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05-01-12 | 05:59 AM

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donheff

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av·id/ˈavid/

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Having or showing keen interest or enthusiasm: "an avid reader of science fiction".
Having an eager desire for something: "avid for information about the murder".

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Seems to me anyone who reads bike forums regularly meets the definition of avid regardless of pace. But I have to admit that if I wanted to hook up for a ride with some guy who described himself as an avid rider and who talked about his stable of bikes I would be sure to discuss what he should expect before we headed out.

Edit: that sounds like I was saying that Frankfast should have clarified things but I actually meant any slow rider (including the "avid" guy) should clarify what he is getting into when he invites a ride. I would have cautioned the avid guy that I was relatively slow. Hopefully, he would have said "no problem." Alternatively, maybe he thought he was fast, but didn't realize his new office mate posted on BF under the "frankfast" handle.

Last edited by donheff; 05-01-12 at 06:54 AM.

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