 8 weeks agoThanks for your postive
Thanks for your postive comments there Gkam84.
- Video: Backtracker uses radar technology to warn of approaching vehicles1 year 8 weeks agoI've also passed cyclists who
I've also passed cyclists who *werent* wearing headphones, but were chatting, and then decided to turn right without looking over their shoulders because they couldnt hear a car. It's just easy to be a fukstick w/o earphones
- Half of Britons say local roads too dangerous for cycling in BBC poll1 year 8 weeks agoGrahamSt wrote:I suspect itGrahamSt wrote:
I suspect it is a multitude of factors, mostly massive improvements in car safety and much tighter traffic laws.
Here's a different graph that I annotated with a few of the major changes:
I believe the most significant factor is actually improved road engineering. Accident black spots have been identified and the issue has been engineered out with changes to the roads or junctions.
That's why motorways are much safer to travel on, per mile driven, than any other road for example __ because they've been *designed* to allow traffic to flow at high speeds. The standards for motorway construction have also been massively improved in recent decades too with much more stringent limits on the radius of bends (for visibility) and gradients of climbs.
That's also why your graph doesn't show any significant step-changes from the various changes in laws regarding safety features. The truth is that individually they didn't make much difference. What has made the difference has been the gradual improvement in road engineering and hundreds of improvements in the design of cars. Cars nowadays are much easier to drive than they were even 30 years ago. Brakes are better, handling is better, wider tyres, etc, etc.
Improvements in road safety are essentially down to what Brailsford would describe as 'marginal gains'. Thousands of tiny changes that collectively add up to measurably increased performance.
- Tour of Yorkshire scheduled to debut next May1 year 8 weeks agoLegacy is B/S.
I'd much
Legacy is B/S.
I'd much rather see them go for 2.2 status. That way you don't have 50% of the world tour teams.
You can only have pro teams of the country (Sky) then some continental teams, national and regional/club teams.
We already have a England centred Tour of "Britain".....
It is all about lining pockets.
Where is the legacy promised from the 2007 tour? Where is the Olympic legacy??
Oh yeah, try and use the velodrome in London.....
- Half of Britons say local roads too dangerous for cycling in BBC poll1 year 8 weeks agoAs I understand it, it is an
As I understand it, it is an offence for any cyclist to ride on the pavement, regardless of their age, but ACPO encourages police discretion:ACPO wrote:
"The introduction of the fixed penalty is not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of the traffic, and who show consideration to other pavement users.
Chief police officers, who are responsible for enforcement, acknowledge that many cyclists, particularly children and young people, are afraid to cycle on the road, sensitivity and careful use of police discretion is required."
So in reality a child cyclist wouldn't be collared unless they were making a nuisance of themselves or putting other people in danger.
(a child under ten is below the age of criminal responsibility, so can't be charged anyway)
- YOUNG RIDERS in TDF - Who are they?1 year 8 weeks agoTalansky and Tejay are both
Talansky and Tejay are both too old.
- Tour de France Tech 2014: Nicholas Roche's Specialized Tarmac S-Works McLaren1 year 8 weeks agoNick T wrote:Anyway, what'sNick T wrote:
Anyway, what's this new thing for getting car manufacturers to put their name to a frame? This McLaren, the Pinarello Jaguar - I wouldn't buy a car that Raleigh put their name to, or a tennis racquet that Nissan did the layup for, or skis that Bentley assisted in the design of.
Who helped develop the bike that Chris Boardman made his name on in 1992?
Lotus I believe.
Hardly new is it?
- YOUNG RIDERS in TDF - Who are they?1 year 8 weeks agoI believe Talansky and Tejay
I believe Talansky and Tejay should both be on that list (last year they qualify) and last chance for Talansky to win it, which I think he will this time.
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I don't wear headphones, but I really can't understand why people think it's so dangerous to do so.
Because I've come to overtake cyclists and runnerists who might be meandering a bit while absorbed in their music. Shouted a warning, which is generally ignored. I then pass said cyclist or runnerist only to see that it was the headphones that made them completely unaware of what is happening around them. Of course I understannd that it is fully my responsibility to pass these meanderers safely and they have to do nothing. #LawOfTheJungle.
Why deliberately handicap yourself? It's not like it's absolutely necessary, is it?
- Narrower tyres improving speed!1 year 8 weeks agobikebot wrote:notfastenoughbikebot wrote:notfastenough wrote:
I think Charles Hunter is right, the mantra that "wider tyres are faster" is directed at road bike riders that assume the thinnest tyres they can find (23mm) will be quickest. 25mm are generally thought to be best for UK roads. I don't think there is a suggestion that you will go quicker on 32mm.
