Pointless Prize 2024 – #Flag

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    bigredboiler
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    March 15 update – IMPORTANT UPDATE — TIEBREAKER — NEW RULE for March 16-17 ONLY

    For one day (rider’s choice) – either Sat or Sun, March 16-17, you can get as many flags as you see on your ride.

    Details:

    • You can only do this one day (your choice; either Sat or Sun).
    • You only need to post one flag to forum.  Tell me how many flags you are claiming though.
    • I will check your Strava to verify.
    • I will add all valid flags to your total in the Google tracker spreadsheet.
    • Same rules as always…needs to be a “real” flag
      • Basically at least 3’x5′ rectangle…can be other shaped sometimes
      • Generally on a pole (my discretion  for other mounts)
      • The goal is making sure it’s a “real” flag (not a banner, tiny yard sign, etc.)

    Hit me up with any questions.  I’ll try to keep monitoring the forum…..Kris

    March 14 update — check the Forum Friday late afternoon/evening for tiebreaker details.  I’ll post here and in-line as a new post.  Everyone has done such an impressive job riding & finding flags each day.

    Jan 23 update — I’ll keep up the “tracker” tab of the Google Sheet (every day or two typically), but I can’t keep up with the “detail” sheet given all the participation (thank you all….happy to see the interest!).

    The detail sheet was my way to make sure a person only posted a certain flag once, but it’s too time consuming to maintain daily.

    Jan 9 update — Sorry formatting is poor now.  New forum doesn’t allow me to edit and preserve prior formatting or use color 🙁  I didn’t even make a material update.  Just reminder to include date & flag name in the post.

    A New Pointless Prize – Go find some flags!

    In a nutshell:

    • Take a photo of a flag on your ride (only 1/day will count)
    • Post the photo to this thread in the forum (identify the date + flag (especially if the flag is not obvious)
    • Hashtag your Strava ride #Flag

    Rule update Jan 3: Flag must be on a flag pole (vertical pole or angled mounted to a building)….already posted “other” flags count…but let’s make this more “traditional” flag size/style going forward (e.g. no more little yard banners, etc.)
    Rule update Jan 4: My discretion to count any flag not on a traditional pole (rule update above).  Generally, I’ll count “real” flags (think full size, representing a generally known entity/cause)

    If / When forum is down –> Just post to forum (with date of ride/photo) when it’s back up. I’ll update everything after that (…and keep adding photo & #flag to your Strava as normal)

    More Details:

    • A particular flag type will only count once per person (e.g. only one USA flag, one MD State flag, etc.)
    • You can only count up to 3 flags from a specific place during the competition (e.g. max 3 flags from the US Capitol, or a specific Embassy, or Gov’t building, etc.)
    • You need to be able to identify the flag to me (if it’s not obvious)….again, so we know it’s not a duplicate
    • Any flag is fine (must be in flag” form…e,g. not a bumper sticker, sign, etc. ….but a physical flag). I’ll be the sole decider of what counts or not if something is questionable.  ***Note rule updates from Jan 3-4…more details on “real” flags
    • Here is a Google Sheet I’ll use to keep track and all to see/follow along
    • You must post the flag the day of the competition (e.g. no sandbagging a week, a month, etc. and posting all at once).

    Winner: The one with the most #Flag rides

    • Prize is likely a bike related gift card (unless I think of something better)
    • Jan 3 update: Looks like I might need to come up with a tiebreaker 🙂 ….I’ll brainstorm something…thanks to all for the ideas/suggestions

    Let me know questions and I’ll edit this post to clarify details as needed.

    Kris

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  • #1134564
    bigredboiler
    Participant

    Two Updates for all:

    1. I’ll have to ship individually to winners (email me your address or DM on Strava…we need to follow each other + you have to give Strava your birthdate to enable DM).  Hopefully my silly prize idea actually works out (sourcing from shady China website, so don’t hold your breath :).   Alan – I’ve sent an order to your address.  Waiting to verify they shipped what I am expecting before I place orders for others.
    2. Summary of some statistics and “facts” from the pointless prize below

    Fun facts

    28      # of players in forum
    37      # players via Strava #flag
    1334  # flags counted via forum
    1454  # flags counted via Strava #flag (incl bonus flags)
    6        # players w/flag everyday
    2        # players only missing 1-2 days
    197    # unique flags I tracked before giving up 🙂
    23241  Total miles ridden on #flag rides

    Speculation “facts”

    AlanA               Most states traveled to collect flags
    CVCalhoun      Longest day on bike for flags
    DCAKen           Most Embassies (reg days)
    CVCalhoun      Most embassies (single day)
    Matteblack      Most “seasonal” flags
    Matteblack (tie)  Best “thematic” flag search daily [“seasonal/specialty” flags]
    DCAKen (tie)       Best “thematic” flag search daily [Nation flags]
    AlanA               Best “surprise” flag that caught my eye [Seabees]
    CBGanimal     Best “surprise” flag that caught my eye [Seabees]
    consularrider  Most surprising ride location (and flag) for me [Indiana Univ!]
    Kbikeva            Best job catching me “off guard” with rules question

    Kris

    #1134566
    AlanA
    Participant

    Kris – If someone breaks into my house and cleans me out while I’m on a ride, I’ll know who to blame!

    I’ll certianly let you know if/when I get something.

    I’m still upset I did not get a MS flag.  I got one from all the others.  I’ll make sure I get it eventually.

    #1134620
    rumpuscat
    Participant

    Hey Kris, I can’t figure out how to DM on this forum. I’m S Lifsey on Strava, can you add me?

    #1134623
    AlanA
    Participant

    @rumpuscat – I also sent Kris an email to try and get you your prize (I assume you were the one who talked to me about the prize at the HH).

    #1134631
    bigredboiler
    Participant

    @rumpuscat – reposting my earlier post (and see page 89 for another post w/my email).  DM me on Strava (after you enable DM) or email me….unless you want to post your address here 🙂    …congrats!

    Follow-up…I could only DM @cvccalhoun, @AlanA, @rumpuscat, @Indiana….everyone else, let me know how to reach you to get your address and/or email me (see above).  To enable DM on Strava, I had to add my birthdate (month/year) to my profile.  Probably same for you if you’re interested in enabling.

    Kris

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