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Today, 05:22 PM

consularrider replied to a thread Pointless Pie Prize - the Doppelganger in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

What do you do if they won't sell you a slice of pie after riding 20 miles of rutted ice to get there (I can't eat a whole nine inch pie on my own)? ...

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01-21-2020, 04:49 PM

consularrider started a thread New Commuter Cycling Backpack in Bikes & Equipment

Another diplomatic spouse posted this on one of our Facebook groups if anyone is interested. "Hi Trailing Houses. I'm the trailing spouse in Hanoi...

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01-21-2020, 12:02 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Adulting (aka errandaneuring if you so fancy) #FS2020Adulting in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

... and my first, humble submission...while grocery shopping ! Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-21-2020, 12:01 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Adulting (aka errandaneuring if you so fancy) #FS2020Adulting in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Agree with the simplified hashtag suggestion by @JuddLumberjack. And re rules, how about deferring to the original #Errandonnee challenge rules (and...

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01-21-2020, 10:48 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize SOCK Competition! FS2020 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

#FS2020socks - Can You See Me Now? Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-20-2020, 08:21 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Beerneuring - BAFS 2020 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

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01-20-2020, 07:54 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Pics from Howard E Herman Park... Falls Church City Council renamed what is commonly referred to as the Hamlet- Rees tract as the Howard E. Herman...

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01-20-2020, 07:41 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

(Above) James Lee School Site Park seems to still being developed and Fairfax County has yet to erect a proper Park sign, so I parked my bike next to...

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01-20-2020, 07:26 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

These are all from National Memorial Park, which has an ornamental garden subsection that is open to the public. There is also an adjacent,...

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01-20-2020, 07:19 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This is a subsection w/in Pine Springs Park which would be cool to revisit when the rhododendrons are in bloom Sent from Boomer_Cycles via...

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01-20-2020, 06:46 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Maybe you overlooked that I had retracted this particular park entry on Jan 17th (see my edited post above) after it was called out by the...

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01-19-2020, 06:40 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This was a really hard Park to access; no street access, signage nor visibility, as it’s surrounded by a housing development and school. Sent...

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01-19-2020, 06:38 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize SOCK Competition! FS2020 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Beer can socks Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-19-2020, 06:36 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I guess you ignored my previous post @steveO. I took a picture of a bike path in a greenway that’s has a public right of way to the Custis and W&OD...

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01-19-2020, 07:39 AM

Rod Smith replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Real Supple Ride - #FSrealsuppleride in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I think you're right. The ERTRO numbers on the 1.95s are 622-50 which qualifies. :)

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01-18-2020, 06:10 PM

consularrider started a thread Snowy Saturday in Cental Park (NYC) in Pictures & Videos

January 18, 2020

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01-17-2020, 07:34 PM

Rod Smith replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Real Supple Ride - #FSrealsuppleride in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Got it backwards. The Schwable Marathons qualify, 2.0. Kenda Kwest miss the cut at 1.95! Pick a newer bike and you're set!

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01-17-2020, 01:48 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

That is another surprious argument which doesn’t work either. The particular patch of ground that I photographed is designated as public open,...

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01-17-2020, 01:10 PM

Rod Smith replied to a thread Team 16 meets here in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Does our team name have to contain the number 16 ("Team 16", "Sleet Sixteen" or something like that)? Thoughts, ideas?

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01-17-2020, 01:03 PM

Rod Smith replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Real Supple Ride - #FSrealsuppleride in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I should know. I will look into it. I think the newer Schwalbes are narrower than the older Kendas which I believe are 26 x 2. A lot of CaBis still...

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01-16-2020, 11:19 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Fair enough, and thank you for clarifying your intent. Using your criteria above, I have deleted the #FS2020ParkFinder from 3 of my Strava posts, and...

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01-16-2020, 10:13 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - Photography Contest in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Reflections... Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 10:08 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Where are Freezing Saddles Participants Riding? Check the Heat Map! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

@beachFilipe is the Portugal dot Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 08:43 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I don’t know anyone who would call Ballston a “park” Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 08:37 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - ParkFinder in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Google and Arlington County disagree with you...it’s dedicated open space maintained by the County, including a connector trail to public pathways,...

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01-16-2020, 08:32 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize SOCK Competition! FS2020 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

#FS2020socks 017 - WABA old school Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 08:29 PM

Boomer2U replied to a thread MLK Day Pancakes at Mike's Deli in Events

Regrets, as I have to go to work...in London!:-0 So close, yet so far... Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 06:52 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Pointless Prize SOCK Competition! FS2020 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

My “Dam” socks from last night’s post-international flight sleaze ride. Amster-dam that is (but not the flight: that was only from C eh N eh D eh). ...

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01-16-2020, 06:47 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Where are Freezing Saddles Participants Riding? Check the Heat Map! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I love how there is a big blue splotch where I do my loops to add mileage by my condo. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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01-16-2020, 11:47 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Pointless Prize - #FS2020Chocolateuring in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The #chocolateuring hunt is on! ... with a simplified hashtag, and unique opportunity this week(end)... “It sounds like it’s from the sea, in a...

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