Team 14 gather round and sound off.

[streetsmarts]

@chuxtr 152600 wrote:

If we want to do a team ride to Duffy’s for wings one weekend, Tom told me these dates would work:

Sunday 1/22 between noon – 2 pm (big NFL games after starting at 3)
Saturday 1/28 (totally open)
Saturday 2/4 (totally open)
Saturday 2/11 (totally open)
Sat or Sunday 2/18-19 (both totally open at this point)

He’ll let us occupy the back room and we can bring our bikes back there. Let me know if y’all (or at least some of y’all) want to do this.

I’d be up for a ride there. Saturdays are ok except for 2/4, and Sundays are ok – 1 or later.
I vote for the 28th.

[lossomes]

@streetsmarts 152748 wrote:

I’d be up for a ride there. Saturdays are ok except for 2/4, and Sundays are ok – 1 or later.
I vote for the 28th.

The 28th works for me also.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[chuxtr]

Let’s see if we can make the 28th work. I’ll give Tom a heads up now that we may be there. But be warned that I’m a “fair weather” rider. I can brave the cold but I don’t ride in the wet. Yes, I’m a wimp! Been there, done that as my much younger self. My much older self not so much interested (especially the cleaning the bike part afterwards).

[Steve O]

@chuxtr 152782 wrote:

Let’s see if we can make the 28th work. I’ll give Tom a heads up now that we may be there.

If you are open to infiltrators, then be sure to add your ride (and wings eating) to the FS Official-ish calendar, now appearing on the Freezing Saddles home page.

[streetsmarts]

Oh yes. Thanks. Keep.forgettting that we can do this all by ourselves! Thx Steve O!!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[Vicegrip]

@bykgrl 152710 wrote:

hi I don’t usually do anything on the forum, and I’m not sure how to join the group on Strava? I’m Helen Huley, I don’t think I have a nick name on Strava.. ! I was at the happy hour and look forward to meeting everyone else! Im not huge in miles but I’m trying to at least do a daily sleaze..

We’re attempting a dry January (aghhhh 🍻🚫) but up for beers soon! I work Saturdays (my husband & I own Bikenetic) but could probably do a ride here and there on Sundays.

Thanks!

Still looking for your request. Clicky da linky and ask to be let in!

https://www.strava.com/clubs/250726

[bykgrl]

@Vicegrip 152803 wrote:

Still looking for your request. Clicky da linky and ask to be let in!

https://www.strava.com/clubs/250726

I clicked on it, not sure if it sent a join request, hopefully it did!

[Vicegrip]

@bykgrl 152814 wrote:

I clicked on it, not sure if it sent a join request, hopefully it did!

Yup. you are in.

[chuxtr]

@Steve O 152800 wrote:

If you are open to infiltrators, then be sure to add your ride (and wings eating) to the FS Official-ish calendar, now appearing on the Freezing Saddles home page.

I have to be able to give Tom a relatively accurate head count so he/his staff know how many of to expect. So don’t know that it really lends itself to infiltration.

That said, if team members want to invite a friend or two (either from another team or someone who isn’t doing BASF), that would be OK as long as I have a head count beforehand. Will determine if we have critical mass and firm up next week.

[Vicegrip]

Update we are at 10 of 11 with an email sent to the last team member. I took a peek at his Strava and he has been riding BAFS marked rides.

Jan 28 is the One Day I can’t ride all day. I have a horde of boy scouts infesting my workshop and making pinewood cars while keeping most of their fingers attached.

[chuxtr]

Can I get a show of hands of who’s interested in riding to Duffy’s next Saturday (January 28)? I know our dear leader Kurt probably can’t. I think critical mass is probably 5 or 6 of us. I will probably ask my wife and one other friend if they want to join us. I will find out from Tom how many of us (with bikes) he can accommodate in the back room. I know it’s big enough for all 11 of us and a few more.

The plan probably looks something like this … Since we’re all starting from different locations (assuming everyone is riding from home), meet in Arlington. My suggestion would be Java Shack for a pre-ride espresso (for those doing the coffeecatting challenge). Departure at 1030 so anyone who wants to caffeinate get there early enough to be ready to ride at 1030. I put together a route on Strava from Java Shack to Duffy’s that’s ~17 miles. I can send you either a GPX or TXC file if you want to load on your Garmin or other GPS device (just let me know your email). Definitely an easy ride. Over Memorial Bridge and one lap around Hains Point. Then Maine Avenue to M Street to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. Up to Benning Road. Benning to Florida to Vermont. City riding so not so fast. Social. Ride as fast as the slowest rider wants to ride so we keep the group together and no one gets lost. We can make up the route back to Arlington, but probably something like U Street to Florida to P and through G’town and over Key Bridge.

Just need to see what the weather does.

If we decide to do this, I’ll need to confirm who’s riding by next Thursday so I can let Tom know on Friday how many of us to expect.

THANX!

[chuxtr]

NOTE TO ANYONE NOT ON TEAM 14 THINKING ABOUT INFILTRATING THIS RIDE …

The owner of Duffy’s is a friend of mine and doing me a favor letting us have the back room and being able to bring our bikes inside (for those of us who are riding bikes we don’t want to lock up outside … there are bike racks on the street out front for those that do). I’ve asked him how many people he can accommodate and will let y’all know how many that is. Depending on how many Team 14 members (plus any friends they invite) commit to this, I’m more than happy to have other BAFSers join us within our limit. But no “just show up” riders because I have to know in advance how many of us to let Tom know so his staff will be prepared for us. Not trying to be a jerk, but the last thing I want is more people than can fit.

Appreciate everyone’s understanding.

[Sunyata]

@chuxtr 153070 wrote:

NOTE TO ANYONE NOT ON TEAM 14 THINKING ABOUT INFILTRATING THIS RIDE …

The owner of Duffy’s is a friend of mine and doing me a favor letting us have the back room and being able to bring our bikes inside (for those of us who are riding bikes we don’t want to lock up outside … there are bike racks on the street out front for those that do). I’ve asked him how many people he can accommodate and will let y’all know how many that is. Depending on how many Team 14 members (plus any friends they invite) commit to this, I’m more than happy to have other BAFSers join us within our limit. But no “just show up” riders because I have to know in advance how many of us to let Tom know so his staff will be prepared for us. Not trying to be a jerk, but the last thing I want is more people than can fit.

Appreciate everyone’s understanding.

FYI, there is no “minimum time required” to infiltrate a happy hour (rides, on the other hand must be the stated distance)… So if an infiltrator wanted to pop their head in for a minute or two and snap a photo… 😎

However, if it is a private event at a private venue, please respect those that are organising and verify that it is cool if you crash for a minute.

[ImaCynic]

Hi Folks,
Just want to chime in to say hello and look forward to some serious team bonding activities (TBA)! I’m not a bike commuter, so I usually clip-in after work and on weekends, Saturday/Sundays works well for me. I live about 1/2 mile from WOD mile marker 8, so if anyone ever headed this way and like someone to ride with, let me know!

Btw, I plan to be at the unofficial BASF HH at Cap City Shirlington tomorrow, hope to you all there!

Forza Squadra Quattordici!
-HF

[Rockford10]

I’m a maybe for the 28th. I have an afternoon event, so I just need to make sure the timing works. My family currently includes a 12 year old wings enthusiast, a 14 year old fixie rider and someone on another team. They are all possible attendees as well.

[Author]

Posts