Lance riding with a bunch of fixed gear hooligans
09-19-08, 12:16 AM
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Lance riding with a bunch of fixed gear hooligans
09-19-08, 12:43 AM
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Wow... I got to the end and thought 'weird, where was Lance?'. I expected them to come across him fully kitted up out for a road ride or something.
09-19-08, 12:48 AM
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Man, those are some sweet videos. Watch the garrett one, he drops lance so bad. I want a fixed gear now!!!
09-19-08, 12:50 AM
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Cool video, thanks for sharing it.
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09-19-08, 01:20 AM
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Those guys are going really fast. They should be on lance's team. Thanks for sharing!
09-19-08, 01:51 AM
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Check out the Indy 50 video at :21. OUCH!
09-19-08, 02:12 AM
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Yeah they can fly but a most of them deserve to be t-boned at an intersection. That is just stupid what they are doing. I'm all for having fun on bikes and that is supposed to be what the fixie scene is all about but to act like a total hooligan around town ruins it for the rest of us.
09-19-08, 02:21 AM
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Yeah they can fly but a most of them deserve to be t-boned at an intersection. That is just stupid what they are doing. I'm all for having fun on bikes and that is supposed to be what the fixie scene is all about but to act like a total hooligan around town ruins it for the rest of us.
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09-19-08, 03:08 AM
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I am so getting a sweet fixie for college now! The dangerous grounds of USC call for some speed anyways.
09-19-08, 03:36 AM
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I think these london couriers could show those boys a thing or two
Still gives me goosebumps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae4UFjHwnzo
Still gives me goosebumps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae4UFjHwnzo
09-19-08, 03:58 AM
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Pure cycling joy. Great music. Made my day. Thanks.
09-19-08, 04:01 AM
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That's so true Pcad!.
When I ask the non cyclist population what they think of us, some will say we're trouble makers because we run lights, ride too aggressively and cause accidents.
The others will say that cyclists are gay because we wear tight tights and all the fancy stuff.
And yet another group will say that a bicycle is a toy and grown ups should be driving a car, not riding a bike!
When I ask the non cyclist population what they think of us, some will say we're trouble makers because we run lights, ride too aggressively and cause accidents.
The others will say that cyclists are gay because we wear tight tights and all the fancy stuff.
And yet another group will say that a bicycle is a toy and grown ups should be driving a car, not riding a bike!
09-19-08, 04:34 AM
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That's so true Pcad!.
When I ask the non cyclist population what they think of us, some will say we're trouble makers because we run lights, ride too aggressively and cause accidents.
The others will say that cyclists are gay because we wear tight tights and all the fancy stuff.
And yet another group will say that a bicycle is a toy and grown ups should be driving a car, not riding a bike!
When I ask the non cyclist population what they think of us, some will say we're trouble makers because we run lights, ride too aggressively and cause accidents.
The others will say that cyclists are gay because we wear tight tights and all the fancy stuff.
And yet another group will say that a bicycle is a toy and grown ups should be driving a car, not riding a bike!
09-19-08, 04:43 AM
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Yes & no. They'll see someone on a bike and that'll automatic trigger their own personal memory of riding a bike (and most of these people haven't rode a bike since they were kids). So to them, they automatically categorize all bikes as toys (not only BMXs).
I forgot another "new" category. In the past few years, with the "green" movement in full swing, I think more & more people are beginning to realize that cycling is not only a form of sport, but also a part of commuting & helping the environment. Once more people become aware of this, we (as a group) will get more respect. With the higher price of gas, I'm beginning to see much much much more cyclists on the road.
I forgot another "new" category. In the past few years, with the "green" movement in full swing, I think more & more people are beginning to realize that cycling is not only a form of sport, but also a part of commuting & helping the environment. Once more people become aware of this, we (as a group) will get more respect. With the higher price of gas, I'm beginning to see much much much more cyclists on the road.
09-19-08, 05:00 AM
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Very Nice, I wonder how they got hooked up with Lance.
09-19-08, 05:53 AM
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Lance is trying to get his cred with the fixster kids now?
Maybe it's like a preemptive move before he gets caught for doping (especially now that his "scientific data" article can no longer be used as a crutch).
Maybe it's like a preemptive move before he gets caught for doping (especially now that his "scientific data" article can no longer be used as a crutch).
09-19-08, 05:59 AM
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I like the part when he's talkin to the cops, "It's okay officer, I'm Lance Armstrong"
