Welcome Team 6

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Hi I’m Bryan. This is my second year doing Freezing Saddles. I live in DC and work in Laurel and usually bike commute the whole way (~20 mii. each way). Last year’s Freezing Saddles was what motivated me to attempt to do that commute everyday instead of just a couple of times a week. FS has a way of motivating me to ride a lot (200 to 300 miles a week). I have a feeling that this year will be no different. Although, I would like to spend more time this year infiltrating other team rides and participating in things like the doughnut rides. You’ll often find me riding on the ART and the CCT in addition to my regular commute to rack up miles during the week, so let me know anytime any of you want to head down the ART into DC during the week. I also sing in a barbershop quartet called the Foggy Bottom Four and the Singing Capital Chorus, so you’ll see me riding to rehearsal quite frequently. I’m excited to be on this team, and especially excited to see that we have so many musicians, maybe we should do some music themed rides together.

[lmgoldberg]

who is riding under the name srspencer? hit me up on facebook so i can include you in the team page. I can’t figure out your name to invite you. thanks!

– lee

[bonniealger]

Hey Spence! Can you check to make sure that Strava has authorized your Freezing Saddles participation? You’re not showing up on the board with the rest of us, and we want to make sure your points are being counted! This is a quick fix – just go to Strava and make sure you’re connected to this year’s Freezing Saddles competition.

Also, our team has started a FB group (might be a little easier than messaging on this forum). One of us can send you an invitation to it! Let us know.

Hope to see you out on the trails soon!

@srspencer 171490 wrote:

Hi all,

I’m Spence. I live in Beltsville and work in Alexandria. I ride some part almost every day, but the bulk of the distance I cover using Metro in the colder, darker months.

The lack of daylight is a bigger issue for me than the temperature. The ride between Greenbelt Metro and my house is mostly along Rhode Island Avenue in College Park and out across US-1. There is no path or real shoulder there so it’s a little dicey when it’s dark and bad weather.

I usually use two bikes on my commute: One between home and Metro and another one out here in Alexandria between Metro and my office. Works pretty well. When the days get longer, I’ll ride the whole distance down to work on Friday morning, then ride the whole way home on Tuesday or Wednesday. I have secure bike parking here.

Anyway, good to be here and see you all out on the trails.

Spence

[bonniealger]

Hi Calvin! I’d love to hear about your RAGBRAI adventures! Do you ride with a team, or on your own?

I’m a singer too, though not a tenor or baritone. Perhaps you, me, and Bryan can sing some trios.

@cschnure 171735 wrote:

Hi I’m Calvin. Funny coincidence, but my friend Bryan introduced me to Freezing Saddles, and he just told me we are both on Team Six.

I like “bicicles” for the team name!

I’m a daily commuter and have been so, well, basically my entire life. Except the three years I lived in Manhattan that is. I do anything from 125 mi to 250 mi a week. I come down the CCT daily from Bethesda, but often add some laps at Hains Point or maybe Great Falls going home.

I’ve done RAGBRAI too, five times, and last summer did “Ride the Rockies” in Colorado. Their hills are bigger than those in Iowa!

Funny fact: Bryan and I met while drafting together on the Seagull Century, and realized in November we are both in barbershop quartets. In fact he sings with my old singing group. If there is a tenor and baritone on our team, we can sing something for you!

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@bonniealger 172312 wrote:

Hi Calvin! …

Anyone named Calvin who plays CalvinBall will automatically win!

[lmgoldberg]

Spence, we have a Facebook page for the team but you are not on it because I can’t figure out how to invite you. Not sure your name. Are you on Facebook? Can you reply with your name or email me at lmgoldberg@gmail.com. Thanks!

[lmgoldberg]

Several of us going on the Proteus Brew Ride tomorrow. Should be fun, even if it may be abbreviated by the weather. Check the Proteus website for more info! See you out there but if not, try to get some miles tomorrow. We are neck and neck with third! and forecast is even worse for Sunday!

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