Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
This scenario happens to us a lot, at cafes or gas station convenience stores - friendly person behind the counter - where did you start? Minneapolis? That's kind of far..." - or equivalent.
I never know whether to be glad that they are impressed or see it as unfortunate that so many people can't really imagine traveling a modest distance - 20 miles, 40 miles, whatever - by bicycle.