bragging
02-01-02 | 10:42 AM
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bragging
Yeah! I did it!
First time commuting in 19 weeks. I got hit by a Ford Explorer 19 weeks ago (see my intro for details), which put a temporary stop to biking to work, but I'm back. 7.5 miles in about 33 minutes, nothing to write home about, but better than I thought I would do.
And congratulations to the others who also had commuting milestones today. I see that a few others chose the first day of February as a day to do something big.
andy
First time commuting in 19 weeks. I got hit by a Ford Explorer 19 weeks ago (see my intro for details), which put a temporary stop to biking to work, but I'm back. 7.5 miles in about 33 minutes, nothing to write home about, but better than I thought I would do.
And congratulations to the others who also had commuting milestones today. I see that a few others chose the first day of February as a day to do something big.
andy
02-01-02 | 11:16 AM
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Great to hear you're back amongst the sane 
Richard
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Currently riding an MTB with a split personality - commuting, touring, riding for the sake of riding, on or off road :)
02-01-02 | 03:35 PM
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Glad to see you back among us.
What the heck is a ford explorer?
What the heck is a ford explorer?
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02-01-02 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Chris L
Glad to see you back among us.
What the heck is a ford explorer?
Glad to see you back among us.
What the heck is a ford explorer?
02-01-02 | 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by bikerider
It's an SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle). I believe it's Ford's second largest behemoth in terms of gross tonnage after the 'Expedition' (to the corner store).
It's an SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle). I believe it's Ford's second largest behemoth in terms of gross tonnage after the 'Expedition' (to the corner store).
https://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/exc...p?flashok=true
Note the N/A next to miles-per-gallon.
Sigh, I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would one day say, "Well, at least it was just an Explorer that hit me."
Sport-Utility Vehicle my arse. I see nothing sporty about them, and unless you have an obese family of seven I fail to see how much utility they have. Don't get me wrong, I know people who need big trucks. Fine, they can have them. But a family of 4 living in town doesn't need one. Damned gas prices. Onward and upward, I say.
andy
02-01-02 | 06:41 PM
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Bikes: Bikes: Giant hybrid, Trek 4500, Cannondale R800 Some commuting 20mi/day, mostly fitness riding - 20-50 mile rides
Congrats on your ride in Andy.
As someone said, getting on the bike is the toughest part, and after an experience like you had and subsequent layoff it must be even harder, but you DID IT!:thumbup:
As someone said, getting on the bike is the toughest part, and after an experience like you had and subsequent layoff it must be even harder, but you DID IT!:thumbup:
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02-01-02 | 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by aturley
Damned gas prices. Onward and upward, I say.
Damned gas prices. Onward and upward, I say.
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02-03-02 | 03:22 PM
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Glad you're back with us Andy.
Keep your eyes open for those "behemoths". I guess the drivers are up so high they can't see a lowly cyclist.
I couldn't agree more!!
Keep your eyes open for those "behemoths". I guess the drivers are up so high they can't see a lowly cyclist.
SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle)
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
for nuthin'!
