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Today, 06:07 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread registration ringer question: miles per week? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I changed yours to 100, in light of the above discussion.

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Today, 06:06 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread New to the thread and joining the freezing saddle in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Welcome!

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Today, 06:04 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Don't let your registration get tossed! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Can you please e-mail me with your old and new usernames, so I can update the list?

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Today, 06:03 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Don't let your registration get tossed! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It filled up a bit before the deadline last year. However, once it fills up, we change the registration form to say so. You're fine.

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Today, 02:55 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Don't let your registration get tossed! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Unfortunately, compiling that list would be a royal pain. I'd have to go through each of the submissions, compare it to the list of confirmed e-mail...

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Today, 01:50 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread Don't let your registration get tossed! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

We're officially halfway to our 250 cap as of today. However, some of those registrations are going to get tossed absent further action. So, for...

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Today, 12:32 PM

consularrider replied to a thread 2018 Hains Point 100 - December 16th! in Events

Now you've gone and jinxed it. New weather forecast is 50% chance of rain all day with temperatures in the mid-40s.

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Yesterday, 11:47 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Pointless Prizes 2019 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

A prize for which I'm manifestly unqualified, having somehow acquired five grandchildren since I began playing this game. Perhaps I should stop...

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Yesterday, 04:58 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Organic Transit Electric Tricycle Daily Commuter on the W&OD in General Discussion

Yep, no idea whether his modifications took it up over 1,000 watts.

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Yesterday, 12:06 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Organic Transit Electric Tricycle Daily Commuter on the W&OD in General Discussion

Which of course, means it is no longer a "bicycle" for purposes of MUPs. Federal definition of a bicycle, which is what he relies on, is "A two- or...

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12-11-2018, 11:46 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Please confirm your e-mail address! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Why do you think I run registration? It's so I can make my fortune selling e-mail addresses to Nigerian princes!

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12-11-2018, 06:20 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Cold weather advice thread in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Please tell me you're not trying to shave while riding your bike!

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12-11-2018, 06:12 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Organic Transit Electric Tricycle Daily Commuter on the W&OD in General Discussion

The website for the Elf says, So it seems like the answer is actually somewhere in between what VikingMariner said and what you said.

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12-11-2018, 05:59 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread Please confirm your e-mail address! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

As stated in the registration form, The good news is, more registrants are actually confirming their e-mail addresses now than did in the first day. ...

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12-11-2018, 02:42 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread registration ringer question: miles per week? in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

We don't really have a definition of "ringer." The idea is that in general, we assign to teams based on last year's miles (and this year, that will...

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12-10-2018, 11:14 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread Pointless Prizes 2019 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Didn't you forget a colon? Because I'm really hoping you're not referring to the kids as pointless.

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12-10-2018, 12:28 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

And apparently, without reading the OP here, the registration form, or the success message you got after submitting the registration form, all of...

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12-10-2018, 12:24 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Watch out for that "Carol" person! You never know what kind of mischief she's up to.

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12-09-2018, 07:04 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It shouldn't be a problem for the vast majority of users, because it is running through Ninja Mail, which is mostly white-listed. Of the 60 people...

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12-09-2018, 12:26 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

On the first point, it's why I stress (in this post, on the registration form itself, and on the screen you get after you submit) that you should...

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12-09-2018, 08:38 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I had not counted yours in that number, because you said there had been a glitch. But I did confirm the email for you.

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12-09-2018, 12:02 AM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

And already, we have three people (out of 34) who signed up, didn't click on the e-mail to confirm their e-mail addresses, and didn't e-mail me to...

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12-08-2018, 04:42 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Hmm, not sure what happened. You did get registered, though.

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12-08-2018, 04:36 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Volunteers in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I don't think I ever got a link to join Slack last year. I'd be happy to join this year if it would be helpful, but apparently you need to send me...

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12-08-2018, 03:57 PM

cvcalhoun started a thread 2019 Freezing Saddles Registration is open!!! in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

There are some new features this year, so please read to the end of this post. There will be a test! (In other words, if you don't read these...

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12-07-2018, 04:19 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread BAFS 2019 General Info Sticky in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

No problem. I am fully in accord with the rule that those who do the work make the rules. I was merely surprised.

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12-07-2018, 01:38 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread REI Cold Weather Cycling Class in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

And meanwhile, I'm using my electrically heated jacket. I love the fact that it automatically adjusts to the outside temperature. So on days when...

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12-07-2018, 01:00 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread BAFS 2019 General Info Sticky in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Hmm, I didn't notice the rules change to cap points per individual. When and how did that happen? Not objecting, just wondering how I missed it. ...

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12-07-2018, 02:23 AM

consularrider replied to a thread Organic Transit Electric Tricycle Daily Commuter on the W&OD in General Discussion

Please just make it end!

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12-06-2018, 11:36 PM

cvcalhoun replied to a thread First time rider introductions in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Welcome! Psst! No one tell him that those "valuable" points may at most net him a decorated paper plate! ;)

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