Unlikely on 32mm, but there's a lot to suggest that many riders even in sportives should be using 28 rather than 25. And when it comes to your typical Sunday ride or commute, more so.
I deliberately avoided 28, as I wasn't sure either way!
I could see comfort being a factor - on rough bits or even just speed bumps, I pause pedalling and shift the weight off the saddle for a second. Anything that ensured I just pedalled right through would have an effect on performance.
- Orica-GreenEdge's Daryl Impey tests positive for banned diuretic1 year 8 weeks agodaddyELVIS wrote:That dependsdaddyELVIS wrote:
That depends on which side of the debate one sits. Some fans believe the UCI are complicit in maintaining a facade of fighting the fight whilst protecting conflicting interests.
Colin makes some good and valid points, all-be-it in a slightly aggressive manner.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were to move on to claiming that Team Sky and the UCI were responsible for 9/11.
It's a bit desperate.
- Half of Britons say local roads too dangerous for cycling in BBC poll1 year 8 weeks agoBikebikebike wrote:JoeinpooleBikebikebike wrote:Joeinpoole wrote:Airzound wrote:
Cycling on UK roads is dangerous - 3 knock downs in 15 years, 2 of which were hospital trips and one a hit and run plus scores and scores of near certain death experiences plus several instances where drivers have threatened and been prepared to use extreme violence which could have resulted in very serious injury or death had I not got away. Thousands of close passes, hundreds of which were imho deliberate. Cycling on UK roads is not safe and definitely NOT for the faint hearted. Period.
Sorry but maybe you need to examine *how* you ride and maybe where you ride too.
I've had plenty of *potential* serious incidents but there's always been enough 'tells' to make me back off and avoid them.
It's a bit like it seems that everyone who advocates the wearing of helmets has invariably had millions of near-death experiences from which "the helmet saved their lives". In contrast those of us who have *never* worn helmets (because I'd been cycling for 20 years before they were invented) have remained disappointingly impervious to such drama.
The fact remains that British roads are actually incredibly safe for cyclists. There's about 100 deaths per year on British roads out of what, about 10-15M cyclists? From what I read in the news at least half of those killed are unfortunately down to the cyclist's own fault through being drunk, texting, racing, inexperienced, etc.
So you'd be happy for an 8 year old child from your family to cycle along the roads with you? If not then they aren't safe. As I said, five out of five of my flatmates have been knocked off by cars. It's almost inevitable if you ride regularly round London, and that can't be acceptable for a child.
When I was a child (in the 1960s/70s) the normal practice was that kids below 11 were 'allowed' to ride on the pavement __ you generally wouldn't have had 8-year olds riding on the road without the close supervision of an adult but that would have depended on where and when. Once the kid was big enough to handle a bike with 26" wheels or more, if I remember correctly, then they graduated to the road. Is that still the case today?
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Great swathes of the county have been missed out on Le Tour but hopefully the legacy will help those areas get the recognition they deserve. It just makes me more proud to hail from there
- YOUNG RIDERS in TDF - Who are they?1 year 8 weeks agoGoing on PCS. There are 28
Going on PCS. There are 28 young riders in the race.
1 VAN POPPEL Danny 20 years, 344 days.
2 YATES Simon 21 years, 331 days.
3 COQUARD Bryan 22 years, 70 days.
4 DéMARE Arnaud 22 years, 313 days.
5 DURBRIDGE Luke 23 years, 87 days.
6 DUMOULIN Tom 23 years, 236 days.
7 BARDET Romain 23 years, 238 days.
8 PETIT Adrien 23 years, 282 days.
9 MATTHEWS Michael 23 years, 282 days.
10 HERRADA Jesús 23 years, 344 days.
11 KWIATKOWSKI Michal 24 years, 33 days.
12 PINOT Thibaut 24 years, 37 days.
13 SAGAN Peter 24 years, 160 days.
14 MOLARD Rudy 24 years, 291 days.
15 MAJKA Rafal 24 years, 296 days.
16 CIMOLAI Davide 24 years, 326 days.
17 DELAPLACE Anthony 24 years, 328 days.
18 TRENTIN Matteo 24 years, 337 days.
19 SLAGTER Tom-Jelte 25 years, 3 days.
20 REICHENBACH Sebastien 25 years, 37 days.
21 DE LA CRUZ David 25 years, 59 days.
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25 VIVIANI Elia 25 years, 147 days.
