FS Newbies — introduce yourself here!

[Powerful Pete]

Not a newbie but have been lurking for some time. Participated in one FS long, long ago.

Looking forward to FS 2026 and tracking down my nemesis, Boomer for some rides together.

Also, Hains Point loops are a special kind of hellish challenge that I am drawn to, because it isn’t normal to want to do this.   😉

[Dana Max]

I’m hoping to sign up for Friends of Freezing Saddles. Curious if this worked!

[Kate Meyers]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>First timer for FS! Unfortunately, my Florida upbringing has not prepared me for this — excited for some very layered rides 🥶</p>

[Kris Bullard]

Hi! I’m a newbie to the forum. I got a recumbent trike about a month ago. I look forward to Freezing Saddles for some winter motivation and to connect with other cyclists. ~Kris

[Jennifer Lies]

Hi Freezing Saddles! My name is Jen and I’m a first-timer here at Freezing Saddles. I typically ride with 626 in the spring/summer and have recently been getting into Cyclocross. I’m pumped for Freezing Saddles because A) outdoor time means better mental health B) I’d like to stay in decent shape and keep racing next year and C) the indoor trainer gets boring! Hope to see some of you out there 🙂

[Hannah Brown]

Hello! I am Hannah, and I am new to freezing saddles. I grew up riding bikes with my grandfather in Texas and have loved getting to ride in the DC area. I am hoping to spend more time outside this winter – even in the cold – and signing up for Freezing Saddles is great motivation! Excited to connect with others here.

[Ben Fred]

Hey all, looking forward to freezing my saddles off…

[Nat Baldino]

Obligatory newbie post! I’ve been lured in by the freezing saddles hype and am ready to freeze my saddle off. Lived in Columbia Heights for 10 years and just recently took up longer distance cycling as I moved out of the city to Potomac. -Nat

[Iris Maute-Gibson]

Hello, my name is Iris. I’m a bike commuter in DC and have lived here for 6 years. I’m from the Pacific Northwest where I used to make more time for leisure rides and longer trips. Hoping to bring that back into my life here.

[Bryan Hart]

Hello All, I’m Bryan and I’m excited to attempt Freezing Saddles for the first time!

[Adam Entin]

Hey Everyone – Adam from NE DC here.  Total newb…ready to freeze.

[junko]

Hello!

I did FS i think 2 years ago, had a lot of fun challenging myself with winter riding. then last year i did not do the challenge and barely rode at all, so I’m entering again this year to get back into winter riding! I ride around DC a lot to commute and for fun, usually on a green surly so if you see me say hi!

junko

[Katie Collins]

Hi I’m Katie, definitely a newbie but I’ve had more than one person tell me about FS and I’m up for the challenge.  😳

[Tyler Wean]

I ride to work in DC most days, unless there is ice, and I’m looking forward to joining the competition!

[Daniel Gamarra]

Hello, I am Daniel. Not sure what I am doing but…why not!

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