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Yesterday, 09:36 AM

sjclaeys replied to a thread I-66 HOT lanes proposed, with multimodal improvements in General Discussion

One can hope for that outcome, though I do not see people commuting in from Loudoun and points west using transit or biking. As far as people's...

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01-23-2015, 08:53 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread I-66 HOT lanes proposed, with multimodal improvements in General Discussion

I know that I will be scorned by the self-righteous for this, but I worry that further restricting 66 will increase commuters going through Arlington...

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01-23-2015, 08:50 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2015 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It would be multi-dimensional BAFS!

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01-23-2015, 08:49 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread Bikenetic Shop Rides in Group Rides

If it was ride #402, then I'd be there, maybe, what are we talking about again?

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01-20-2015, 05:55 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

You: Large Arlington County truck driving over the wooden bridges on the WOD near Rt. 50 that have very clear "no trucks" signs. Me: Trying to get...

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01-20-2015, 05:53 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread FSSB #4 Beerneuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Boomer, thanks for sharing the picture, but I am not sure that it qualifies as an entry for the side bet unless there is now a brewery in Marshall.

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01-18-2015, 09:59 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Thanks to Alcova cyclist for obtaining the closest that we can get on a consensus for a team name. Well done sir! I've changed the picture for our...

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01-18-2015, 09:54 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread MLK Monday Coffee Club at Best Buns? in Events

Hey, we agreed on a team name and to wear yellow on the Pedals & Pints ride.

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01-17-2015, 02:13 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread FSSB #4 Beerneuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Since I am running the competition, I am not competing but I will put in entries. To kick things off, here is mine: Port City Brewing Ways &...

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01-17-2015, 02:08 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Team V well represented at the Port City Pedals & Pints!

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01-16-2015, 05:00 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Star Trek II was Wrath of Khan, so I am not sure if Klingon Bastards was said in it, but it was chocked full of wonderful over acting. The first...

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01-16-2015, 04:56 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

You know that you get three votes.

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01-16-2015, 03:54 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here are my votes: 1. Snot Rockets 2. The-team-who-must-not-be-named 3. The Salty Gods As an aside, I can't support Team V: The Final...

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01-16-2015, 01:22 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread FSSB #4 Beerneuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Please note that I edited the rules to makes sure that there is no misunderstanding on how to compete. The point is to visit the most number of...

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01-16-2015, 01:13 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread FSSB #4 Beerneuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Good question and something that I thought would come up. Yes, breweries outside of the DC Metro area count.

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01-15-2015, 09:53 PM

sjclaeys started a thread FSSB #4 Beerneuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Do you like to bike? Do you like beer? If so, this side bet is for you. The rules are simple: 1. Ride your bike to a brewery or brewpub. I...

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01-15-2015, 09:36 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Since you are now responsible for settling on a name, you can do it any way you want.

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01-15-2015, 05:32 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I have never seen Frozen, never intend to, and do not want to have anything to do with it. On the other hand, I'd be all for a Lego Movie reference...

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01-15-2015, 05:28 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here is the thread describing all of the coffee clubs: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7078-Weekly-Coffee-Gatherings. I highly...

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01-15-2015, 05:00 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

For those team members who are new to the forum, I wanted to let you know that forum members meet for coffee at a number of places throughout the...

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01-15-2015, 02:26 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I can't get on the Strava website now, but the Freezing Saddles website shows all 10 riders for our team.

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01-15-2015, 02:20 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread Team Four: Bollard Busters FS thread in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

For a know it all that buts into other people's conversations, you should at least get your facts right. The ride is at 10:45, not 11:00. I say...

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01-15-2015, 12:14 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

FIFY Darmok and Jelad at Tenagra <- because we have to work together! ha!

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01-15-2015, 11:14 AM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I could have invoked my prerogative as captain but choose not to for the greater good and to promote harmony within the team. Hasn't quite worked...

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01-15-2015, 10:28 AM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I am through with trying to herd cats on the issue of finding a name (hey - there's a name, Cat Herders). Whenever a name is agreed upon, let me...

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01-14-2015, 11:30 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

So are you offering to take on finding a team name or are you acquiescing to Team Snot Rockets? For the love of all that is holy, I hope that it is...

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01-14-2015, 05:31 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Spoke too soon on finding an avatar for Team Snot Rockets. Feast your eyes below:

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01-14-2015, 05:26 PM

sjclaeys replied to a thread ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥ in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

OK, it seems that there is a general acceptance of "Snot Rockets" for our team name. Unless I hear any objections by midnight tonight, Team 5 will...

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