National Bike Challenge 2014

[ShawnoftheDread]

@PeteD 83790 wrote:

Greatest Picture to come up on my facebook feed since the last danger panda picture:

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Look Ma, I’m famous.

[cvcalhoun]

I think you mean me, not dasgeh? There was a response to your post over there from Jakob (the guy who seems to be fixing things), asking when the last ride you tried to sync was. I checked your Strava records, and answered him, so I’m hoping he’ll have a response for you soon.

@Steve O 83831 wrote:

Dasgeh – I reported it at the link you gave.

[Steve O]

@cvcalhoun 83834 wrote:

I think you mean me, not dasgeh? There was a response to your post over there from Jakob (the guy who seems to be fixing things), asking when the last ride you tried to sync was. I checked your Strava records, and answered him, so I’m hoping he’ll have a response for you soon.

Sorry, CV. Yes, you. Thanks for following up.

[Rod Smith]

@ShawnoftheDread 83833 wrote:

Look Ma, I’m famous.

You rode 1448 miles in April! Impressive! Are you planning to ramp it up when the challenge starts tomorrow?

[ShawnoftheDread]

@Rod Smith 83854 wrote:

You rode 1448 miles in April! Impressive! Are you planning to ramp it up when the challenge starts tomorrow?

Imagine what I could have done if I hadn’t quit using fitness syncer.

[Harry Meatmotor]

@ShawnoftheDread 83855 wrote:

Imagine what I could have done if I hadn’t quit using fitness syncer.

fitness syncer = digital EPO

[PotomacCyclist]

In case anyone was worried, they confirmed that the year’s supply of toilet paper will be back as one of the prizes. You can all rest easier now.

[cvcalhoun]

I saw that. Of course, I’m trying not to think too hard about how they will determine what a “year’s supply” of toilet paper is. For example, will the quantity be greater if a woman wins than if a man does?

@PotomacCyclist 85207 wrote:

In case anyone was worried, they confirmed that the year’s supply of toilet paper will be back as one of the prizes. You can all rest easier now.

[PotomacCyclist]

This is what they posted, photo and text:

“Have you ever wondered what a year’s supply of toilet paper looks like?! Wonder no more!

Here’s a picture of one of our 2013 Challenge winners… she scored 365 days of T.P., courtesy of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (United States) and Scott Naturals!

We’ve got this prize, and more, up for grabs in 2014! Keep an eye out for a full prize list, and more opportunities to score a pair of official National Bike Challenge socks before they’re available to the public!”

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[cvcalhoun]

But how did they determine this was a year’s supply?

[Rod Smith]

Data mining. Pay cash at the risk of getting short sheeted.

[PotomacCyclist]

@cvcalhoun 85213 wrote:

But how did they determine this was a year’s supply?

Probably just an estimate of what the “average” person would use in one year. Doesn’t look like they are distinguishing between women and men. If you win, you get four large boxes.

While you do win bragging rights for winning (only person in the D.C. area to win free toilet paper that month), I’d prefer to win one of the other prizes. Well, they haven’t actually announced what the other prizes are yet, so maybe the toilet paper is the better choice.

The only complaint I would have is if this is the scratchy kind of toilet paper/sandpaper. If it’s OK, then I wouldn’t complain. The contest is free anyway.

I am trying to keep up one streak — winning at least one decent bike-related item a year. I won’t win any races but I can win drawings. I think I’ve won something every year since I started cycling: gift certificate to a bike store, another gift certificate to a bike store, a non-GPS bike computer (which I ended up selling), cycling jackets, and a triathlon backpack this year. Nothing really expensive but nice to have. Could I consider a year’s supply of toilet paper bike-related? I’m not sure…

[cvcalhoun]

I am amused to notice that I am currently #1 of 15 in Bethesda, even though I’m #40 of 119 on my team. Just one more confirmation that Bethesda is far from a haven for bicycling!

[dasgeh]

@cvcalhoun 86626 wrote:

I am amused to notice that I am currently #1 of 15 in Bethesda, even though I’m #40 of 119 on my team. Just one more confirmation that Bethesda is far from a haven for bicycling!

Yeah, they don’t even have a Kidical Mass…

[PotomacCyclist]

List of prizes, as of May 16, 2014

A Year’s Supply of Toilet Paper (x5) – courtesy of Scott Naturals
4-day North America Trek Travel Trip – courtesy of Trek Travel
Jerseys, Camelbaks, Water Bottles – courtesy of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Bottle Openers (x25) – courtesy of Resource Revival
Bike Shorts (x50) – courtesy of AeroTech Designs
Bike Lights (x200) – courtesy of Planet Bike
Box of Luna Bars (x25) – courtesy of Luna Bar
Bike Gloves (x50) – courtesy of Bellwether
Safety Sunglasses (x200) – courtesy of 3M
Ear Covers/Strap Wraps (x100) – courtesy of Cat-Ears
One-Year Membership (x15) – courtesy of League of American Bicyclists
National Bike Challenge Socks (x15) – courtesy of League of American Bicyclists

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