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  • January 10, 2015 at 5:21 am #916305
    Bruno Moore
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    We’re calling it as we see it—a spade’s a spade, and the fearsome Armada of Prince George is setting forth.

    WHAT are our names?
    Brünø Moore (captain)
    ewilliams0305
    sarahybillington
    mtansill
    bikenurse
    historygeek
    ramblingrider
    ronwalf
    TrishN

    WHAT is our quest?
    To seek the Holy Grail and not freeze our @$$es off in the process.

    WHAT is our team Strava site?
    Oh, that’s just right over here

    WHAT is our team name going to be?
    I don’t know that! (AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!)

    Obviously I could go for a bit of a Pythonesque title (Knights Who Say Brrr, [Nobody Expects the] Maryland Inquisition), though something Maryland related (Battle of Bladensburg, jousting/lacrosse reference, terrapin/Testudo joke) or even card/spade themed (I know the suit of swords in tarot is equivalent to our spades—something there, maybe? The Knight of Swords riding headlong forward, without regard to sense or sanity?).

    Also, a first team meetup. While many of us attend Proteus potlucks on Thursday nights from 7 until 9 (food! Refreshing Beverages!), I’m always looking for excuses to ride to Vigilante or Franklin’s…or anywhere else, for that matter. Ideas?

    Onward!

    —Cap’n Brünø

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  • January 15, 2015 at 8:58 pm #1020530
    dasgeh
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    @ewilliams0305 105037 wrote:

    Little about myself… I’m a single parent living and working in silver spring MD. My daughter Kaylee AKA team spade’s mascot has been very supportive helping me achieve my long distance cycling goals (!whatever they are!).

    You should bring her to Sunday’s Kidical Mass Arlington ride. Of course, you should drive there, and only ride the ride, then drive home. ;-)

    January 15, 2015 at 9:19 pm #1020534
    bikenurse
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    @Brünø Moore 105660 wrote:

    Speaking of somebody else, we now have our tenth player—Msalemme—and are now a mere 58 points away from retaking the lead!

    Cool factoid: 70% of cyclists on our team are female, compared to 24% nationwide.

    Welcome to the team Mary!

    January 15, 2015 at 11:20 pm #1020544
    Bruno Moore
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    Let it be seen in all its glory.
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    January 16, 2015 at 12:37 am #1020548
    ShawnoftheDread
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    Oh, sorry.
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    January 16, 2015 at 2:49 am #1020568
    msalemme
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    @bikenurse 105719 wrote:

    Welcome to the team Mary!

    Thanks! I enjoyed doing Freezing Saddles last year and hope to get in some nice rides this winter :)

    January 17, 2015 at 1:31 am #1020705
    ewilliams0305
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    @dasgeh 105715 wrote:

    You should bring her to Sunday’s Kidical Mass Arlington ride. Of course, you should drive there, and only ride the ride, then drive home. ;-)

    That sounds fun, kid friendly? She ride pretty well and stays nice and straight. Riding on a 700c now days’ so she can keep up alot better. Thought about doing DC kidical but I wasn’t really comfortable with the city riding.

    Can’t do this Sunday, bit ill keep an eye on it for the future

    January 17, 2015 at 2:05 am #1020709
    dasgeh
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    @ewilliams0305 105895 wrote:

    That sounds fun, kid friendly? She ride pretty well and stays nice and straight. Riding on a 700c now days’ so she can keep up alot better. Thought about doing DC kidical but I wasn’t really comfortable with the city riding.

    Can’t do this Sunday, bit ill keep an eye on it for the future

    The rides are designed for parents with kids on their bikes and kids (new to riding) on their own bikes. Kids who have been riding for a while get a little bored, but usually treats/play at the beginning/end make it worth it. Our rides are 3-5 miles, super flat, super safe. KM DC is similar, so I wouldn’t worry about the city riding aspect (though I think parking is usually easier at the Arlington rides).

    January 17, 2015 at 3:46 am #1020715
    ronwalf
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    With two commutes, I’ve managed to get half my point total from last year. Gonna have to pace myself to keep the bar low.

    January 17, 2015 at 6:50 pm #1020726
    historygeek
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    It may not last, but we’re back in first…

    January 18, 2015 at 12:04 am #1020744
    Bruno Moore
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    I think we lost it just in time for me to get back from my taco run.

    Monday…

    February 1, 2015 at 5:07 am #1021942
    Bruno Moore
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    So I think I may need this to go with my spiffy red uniform…

    February 1, 2015 at 4:35 pm #1021952
    msalemme
    Participant

    @Brünø Moore 107199 wrote:

    So I think I may need this to go with my spiffy red uniform…

    We definitely need these! “You’re using coconuts! You’ve got two empty halves of coconuts and you’re bangin em togetha!”

    February 26, 2015 at 4:40 am #1024117
    Bruno Moore
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    We’re back. Expect us.

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    February 26, 2015 at 4:48 am #1024118
    dkel
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    @Brünø Moore 109499 wrote:

    Expect us.

    …to hang out 300 to 2700 points behind almost everyone else?

    (Shawn made me do it!)

    February 26, 2015 at 5:47 am #1024121
    Bruno Moore
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    Uh-huh. Probably made you eat that apple, too.

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