FS 2020 FSLNHPP (Freezing Saddles Last Night Hains Point Party)

[jrenaut]

I was REALLY looking forward to the best night of Freezing Saddles, especially after missing last year because of my Achilles tear. But I just can’t participate in good conscience this year. Guidance on whether a ride like this is safe or not seems to vary, and I have to err on the side of caution.

Perhaps when things are back to something resembling normal, we can pick a really crappy night to recreate some of the magic. Maybe a summer torrential downpour or something.

[awitt]

I agree with jrenault on all points. This is a huge bummer but if I’m canceling everything else I care about it seems stupid not to go all the way. Arlington already has the most coronavirus cases in Virginia. I hope we get together later in the year, perhaps in the fall when we start putting on arm warmers and thinking about cold weather.

[cvcalhoun]

Sorry, but I won’t be there. Riding around in circles by myself isn’t exactly what I consider fun. And the fun parts–getting together with people, sharing “lemonade,” etc.–are the least safe parts.

I don’t worry so much about myself. Even though I’m theoretically in a high risk group, I’m not in a very high risk group, and being female is protective. However, I don’t want to contribute to disseminating this thing so fast that hospitals run out of ventilators and the like.

[Steve O]

@Steve O 199338 wrote:

I plan to be there and I welcome anyone else who wants to join me to come on down. I will bring some “lemonade,” as tradition compels.

No change. I welcome anyone who would like to keep me company.

[dasgeh]

@cvcalhoun 199426 wrote:

I don’t worry so much about myself. Even though I’m theoretically in a high risk group, I’m not in a very high risk group, and being female is protective. However, I don’t want to contribute to disseminating this thing so fast that hospitals run out of ventilators and the like.

Thanks for modeling safe behavior!

[bmillah]

I think I’m gonna have to bail on Thursday night. Assuming it’s still on, I don’t think I’d be acting responsibly if I went. Plus I shoot a lot of snot rockets when I ride in 3-mile circles.

Super-bummed but maybe we can do a midnight HP loop party sometime in the heat of the summer when all of this blows over and call it Melted Saddles or something.

[Steve O]

@bmillah 199443 wrote:

maybe we can do a midnight HP loop party sometime in the heat of the summer when all of this blows over and call it Melted Saddles or something.

It’s already a thing:
http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?9311-Midnight-Saddles

[AlanA]

@jrenaut 199393 wrote:

I was REALLY looking forward to the best night of Freezing Saddles, especially after missing last year because of my Achilles tear. But I just can’t participate in good conscience this year. Guidance on whether a ride like this is safe or not seems to vary, and I have to err on the side of caution.

Perhaps when things are back to something resembling normal, we can pick a really crappy night to recreate some of the magic. Maybe a summer torrential downpour or something.

Apologies for the dislike. I’m not sure what happened, but I also clicked “like”. After reading about this and hearing all the so called experts, I agree that it is best to just be a loner (which I am really good at!)

[SarahBee]

The Mini snack & beverage mobile will not be making an appearance out of an abundance of caution. If I do head down, it will be close to the witching hour since this appears to be the only time of day that it’s actually possible to socially distance on the trails.

[Pablo]

FS2020 Final Ride was great!!

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[SarahBee]

Thanks for the pics, Pablo. It was a great night and we were able to exercise good social distancing!

[JayMS]

Steve O thanks for the ride and enforcing socially acceptable cycling while in a small group ride environment. Luckily it was completed prior to The Point being shut down. Hains Point at night, with no breeze/wind, no cars, reflections coming across the water from the Wharf, cherry blossoms peaking…and being on bicycles…..what a fine evening/morning ride.

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