It’s Coming! The FSLNHPP!! March 19

[Steve O]

Originally inspired by jrenaut, the FSLNHPP* has become one of the most-loved traditions of Freezing Saddles.

In a final show of our Rule 9 badassery, we finish off another year of Freezing Saddles by riding around Hains Point until a few minutes before midnight. At that point, we stop at the point, curse winter, and toast with some “lemonade.”
The threads from previous years are fun to read and will give you a sense if you’ve not joined us before, or a chance to reminisce if you have (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). I can proudly say that I am one of at most 2 people who has attended every one.

Captains – Rally your teams, wear costumes, create a theme, be creative. The team with the most riders may or may not receive a Pointless Prize.

As the organizer, I will bring a vehicle that will serve as a rendezvous point. We’ll have snacks and beverages. You are encouraged to bring additional snacks and beverages to share.

More details to follow, but I want to make sure everyone has this on their calendar.

*Freezing Saddles Last Night Hains Point Party

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[consularrider]

So I can ride until 5 am CET and still count?

[Steve O]

It’s just one week away! Yes, the 2019 FSLNHPP is fast approaching.
It’s on a Tuesday, so only the true badasses (like yours truly) will last till the end.
You should do it just to watch the flyby afterward.

Teams and team captains, rally your teams to coordinate kits or costumes or cheers. Bring a team banner. Perhaps wangle an SO to bring a SAG vehicle with snacks, etc.

I will be there with some victuals and potables, but I very much welcome contributions to the festivities.

In past years people have baked brownies and cookies and brought other yummy stuff to share.

If you can contribute in some way, please volunteer here on this thread. Some ideas:
Food
Drink
Homebrew
Hobbes
Tables (or hatchback)
Music
Team banners
Light shows
Dancers
Cheerleaders
Jugglers
Unicycle riders
Costumes
Funny hats

[Judd]

@Steve O 188603 wrote:

You should do it just to watch the flyby afterward.

That was quite a FSLNHPP ride for me that year: https://www.strava.com/activities/907105854

[ChristoB50]

@Judd 188605 wrote:

That was quite a FSLNHPP ride for me that year: https://www.strava.com/activities/907105854

Wait… Is that saying you spent 10 hours continually making laps around the point???

[Judd]

@ChristoB50 188606 wrote:

Wait… Is that saying you spent 10 hours continually making laps around the point???

Yes. Except for a brief detour to Takorean for lunch. It ended up being a good day. People came and went throughout the day so I got to see lots of people and ride with lots of folks.

That being said I don’t know if I’m heading out this year. March 19th is my birthday and I’ve spent the last three doing laps. I think I’d like to take it easy and grab a beer this year instead.

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[Steve O]

@Judd 188631 wrote:

Yes. Except for a brief detour to Takorean for lunch. It ended up being a good day. People came and went throughout the day so I got to see lots of people and ride with lots of folks.

That being said I don’t know if I’m heading out this year. March 19th is my birthday and I’ve spent the last three doing laps. I think I’d like to take it easy and grab a beer this year instead.

Bring some down to Hains Point. All your friends will be there.

[jrenaut]

My Achilles surgery is scheduled for lunchtime the day of FSLNHPP. As much as I hate to miss the best part of BAFS, I think it’s in the best interests of my long-term health (and biking ability) to sit this one out. I trust Steve O and the rest of you make it another great event. I’ll be with you in spirit!

[consularrider]

I can’t make it to Hains Point on the 19th, but if anyone wants to fly to Germany and join me for a “Liebiches Taubertal” Tour, you’ve got a couple days to get here. Monday I’ll put the bike on the car (gasp :eek:) and drive the 66 miles from Frankfurt to my starting point. I hope to then get a loop that will cover the sections I will miss by starting in Reicholzheim instead of Wertheim. Tuesday I will be riding Der Sportive From Reicholzheim to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, basically stages two through five, 75 miles, to finish out #BAFS2019. On Wednesday I head back via Der Klassiker, 58 miles.

[Steve O]

Seems I may be the only person there, based on the activity on this thread.
Let me know if you plan to come and if you can contribute something to the festivities.

@Steve O 188603 wrote:

It’s just one week away! Yes, the 2019 FSLNHPP is fast approaching.
It’s on a Tuesday, so only the true badasses (like yours truly) will last till the end.
You should do it just to watch the flyby afterward.

Teams and team captains, rally your teams to coordinate kits or costumes or cheers. Bring a team banner. Perhaps wangle an SO to bring a SAG vehicle with snacks, etc.

I will be there with some victuals and potables, but I very much welcome contributions to the festivities.

In past years people have baked brownies and cookies and brought other yummy stuff to share.

If you can contribute in some way, please volunteer here on this thread. Some ideas:
Food
Drink
Homebrew
Hobbes
Tables (or hatchback)
Music
Team banners
Light shows
Dancers
Cheerleaders
Jugglers
Unicycle riders
Costumes
Funny hats

[Jessica Hirschhorn]

I will have a vehicle with donuts and lanterns. Where will the official SAG vehicle be parked? Toward the end after the bus parking?
Regards, Jessica

[LhasaCM]

@Steve O 188876 wrote:

Seems I may be the only person there, based on the activity on this thread.
Let me know if you plan to come and if you can contribute something to the festivities.

I’m hoping to reprise last year’s activity of a few “early” laps with M to get some last #kidical mileage in around dinner time, then arriving solo for a few more laps and fun around 9ish ’til the bitter, bitter end. I can try to bring something people might actually want to eat as a snack – maybe some muffins or scones from Mission Muffins?

[Steve O]

@Jessica Hirschhorn 188878 wrote:

I will have a vehicle with donuts and lanterns. Where will the official SAG vehicle be parked? Toward the end after the bus parking?
Regards, Jessica

Yes. Right here
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[komorebi]

I’ll be there, although I probably can’t stay to the end. I’ll bring chips or other snacks.

[jrenaut]

I will toast you from my couch with whatever good drugs they give me for my foot. After my wife’s birthday, this is the top of my list of “things I’m mad to be missing while I’m laid up”.

[drevil]

Jo and I will come. We can bring chips and other munchies.

By the sounds of it, it’s totes OK to park down at the point and for us to be riding around there that time of night?

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