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@f148vr 172037 wrote:

If this is a bit too risqué, how about this one:

“A heptadecagon is a 17-sided figure”

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Wait, that didn’t come out right.. standby.

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@jrenaut 172035 wrote:

Aaaaaahhhh my virgin eyes

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If this is a bit too risqué, how about this one:

“A heptadecagon is a 17-sided figure”

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@jrenaut 171959 wrote:

So i added a photo of my bike in the 2016 blizzard to our Strava page – I welcome anyone who has a better photo, but I was tired of having nothing. Also a crappy team logo that was the result of four seconds of Google searching.

Not to get too weird out here, but how about this for image on the theme of 17…

“In the Tarot card number 17 is*the card of the Stars.

It symbolizes wishes that will come true.

This is a card representing hope.”

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@ZacharyB 172027 wrote:

Email or strava is best for me for communicating. This forum makes it tough to find the latest/correct info/thread, and doesn’t automatically flag it for you like an email or strava notification.

Apparently “heptadecaphobia” is the fear of the number 17. Also, group 17 on the periodic table is called the halogens. Who knew. Guess we are halogens on ice.

Oooo… I like Team Heptadecaphobia!

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@chuxtr 171984 wrote:

IMHO Tapatalk is TERRIBLE if you’re trying to peruse the forum. But OK if there are certain threads/posts you want to follow.

Agreed, kinda like using a flashlight vs. a floodlight.

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@consularrider 171980 wrote:

The problem with the Forum is that the messages can get lost in the flurry of new Freezing Saddles ports. I’m already having to go to page three for some threads from just yesterday.

Are you using Tapatalk? I use it and have it set to only follow certain postings to keep things somewhat manageable.

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@jrenaut 171938 wrote:

How do people prefer to communicate? Email? This forum? Strava? I know some teams create Facebook groups, but unless that’s everyone’s strong preference, I would really rather not communicate through Facebook.

Group rides:

Weekdays – my schedule is pretty flexible most days between 9am-3pm. I’d be up for some lunch rides, maybe? Hains Point laps or something similar?

Weekends – I’m a big #beerneuring participant, as i mentioned. However, a lot of my weekend rides are with the kids – either me pulling them on the longtail, or them on their own bikes. So we will often be slow and sidewalky. But if you don’t want to deal with the slow pace, it’s always cool to meet at the destination, too. We’re out of town this weekend (although we’ll be hitting RAR and Cambridge Brewing Co by bike if anyone’s in far Maryland), but I hope to get to a couple of the DC breweries in the next week or two.

I’m also planning to plan a fundraiser beer ride – I’m on the board of Trash Free Maryland, a non-profit that does pretty much what the name says. I’m thinking a ride starting around Nats Park, heading up the Anacostia Trail (a beautiful ride if you haven’t done it) and probably ending up at Franklin’s in Hyattsville (another #beerneuring point) for lunch or something.

I prefer this forum, or Strava club discussion if we want to keep things more private to team members only.

My availability are mostly after work (in the dark) or on weekend mornings.

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Okay, just like to share few more 17 related team names that popped into mind while out on a spin…

Team Q

Team Ohio

Team Andrew Johnson

Team 7th prime

Team 6-11

Team B-17

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@chuxtr 171922 wrote:

Since two of my good riding friends (they’re good friends … I’ll let y’all decide if they’re any good riding bicycles), HF and Zach, are on your team (and I kinda sorta know your team captain), and because the team threads aren’t the exclusive domain of team members (newbies will learn fast that the only rule of Freezing Saddles is that there are no rules), I’m infiltrating your thread …

To let you know that Legal in Las Vegas is doing a coffee meet-up at Colada, 1405 T Street NW in DC on MLK Day ~1100-ish. Zach is actually riding with me and my friend Bob aka The Real Bobke. Since Zach is riding with me, y’all are welcome to crash the party at Colada. That said, I have no idea how big of a party it will be. My team knows about it but I don’t know who can/will make it. So it could just be me, Zach, and Bobke.

https://www.coladashop.com/location/washington-dc-1/

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Thanks for the invite! I’d would absolutely join you all if I didn’t have to work on MLK day…

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@jrenaut 171716 wrote:

I’d like to incorporate the team number if possible, but it’s tough because 17 is kind of a meh number. Now last year, last year I was on Team 22, and 22 is the day I was born and the title of one of my favorite books (Catch 22) so pretty much any number this year would be a let-down.

That said, Heroes Below Zeroes and We Brake for Beer are very strong suggestions.

Since we can’t escape the fact that we’re in DC, how about incorporating 17 with a political spin:

Surprise of 17?

FN(Fake News) 17?

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Greetings!
Just want to say hi and do a quick intro. I met some of you at the HH, and this is my 4th Freezing Saddles! I live in Fall Church, about half
mile from WOD mile marker eight. Been a cyclist for 36+ yrs, and mostly enjoy riding on the trails, shop rides, and WABA sponsored “urban explorations”. Unfortunately, commute via bike is not really a option for me, so I ride mostly after work and on weekends. As a gear head, I build and maintain most of my bikes and enjoying working on them almost as much as riding them.

Look forward to meet and hopefully get few team rides together.

Cheers!
-HF

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Apology for the late, late RSVP. Please count me in.

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@n18 170968 wrote:

I don’t see a difference between waterproof boots, and bags over thick socks. Both act as a windproof barrier. Perhaps this is a job for MythBusters.

This is why Goretex was invented and so popular in activewear. It allows sweat to escape yet remains waterproof, bags can’t do that.

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@SurlyTed1187 170603 wrote:

I know this is a repeated topic, but I want to hear from fellow FS riders facing these harsh early winter temps.

Last year was my first year with FS, and I was kind of let down by the few days we had with truly below freezing days.

This year, we’re plunging right in with the sub freezing temps. I’ve been struggling in keeping my feet warm. I’ve tried various thickness wool socks. I’ve tried wearing a thin pair of socks under a looser pair of wool socks. I keep the Velcro straps on my shoes loose so as not to constrict my blood flow. I wear neoprene shoe covers to try to keep the wind out. I wear wool leg warmers to keep my legs warm. But I still finish my rides with ice toes.

I just don’t know where else to go aside from dropping a few hundred bucks on a pair of winter cycling shoes.

Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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There are heated socks/insoles out there that you may want to consider, some of these are actually quite reasonably priced.

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@SurlyTed1187 170603 wrote:

I know this is a repeated topic, but I want to hear from fellow FS riders facing these harsh early winter temps.

Last year was my first year with FS, and I was kind of let down by the few days we had with truly below freezing days.

This year, we’re plunging right in with the sub freezing temps. I’ve been struggling in keeping my feet warm. I’ve tried various thickness wool socks. I’ve tried wearing a thin pair of socks under a looser pair of wool socks. I keep the Velcro straps on my shoes loose so as not to constrict my blood flow. I wear neoprene shoe covers to try to keep the wind out. I wear wool leg warmers to keep my legs warm. But I still finish my rides with ice toes.

I just don’t know where else to go aside from dropping a few hundred bucks on a pair of winter cycling shoes.

Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Two suggestions: 1) Minimize heat loss from your head; insulated skull cap that covers both ears, insulated/wind proof helmet cover. 2) Cut out any caffeine before the ride as it constrict capillaries, perhaps even an aspirin to keep the blood thin and slippery.

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