Freezing Saddles 2021 – Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt

[drevil]

EDIT 3/23/21 – FINAL RESULTS POST: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?18102-Freezing-Saddles-2021-Daily-Photo-Scavenger-Hunt&p=210265#post210265
EDIT 3/17/21 – FINAL WEEK POST HERE: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?18102-Freezing-Saddles-2021-Daily-Photo-Scavenger-Hunt&p=209861#post209861

I love taking photos, and having a goal usually ups the fun factor, so I’m doing a daily photo scavenger hunt.

Every night, I’ll post something you have to take a picture of the next day (along with the date). I’ll try my best to post before midnight.

It might be an object (a stop sign), a theme (something blue), specific (e.g., a bike laying on the ground), vague (e.g., confusion), a mish-mash of those, or none of those.

Rules:

1. Obvs, you should be a participant in Freezing Saddles ’21
2. It has to be on a bike ride on the day it was requested
3. It has to be posted on the day for which it was requested, i.e., 12:01 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST for the day it was requested. Sorry, I won’t count ones that aren’t posted for the day it was requested. That’s part of the challenge
4. The reason I say “for the day it is requested” is because I might do requests a few days ahead of time, but don’t take and/or post the pic until that day comes.
5. It has to be posted here on the forum in this thread
6. There should be text either in the title or in the post with the date and the found object/theme. Another option is to “Reply With Quote” the post with the request, i.e., simply click that button on the bottom right of my request so it is quoted above your picture
7. Description, short backstory or location are optional (but nice). That said, if your pic is abstract or not obviously relatable to my request, please explain (e.g., I ask for “happiness”, and you post a pic of a tennis ball you found on a ride, please explain how that tennis ball = happiness)
8. It has to be a picture you took, so if you’re in it, it either has to be a selfie or done with a self-timer
9. Only one pic/day. Please don’t pad by adding more than one pic/day
10. It has to be a picture, not a video
11. Let’s stick to things you find out there during your ride, and not things that you bring or make yourself (unless otherwise specified). Example 1: if I say find “2021”, don’t scratch it into dirt. Example 2: if I say find a flower, don’t bring a flower with you on your ride and take a pic of that. This kinda takes the fun out of looking for things, which is the whole point. (Rule added on 1/2/21)
12. Unless specified otherwise, your bike does not have to be in the photo. (Rule amended on 1/4/21)
13. Found item needs to be clear and discernible (or legible if text) in the picture. If you are using Tapatalk and are having trouble posting pics that are large enough, let us know and I/we can try to help you with it. (Rule added on 1/3/21)
14. Filters are OK, but no obvious/blatant photoshopping… not that I know anything about such things

Photoshop? by bikecentric, on Flickr

Scoring: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kgsAzaLIXN-IJMjscyNnQTNvWEp__VzgGBSkJDYrTfs/edit?usp=sharing

1. If you follow all the rules above, it’s 1 point/picture. I’ll like your pic if I have added the point to the tally sheet.
2. If I feel like you haven’t met all the rules, I’ll give you .25 points for the effort (Added on 1/11/21)
3. I’ll keep a tally with your forum name. I may reach out to you via the forum’s messaging, or ask you to reach out to me in a post in this thread.
4. EDIT ON 3/17/21: THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN ANYMORE -> At the end of FS, every like in each of your pic posts = +1 point. I’ll add these up at the end
   So for example, your pic has met all the conditions at the top, and has 3 likes. That will add 4 points (1 for the pic +3 for the likes) to your pot.

Notes:

1. Prizes TBD
2. Contest starts 1/1/21 and goes until the last day of FS ’21
3. Some of these will be hard. Fret not, some will be easy, so skip those days that are too difficult
4. Don’t ever ever ever ever do anything that can put you in danger or will result in hurting yourself. I promise I won’t ask for any pics of you riding on the Beltway
5. I might post pics, but mine don’t count in the contest

EDIT 3/17/21 -SEE FINAL WEEK POST HERE: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?18102-Freezing-Saddles-2021-Daily-Photo-Scavenger-Hunt&p=209861#post209861

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@CaseyKane50 207422 wrote:

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)
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Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap. Good pizza and a decent selection of beers. If you haven’t filled up on pizza and beer, suggest you order their cinnamon sugar dusted apple-ricotta doughnut holes. Lena’s is on Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue, near the Potomac Yard and the Braddock Road Metro. Lots of outdoor seating.

Someone (ahem CaseyKane50) recently introduced me to those donuts, & they are amazing! It will be a struggle NOT to order them every time I go here. [emoji39]

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[smb9600]

2/9/2021 – Pizza

A new favorite of mine- Del Ray Pizzaria! I recommend the mushroom (it has a fancier name). Great outdoor seating w heaters, staff is friendly, pizza is fantastic & great tap list. What not to love?

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[LhasaCM]

2/9 – Pizza

Stopped by the local &pizza. Too many Catholic U kids to risk going inside so no pizza for me!

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[Indiana]

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

Two unrelated DC friends who were born and raised in Italy vouch for Menomale’s wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and this native Jersey girl likes it a lot, too. The owner is from Naples. The original location is in Brookland. A second just opened in NoMa (https://dc.eater.com/2021/2/4/22264883/menomale-salumeria-pizza-restaurant-italian-deli-opening-noma). Alas, it’s closed on Tuesdays, but with homemade sourdough pizza dough in the fridge, I still got to celebrate pizza day!
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Bike in reflection.

[bikesnick]

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

Pizza ∏ (because it has a mathematical symbol in the name)
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[mootsfy]

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

Potomac Pizza located in College Park, MD. Pizza taste so good especially after a long bike ride. [emoji39]

[Laurie E.]

