2015 50 states and 13 colonies

@lordofthemark 121910 wrote:

It seems it is about time to register for this – I have never done it (or really much in the way of organized group rides at all, aside from Port City short rides, the Tour de Fat ride, and the FSHH convoy) and I think I would do the 13 colonies.

According to the WABA website, registration will open this afternoon. WABA members will get an email when registration is open.

Registration for WABA members now online. What? You aren’t a WABA member? You should be!

I’ll probably take this year off…had a great time riding the last section with Subby last year, but I’m fairly certain the hours of soaking rain contributed to the nasty flu that I caught shortly after the ride. I’ve ridden it geared and fixed now though, so I’m not sure what to do next. Maybe try a unicycle?

@TwoWheelsDC 121939 wrote:

I’ll probably take this year off…had a great time riding the last section with Subby last year, but I’m fairly certain the hours of soaking rain contributed to the nasty flu that I caught shortly after the ride. I’ve ridden it geared and fixed now though, so I’m not sure what to do next. Maybe try a unicycle?

cabi

I’ve been looking forward to this so much I made sure my Office Outlook Calendar had a “registration day” entry! I’m in like flint~

@lordofthemark 121910 wrote:

It seems it is about time to register for this – I have never done it (or really much in the way of organized group rides at all, aside from Port City short rides, the Tour de Fat ride, and the FSHH convoy) and I think I would do the 13 colonies.

50 States/13 Colonies is one of the most fun, uniquely DC experiences you can have on a bike! But I’m going to warn you, its a “Gateway Drug.”

I did 13 Colonies two years ago and had such a good time! I’d never ridden with others before and it was a rolling conversation! I spend some time riding next to one fellow who was born and raised in the city and pointed out schools he went to, changing neighborhood landmarks and so on. Then I ended up with another group of transplants and got to learn their stories. I had such a blast I didn’t want it to end, so, I decided to make 50 States my goal last year.

So I worked up mileage on my little (and by “little” it really weighed a comparative-ton) 7 speed speed commuter hybrid throughout the summer and managed to complete 50 States despite the rain and hauling a wet bag of dry clothing (for the afterparty!) in decent time. That day I did 72 miles and it was the longest day of riding I’d had.

It was from that experience I’m now about to do my first century this weekend. So If you haven’t signed up yet, I say go for it! Just be careful, it just might lead you places… 😎

WABA tweeted that there are now fewer than 100 spots left.

@bobco85 121969 wrote:

Aah! I forgot to register! Thanks for the reminder, I think I made it in.

If you miss the registraion, you may still be able to do the ride as a marshal (do I sound like a broken record?).

It’s full now!