@rcannon100 39394 wrote:
What I propose is that each team come up with an official Pointless Prize, to be awarded – presented – imposed – inflicted – at the final happy hour. The Pointless Prizes should be for various massive achievements as creatively concocted as possible.
This is brilliant. Some ideas to get started, some more pointless than others…
Most Gratuitously Circuitous Commute: to the rider with the biggest difference between miles the trip would take if you went directly, vs. what you actually rode. Applies only to one-way rides.
The Waco Kid: the rider who rediscovers their youth and increases their riding the most as a result of this competition (vs. what they put down for Nov-Dec)
Earliest Bird: most miles/rides ridden before dawn (after midnight)
Latest Owl: most miles/rides ridden after sunset (before midnight)
Drowned Rat: most miles/rides ridden while it was raining
Most Trivial Objective at the End of a Ride (“I’m just headed from Takoma to Old Town to pick up a pack of jelly beans!”)
Lili von Shtupp’s Wed Wose: most creative and/or loudest song sung while riding. Cold bike singing staves off the cold, I think. Bonus points for changing Rs to Ws.
Christmas-iest Tree: the brightest, most reflective, and most ludicrous bike lights and reflective gear. (To be dimmed and/or pointed away from oncoming cyclists on trails, of course)
Weekday Warrior: most miles/rides on weekdays
Weekend Warrior: most miles/rides on weekends
Mongo: most bulky/heavy/ridiculous thing carried by bike. (Dirt would need his own category here)