26 IZAGIRRE Ion 25 years, 150 days.
27 JARRIER Benoit 25 years, 153 days.
28 DEGENKOLB John 25 years, 178 days.
- British cyclist killed in head-on collision as he descends Alpe d'Huez1 year 8 weeks agochiv30 wrote:Turn 17......chiv30 wrote:
Turn 17...... That's a left hander (descending) and anyone who has descended the alpe on a bike will tell you .....99% of cyclists (myself included) take the left handers on the wrong side to clip the apex and maintain speed so as horrible as this is it could be and is more likely to be the cyclist at fault on this one unfortunately
So likely to be the cyclists fault that their initial belief is that it was the driver at fault?
I can easily imagine that it is ridiculously easy to swing wide on a bend on Alpe D'Huez, or swing in tight when you are driving up or down it.
I know for a fact that it is ridiculously easy to swing wide on a bend on Alpe D'Huez, or swing in tight when you are cycling up or down it.
- YOUNG RIDERS in TDF - Who are they?1 year 8 weeks agoBest young riders this year
Best young riders this year so far.
Romain Bardet
Adrien Petit
Luke Durbride
Jesus Herrada
Simon Yates
Michael Matthews
Arnaud Demare
Thibaut Pinot
Danny Van Poppel
Michal Kwiatkowski
Peter Sagan
Tom Dumoulin
Bryan Coquard
- Half of Britons say local roads too dangerous for cycling in BBC poll1 year 8 weeks agoTrue, but I was really
True, but I was really thinking that if drivers' attitudes towards drink driving can be changed so dramatically can their attitudes towards cyclists be changed as well? Trouble is, that may also take a long time.
- Tour of Yorkshire scheduled to debut next May1 year 8 weeks agoGreat news, this way the huge
Great news, this way the huge beautiful parts missed on the Tour (Yorks moors and coast) will see some action.
Happy days.
- Video: Backtracker uses radar technology to warn of approaching vehicles1 year 8 weeks agoandyp wrote:
It alsoandyp wrote:
It also ties nicely to your line about headphones. Why would not listening to music make a difference to whether an idiot drives into the back of you.
I make the same point when people talk about headphone bans. If you are cycling in a responsible manner, what action can you possibly take when you hear something coming up behind you aggressively?
I don't wear headphones, but I really can't understand why people think it's so dangerous to do so.
- Video: Backtracker uses radar technology to warn of approaching vehicles1 year 8 weeks agoWhat we need is a device that
What we need is a device that the police can use to detect the speed of vehicles and then they could prosecute. If only this sort of thing existed...
- Tour de France Tech 2014: Nicholas Roche's Specialized Tarmac S-Works McLaren1 year 8 weeks agoAll that money spent on
All that money spent on developing a 15 grand bike and they take photos in the staff car park with some punter holding it up by the back wheel!?!


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I think its cute.. I am italian, well part Italian since my dad is Italian and my mom is swedish. But I am going to be naming my baby if it is a girl Isabella. Go for it.. I dont think it is too ethnic. As long as i can pronounce it I hardly think it is too ethnic!
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I'm African and my kids will have African names just like their parents. People will learn to pronounce them, ethnic or not!
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All names are ethnic because we all have Ethnicities! Even names like "John" and "Mary" are ethnic-- they're British. I feel like "ethnic" is code name for "of the minorities".
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This unit focuses on a range of literary and theoretical texts – poetry, prose, theological works - from different historical periods which are centrally concerned with representations of hell and heaven. Discussion and assessment will ask students to consider such texts in their literary, historical, religious and philosophical contexts.
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I am 37 weeks pregnant today. That means if Baby Boy were to be born today, he'd likely be absolutely fine adjusting to the outside-my-womb world without a whole lot of help.
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Several women have told me that the last month or so would have me wanting this baby out "now!" , followed by assurance that this is a very good thing, because it will equip me to do whatever I need to do in order to meet my baby face-to- face.
I believed them, but most of my pregnancy has been pretty enjoyable. I've felt this new kind of beautiful most days, proud, just soaking up the whole pregnancy. I used yoga techniques on my sore muscles and marveled at my body changes (and sometimes struggled with them. I won't say I was floating on clouds at all times, but I certainly tried).
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I'm still trying to experience this pregnancy and not wish away the days, but my body, mind, and emotions are certainly getting me ready to get this baby out.