@drevil 207399 wrote:

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

Every year, National Pizza Day falls on February 9. Fun fact, the domain “pizza.com” was purchased in 1994 by the owner of a software company for $20. Fourteen years later, he sold the domain for 2.6 million dollars! I just checked the URL, and there’s nothing even there right now. I guess they had a hard time recouping the money from buying the URL?

Anyways, on your ride, capture the storefront, a pie, or a slice of these doughy, cheesy, saucy slabs of heaven and post it here. The only catch with this hunt is that it can’t be Pizza Hut or Domino’s. Besides, if your favorite pizza is from either of those, try exploring other spots!

If you don’t mind revealing your favorite local pizza joint to the rest of us, we won’t complain. While you’re at it, let us know what you especially enjoy eating there.

Happy hunting!

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Pizza (not Pizza Hut or Domino’s) 2/9/21

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[bigredboiler]

2/9/21 – Pizza

Who likes Badd Pizza?
I’ll have to find out if Badd Pizza is Goode Pizza someday…

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[Boomer Cycles]

2/09/21 – Pizza!

Not my first choice … which was 10Pizza in Falls Church that features “NY style” thin-crust which I raised on growing up in JRZ … but this was more convenient as I was wrapping up my ride and had cold feet, so I didn’t stop to try their pizza!

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[camiller]

2/9/2021 Pizza

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[Nadine]

2/9/21 – pizza

I took 3 pictures of 3 different pizza places…. Accordioneur posted one of them, so not bothering with the Italian store. I’ve never been to wild tomato in Glen echo and Beth said it was good but she didn’t sound excited…. So ima go with Lost Dog, which is an awesome place in so many ways.:

1) They have great beer, especially if you like ipa (Ok I don’t actually know about any of the other kinds because every time I waste my 1 possible beer/day* on a non ipa I regret it) and especially if my favorite bartender Connor is there. I mean I can just ask him what I want and he gets me a winner every time!

2) They actually are connected to a dog shelter…. And they let dogs into the store! (Idk about the restaurant – the store is first,)

3) their pickles are omg awesome

I haven’t actually tried their pizza, but my husband says it’s good, definitely better than the Italian store’s, which doesn’t surprise me because everything I’ve ever eaten at lost dog has been great.

They do have gluten free options – but the thing is I’m both gluten sensitive* and pretty severely lactose intolerant, so honestly the best pizza for ME is at my house. You got me interested in making some today! It takes a few hours though, so I might hafta wait for a sleaze ride day…..

I make the crust with mostly ground buckwheat & oats, & use 6+ month aged cheddar and maybe some swiss cheese on top. The lactose is all digested in aged cheeses (which taste the best anyhow. [emoji16]) My father used to make pizza – with whole wheat crust and mozzarella cheese. I realized only after I started making my own that I make it EXACTLY in the image of the pizza he used to make. Which makes me happy. Too bad he’s not here to try it. Maybe he knows [emoji848][emoji1744]

[*I can do 1 pc of bread or 1 beer/day – and come on, which would you do? [emoji848][emoji38] Especially at a place with great [emoji482] and a great bartender.]

So without further ado…. I give you the Lost Dog café /pizza deli

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[LeftyLaura]

2/9/2021 – Pizza

Today I went to the converted Pizza Hut in our Reston treasure McTacoHut. Right off the trail at Wiehle Road. While still settling on a name McTacoPup?, I enjoyed a ham & mushroom neopolitan pie. Now I was going to eat half and save half as I am an Affectionato of leftover pizza but it was a beautiful day, the sun was warm, the box was too big for the backpack and more excuses than I can remember, so I left two crust. It was very good. You could even metro to Reston get your miles and finish with a pie. Come on out, I’ll meet you, masked of course.

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[Serdar]

@LeftyLaura 207460 wrote:

2/9/2021 – Pizza

Today I went to the converted Pizza Hut in our Reston treasure McTacoHut. Right off the trail at Wiehle Road. While still settling on a name McTacoPup?, I enjoyed a ham & mushroom neopolitan pie. Now I was going to eat half and save half as I am an Affectionato of leftover pizza but it was a beautiful day, the sun was warm, the box was too big for the backpack and more excuses than I can remember, so I left two crust. It was very good. You could even metro to Reston get your miles and finish with a pie. Come on out, I’ll meet you, masked of course.

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Not sure you were saying Pupatella was your favorite pizza place, but that is my number one to go.

[josh]

@drevil 207399 wrote:

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

Here’s me and a pizza, the Haymaker (inside the box), from 20th St. Pizza!

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I’d never actually been here before, so I can’t really call it a favorite, but it was really tasty! It had some BIG bubbles in the crust. Technically, this mural is on the side of the building (not the storefront), but I’d argue the painted slice in the background should count as “a slice”, or alternatively the pie in the box should count. If you want to see the pizza itself, here it is.

I’d like to communicate my disappointment in the rest of you all for not actually getting pizzas, and just taking photos of buildings. That’s no fun. Also, I bought a pizza rack a couple weeks ago, but I can’t fit it and my front brake on at the same time (and I don’t have a long enough bolt that’s not part of the front brake), so I was reduced to riding home with one hand while carrying the pizza in the other (but with a safety escort/photographer/pizza-eater). One day I’ll get it properly rigged up and I’ll be able to carry pizza in style.

[Serdar]

@drevil 207399 wrote:

2/9/21 – Pizza! (but not Pizza Hut or Domino’s)

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Pupatella is my favorite pizza place in Arlington
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