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Attending, and thanks for setting it up.

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I will buy one to support the effort, but doubt I would wear it much. So not sure it would help identify me as a FS rider like the band did.

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That just sucks

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I will be there, thanks for arranging.I look forward to seeing who won the various prizes and hoisting a beer in their honor.

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Based on prior years can you provide an estimate of how many riders may be at the HP event, not sure what I will bring but just trying to figure out how much of anything to bring.

Thanks

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@Steve O 136177 wrote:

Hey elw – I doubt I will win this one, but I want to put in my entry for rides in most states (or is this something the data gurus can run automagically?):

I have:
Virginia
Maryland
DC
Colorado
California

for 5

I think it is a Steve thing, I have the same States as well.

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@jwetzel 135841 wrote:

Is anyone else having issues with Strava (I’m on an iPhone 6) autopausing and then not resuming? More rides than not over the past few days have had issues.
https://www.strava.com/activities/505056687 – See the point to point jump from NoMa to Woodridge.
https://www.strava.com/activities/503825573 – This one just stopped recording where we waited at the intersection of doom.
Same ride as above, but for my wife. https://www.strava.com/activities/503825665
https://www.strava.com/activities/502053549 – Jump near the end from an autopause outside the Renwick to the Lincoln.

I was using the Strava app on a iPhone 5 while I was waiting for my Edge replacement to arrive. I had several rides partially captured, but never identified the reason. Auto pause may have been the culprit. It was a royal pain.

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I have been reading the posts and decided to comment as a first year rider with FS.
I have enjoyed the competition and the motivation to ride everyday for the team and for the overall spirit of the “competition”.
Before this winter I had not ridden in temps below 40, never in snow, never at night, and certainly never at midnight just so I could keep the streak going. I have ridden each day on 2 business trips and after getting home late from work and being dog tired. So FS has been impactful and I appreciate the opportunity.
The side bets intrigue me but I simply could not keep up with tag and some of the commuting focused games. I live outside the immediate DC area but have used FS to have others in my area ride in colder weather and they have joined me on my efforts to ride everyday.
As a new member I probably do not join in on the forum and social events as much as I should, but I think most people are slow to engage.
When you reduce the pool you may decide to cut out the outside the beltway people since we are less likely to be as social or commute. That would be understandable and fair. If that happens I would probably try to create a local outside the beltway competition or just use Strava, but the point is by being able to participate this year it has had a great impact on me and my riding.
Thanks for allowing that to happen folks.

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I plan to be there as well.

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@KWL 135605 wrote:

Pretty nice. Does unintentional art count?

Oops, did not know it had to be planned. My ride was not intentional, just happen chance and pointed out by another rider. I came across the pointless prize post and thought I would share.

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@davidq 135677 wrote:

Team, any plan to meet this weekend? We have two teammates won’t able to ride but at least we can have a lunch together somewhere. For those able to ride, we can ride together to get some miles before or after lunch. I only know roads around mall and would like to learn more where to ride in city. And ride in city, the pace and distance can be easier to manage for all of us. But I am pretty flexible where to ride and when to ride. Let team know what you thought.

I am in for a group ride at a pace and distance that is not record setting, just let me know where and when.

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https://www.strava.com/activities/501638751

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@rj1754 135268 wrote:

Team, I am so sorry to report my thumb is still in a splint and I still cannot ride.
I am very sorry for taking up space…I go back 3/3 to the doc, it isn’t looking hopeful.
Sooooo sorry! Randi

The thumb must be driving you mad by this time, sorry you cannot ride but allowing a proper heal is the priority.

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@vvill 134224 wrote:

Any thoughts on morning icy-ness? Especially before 9am. I can drive to the start too but would much rather not have to…

Forecast looks like <32F Friday night into Saturday but if there isn't much snow melt/rain run-off left by then it shouldn't matter too much.

Sorry folks, I can not make the ride, it sounds like a good one.
Ride safe.

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Two suggestions I considered for travel. Check local Craigslist for bikes for sale, if one in your location offer to rent for a day or two. If someone is selling a 300 bike they may bring it to your hotel for $50 or so. Other option ask the staff who has a bike you could ride for a mile for $20

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