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Yesterday, 07:09 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 Pointless Prizes: Loopy for Arlington in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Excited to win, although I was actually shooting for the matching prize, since I had no hope for either of the others. 15 and 16 each direction...

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Yesterday, 09:07 AM

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

Who says you have to take a direct route from one park to another? You could have done a 20-mile loop.

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03-27-2020, 07:31 PM

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

** #FS2020chocolateuring Results ** And the winner is...according to the official leaderboard & evidence submitted above on this thread... ...

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03-27-2020, 07:07 PM

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

While I’m on the subject of sock sharing, thanks @jessica for my prize that just arrived in today’s mail. It just so happened to coincide with...

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03-27-2020, 07:03 PM

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

Whatever it takes to win... but Tapatalk did indeed shut down my freebie account and oblige me to fork over $9.99 to continue sharing my socks with...

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03-27-2020, 06:25 PM

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

Kudos @matteblack for taking home the prize, but I think your greatest gaming of the system was not the short distances between rides, but that you...

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03-27-2020, 12:09 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-caused question: can you replace batteries in blinkies? in Bikes & Equipment

You can find CR2032s on line for under 50 cents each, particularly if you buy in quantities of 6 or 10 or more.

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03-23-2020, 06:02 PM

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

Thanks to Mary E, I have a whole new set of fabulous bicycle icicles to award to deserving Freezing Saddles participants. These even glow in the...

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03-23-2020, 05:52 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Actually, this is kind of the opposite attitude of what I was suggesting. One can maintain a safe physical distance and engage in a pleasant...

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03-23-2020, 05:45 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

One would hope that people could garden or take a walk or bike ride or run with the people they already live with, say, their children or spouse or...

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03-23-2020, 02:16 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

https://www.outsideonline.com/2410530/bikes-social-distance-transportation Need to Get Around in a Pandemic? Ride a Bike.As COVID-19 shuts down...

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03-22-2020, 08:51 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Putting in a plug for adjusted nomenclature. I'm using "Physical Distancing" rather than "social." Now more than ever we need social bonding and...

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03-20-2020, 04:06 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Happy Last Day of Freezing Saddles 2020! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It was a lot less crowded at 11pm. Shoulda come then.

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03-20-2020, 04:02 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Missed connection in General Discussion

I will respectfully back off. If someone says a friendly hello to me and politely asks if he may draft, I would be inclined to say yes, so I...

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03-20-2020, 11:35 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread TACOS TACOS TACOS - This ain’t no burrito pointless prize ride. in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

My last #tacoloco - La Choza of the FS2020 season, and Ode to Cassandra, the Taconeuring Champion! I had the tacos al carbon de pollo, which were...

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03-20-2020, 11:29 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Happy Last Day of Freezing Saddles 2020! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I closed out FS2020 last night on my reoccurring themes of solo #ParkFinder rides — only to be sandbagged in the end by @MattW (who posted an...

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03-19-2020, 04:27 PM

Steve O replied to a thread BAFS 2020 Pointless Prizes: Loopy for Arlington in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Confirming that I believe my count is accurate.

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03-19-2020, 01:26 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Happy Last Day of Freezing Saddles 2020! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

As an FS veteran, you are eligible to play from afar. Just like consular & boomer, etc.

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03-19-2020, 12:34 PM

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

Ode to #FS2020sockgame ... now I can sundry my washed socks (and zap any COVID-19 germs w/ natural UV rays;-) Sent from Boomer_Cycles via my...

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03-19-2020, 12:33 AM

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

I know that the deadline has passed, but I just had to share my newest pair of socks that were gifted to me yesterday... Superman (in flight on my...

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03-18-2020, 04:37 PM

Steve O replied to a thread FS 2020 FSLNHPP (Freezing Saddles Last Night Hains Point Party) in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It's already a thing: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?9311-Midnight-Saddles

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03-18-2020, 11:14 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Team captains - name your team MVP in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The Bollard Busters Most Valuable Player is Pablo Villegas. Pablo is a new FS player, whom I had not met before. In addition to riding a lot of...

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03-18-2020, 09:19 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Bike shopping during the pandemic in Bikes & Equipment

Also, fight the urge to kiss your new bike.

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03-18-2020, 09:13 AM

Steve O replied to a thread FS 2020 FSLNHPP (Freezing Saddles Last Night Hains Point Party) in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

No change. I welcome anyone who would like to keep me company.

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03-17-2020, 04:25 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

There is a small chance someone who comes may be an asymptomatic carrier. That said, I intend to go down to Hains Point and ride around on Thursday...

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03-17-2020, 12:23 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Covid-19 Sanatarium: Group Bike Rides in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I intend to go down to Hains Point and ride around on Thursday night. If I am all by myself, then that seems like a pretty safe place to be. IMO,...

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03-16-2020, 11:26 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Road brake lever angle? in Bikes & Equipment

I’m not sure how Bianchi measurements compare to other “standard” sizes of other brands but I can tell you Pinarello’s sizing is way different. I...

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