My introduction post!

[ian74]

Hi everyone,

I feel like its time to step out of the shadows, since I’ve been lurking for several months now. I’m Ian.

I live in Alexandria, and try to get out and ride a few days a week. Most of my time on the bike is commuting to work. I work at the NIH in Bethesda. It’s nice to be able to skip metro and ride up and back. On the weekends I like to get out a little longer. Usually I hop on the W&OD and ride out to Herndon. I like stopping at the Green Lizard for a coffee.

This is my first taste of cold weather riding and I’m still adjusting to it. So….the fact that I stole a pair of my wife’s pantyhose (control top, thankfully) and wore them under my tights today should not be a big issue (or the sandwich bags in my cycling shoes either). They actually made a pretty big difference.

I like the group here, as you all seem to get along well, and are generally friendly and helpful (which is not always the case at bikeforums.net). I’m comfortable in my Fred-ness though, and don’t mind the occasional good natured busting on. I hope to see you guys out and about someday. I’ll post a picture of my bike, maybe you’ll see me around. it’s certainly celeste enough to stand out.

I also have a friend that is here too. I think it’s PeteD. I’m married to a cousin of his I believe! I’ve met him before in Delaware a few years ago. Super guy!

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[jrenaut]

Welcome to the forum! You doing Freezing Saddles? Because you should be.

[OneEighth]

Beard? Headed northbound on the MVT near Gravelly Point/14th St Bridge around 0700 this morning?
Pretty sure I saw that bike.

[americancyclo]

@ian74 100405 wrote:

I also have a friend that is here too. I think it’s PeteD. Super guy!

Agreed, PeteD is a super guy. Welcome to the nuthouse!

also, Freezing Saddles!

[ian74]

@OneEighth 100407 wrote:

Beard? Headed northbound on the MVT near Gravelly Point/14th St Bridge around 0700 this morning?
Pretty sure I saw that bike.

Yes, that was me! That’s about my usual time heading north. Were you that guy that flew past me heading in the same direction?

Freezing saddles, huh? I’ll consider it, I’m still pussing out when it gets really frigid out (like on Tuesday).

[jrenaut]

@ian74 100410 wrote:

Yes, that was me! That’s about my usual time heading north. Were you that guy that flew past me heading in the same direction?

Freezing saddles, huh? I’ll consider it, I’m still pussing out when it gets really frigid out (like on Tuesday).

Freezing Saddles will cure you of that, plus it’s a great way to meet other forum members. Happy Hour is the only place most of us can keep up with OneEigth.

[Powerful Pete]

As another relative newbie, welcome on board!

1. Freezing saddles (my first year of real cold weather riding also);
2. Bianchi. Celeste. Always a good sign.
3. Looking forward to running into you at some point.

[Dickie]

Welcome Ian, any friend of PeteD’s is a friend of ours…. it also helps that you ride celeste as well. Pretty sure I’ve seen you out and about….. looking forward to meeting you at one of our happy hours. Cheers.

[Crickey7]

I welcome all new fenderless riders.

[OneEighth]

@ian74 100410 wrote:

Yes, that was me! That’s about my usual time heading north. Were you that guy that flew past me heading in the same direction?

Not sure about the flying. Escape velocity continues to elude me.
Black fixie with white tires and bar tape. Red jacket, black knickers.
Will give a shout next time I see you.

[dasgeh]

Anyone smart enough to borrow pantyhose and admit it on the forum fits right in. ProTip: stockings/tights are much warmer than pantyhose.

Welcome.

[Powerful Pete]

OT: Thank you dasgeh, I knew that spending time on this forum during working hours was actually a way to learn new things…

[Mikey]

Flannel Pajama Pants – I keep them as my bottom layer all day and when I get home It takes me all of 10 seconds to be in my pjs.

[dkel]

@Mikey 100440 wrote:

Flannel Pajama Pants – I keep them as my bottom layer all day and when I get home It takes me all of 10 seconds to be in my pjs.

What he’s not telling you is that he’s always in his pajamas, all day, every day. It’s more of a lifestyle choice.

[ian74]

@dkel 100451 wrote:

What he’s not telling you is that he’s always in his pajamas, all day, every day. It’s more of a lifestyle choice.

I may or may not just wear her panty hose…..like…whenever.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I should jump in the Freezing Saddles thread and find out how to get in on that. Look forward to meeting you at various rides and happy hours in the future!

[dbb]

@Mikey 100440 wrote:

Flannel Pajama Pants – I keep them as my bottom layer all day and when I get home It takes me all of 10 seconds to be in my pjs.

Way too much information!

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