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Old 08-15-05 | 04:50 PM
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Bikes: 1953 Schwinn Debutante, 1971 Hercules 3-speed, 1973 Schwinn Suburban, 1990 Huffy White River, 1990-something Bianchi Advantage, 1996 Trek 800

Originally Posted by chroot
I sometimes ride a short training loop over here on Bay Farm Island, and I hit the same little pothole on every single lap. I know exactly where it is, and have hit it hundreds of times now. I plot and plan for this pothole for half of each lap, mentally preparing myself to deftly dodge it. I still hit it every single frigging time.

- Warren
Oh, man. There's this series of four extremely badly patched potholes on my way to work, and I know where the curseworthy things are, and every morning, I think, "right, I just crossed Benton, I've got to watch out for those potholes by H&H Plumbing," and then what do I do? I hit the potholes. One day, I hit 'em wrong, and it actually flung one of my feet off of a pedal. Normally, I at least have the presence of mind to get my butt up off the seat and get my elbows bent so I don't end up being assaulted by various parts of my bike as I judder across that awful asphalt.
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