the danger of forum-like behavior in public
12-03-08, 03:10 PM
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Ah ha...a TT bike...probably had aerobars too. Was the suspect wearing socks or a shirt? Did you see any numeric markings on his arm that might suggest gang affiliation? Was he wearing a bikini briefs instead of shorts?
This could be another rogue tri-geek. We have big problems with them in this area.
This could be another rogue tri-geek. We have big problems with them in this area.
12-03-08, 03:14 PM
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Some people are so angry!
12-03-08, 03:17 PM
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12-03-08, 03:55 PM
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I passed a guy during a 5m interval yesterday, 3:00 into it. He chased really hard and caught me on my recovery. I was surprised, because I'd already passed and spit out three others to the point that they were out of sight. 
to him for not putting up with my crap
to him for not putting up with my crap
12-03-08, 03:59 PM
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lol at the article, i kind of think people should mind their own business when it comes to telling others how to run their bikes.
do people like this also go outside on a cold day, and point at people wearing a light sweather and say, "AREN'T YOU COLD??!" no. so why would you do the same on a bike?
in related news, some cager told me my rear light "wasn't cutting it" last night.. i wanted to twist him into the ground myself.. cursed him the whole way home. i mean, if my light was so bad, how'd he see me? he's lucky my girl wasn't with me!
do people like this also go outside on a cold day, and point at people wearing a light sweather and say, "AREN'T YOU COLD??!" no. so why would you do the same on a bike?
in related news, some cager told me my rear light "wasn't cutting it" last night.. i wanted to twist him into the ground myself.. cursed him the whole way home. i mean, if my light was so bad, how'd he see me? he's lucky my girl wasn't with me!
12-03-08, 04:13 PM
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Lots of tough guys on here... kind of makes me feel inadequate when I think that the last time I was told by a cager to get a light I only replied with "thank you, I will" and moved on.
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12-03-08, 04:28 PM
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Actually I only get mad at cagers when running. Too many have ran into the crosswalk and almost hit either me or my dog. I can't tell you how many times I enter the crosswalk and a car barely misses us as it takes a right turn. Its more the anger from my dog almost getting hit. I'm not being a badass, just legitimately pissed. When I'm on the bike things usually happen so quickly there's no point, and even if there is I'm really vulnerable.
12-03-08, 04:47 PM
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Hey furiousferret, whats the go with crosswalks in the states? I saw an American guy just walk straight out onto it here in Sydney the other day, he screamed at the car that went past him.
here in Australia, it means it's a safe place to cross and cars will give way to you if you are already on the thing, but this chap just jumped right out into the road with cars coming along at speed assuming thye all stop instantly or something.
I guess you guys are a bit lawsuit happy in the states, so maybe that has something to do with it?
here in Australia, it means it's a safe place to cross and cars will give way to you if you are already on the thing, but this chap just jumped right out into the road with cars coming along at speed assuming thye all stop instantly or something.
I guess you guys are a bit lawsuit happy in the states, so maybe that has something to do with it?
12-03-08, 04:50 PM
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12-03-08, 05:22 PM
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And Madison is one of the most bike-friendly cities in Wisconsin, the second most bike-friendly state!
Gotta believe there were some adjectives involved. Original comment was probably, "Hey Trek-boy! Get a blinking light!"
Gotta believe there were some adjectives involved. Original comment was probably, "Hey Trek-boy! Get a blinking light!"
12-03-08, 06:04 PM
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lol at the article, i kind of think people should mind their own business when it comes to telling others how to run their bikes.
do people like this also go outside on a cold day, and point at people wearing a light sweather and say, "AREN'T YOU COLD??!" no. so why would you do the same on a bike?
do people like this also go outside on a cold day, and point at people wearing a light sweather and say, "AREN'T YOU COLD??!" no. so why would you do the same on a bike?
That said, I'd be plenty pissed off if someone told me to do anything with my equipment.
Last edited by fix; 12-03-08 at 06:05 PM. Reason: CYCLING equipment. CYCLING.
12-03-08, 06:11 PM
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Be careful doing martial arts with bike cleats. A friend of mine tried to do a spinning wheel kick to a friend in the morning while prepping for a 200 mile ride. Fell more or less flat on his face.
12-03-08, 07:32 PM
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12-03-08, 07:50 PM
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12-03-08, 07:52 PM
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12-04-08, 12:10 AM
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12-04-08, 12:16 AM
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u mad
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12-04-08, 06:00 AM
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12-04-08, 06:36 AM
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I think it was just a miscommunication.
He was obviously attempting to ignite a "marijuana cigarette" and needed assistance. They should have stopped and produced said assistance and then commenced to Kum-ba-ya.
He was obviously attempting to ignite a "marijuana cigarette" and needed assistance. They should have stopped and produced said assistance and then commenced to Kum-ba-ya.
12-04-08, 11:36 AM
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