Bicycle Fun Club: President’s Day Ride

[Judd]

Mark your calendars! Save the date! The February edition of the Bicycle Fun Club will occur on Presidents Day on Monday, February 20th. I’ll be leading a ride chock full of sites and useless trivia related to Unites States Presidents. I have a general idea of some sites that we’ll visit (about 10) and length (about 20 miles) but I’m still doing some research and working out the route. Stay tuned to this thread for additional details.

Date: Monday, February 20th
Time: Gather at 10:30 and ride at 11:00
Place: Starbucks at 1501 17th St N – https://goo.gl/maps/Ex7BZDauwfw

Did you know?: Although Presidents Day was first created to celebrate the birth of President George Washington, the holiday doesn’t ever occur on his actual birthday (February 22nd) anymore.

Frequently Asked Questions about the BFC:
Q: What’s the Bicycle Fun Club?
A: The Bicycle Fun Club is a (usually) monthly bicycle ride that is casually paced and involves visiting some site or event. Past events have included a visit to Great Falls, and multiple Christmas light viewing rides.

Q: Is the Bicycle Fun Club way more fun than Steve O’s Midnight Saddles Rides?
A: Yes! They’re twice the fun and they avoid all the indigestion from late night greasy diner food.

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[LhasaCM]

I’m definitely intrigued. My attendance is dependent upon whether or not I’ll have a 5 year old to entertain that day. (If I do, then the whole ride wouldn’t be feasible due to my being slower than leisurely with her, and her extreme lack of patience.)

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@Edelweiss 154125 wrote:

JFK enjoys a Berliner.

The doughnut story is somewhat apocryphal. http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/i-am-a-jelly-doughnut-or-am-i

[Judd]

@MFC 154148 wrote:

The doughnut story is somewhat apocryphal. http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/i-am-a-jelly-doughnut-or-am-i

Well, I don’t have to say anything at the JFK stop now. More time for eating doughnuts.

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@Judd 154160 wrote:

Well, I don’t have to say anything at the JFK stop now. More time for eating doughnuts.

You could debate about whether he killed the hat industry.

[SarahBee]

Count me in- looks super fun!

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[kwarkentien]

I’m in!!!

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[Judd]

@SarahBee 154170 wrote:

Count me in- looks super fun!

@kwarkentien 154196 wrote:

I’m in!!!

It sounds like you’re both the kind of women that are interested in seeing a little known monument that was a gift from the Women of America and dedicated by a former First Lady. Sadly, it was moved from it’s earlier prime location to make way for a Presidential site. (Down with the patriarchy!) Good thing you’re coming on this ride, cause you’ll get to see it.

[SarahBee]

@Judd 154197 wrote:

It sounds like you’re both the kind of women that are interested in seeing a little known monument that was a gift from the Women of America and dedicated by a former First Lady. Good thing you’re coming on this ride, cause you’ll get to see it.

I hope it’s not a stone carved version of one of those little pink hats. Btw, I have yet to find one that works as a helmet cover, otherwise the tiara might have been upgraded.

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[Rmtwright]

@SarahBee 154199 wrote:

I hope it’s not a stone carved version of one of those little pink hats. Btw, I have yet to find one that works as a helmet cover, otherwise the tiara might have been upgraded.

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If the weather cooperates and I’m
Not working plan to be there

[Judd]

@SarahBee 154199 wrote:

I hope it’s not a stone carved version of one of those little pink hats. Btw, I have yet to find one that works as a helmet cover, otherwise the tiara might have been upgraded.

It’s not, but if you have one, it would be fun to place atop this memorial for a group picture. You just need a friend with knitting skills to make you a helmet sized hat.

[SarahBee]

@Judd 154216 wrote:

It’s not, but if you have one, it would be fun to place atop this memorial for a group picture. You just need a friend with knitting skills to make you a helmet sized hat.

Indeed- perhaps I could trade someone some knitting hours for drywall mudding or rebar tying, which are arguably my better skills. Consider this my “wanted” ad

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[CBGanimal]

I’m planning on it too! Thanks for organizing!

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[Jason]

Thanks for organizing, I’m in! (plus it starts near my house).

[Judd]

@CBGanimal 154222 wrote:

I’m planning on it too! Thanks for organizing!

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Sounds like you’re the kind of woman who wants to know about the Presidential Monument that has cypress stumps buried underneath it.

[Judd]

@Jason 154293 wrote:

Thanks for organizing, I’m in! (plus it starts near my house).

Great! After the ride you’ll be able to impress your friends with knowledge of a nearby monument to a man who once shot in the chest right before giving an hour long speech!

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