Selecting a date for the 2019 Freezing Saddles Welcome Celebration

[wheelswings]

Dear wintertime riders,

If you’re planning to join us at the opening happy hour for Freezing Saddles 2019, then now is the time to weigh in on the date.

We have two options:

Monday, 7 January 2019 (6 pm onwards)
or
Thursday, 10 January 2019 (6 pm onwards)

Please check your calendars. If you have issues with either of those dates, or a strong preference for one over the other, please reply on this thread.

This is not an RSVP list…we’ll set that up shortly, once we nail down the date.

For those who have not previously participated in our Freezing Saddles celebrations, they are a fun and festive way to make new friends and see old ones. If you’re competing in Freezing Saddles this year, the opening happy hour is a chance to meet your teammates and other wintertime riders. The event will take place at the Bier Baron, located in Foggy Bottom near Dupont Circle in DC.

Please let me know ASAP if you have issues with the proposed dates.

Warmest regards,
wheels&wings

[josh]

I’d prefer the Thursday the 10th. Might as well stay late (happy 4+ hours), and I’d rather do that on a Thursday than a Monday.

[dbehrend]

@josh 183078 wrote:

I’d prefer the Thursday the 10th. Might as well stay late (happy 4+ hours), and I’d rather do that on a Thursday than a Monday.

I agree with Josh that Thursday would be preferable.

[bentbike33]

Monday is orchestra rehearsal, so definitely Thursday for me.

[Judd]

@bentbike33 183083 wrote:

Monday is orchestra rehearsal, so definitely Thursday for me.

You could always have orchestra practice at happy hour. I’m requesting Ave Maria.

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[bentbike33]

@Judd 183092 wrote:

You could always have orchestra practice at happy hour. I’m requesting Ave Maria.

Aside from the fact that we don’t take requests during rehearsal, the number and height of the logistical hurdles of such a combined event boggles the mind.

On the other hand, a group ride to our January and/or March concerts would be an excellent FS social activity.

[KWL]

@bentbike33 183099 wrote:

…and height of the logistical hurdles of such a combined event boggles the mind.

And the trombone players would just cause all sorts of troubles.

[lordofthemark]

@Judd 183092 wrote:

You could always have orchestra practice at happy hour. I’m requesting Ave Maria.

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https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22271/132797/

I doubt Bier Barron will have it, but it sounds good.

[jrenaut]

@lordofthemark 183104 wrote:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22271/132797/

I doubt Bier Barron will have it, but it sounds good.

The Brikskellar would have had it on the menu, but been out of it when you asked

[Judd]

@bentbike33 183099 wrote:

Aside from the fact that we don’t take requests during rehearsal, the number and height of the logistical hurdles of such a combined event boggles the mind.

On the other hand, a group ride to our January and/or March concerts would be an excellent FS social activity.

Nice. I might do a pre-FS to the show on 12/15.

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[wheelswings]

Hi everyone…
This is to confirm that our Freezing Saddles welcome celebration will be held on Thursday, 10 January 2019 from 6 pm onward at the Bier Baron near Dupont Circle/Foggy Bottom. Details to follow.
The event will be open to all winter riders regardless of whether you are competing in Freezing Saddles…the more the merrier. Please mark your calendars.
(Let’s wait ‘til December to start the RSVP list… November feels too early!)
Looking forward. w&w

[christopher1]

Hi Wheels and wings!

I prefer January 10th as my book club will get mad if I miss another one!

Thank you and look forward to it!

Best,

Mia

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