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How do I tolerate office work if I fantasize about riding too much?

Old 08-23-13, 09:37 AM
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How do I tolerate office work if I fantasize about riding too much?

I find myself thinking about riding about 100 times an hour at work. It really makes work suck. Anyone have trouble getting their mind off the bike?
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Old 08-23-13, 09:51 AM
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I'm posting this on BF while at work. What do you think?
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The only days I can focus at work are after really tough rides or races, because my legs are toast and so sore that all I want to do is sit at my desk and work to forget about the pain.
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I work at home so I cycle when I want.
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Originally Posted by DaveWC
I work at home so I cycle when I want.
BOO! That's not fair !

I too find my mind wadering, wishing it was after wrok, or better yet that I didn't have to work. I guess you just grin and bear it, and like me play Publishers Clearing House as often as you can
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btw you can pretty much fill in the blank can't you? How do I tolerate office work if I fantasize about _______ too much? i.e. women, food, sleep, drinking. Tolerating work is the tough part.
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Old 08-23-13, 10:15 AM
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become a pro. problem solved.

you're welcome.
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Old 08-23-13, 10:17 AM
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Get a job as a bike messenger.
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Recalibration

You have cyclosis fixationitus.
To cure yourself, you need to focus on other activities that you may have been negelecting.
You should be thinking of another physical activity four times as much as cycling.
Is there anybody that looks hot in your office?
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yea, problem with being a messenger.... you're not making much money, living in an expensive big city, and drivers want to kill you, good luck.

I check in here about once every hour. My job is just that exciting.
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alternatively, think about women...having (consensual) sex with beautiful women...
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i'm constantly browsing ebay/craigslist for bikes.....i'm currently looking for N+9
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Whatever.
When are drivers not trying to kill you?
The OP lives in SF, should be easy to get a job, find a way to get by. People survive.

If you're really committed and loving of cycling, do it. You'll find out real quick if you want to ride all the time.
Otherwise, get an oxygen tent, some steroids, and go pro.
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Originally Posted by sleepy
Whatever.
When are drivers not trying to kill you?
The OP lives in SF, should be easy to get a job, find a way to get by. People survive.

If you're really committed and loving of cycling, do it. You'll find out real quick if you want to ride all the time.
Otherwise, get an oxygen tent, some steroids, and go pro.
jesus christ.....
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Originally Posted by spectastic
jesus christ.....
look man...some people have issues that no amount of therapy or psychiatric medications will resolve.
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I work from home at a raised desk over an exercise bike. I'm pedaling as I write this.

Yet here I am on BF thinking about cycling during work.
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893 working days until Im eligible to retire... Then I can ride when ever I want. Counting days makes me happy at work
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let's not be jerks or anything... but that's just ignornant
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^just to be clear i wasnt referring to you^
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^just to be clear i wasnt referring to you^
He was referring to me. The crazy guy cracking a joke on poor roadie pro's expense.

Do you commute to and from work?
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I'm totes at work right now. Par for the course.
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Ever watch Dexter?
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Call in sick and go for a ride. But don't publicly post it on Strava or you'll get busted by your boss just like my buddy did.
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Ever watch Dexter?
While at work or while cycling?
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