FNHPP 2018 aka Freezing Saddles First Tracks

[jrenaut]

I love that BAFS both begins and ends with ill-advised late night laps at Hains Point.

[streetsmarts]

@jrenaut 170079 wrote:

I love that BAFS both begins and ends with ill-advised late night laps at Hains Point.

is hains point officially closed at that time or just…ill-advised in general?

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[Judd]

@streetsmarts 170087 wrote:

is hains point officially closed at that time or just…ill-advised in general?

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i think Jon meant to describe them as “totally freakin awesome because Hains Point is the bestest place to bike in the world” laps, but his darn phone erroneously auto-corrected to ill-advised.

[cvcalhoun]

@streetsmarts 170087 wrote:

is hains point officially closed at that time or just…ill-advised in general?

It’s not illegal to be there. But whether it’s ill advised to be in Freezing Saddles at all may be open to debate.

[kwarkentien]

Sometimes the gates are closed but some (this is not an admission) have been known to go around them.

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[Kitty]

I will not be able to roll out with you guys tonight, but will make an appearance for at least one HP lap after church (appx. 11:30) Because the usual Jan 1 Holy Day falls on a Monday they abrogated the obligation this year, but having a commitment gets me out and into the cold.

[kwarkentien]

Just curious if anyone is stupid enough…I mean super-excited enough to ride some laps at midnight. I just did my quick test ride in civvies to see how bad it is. Aside from the brain freeze headache from the wind I think it’ll be OK. Hope to see some brave souls.

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[kwarkentien]

Since it looks like I’m alone here, I think I’ll drive to HP and do my lap rather than ride over.

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[kwarkentien]

Can’t even get Judd to come out? I guess that means I must be batshit crazy. So I guess I’ll ride alone but closer to home. [emoji22]

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[kwarkentien]

Potomac Avenue instead of Ohio Drive but it was still “first tracks.” Happy New Year and Happy Freezing Saddles 2018!!!

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[consularrider]

Still fighting a cold (plus being in Germany) means I did’t roll out for #BAFS #1 until noon CET. A balmy 47°f,

[Arlingtonrider]

Best Buns is open today. Would anyone like to join me there around 9:30ish? (I’m putting this under the First Tracks thread, for those of us who haven’t made it out already.) Happy New Year, everyone!

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