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Yesterday, 05:59 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It was originally Bob James's idea. The committee merely endorsed it.

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Yesterday, 09:44 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Other side of the river riders! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Anyone caught riding on the wrong side of the river should have their "freezing saddles" wrist/ankle bands and/or zipper tags confiscated (and freely...

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Yesterday, 09:19 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Rules Clarification Question in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Au contraire. Lack of clarity and ambiguity are features of Freezing Saddles, not bugs.

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Yesterday, 09:15 AM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS2020 Pointless Prize - Coffee Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here's the thread: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13990-FS2019coffeeride-Pointless-Prize

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12-04-2019, 05:22 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Free tires (used) to a good home in Classifieds

Well, I can't let that young-un have 'em! Me me me. I'll email you for pickup specifics.

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12-04-2019, 05:20 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Rules Clarification Question in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

All the daily rides are added together. In past years there has been no rounding: every 100th of a mile was counted, although not all digits were...

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12-04-2019, 10:16 AM

Steve O started a thread Biking as transportation for the recently incarcerated in General Discussion

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/12/01/parolees-probationers-three-maryland-counties-struggled-get-around-until-charity-provided-bikes/...

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12-04-2019, 10:12 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Free tires (used) to a good home in Classifieds

Hmm. I'm thinking these will be good for when the tires I have on my fixie wear out.

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12-03-2019, 04:34 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll for end date of 2020 Freezing Saddles in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Looks like you included that final second.

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12-03-2019, 04:10 PM

Steve O started a thread Freezing Saddles 2020 Volunteers thread in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Initiating this thread for use identifying volunteer needs, volunteers, etc. for the 2020 Freezing Saddles game.

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12-03-2019, 03:51 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It will be interesting to see how the scoring change shakes things up. It will diminish the ability of the ultra-milers to carry a team and help the...

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11-29-2019, 10:29 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll: Way to identify FS2020 participants in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Traditionalist is my middle name. Green.

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11-26-2019, 02:33 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll for end date of 2020 Freezing Saddles in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

That's about the time we stop riding and begin the toast at the FSLNHPP. Then we ride home. https://www.strava.com/activities/907155977...

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11-25-2019, 04:59 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll: Way to identify FS2020 participants in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Let's do it!

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11-25-2019, 12:18 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The way kids have participated in the past is through the #kidical contests, which are meant for children who ride with their parents (or other...

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11-24-2019, 11:25 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Metro to offer free covered and secured bike parking at some stations... in General Discussion

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11-24-2019, 07:12 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Cranksgiving 2019 Registration in Events

Those are some great photos. Bummed I couldn't be there for the after-party.

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11-24-2019, 07:01 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

Hopefully never.

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11-22-2019, 12:04 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Let's talk about e scooters in General Discussion

Sorry, But E-Scooters Are Still Not ScaryWe keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story...

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11-20-2019, 04:15 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll for end date of 2020 Freezing Saddles in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Freezing Saddles is a DC-based game. Those of you who choose to play from afar can figure it out for yourselves. No special accommodations just...

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11-18-2019, 10:54 PM

Steve O replied to a poll Poll for end date of 2020 Freezing Saddles in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

No. Less ambiguous would be 11:59:59 on Wednesday, March 18. And #3 is 11:59:59.9 on Thursday, March 19.

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11-18-2019, 12:30 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Poll regarding the end date for Freezing Saddles is here.

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11-18-2019, 12:23 PM

Steve O started a poll Poll for end date of 2020 Freezing Saddles in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I'm pretty certain I know how this will come out, but for official purposes, and so we can publicize it properly on the registration, when shall...

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11-18-2019, 12:13 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I believe the registration form asks for your home zip code. And also asks the regional question. It does not ask for your work zip code, AFAIK.

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11-15-2019, 09:57 AM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Every year we skip some winter. Last year we wimpily skipped about 18 hours.

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11-15-2019, 09:51 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Incident - 10/31 N. Barton St. at Fairfax Dr, Arlington in Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents

In a different world I can imagine the driver being ticketed for failure to yield right of way. A driver must ascertain that they can safely change...

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11-14-2019, 05:12 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

So this is the year we've been waiting for. Yes, as pointed out several years ago, 2020 is the leap year that creates a question about the end date...

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11-14-2019, 04:54 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 teams and rules discussion in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Sign up generally opens around Thanksgiving and closes 3-4 weeks later. Assignments occur at the initial happy hour, which I believe is still TBD.

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