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Today, 12:55 AM

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

#FS2020Beerneuring 007 - Caboose Tavern I had the Dutchess Coffee Porter which was heavy bodied & robust as advertised, but not overwhelming so....

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Yesterday, 09:34 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Wormhole pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It took me a lot longer, because I was taking photos. But I imagine it cuts off at least 2-3 minutes. Also, no glass for now on the usual ART,...

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Yesterday, 09:28 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Arlington Vision Zero in General Discussion

I was annoyed by the constant use of "will strive to...." It made me feel like they were providing themselves with an out if they failed at one...

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Yesterday, 12:13 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Wormhole pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here's a map of the wormhole. The route to the right is the usual ART; the circled section is the wormhole.

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Yesterday, 12:12 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Wormhole pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This wormhole was shown to me by the group riding to the Anacostia glass cleanup. Some commuters along the ART know of it as a way to avoid the...

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02-19-2020, 11:57 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Third Thursday #BikeDC happy hour at Glen's in Events

Not specifically stated, but anyone who rides a bike is welcome. You don't have twitterate.

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02-19-2020, 07:38 AM

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

“Long live the French Resistance” or “Healing Hands” Park ... just one street over from my daily commute route, but just discovered it due to...

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02-19-2020, 06:44 AM

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

Perrett Park is strategically located on high ground and offers perhaps the best panoramic view of greater Bristol, including the iconic Clifton...

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02-19-2020, 06:36 AM

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

Castle Park in the medieval Center of Bristol were the ruins remain of various castles dating back over a 1000 years, the most recent a relic church...

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02-19-2020, 06:19 AM

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

Another good find @bikedavid; you are killing this #PP! I suspect that the source of the chocolate is from the Ivory Coast ... the world’s leading...

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02-19-2020, 06:17 AM

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

Extra credit for brilliant composition w/ the cranky chocolate placement and the address # in the doorway.!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-19-2020, 04:44 AM

Boomer2U replied to a thread Tig welding aluminum in the DMV ? in Bikes & Equipment

Bruce the Welder, welds in his garage in Falls Church, just off the WOD near mile marker 6.5. Use to advertise on CL. I had him weld both CroMoly...

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02-18-2020, 09:17 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Side Game - What day is it?? (#nationalday) in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Including me!

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02-17-2020, 08:19 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Side Game - What day is it?? (#nationalday) in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

A quite excellent palm tree.

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02-17-2020, 06:46 PM

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

Ta-daaahhh!!

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02-16-2020, 10:55 PM

Steve O replied to a thread The Bike Samaritan Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I know exactly where you are talking about. That drainage problem clearly needs to be fixed. I'm sorry, Sarah. Take care.

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02-16-2020, 10:49 PM

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

My velociraptor-riding-the-great-white-while-holding-lit-dynamite-and-firing-an-assault-rifle socks. No lasers, though, as pointed out by mtansill.

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02-16-2020, 10:30 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Wormhole pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

CONTINUED Here's the doomy view from the stairs/passageway You traverse this parking lot under the freeway, which takes you to an underpass...

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02-16-2020, 10:17 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Wormhole pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

After bikesnick posted this, I had to go see it for myself. I think this wormhole should be nominated as the top badassiest wormhole of all time. ...

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02-16-2020, 03:59 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread Calvinball 2020 Official Thread in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I’d rather we not speak of Mr Happy’s Calvinball(s). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-16-2020, 01:30 PM

kwarkentien replied to a thread The Bike Samaritan Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

OMG SarahBee!!!! I’m so sorry. Let me know if I can do anything for you. And thankful you were with HF and Carl on that ride home last night. ...

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02-15-2020, 02:09 PM

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

Baltic Porter at Port City. Quite a nice start to my morning/afternoon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-14-2020, 07:05 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles Side Game - What day is it?? (#nationalday) in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

To help you prepare here are the upcoming National Days Saturday, Feb 15 National Gumdrop Day Singles Awareness Day National Wisconsin Day ...

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02-14-2020, 10:09 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Ideas for a non functioning lock? in Bikes & Equipment

Did you try your other key? I've had a problem with a key being bent. Seems your problem is getting the key into the keyhole. Perhaps something...

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02-14-2020, 09:59 AM

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

I think it may not be picking up CCW1 because of your privacy zone. How big is your privacy zone around your house? Here's your ride from Feb. 4...

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02-14-2020, 09:49 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Calvinball 2020 Official Thread in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Seems Calvinball has pretty much fizzled out this year. Oh, well. Perhaps replaced by the Ubiquitous George Washington, #nationalday, park finding,...

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02-14-2020, 09:41 AM

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

My socks have the blues

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02-13-2020, 12:45 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Winter Bike to Work Day, Friday 14 Feb in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

And it's actually not too late to still register. I just did.

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