Halloween Costume Ride &amp; Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

2007-09-18 1:18 PM

Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Attention all Northern Virginia BTers, Marine Corps Marathon participants, and other such wannabees:

Some of BT's most brilliant (and partially intoxicated) minds have come up with what might become an awesomely annual event. The combination of Halloween, alcohol, an impending 26.2 mile run, and a large contingent of Beginner Triathletes presents a perfect opportunity for this one-of-a-kind gathering on FRIDAY OCTOBER 26.

Details are sketchy at this point, but we are planning a carbo loading dinner at Carrabba's in Reston (on Sunset Hills Road) followed by a night ride in full costume on the W&OD. A few kind BTers have already offered up space for pit stops and changing (and others have been volunteered). This is the Friday before the Marine Corps Marathon, so there will be LOTS of friendly faces coming to town.

We are looking for a show of hands for those who might be interested in some or all of this debauchery. Everyone is welcome. The location, for those unfamiliar, is right near the intersection of 7100 & I-267. (Fairfax County Parkway and Dulles Toll Road).

Edited by 3558 2007-09-18 1:20 PM

shelly123

2007-09-18 1:21 PM

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Elite

2844

Reston VA

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Awesome!!! Great thread!

This is who have already tentatively or definately agreed to evening of BT fun:

Shelly123

Tink

LCSolutions

Docswim24

TNT2TRI

Adidas39

3558

Rollinsw

LaurenSU02

EJC999

Rollinbones

wurkit_gurl

2007-09-18 1:23 PM

in reply to: #969488

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Hmm...very tempting...I'm not doing the Marine Corp Marathon (and probably never will), but riding around in constume on the W&OD sounds hilarious

'Cept I think I'm by far the youngest BTer in the NoVA area - is there anyone else under 30?

2007-09-18 1:31 PM

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Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

wurkit_gurl - 2007-09-18 2:23 PM is there anyone else under 30?

I'm only 28! Does my avatar make me look that old?!

wurkit_gurl

2007-09-18 1:34 PM

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Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

3558 - 2007-09-18 2:31 PM

wurkit_gurl - 2007-09-18 2:23 PM is there anyone else under 30?

I'm only 28! Does my avatar make me look that old?!

No - I just don't get a sense that there are too many "young-uns" on here, at least not the ones I knew were from NoVA. I also look a lot younger than I am (I'll be 27 in a couple of months but everyone thinks I'm in college still), which tends to garner being treated accordingly by those around me, so I tend to feel akward around older folk.

2007-09-18 1:36 PM

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Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

wurkit_gurl - 2007-09-18 2:34 PM older folk.

that one might get you in trouble

2007-09-18 1:44 PM

in reply to: #969488

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Wow, Shelly! We've created a monster! (and maybe a few other costumes, as well...I just ordered mine!)

docswim24

2007-09-18 1:57 PM

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Master

1420

Reston, VA

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

I am in and yes we were enjoying after workout beverages when this was discussed. There are some other 20's, early 30's that should be in as well! Of course all ages are welcome/encouraged!

2007-09-18 1:58 PM

in reply to: #969488

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Not that we 30-somethings (and even 40-somethings...) can't keep up with you young 'uns!

1stTimeTri

2007-09-18 1:59 PM

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Iron Donkey

38643

, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Tink - 2007-09-18 1:44 PM Wow, Shelly! We've created a monster! (and maybe a few other costumes, as well...I just ordered mine!)

I bet it's this one:

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shelly123

2007-09-18 2:02 PM

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Elite

2844

Reston VA

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

docswim24 - 2007-09-18 2:57 PM I am in and yes we were enjoying after workout beverages when this was discussed. There are some other 20's, early 30's that should be in as well! Of course all ages are welcome/encouraged!

Yeah - some of us will be the old-age of 31 on the 26th!

2007-09-18 2:02 PM

in reply to: #969488

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

LMAO Who told?

