When your daughter-in-law asks you if you would like to embark upon a week-long bike tour and camp out along the way, the only right answer is “Yes!” That is exactly what Melissa Landau did with Alisha Landau, her daughter-in-law, who asked her if she would like to join her on the bike ride from…
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Recently, while on Labor Day Weekend rides with the Reston Bike Club on Saturday and the infamous “Fools” on Monday, Doug Landau noticed an increasing number of E-Bikes, assisted bikes, and other 2 and 3-wheeled transportation that was not seen 10 years ago, on the very popular Washington & Old Dominion Trail. This particular “rails…
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First DNF (did not finish) in 40 years of Multisport Racing – Doug Landau posted a time for the Swim, Bike and both Transitions, but was unable to bend down to put on his racing flats when his back locked up this month at a race. For the first time in 40 years, where he…
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Paying too much attention to your devices and electronics while on a stroll could be the cause of a catastrophic event. There are cases of bikers looking at their onboard data and not seeing a pothole or loading branch; runners tripping because they are looking at their wrist unit; and walkers who are listening to…
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As technology continues to emerge and expand, commuters and tourists are increasingly looking to use electronic bicycles. With the popularization of the E-Bike, otherwise known as electric bicycles, its counties and municipalities have had to create laws in order to provide for the safety of others on the roads, pathways, and bike lanes. In Virginia,…
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When Doug Landau has worn out his athletic shoes, he typically takes them to donate where they get ground up into running tracks or other environmentally friendly initiatives. . In the Northern Virginia region, the Potomac River Running stores have a program for sneaker recycling. Landau has brought many pairs to Potomac River Running for…
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Having regular check ups and being proactive about your health has become critical since the outbreak of COVID. A family doctor can help prevent you and your family from encountering serious medical problems down the road. Unfortunately, many families are of the opinion that if they feel OK, there’s no need to see the doctor.…
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“Lids on Kids” is a program developed at ABRAMS LANDAU that is geared toward providing children with head protection and safety information so that they can ride their bikes to school safely. Doug Landau has been fitting children in Title 1 schools with bicycle helmets in order to prevent needless brain injuries and disability. Since…
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As much fun as Doug Landau has volunteering at races, flagging at the Prince William Freedom Fitness Center, and doing body-marking for the “Tri It Now” events, his brother’s computer skills and race experience makes him a valuable volunteer at races like the NYC Marathon. Ken Landau, who worked for Apple Computer in the 1980’s, has…
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While the “Lids on Kids” program started by Doug Landau has given free bicycle helmets to thousands of school children throughout Northern Virginia and beyond, in 2023, the program visited its first Middle School and High School! Partnering with the Loudoun County Public School systems, “Safe Routes to School” program and the amazing Maverick Bike Shop.…
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