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Today, 01:01 AM

Steve O replied to a thread FS2021 Point Prize #DCBoundaryStones in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I hereby submit my 3rd of 4 corner boundary stones: the western one

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Today, 12:56 AM

Steve O replied to a thread January 2021 Mount Vernon Trail Volunteer Events in Events

I am volunteering for the MLK day event. If you would like to join me, I plan to go to Buzz Bakeshop at 9 - 9:15am for some coffee beforehand....

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Today, 12:48 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Pointless prize: Quaxapalooza in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Got coffee and a muffin at Northside Social in Falls Church, then worked on my bike at the Bike Club, another small, local business. I also am...

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Today, 12:43 AM

Steve O replied to a thread SOCKS. Pointless Prize Thereof. in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

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Today, 12:41 AM

Steve O replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This sculpture is out in front of 2345 Crystal Drive. There was no informative signage, and I was unable to find anything online about it.

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Yesterday, 09:47 PM

Steve O replied to a thread #FSWormhole in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

A little shortcut for when you are traveling north on the Mt. Vernon Trail after passing the airport parking. So you are late for your date at...

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Yesterday, 09:32 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I took a photo here, too, but decided to go with New District Brewing rather than risk a DQ.

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Yesterday, 09:29 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/16/21 - the word "Brewing", "Winery", "Mead", or "Distillery" on a sign. I will dogpile on New District

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Yesterday, 09:20 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Not a rule. Just a way to maybe get a little bonus if you are able to include your bike. And, as can anyone, I can be as deliberate or capricious...

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Yesterday, 12:47 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

So I know that dr. evil adjusted the rules so that one does not have to include their bike in their photo. Fine. His prize; he makes the rules....

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Yesterday, 12:33 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Pointless Prize Thread 2021 in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This is the location where Air Florida flight 90 crashed into the Potomac after hitting the southern-most span of the 14th St. Bridge: Jan 13, 1982....

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Yesterday, 12:11 AM

Steve O replied to a thread #FSWormhole in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Today I reprised the alternate to the Universe's Most Inadvisable Wormhole (UMIW), which connects the 14th St. Bridge with Boundary Channel Drive,...

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01-15-2021, 11:59 PM

Steve O replied to a thread #FSWormhole in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Last year I dubbed this the baddassiest wormhole of all time (B-Woat!). Check out my posts with more photos and my fawning review:...

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01-14-2021, 07:15 PM

Steve O started a thread How does this work, exactly? in Bikes & Equipment

I passed the bike parking at National Airport on my way to get a Capital Bikeshare bike. If I'm there, I usually look at the skeletons and the 1-2...

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01-14-2021, 07:07 PM

Steve O replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I have always thought that these big, shiny baseballs on the garages at Nationals Park are a nice touch.

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01-14-2021, 06:54 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/14/2021: Benedict Arnold anagram Cabernet Found on The Wharf (bike included for brownie points)

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01-14-2021, 10:23 AM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

In this game I don't believe there's a bonus for being first. As long as your picture is posted on the correct day, it counts just as much as...

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01-13-2021, 10:13 PM

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

With the addition of Team 31, there is now an exact middle in the team Meh-diocrity standings. Keep an eye on Team 2: 2 Legit 2 Quit, because they...

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01-13-2021, 09:52 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Monday Morning Pancake Club in Commuters

Does anyone know if the outdoor seating at Lazy Mike's is functioning in wintertime? If so, shall we pancake on Monday, MLK Day?

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01-13-2021, 09:33 PM

Steve O replied to a thread #Publicartfinder ride, Sat Jan 15th, 1-3PM, Tyson’s Corner NOVA in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

On the FS calendar...

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01-13-2021, 09:28 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Bike Infrastructure Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I'm waiting for Friday Coffee Club at Swing's to resume.

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01-13-2021, 09:24 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Bike Infrastructure Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here I am using a bike from the new Capital Bikeshare station at National Airport. You can only get one of these if you have gotten one before,...

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01-13-2021, 09:19 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Pointless prize: Quaxapalooza in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I flew into National Airport yesterday, nabbed a bikeshare bike from the new CaBi station and rode home. As I came up through the Crystal City...

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01-13-2021, 03:05 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/13/21 - "Liam Hemsworth" Anagram DQ'ed since it's not a word, but JFTHOI, I submit "rathole"

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01-11-2021, 09:36 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Whaddya mean someday?

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01-10-2021, 11:47 PM

Steve O replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The entire WB campus is filled with artwork from all over the world and valued at millions of dollars. It even has a full-time arts program with a...

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01-10-2021, 11:31 PM

Steve O replied to a thread #FSWormhole in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Here's a wormhole I use all the time. That said, it's not particularly useful to anyone else the way I do it, but variations are. I call it the...

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01-10-2021, 11:14 PM

Steve O replied to a thread #FSWormhole in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

The OG is delighted by this wormhole. Portaging up a culvert? Badass! And navigating around a closed gate into a tunnel. Now that's true wormholing!...

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01-09-2021, 01:50 PM

Steve O replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This sculpture is at 19th & H St. NW, just in front of the World Bank HQ.

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01-09-2021, 01:38 PM

Steve O replied to a thread Bike Infrastructure Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I just discovered that a lane of G Street NW in DC has been appropriated into a 2-way cycletrack. This is excellent since it provides additional...

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