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Old 05-17-07, 02:59 PM
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I mostly worry that I forgot my pants or something silly like that and sometimes stop half-way in just to double-check.
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Originally Posted by MrCjolsen
It's gotten to the point that I'm actually more nervous about driving than biking.
Me too. It's hell trying to bunny-hop in a Honda. On the other hand, trackstands are easier.
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LOL. I forgot something today. Two things, actually. One of them was my short-sleeve shirt for the ride home. The other was at least not outerwear.

Packing everythign the night before is usually best
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Originally Posted by Buglady
LOL. I forgot something today. Two things, actually. One of them was my short-sleeve shirt for the ride home. The other was at least not outerwear.

Packing everythign the night before is usually best
I keep a complete spare set of outerware and not-outerwear at work.
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Originally Posted by cooker
Yeah, just keep doing it. After a while you'll start to notice that you get irritated when circumstances prevent you from riding.
YES!!! You do get irritated and annoyed when you can't cycle for whatever reason. Earlier on this week I used the car twice to get to work. Both days I felt something was missing. I wonder what it was???
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