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Fast Friendly GuyParticipant@Hancockbs 203391 wrote:
Include one with each real one that is bought!
I like that idea! You’ve got a back-up! You can leave your first gaiter in the laundry basket and still have one for a ride!
Komorebi: Is there a sign-up sheet for the gaiter?
Dave
December 11, 2020 at 8:03 pm in reply to: Ride to Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights on 1/1/21 #1106901Fast Friendly GuyParticipantThank you. I’m in, and have my ticket.
Thanks to Casey for the heads-up!
DaveFast Friendly GuyParticipantI’ve been thinking about drafting etiquette, in general, and in the time of COVID19. It seems to me that the drafter is the one at risk not the draftee. A drafter is somewhat close and in line for inhaled fluids/germs from the rider in front. I can’t see where the reverse is true. Even a drafter’s snot rocket can’t fly against the wind to endanger the rider in front. There may be good reasons to discourage someone from drafting you, but I don’t think fear of contagion is one.
Fast Friendly GuyParticipant@dragonflycrk 199475 wrote:
First-year participant here! A few highlights for me:
“Drawing” a manta ray in Arlington on Dave Pomeroy’s Strava art ride! This is something I’ve always wanted to do, so I was thrilled that Freezing Saddles brought about this opportunity. Thanks so much for making that happen, Dave! I would love to participate in more of these in the future, so please keep me posted. After the ride, Dave also guided me on my first journey over the Memorial Bridge. (Somehow while bike commuting for 6 years, I just never rode over it before!)
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dear dragonflycrk,
Glad to hear you enjoyed our ride. I did, too! Riders like you are the success story of Freezing Saddles. It’s such a joy for us oldtimers to see newbies to FS get involved and embrace the challenge. You are welcome to join me on future GPS Art Rides. I’ll post them in advance in “Events”. None scheduled for now, but there might be one in April.
Hope to see you on the trail, DaveFast Friendly GuyParticipantWouldn’t miss it!
Fast Friendly GuyParticipant@Fast Friendly Guy 197717 wrote:
Just a reminder: A week from Saturday, everyone who’s interested will meet at 9:30 AM at the Spout Run Italian Store. I just saw the Italian Store doesn’t open until later, but there’s a STARBUCKS next door where early birds can meet for coffee and warmth before the ride! We’re expecting an on-time departure so get to Starbucks early if you want a hot beverage before we begin!
Black Diamonds, Everyone! All welcome!
Tomorrow is the big day. I plan to get to Starbucks around 9 AM before the ride for coffee to warm us up for the start!
Ride begins at 9:30 AM. All participants who complete the artwork are guaranteed at least 67 BAFS 2020 points!The artwork is a surprise. You won’t know what your drawing (riding) until you finish. Pointless Prize awarded on the spot awarded to the first rider to identify the picture! (brand new Capital Bike Share sunglasses)
Fast Friendly GuyParticipantJust a reminder: A week from Saturday, everyone who’s interested will meet at 9:30 AM at the Spout Run Italian Store. I just saw the Italian Store doesn’t open until later, but there’s a STARBUCKS next door where early birds can meet for coffee and warmth before the ride! We’re expecting an on-time departure so get to Starbucks early if you want a hot beverage before we begin!
Fast Friendly GuyParticipant@CBGanimal 196969 wrote:
Mike’s sounds great I’m in…But I’m an early bird and I need coffee. will head to Swings Coffee in Potomac Yards meet at 730 or so for MMCC then head to pancakes.
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Swings on Monday (usual time) sounds good. Family responsibilities means I can’t make Mike’s.
January 6, 2020 at 11:23 am in reply to: Freezing Saddles Opening Happy Hour – January 14th 6pm Highline R&R Crystal City #1102459Fast Friendly GuyParticipantThanks to the organizers! I’ll be there!
Dave PomeroyFast Friendly GuyParticipantHang tags and zipper pulls are my first choice!
Green is the scene!
August 1, 2019 at 8:48 pm in reply to: Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Summer Happy Hour – Thursday 8/1 #1099993Fast Friendly GuyParticipantI heard today at the Dark Star line-up from someone who know Nancy Holt and she said Dark Star refers to the Jerry Garcia instrumental by the same name.
@fxbooks 192234 wrote:
I was going to make a Crosby, Stills, and Nash song reference to their “Dark Star,” but the Dark Star Park alignment looks really cool.
Dark star I see you in the morning
Dark star a’ sleeping next to me
Dark star let the memory of the evening
Be the first thing that you think of
When you open up your smile and see me dark starJuly 31, 2019 at 4:14 pm in reply to: Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE– Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM #1099975Fast Friendly GuyParticipantBoomer, thanks for your great photo record of our Bicycle Fun Club Public Art Ride. I like the way you also took shots of the displayed descriptions.
Considering the Forum max photo restriction, I am impressed you had the patience to post them all. Thanks also for riding sweep. See you when you
get back.
DaveJuly 27, 2019 at 12:32 am in reply to: Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE– Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM #1099925Fast Friendly GuyParticipantHello, Everyone! It looks like great weather for the Bicycle Fun Club Arlington Art Ride
Karen B and I plan to get to Compass Coffee a little before 9:00 and anyone interested can join us and the other early-birds for coffee/snacks.
We will leave promptly at 9:30 for nearby Dark Star to see maximum shadow line-up (the actual lineup is a few days later, Aug 1, but during the work week.)There’s lots to see, so from there we will proceed to explore amazing art works along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Time permitting, we will continue our ride to Shirlington, Crystal City, Long Bridge Park, and back to Rosslyn. For those who want a shorter ride, or if we are running out of time, I have an alternate shorter route back to Rosslyn with plenty of artworks to see. We will play it by ear with the original plan or shorter alternate.
See you tomorrow
Dave FFG
July 25, 2019 at 9:32 am in reply to: Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE– Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM #1099908Fast Friendly GuyParticipantTed, Fantastic! This is going to be fun. I wasn’t sure where you start in DC, but this option starts from Swings (FCC).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30655886
If you don’t mind city streets you could alternatively take Pennsylvania Ave to M St, Key Br, and Ft Meyer Dr to Dark Star. Direct and easy via busy city streets.
Meet before for coffee at Compass.(see route)Dave
July 22, 2019 at 8:33 pm in reply to: Bicycle Fun Club: SAVE THE DATE– Arlington Public Arts Ride Saturday, July 27, 9 AM #1099880Fast Friendly GuyParticipant
Dark Star sculpture is located at 1655 Fort Meyer Dr Arlington, VA 22209. This is where Lynn Street merges with Fort Meyer Drive (close to Route 50 and not far from Iwo Jima monument.
The ride begins and ends at the “Dark Star” Sculpture, beginning at 9:30 am and ending around noon.
Those who are interested can meet beforehand for coffee/breakfast snacks at Compass Coffee, 1201 Wilson Blvd.
We will make our way over to Dark Star at 9:30 to see the solar alignment which occurs shortly after that. -
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