10 signs you're addicted to cycling
01-01-11, 05:35 PM
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10 signs you're addicted to cycling
I was surfing the internet and came across this list. Pretty funny and thought I'd share it.
https://chasingwheels.blogspot.com/20...aken-over.html
https://chasingwheels.blogspot.com/20...aken-over.html
01-01-11, 09:44 PM
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I'm one for 10, good to know I'm not addicted.
Actually, those are signs of a very specific addiction. There are guys that live and breath banana-seat bikes from the 60's, and that's potentially a worse addiction than the one discussed, but doesn't rate anything.
Actually, those are signs of a very specific addiction. There are guys that live and breath banana-seat bikes from the 60's, and that's potentially a worse addiction than the one discussed, but doesn't rate anything.
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"be careful this rando stuff is addictive and dan's the 'pusher'."
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01-02-11, 10:08 AM
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01-02-11, 12:47 PM
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01-02-11, 02:28 PM
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From the bikeaholics, in Northern California:
https://www.bikeaholics.org/earlywarn.html
https://www.bikeaholics.org/bikaholc.html
Samples:
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike???"
- You have an uncontrollable urge to bring your bike into the house - preferably in the living room or the bedroom.
https://www.bikeaholics.org/earlywarn.html
https://www.bikeaholics.org/bikaholc.html
Samples:
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike???"
- You have an uncontrollable urge to bring your bike into the house - preferably in the living room or the bedroom.
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01-02-11, 02:34 PM
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I like lists, therefore I like this.
Also: when you're walking down the street and a cyclist passes, you eye the bike and they think you're checking them out. And you might be.
Also: when you're walking down the street and a cyclist passes, you eye the bike and they think you're checking them out. And you might be.
01-02-11, 05:24 PM
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I don't need any signs.
I think it's rather obvious.
I think it's rather obvious.
01-02-11, 05:28 PM
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I propose that anyone thinking those signs are inadequately funny should submit some funnier ones for our edification.
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01-02-11, 06:37 PM
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01-02-11, 07:34 PM
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From the bikeaholics, in Northern California:
https://www.bikeaholics.org/earlywarn.html
https://www.bikeaholics.org/bikaholc.html
Samples:
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike???"
- You have an uncontrollable urge to bring your bike into the house - preferably in the living room or the bedroom.
https://www.bikeaholics.org/earlywarn.html
https://www.bikeaholics.org/bikaholc.html
Samples:
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike???"
- You have an uncontrollable urge to bring your bike into the house - preferably in the living room or the bedroom.
guilty on both counts
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01-02-11, 07:38 PM
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01-02-11, 08:16 PM
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You see certain numbers and immediately think "bike stuff" (like parking space # 105 ).
You consider how well your next car purchase will carry your bike(s).
When moving to a new residence, you look for bike paths/trails/lanes/shops in the area.
You subscribe to bike magazines.
You "buy" bike magazines off the rack even though subscribing is a lot cheaper and
promise you'll start a subscription the next time because you can't wait to read the
current issue you can pick up right away.
When you've paid your bills, you see how much you have left over for bike stuff.
You think "I should've ridden here" when you can't find a parking spot.
You crack your neck almost causing an accident
when you see a car with loaded bike racks pass.
While driving you race up to see what bikes are on a
vehicle's bike rack that's ahead of you on the road.
You're talking to your riding buddy and another roadie passes by
and you both stop talking just to see what the other guy is riding.
You scan the cable channels by "Title" looking for "Cycling" events during cabin-fever months
and set your DVDr/Tivo/Cable box to record EVERYTHING that comes on with that title.
You think long and hard about putting tires on your car,
but have no problem replacing your bike tires right away.
You don't let your girlfriend wash your cycling gear
because they don't know "how" to treat them!
You know manufacturer & racer gossip (who did what to whom) and can "name names".
Nothing else matters during the TDF.
You're considering fishing gear and automatically think Shimano is the best.
Your cycling shoes cost more than any of your regular shoes.
If you win the lottery, the first thing you think of is what bike you're going to buy/build.
You learn how to spell "derailleur".
You just stop to ogle your bike every once in a while
and really appreciate the work you put into it.
You get a legitimate smile that comes from within you when you have upgraded
your bike and can really tell the difference and feel even more connected to it.
You consider how well your next car purchase will carry your bike(s).
When moving to a new residence, you look for bike paths/trails/lanes/shops in the area.
You subscribe to bike magazines.
You "buy" bike magazines off the rack even though subscribing is a lot cheaper and
promise you'll start a subscription the next time because you can't wait to read the
current issue you can pick up right away.
When you've paid your bills, you see how much you have left over for bike stuff.
You think "I should've ridden here" when you can't find a parking spot.
You crack your neck almost causing an accident
when you see a car with loaded bike racks pass.
While driving you race up to see what bikes are on a
vehicle's bike rack that's ahead of you on the road.
You're talking to your riding buddy and another roadie passes by
and you both stop talking just to see what the other guy is riding.
You scan the cable channels by "Title" looking for "Cycling" events during cabin-fever months
and set your DVDr/Tivo/Cable box to record EVERYTHING that comes on with that title.
You think long and hard about putting tires on your car,
but have no problem replacing your bike tires right away.
You don't let your girlfriend wash your cycling gear
because they don't know "how" to treat them!
You know manufacturer & racer gossip (who did what to whom) and can "name names".
Nothing else matters during the TDF.
You're considering fishing gear and automatically think Shimano is the best.
Your cycling shoes cost more than any of your regular shoes.
If you win the lottery, the first thing you think of is what bike you're going to buy/build.
You learn how to spell "derailleur".
You just stop to ogle your bike every once in a while
and really appreciate the work you put into it.
You get a legitimate smile that comes from within you when you have upgraded
your bike and can really tell the difference and feel even more connected to it.
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01-02-11, 08:24 PM
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https://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html
01-02-11, 08:30 PM
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Awesome list! Cept for...You learn how to spell "derailleur".
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html
I actually went and check online for spelling to be 100% sure before posting it.
Wiki has it as derailleur. As does everybody else.
