The Dave Chappelle Ride on Laugh and Get Rich Day (Feb 8)

[SpaceJockey]

@drevil 197650 wrote:

In honor of Laugh and Get Rich Day on February 8 (which I just discovered, and yeah, it’s real), we are going to bike to different spots in DC and Maryland where local hometown hero and world famous comedian Dave Chappelle grew up, earned his chops, and made a mark. I am still working on the route, but here are some key details:

1. When: Saturday, February 8, starting at 10 in the AM
2. Starting point: This is TBD, but somewhere in downtown DC.
3. Route: I’m still working on it with some others, but as soon as it’s ironed out, I can post the route. I do know we’re starting and ending in downtown DC, and heading up to Silver Spring where Dave grew up. I’m shooting for between 25-30 miles, with lunch somewhere in Silver Spring. Social 12-14 mph pace, no-drop.
4. Bring: a lock, lunch money, and your humor (because although I’ve led plenty of mountain bike rides, I can’t recall leading any road rides ).

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I will update this post with details when they are developed. Cheers, rickyd.

Sounds like a great idea for an event and love the picture I’m guessing there will be film-making? I think Dave will appreciate the homage.

[josh]

Looking forward to this! A drevil road ride sounds fun.

(and you should incorporate slurpy ride lunch options and a park please)

[drevil]

@SpaceJockey 197666 wrote:

Sounds like a great idea for an event and love the picture I’m guessing there will be film-making? I think Dave will appreciate the homage.

I’m not filmmaking, but you’re welcome to join and do so

[MrTinDC]

What time do you think you’ll be passing Pierce Mill on Beach Drive?

[drevil]

@MrTinDC 198040 wrote:

What time do you think you’ll be passing Pierce Mill on Beach Drive?

I’m not good at maths and physics, but 11:15? We have two stops before we pass that point.

[jen_stoly]

I would like to join but I don’t want to slow you down. Can you put up with a slowpoke?

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[drevil]

@jen_stoly 198051 wrote:

I would like to join but I don’t want to slow you down. Can you put up with a slowpoke?

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Yes, you are welcome to join!

[JoM]

@jen_stoly 198051 wrote:

I would like to join but I don’t want to slow you down. Can you put up with a slowpoke?

Jen! I’m coming – so see you tomorrow!

[JoM]

@josh 197906 wrote:

Looking forward to this! A drevil road ride sounds fun.
(and you should incorporate slurpy ride lunch options and a park please)

Looks like we’ll be passing a lot of parks! Lunch will be in Bethesda, where we’ll spread out and regroup. So for slurpy noodle soup- there is: Raku, Rice Paddies (pho), and other Asian places nearby. I think the lunch stop will only be 45-50 mins.

[SarahBee]

Ricky- so bummed that I won’t be able to make this one. Helping install a water heater tomorrow. Please be encouraged to organize more amazing rides- I’ll be at your next one!!!!

[rumipumi]

Start location changed to Peet’s! see top post

[drevil]

So last week when trying to come up with a theme for a road ride I wanted to lead for Freezing Saddles, I discovered it was “Laugh and Get Rich Day” on February 8. I played around with the concept, and came up with the Dave Chappelle – Laugh and Get Rich Ride, aka D.C. – L.A.G.e.R. Ride, because, who’d be more apropos for laughing and getting rich? That Dave was a native Washingtonian? Booya!

I figured out some places that had some significance for Mr. Chappelle, and came up with the following:
1. Ford’s Theatre – where he got his first job and worked as an usher while he was in high school
2. Ben’s Chili Bowl – he was included in a huge mural. Beside that alley was Lincoln Theatre, where he recorded Killin’ Them Softly, an hour-long HBO special that, er, killed
3. Woodlin Elementary – the elementary school he attended while growing up in Silver Spring, MD.
4. Duke Ellington High School – prestigious arts-centric school he graduated from in 1991
5. DC Improv – the DC comedy club that opened in 1992, and where he was the first act

I made some reflective stickers for attendees’ bikes or helmets and got some patches as prizes for trivia questions.

Eleven Freezing Saddle-ites joined me for the chilly 25-mile jaunt through DC and Maryland, and I think we all had a good time.

Thanks to Shepard and Josh for the assistance!

Dave Chappelle – Laugh and Get Rich Ride (2/8/20) by ricky d, on Flickr

Dave Chappelle – Laugh and Get Rich Ride (2/8/20) by ricky d, on Flickr

Dave Chappelle – Laugh and Get Rich Ride (2/8/20) by ricky d, on Flickr

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