Edited by Tink 2007-09-18 2:03 PM

wurkit_gurl

2007-09-18 2:02 PM

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Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Tink - 2007-09-18 2:58 PM

Not that we 30-somethings (and even 40-somethings...) can't keep up with you young 'uns!

You'll all probably smoke me

And 1stTimeTri - that was gonna be MY costume!

At least it'd be somewhat easy to cycle in - no baggy pants to catch in the gears, and the lovely furry wig would keep my head warm

1stTimeTri

2007-09-18 2:03 PM

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Iron Donkey

38643

, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

wurkit_gurl - 2007-09-18 2:02 PM

Tink - 2007-09-18 2:58 PM Not that we 30-somethings (and even 40-somethings...) can't keep up with you young 'uns!

You'll all probably smoke me

And 1stTimeTri - that was gonna be MY costume!

At least it'd be somewhat easy to cycle in - no baggy pants to catch in the gears, and the lovely furry wig would keep my head warm

Meeeeeeoooooowwwww!! Prrr, prrr.

2007-09-18 2:04 PM

in reply to: #969488

Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

extra points for incorporating your bike into your costume!

shelly123

2007-09-18 2:08 PM

in reply to: #969488

Elite

2844

Reston VA

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Anybody know how much margarita can be put in an aero-bottle?

rbschlesinger

2007-09-18 2:10 PM

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Master

1468

Tampa, Fl

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

3558 - 2007-09-18 3:04 PM extra points for incorporating your bike into your costume!

Then someone has to go as Pee Wee and maybe have a clydesdale dressed up as Frances chasing him.

1stTimeTri

2007-09-18 2:13 PM

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Iron Donkey

38643

, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Depends, but my specific one -
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39167837&memberId=12500226
holds approximately 32 oz., without ice. I would add ice to keep it tasty! Watch out for the bumps and secure that damn "poly web "plug"" (mesh) to not lose a drop! Add sugar or salt as desired around the top, but be careful not to slice your tongute, the plastic isn't like a margarita glass.

Edited by 1stTimeTri 2007-09-18 2:14 PM

2007-09-18 2:13 PM

in reply to: #969588

Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

shelly123 - 2007-09-18 3:08 PM Anybody know how much margarita can be put in an aero-bottle?

enough to get you drunk

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LaurenSU02

2007-09-18 2:18 PM

in reply to: #969493

Champion

6539

South Jersey

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

wurkit_gurl - 2007-09-18 2:23 PM Hmm...very tempting...I'm not doing the Marine Corp Marathon (and probably never will), but riding around in constume on the W&OD sounds hilarious

'Cept I think I'm by far the youngest BTer in the NoVA area - is there anyone else under 30?

I'm only 27 and will be for another nine months . It's okay, I look young too. When I'm at the pool, people ask: "Do you swim for the high-school team?"

I'm not from your area, but I might be making the trip down.

Edited by LaurenSU02 2007-09-18 2:39 PM

LaurenSU02

2007-09-18 2:24 PM

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Champion

6539

South Jersey

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

3558 - 2007-09-18 3:04 PM extra points for incorporating your bike into your costume!

WOOT! I'm all about the points !

haha...sounds like fun. I hope I can make it .

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nighthawk

2007-09-18 2:26 PM

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Master

1391

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

I'll actually be arriving in DC on Friday for work. I might be able to meet up with you post ride. Keep me posted to what's going on.

2007-09-18 2:28 PM

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Pro

4481

Reston

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

LaurenSU02 - 2007-09-18 3:24 PM

3558 - 2007-09-18 3:04 PM extra points for incorporating your bike into your costume!

WOOT! I'm all about the points !

haha...sounds like fun. I hope I can make it .

I declare myself as the Official Point-Giver-Outer. So you'd better make it good!

2007-09-18 2:32 PM

in reply to: #969488

Subject: RE: Halloween Costume Ride & Marine Corps Carbo Load dinner!!

Hey - how come you get to be the point giver-outer?! All right - we must get Tim (newleaf) in on this because it is growing fast and we'll definitely need another place in Reston. Come on Restoners...speak up!