4th of July
07-04-20 | 03:20 PM
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4th of July
Just going to say it, Happy 4th of July.
And while I realize there is vast change circling all it entails, we're still here doing what we love because of all that came before, good, bad and ugly.
And while I realize there is vast change circling all it entails, we're still here doing what we love because of all that came before, good, bad and ugly.
07-04-20 | 03:31 PM
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
07-04-20 | 03:36 PM
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Thank you and same to you sir! Even though we should do it differently this year, I think we still celebrate. And since this is a circle of bike nerds, I give you this. There was no way I could not ride this today, even just a few miles, and get a pic with TJ. He should be honored today of all days (he also died on this day in 1826] with acknowledgement of the complexities that made him who he was, just like they form the fabric of this diverse and strange nation.
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07-04-20 | 03:52 PM
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You guys and gals do know it was not as neat and tidy as it was taught in grade school.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
07-04-20 | 03:53 PM
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Thank you and same to you sir! Even though we should do it differently this year, I think we still celebrate. And since this is a circle of bike nerds, I give you this. There was no way I could not ride this today, even just a few miles, and get a pic with TJ. He should be honored today of all days (he also died on this day in 1826] with acknowledgement of the complexities that made him who he was, just like they form the fabric of this diverse and strange nation.
the Paletti.And despite any shortcomings, hate to say it seems someone should be standing guard on that magnificent monument.
07-04-20 | 03:55 PM
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
You guys and gals do know it was not as neat and tidy as it was taught in grade school.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
07-04-20 | 09:01 PM
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TJ and John Adams died within two hours of each other on this day.
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07-04-20 | 09:04 PM
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On my ride today, saw people getting together in small groups and celebrating in spite of the times.
Had to ride through several clouds of very tasty-smelling BBQ smoke.
Had to ride through several clouds of very tasty-smelling BBQ smoke.
07-04-20 | 10:08 PM
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Well, I enjoyed the 4th same as I do every year. All the craziness going on can kiss my butt.
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07-04-20 | 10:46 PM
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07-05-20 | 01:05 AM
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You guys and gals do know it was not as neat and tidy as it was taught in grade school.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.his...f-independence
In 1989, a Philadelphia man found an original Dunlap Broadside hidden in the back of a picture frame he bought at a flea market for $4. One of the few surviving copies from the official first printing of the Declaration, it was in excellent condition and sold for $8.1 million in 2000.
07-05-20 | 09:28 AM
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07-05-20 | 11:58 AM
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