Pointless Prize Thread 2021

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  • #1106834
    QuikAF77
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    I’d like to sponsor an elevation per mile prize. Similar to what I did in 2018 http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13079-Elevation-per-mile-pointless-prize.

    #1106838
    Boomer Cycles
    Participant

    #PublicArtFinder

    I’d like to sponsor a new prize category for FS2021 #publicartfinder.

    Ride your bike at least a mile to any display of art (graffiti, mural, sculpture or any sort of artistic expression, loosely defined), permanent or temporary installation, that is freely accessible to the public, and take a picture of said art that includes a bicycle somewhere in the frame.

    Post your ride using the hashtag #Publicartfinder on Strava.

    You can also post your photo on either this forum (which is clunky, so please use “small” option to minimize bandwidth for viewers on ancient flip phones or 2G networks), or the FS Facebook page.

    Photos will be judged by some faceless cabal on totally subjective criteria that may include use of creative objects (like a bicycle), composition, light, artistic flair, # of quality submissions or # likes, kudos or dislikes.

    A great source of info where to find public works of art in the DMV region can be found on the Facebook page “Murals of DC” or IG #MuralsDC

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    #1106844
    Jessica Hirschhorn
    Participant

    Wonderful idea!

    #1106845
    rcannon100
    Participant

    I’m confused. Why do we want to find Public Carts??

    #1106846
    rcannon100
    Participant

    If I receive a big enuf bribe:
    * Calvinball: The Rise of SkyHobbes
    * Notorious Bingo

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    #1106868
    lkluger
    Participant

    All for it. Worked hard to win this pointless prize in 2019 and then realized it wasn’t even sponsored – no happy hour last year so was all moot anyway.

    #1106880
    Catedrew
    Participant

    I love this idea!!

    #1106915
    SarahBee
    Participant

    FS2021 Lite Brite Prize

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    This year I’d like to sponsor a prize I’ll call Lite Brite.

    Rules:
    1) Submissions must occur during FS2021
    2) photos must be your own
    3) you may submit as many entries into any of the categories as you wish.
    4) photos must either feature your bike or be taken while riding your bike

    I’ll be awarding points for the following categories, but only the best will win per category:
    1) Brightest bike light display
    2) Reflective tape/reflector art
    3) Best team light theme
    4) Best / most outrageous hi viz outfit
    5) Best public art light display e.g Georgetown, Zoo Lights, Meadowlark)
    6) Best reflective body art (e.g. reflective paint, safety skin, etc.)
    7) Best 15 second or less light/reflective video submission.
    8) Best natural/atmospheric light (e.g. sunrise, sunset, fireworks, Northern lights, fire, moonlight, etc.)
    9) (and by popular demand) Brite Lite a ninja- document providing a ninja with bike lights so they aren’t a trail hazard
    10) Most Lit Doggo- because doggos are cute and I pander. Extra points if dog is up for adoption. You win the category outright if you adopt doggo, commit to taking care of it for its lifetime, and put a light on it.

    Points will be based on a combination of forum likes, level of difficulty, and artistry, so totally subjective :)

    #1106920
    komorebi
    Participant

    @SarahBee 202752 wrote:

    5) Best public art light display e.g Georgetown, Zoo Lights, Meadowlark)

    Great idea for a PP, SarahBee! I’m planning to organize a group ride to Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights on January 1, since it sounds great and I’ve never been. Stay tuned for more details.

    #1106921
    SarahBee
    Participant

    @komorebi 202758 wrote:

    Great idea for a PP, SarahBee! I’m planning to organize a group ride to Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights on January 1, since it sounds great and I’ve never been. Stay tuned for more details.

    Thanks komorebi. This PP was inspired by the many lovely light art rides you’ve organized in the past!

    #1106928
    rcannon100
    Participant

    Suggestion: Traditionally reindeer games are winner-take-all. This usually means games boil down to a very small number of people – or even just one – playing and winning. Maybe design the games so that many people win. For example, Mary’s Coffeeneuring is a challenge where over several weeks one has to visit 7 unique coffee shops and post on social media about it. And LOTS of people love it – because its a means of telling little social media stories. Anyone who qualifies gets that years Coffeeneuring patch. Another design is a scavenger hunt, and anyone and all who complete the scavenger hunt are winners.

    Winner-take-all games mean a very very few people play. A game where more people can complete the challenge means more opportunities to play pointless games.

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    #1106929
    SarahBee
    Participant

    @rcannon100 202766 wrote:

    Suggestion: Traditionally reindeer games are winner-take-all. This usually means games boil down to a very small number of people – or even just one – playing and winning. Maybe design the games so that many people win. For example, Mary’s Coffeeneuring is a challenge where over several weeks one has to visit 7 unique coffee shops and post on social media about it. And LOTS of people love it – because its a means of telling little social media stories. Anyone who qualifies gets that years Coffeeneuring patch. Another design is a scavenger hunt, and anyone and all who complete the scavenger hunt are winners.

    Winner-take-all games mean a very very few people play. A game where more people can complete the challenge means more opportunities to play pointless games.

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    One winner per category. Would be very impressive for a person to win each category, unlikely but not impossible.

    #1106930
    bentbike33
    Participant

    @komorebi 202758 wrote:

    Great idea for a PP, SarahBee! I’m planning to organize a group ride to Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights on January 1, since it sounds great and I’ve never been. Stay tuned for more details.

    Note that in past years, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights has had ticketed timed entry. No telling how it will work this year.

    #1106932
    SarahBee
    Participant

    @bentbike33 202768 wrote:

    Note that in past years, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights has had ticketed timed entry. No telling how it will work this year.

    Also ticketed this year with COVID restrictions. I am assuming that Komorebi will look into this to pre-purchase tickets based on registrations and then set up an event Brite ticket fee.

    #1106936
    SarahBee
    Participant

    @rcannon100 202766 wrote:

    Suggestion: Traditionally reindeer games are winner-take-all. This usually means games boil down to a very small number of people – or even just one – playing and winning. Maybe design the games so that many people win. For example, Mary’s Coffeeneuring is a challenge where over several weeks one has to visit 7 unique coffee shops and post on social media about it. And LOTS of people love it – because its a means of telling little social media stories. Anyone who qualifies gets that years Coffeeneuring patch. Another design is a scavenger hunt, and anyone and all who complete the scavenger hunt are winners.

    Winner-take-all games mean a very very few people play. A game where more people can complete the challenge means more opportunities to play pointless games.

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    @rcannon100
    , can I count you in on participating in this PP if I add a category for “Most Lit Doggo”?

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