There are a few last minute things I'd like to complete (like putting bedding in the crib because our Scat Mat is currently occupying it, a bit more wash to do, a few things to pack), but if this baby came today? I think we'd be "ready". The car seat and stroller are ready to go, and all clothing 0-3 months is washed.
I never did make freezer meals, but that's partly because my mom brought over quite a bit of local, organic, grass-fed beef when she found out my iron levels were still too low. (Tim and I aren't complaining!) A dear friend of mine is coming over to bake muffins with me tonight, we have many boxes of Annie's mac and cheese on hand, should the need arise, and several friends have already offered to bring meals when the baby is born.
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The decline of food expenditures relative to income becomes more dramatic when considering quality factors, such as greater convenience, reduced time needed for preparation, increased variety and the ubiquitous availability of food.
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Mad Men is back. Season Five of MAD MEN, four-time Emmy® winner for Outstanding Drama Series and winner of three consecutive Golden Globes®, plunges into the seductive and intriguing world of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Jon Hamm and the rest of the award-winning cast continue to mesmerize as they adapt to changing times, social revolution, and a radical world. Lust is back. Adultery is back. Deception is back.
At the end of the eighth episode in this Mad Men season-five set (with 13 episodes, plus bonus material, on four discs), Don Draper (Jon Hamm) sits listening to "Tomorrow Never Knows," one of the more sacred items in the Beatles' catalogue. Licensing an original Beatles recording isn't just expensive, it's almost impossible, so the mere fact that it's there is a testament to this show's popularity and acclaim. It also speaks to creator Matthew Weiner and his team's uncanny skill at weaving together multiple storylines while also immersing viewers in the time and place they happen; this season it's the seminal years of 1966 and '67, when folks started smoking joints instead of cigarettes, dropping acid instead of sipping scotch, and seeing their casual racism and misogyny begin to give way, albeit stubbornly, to more enlightened views.
Of course, Mad Men is mostly about the characters who work at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency, as well as those in their orbit. Don, who remains the most compelling character and is still at the center of this universe, has a hot young wife, Megan (Jessica Paré), who seems to have tamed his wandering eye for now; but although she shows a genuine flair for the ad game, she still wants to be an actress. Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser), who's grown from an obnoxious little twerp into a marginally less obnoxious, slightly older twerp, has issues at work, at home… and outside the home. Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), a likable sort trying to keep her head above water in a world dominated by arrogant, entitled men, makes some serious life changes. Roger Sterling (John Slattery), still a cad and still cracking wise ("Listen honey," he tells a prostitute, "I'm not going to bore you with compliments"), enters into a most unexpected affair. Joan (Christina Hendricks) deals once and for all with her soldier husband. And Lane Pryce (Jared Harris)… well, suffice to say that it's not a good year for SCDP's money man.
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LeBron James upset about not winning Defensive Player of the Year award
After Memphis Grizzlies center, Marc Gasol won the Defensive Player of the Year award by 14 first place votes, LeBron James was upset about himself not winning the award.
Over the past year, LeBron James has won just about every major accolade basketball has to offer. From NBA Champion, MVP, Finals MVP, All NBA First Team, All Star, Gold Medal Olympian to being the prohibitive favorite to win the NBA MVP award once again this year. Jeez 'Bron, let someone else win an award!
Memphis center Marc Gasol won the Defensive Player of the Year, finishing 14 first place votes ahead of LeBron James, with Serge Ibaka third.
During his first media availability since the announcement, James made his feelings clear.
"It sucks," James said. "It sucks. It sucks."
James was asked if his candidacy for other awards — notably the MVP — hurt his chances.
"I don't know," James said. "It definitely sucks, though. Finishing second? Who wants to finish second?"
Was this his best defensive season?
"Probably," James said. "I mean, I guard everybody on the floor. I don't know if there's one player in NBA history who's guarded one through five (positions). It's over with now, but that's cool."
To be fair to LeBron, he probably does have a point. He is the game's best perimeter defender and does guard just about every position on the floor. Maybe the voters will be more cognizant of LeBron's defensive skills next season.
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I've always loved Death Note, it's been one my top favorite anime shows for about 4 years now. And Death Note vol.9 contains the very last episodes ever. It can be pretty exciting and suspenseful on what's going to happen next, or what crazy turn it could take. But my opinion on the last episode is a little different, because it had a huge blood trail, and I've seen that too many times in anime shows. I wish they would have kept the ending like it was in the books, since it didn't leave that much of a blood trail. Instead, he just looked like a pathetic child in front of everyone. But other than that, I think the 9th volume is great, especially since it completes your Death Note series collection. Read More
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