2017 Hains Point 100

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November 16, 2017 at 4:38 pm #919856

Judd
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Sign up is now available for the 2017 Hains Point 100. It’s on Sunday, December 17th. The HP100 raises money to help fund WABA’s Women & Bicycles program. It’s a great time every year with hundreds of cyclists riding casual laps, chatting at the rest area and lots of fabulous door prizes.

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http://www.hainspoint100.com
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November 16, 2017 at 5:55 pm #1078212

Judd
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Also, it appears that, I have cornered the market on posting about the Hains Point 100.

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?11259-2016-Hains-Point-100&p=149321#post149321
http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?9464-Hains-Point-100-Set-For-December-20-2015&p=126548#post126548

November 16, 2017 at 7:02 pm #1078218

ursus
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Is there an advantage to registering beforehand? I know that last year I registered there and had done a couple of laps before it started. I went home after a few more as a front came through.

I wonder how many laps I have accumulated on HP so far this year. I am sure it is some ridiculous number.

November 17, 2017 at 5:22 am #1078252

SarahBee
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Definitely going- thanks for putting the post up, Judd!

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November 17, 2017 at 2:19 pm #1078259

Judd
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@ursus 168209 wrote:

Is there an advantage to registering beforehand? I know that last year I registered there and had done a couple of laps before it started. I went home after a few more as a front came through.

I wonder how many laps I have accumulated on HP so far this year. I am sure it is some ridiculous number.

Advantages:
1. It locks you into the event and Women And Bikes gets some of your cash still if a blizzard comes through and you decide to not go on the day of the event.
2. The HP100 is completely volunteer organized. It’s awesome for Megan to be able to see registrations and money raised ahead of time while she’s working so hard to secure sponsors, door prizes, registrants, supplies.

If you run Strava, you can see how many laps you’ve done this year. Search for the segment Hains Point (gate to gate). Click “my results” and then filter on “This Year”.

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November 17, 2017 at 8:26 pm #1078281

MrTinDC
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Thanks for the tip, Judd, and an impressive total for this year! I’ve only done 184 this year, 1136 all-time (since I started using Strava, anyway).

November 17, 2017 at 8:32 pm #1078283

ursus
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@Judd 168252 wrote:

Advantages:
1. It locks you into the event and Women And Bikes gets some of your cash still if a blizzard comes through and you decide to not go on the day of the event.
2. The HP100 is completely volunteer organized. It’s awesome for Megan to be able to see registrations and money raised ahead of time while she’s working so hard to secure sponsors, door prizes, registrants, supplies.

If you run Strava, you can see how many laps you’ve done this year. Search for the segment Hains Point (gate to gate). Click “my results” and then filter on “This Year”.

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Thank.

I don’t have Strava.

November 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm #1078289

Megabeth
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Thanks so much for posting this Judd! And, you are absolutely correct – by signing up beforehand it helps me know how many to expect (for some of the in-kind donations this is key!) and 2) if we change the date (please no ice!) we can let everyone know and 3) helps me organize day-of lines for those that have registered and those that have not (and want to give on site).

A bit of background, the Hains Point 100 was started 6 years ago to help support the (then non-existent) Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s Women & Bicycles program. This year it will be held on December 17th and encourages riders to ride the Hains Point 3 mile loop as many times as they can. Doing a 3-mile loop can get a little boring so to entertain us during this event, there are giveaways, hand-ups, food, and freebies from generous supporters. The Hains Point 100 is open to all riders of all ages and all bikes and biking abilities. Over the years this event has attracted hundreds and hundreds of riders and it has raised thousands of dollars. Since 2013, the Women & Bicycles group has grown to over 6700 women and has inspired women to not only ride their bikes but to become leaders, educators and advocates within the cycling community.

If you’d like to sign-up go to http://www.HainsPoint100.com. If you can’t make it you can still donate through that website.

There is also a huge list of FAQs on the website that will give you a sense of what to expect day-of and what the “agenda” is for the day – besides have fun!

Right now this is a list of all the business supporters of the Hains Point 100…and it’s still growing! You can follow along as to what they all have donated on the official Hains Point 100 Facebook event page.

Acme Pie Co.
Aero Tech Designs
Arte by Charlotte
AssSavers
Beeline Bikes Northern Virginia
Best Bike Rides DC
BikeArlington
Bikenetic – Full Service Bicycle Shop
Bikie Girl Bloomers
The Bike Rack DC
bird industries
Capital Bikeshare
Chainspirations.com
City Bikes
Conte’s Bike Shop
Darrell Parks Cycling Calendars
District Hardware and Bike
District Taco
Dominion Cycling Photography
Evelyn Hill Cycling
Fare Well
Founding Farmers Restaurant Group
Handy Bikes DC
High Cloud PeasantMan Triathlon
Java Cruiser
Jump Mobility
KIND Snacks
Lafayette Square Tour of Scandal, Assassination & Intrigue
Michael Levesque, AXA Advisors Financial Professional
Nuu-Muu
A Patriot’s A to Z of America: Things Every Good American Should Know
Phoenix Bikes
Po Campo
Proteus Bicycles
Rapha DC Pop Up
Special FX Lighting, Inc.
Spokes Etc.
Squij Kat, Inc.
Teaism Penn Quarter
The Bike Lane
Trek Bicycle Store
Truly-Life Eco Gifts
The Two-Term Jinx!: Why Most Presidents Stumble in Their Second Terms, and How Some Succeed – Volume 1, George Washington-Theodore Roosevelt
Ursula’s Handmade Cycling Hats!
velofix
Veni Vidi Velo
The Willary

Hope you can join us on December 17th!

December 4, 2017 at 1:19 pm #1079098

Kitty
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I know I can’t wait! It really is the rolling Holiday Party of the local bike community. Besides, its great to go into year-end family gatherings humble-bragging: “So last week I rode XX miles in this charity ride and…”

December 5, 2017 at 2:34 am #1079145

clunkymonk
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Thanks for the reminder! I missed this in previous years and will try to round up some riders to attend.

December 5, 2017 at 4:17 am #1079151

Judd
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We’re two weeks away. Time for a roll call. Looks like so far it’s:

Me
ursus
Sarah Bee
Mr. T
Kitty
clunkymonk

Where’s everyone else at?

I’m going to try to start extra extra early this year so that I can spend more time drinking coffee and socializing at the pit stop.

December 5, 2017 at 4:22 am #1079152

Judd
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@Megabeth 168283 wrote:

Right now this is a list of all the business supporters of the Hains Point 100…and it’s still growing! You can follow along as to what they all have donated on the official Hains Point 100 Facebook event page.

Beeline Bikes Northern Virginia

I hope Sarah Bee wins this door prize.

December 5, 2017 at 11:34 am #1079160

SarahBee
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@Judd 169240 wrote:

I hope Sarah Bee wins this door prize.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

December 5, 2017 at 2:35 pm #1079171

Emm
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@Judd 169239 wrote:

We’re two weeks away. Time for a roll call. Looks like so far it’s:

Me
ursus
Sarah Bee
Mr. T
Kitty
clunkymonk

Where’s everyone else at?

I’ll be there! I plan to show up a little before the start.

December 5, 2017 at 3:10 pm #1079173

TwoWheelsDC
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I….may show up. HP100 generally involves two of the things I hate most in this world: a large gathering of people I’m sort of expected to socialize with, and cold weather.

December 5, 2017 at 3:13 pm #1079174

jrenaut
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I plan to be there but not sure on timing.
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