🚀 go-pugleaf

Jeffrey Pandin <jeffrey.pandin@wdn.com> wrote:
> My company has moved, so now I'm working at the corner of Connecticut and M
> NW.  Unfortunately, the new place has no room inside to stash my bike.
> There is a bike rack on M Street in front of the Cathedral.  If I change my
> quick release seat to a non-quick release and use a good U-lock, would it be
> safe to leave a bike on that rack all day?

I lock near Connecticut and K every day - and I often stay at work until
midnight or later. My building allows bikes inside, but I'm lazy enough that
unless it's raining, I just leave it out. So far, no problems. As long as
the area is reasonably well-trafficked, you're ahead of the game. You might
want to fancy your bike down a little bit - wrap with duct tape, bad spray
paint job, etc. - things that both protect it and make it look less like an
SUV driver's 10-minute joyride bike.

There are a few nice spots around where a parking meter and street sign are
close enough together that with two u-locks you can get your frame twice
plus both wheels. Unfortunately you have to show up pretty early in the
morning to get those.

miguel