Bicycle Fun Club: Asian Food Ride on September 23

[komorebi]

Why: In Taiwan, China, and other parts of Asia, Mid-Autumn Festival is the second biggest holiday of the year, after Chinese New Year. It’s a time to get together with friends and family, appreciate the full moon, and eat moon cakes. It’s also a good excuse to visit two of my favorite places for Asian food in Northern Virginia.

When: Sunday, September 23. (Yes, yes, I know that this is technically the day before this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.)

Where: Meet at Best Buns in Shirlington at 10:30 a.m. if you want coffee. We’ll roll out at 11:00 a.m. and have lunch at The Block, an Asian food hall in Annandale. Afterwards, we’ll head to Good Fortune in the Eden Center, a Chinese-Vietnamese supermarket that sells moon cakes and other Asian groceries. The route is about 19 miles, mostly on trails or bike lanes, but also on a few busier roads.

Who: anyone who wants in on the deliciousness! Social pace (12-15 mph), no drop.

What: bring money for lunch and a lock. I will also be bringing my panniers so that I can stock up on tasty Asian groceries at Good Fortune.

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[Nadine]

@komorebi 181269 wrote:

Sure. Should I send the LiveTrack to your email address, or would QOTM prefer to get the LiveTrack at a different email address?

Also, for anyone who is nervously eyeing Sunday’s weather forecast, I’m planning to go ahead with this ride unless it’s pouring out — and maybe even then. Bring your rain gear.

Can you send me the live track too? I’m planning to come to the start but also nervously eyeing the forecast. And I might address it by riding my Jamis, which has wider tires & is slower…. And since I’m not Josh I wonder if I might not keep up…..

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[SarahBee]

I have an extra appropriately themed cycling cap that should be a ride door prize. Most moon cakes eaten in 10 minutes wins the cap? Someone think of something better…

[lordofthemark]

@komorebi 181269 wrote:

Sure. Should I send the LiveTrack to your email address, or would QOTM prefer to get the LiveTrack at a different email address?

Also, for anyone who is nervously eyeing Sunday’s weather forecast, I’m planning to go ahead with this ride unless it’s pouring out — and maybe even then. Bring your rain gear.

QOTM has decided to bail, so you don’t need to send me the livetrack.

[Kitty]

My heart is all in, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to make a “game day decision” tomorrow morning about whether we can do the ride. Mr. Kitty has been sick for the last two days and within the last hour I’m starting to cough. Hopefully both of us, or even just me can still join tomorrow, but it depends on how we’re feeling. [emoji3525] @SarahBee 181294 wrote:

I have an extra appropriately themed cycling cap that should be a ride door prize. Most moon cakes eaten in 10 minutes wins the cap? Someone think of something better…

I love that cap so much and covet the heck out of it. That said, I don’t think I should let myself bringe moon cakes… I will be happy for about 10 minutes, then get either really hyper or sick or both.

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[komorebi]

@Nadine 181285 wrote:

Can you send me the live track too? I’m planning to come to the start but also nervously eyeing the forecast. And I might address it by riding my Jamis, which has wider tires & is slower…. And since I’m not Josh I wonder if I might not keep up…..

Sure, I’ll send you the Live Track. And you shouldn’t worry about keeping up. I’ll be riding my heavy commuter, so I won’t be racing up any hills.

@Kitty 181312 wrote:

My heart is all in, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to make a “game day decision” tomorrow morning about whether we can do the ride. Mr. Kitty has been sick for the last two days and within the last hour I’m starting to cough.

I hope that both you and Mr. Kitty feel better soon!

[Nadine]

@komorebi 181313 wrote:

Sure, I’ll send you the Live Track. And you shouldn’t worry about keeping up. I’ll be riding my heavy commuter, so I won’t be racing up any hills.

I hope that both you and Mr. Kitty feel better soon!

Thanks komorebi! That makes me feel better about my choice of bike. [emoji16]
And kitty I’m sorry to hear your guy is sick and you may be incubating…[emoji40]

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[lordofthemark]

Looks like I will be bailing out. Have a great time everyone!

[Nadine]

I’m not so sure anymore about coming. I pulled a small muscle in my groin yesterday and it hurts every time I take a step. Might be fine on the bike, but it hurts just walking around getting ready. I’d hoped it would get better overnight but…. Maybe tonight…

Dr Anne (awitt) says it’ll only get better if I stay off it for today at least……

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[SarahBee]

Mr. Bee and I are still in, but probably closer to 11. I will be in my best safety cone rain gear. See you soon!!!

[CBGanimal]

I’m trying out some a new combination of rain gear! See you soon!

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[Emm]

I’m unfortunately in the bailing camp today. I’ve had enough rain riding recently to last me awhile…

[Kitty]

After a 30 minute debate, Mr. Kitty and I have decided that he’s still sick and I’m at risk. Because taking time off from training is “not advisable, ” I need to not be my usual stubborn self and put aside 30 miles of “Rule 9” today. (We might yet get on the bikes together later, but for a shorter jaunt)

I’m sorry to bail, but hope you guys have an awesome time! I really wish I cold be there.

[kwarkentien]

@Judd 180995 wrote:

Ample parking. Shirlington has five parking garages, a surface lot, and street parking.

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FTFY

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[n18]

@Kitty 181322 wrote:

After a 30 minute debate, Mr. Kitty and I have decided that he’s still sick and I’m at risk.

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Here is another cheaper source, but I have had problems with them shipping one week later, or tell me that it was shipped, but in fact it was back-ordered and I had to contact them again to ship it. iHerb ships the same day, and one time they shipped by LaserShip and I got it the next day.

[Boomer Cycles]

The wet, chilled & moon cake-fueled Rule #9 Asian Food Ride cyclists rule!!!

Stop 1: The Block, where we warmed up over soup, except for @Komorebi, who had some exotic shaved ice cream with crumbled oreo cookies on top!:-0

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