Bike Commute 1 year $10,000 Bet
05-02-06, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RaleighBob
Well less than one month to go. Weather is beautiful. Working nights so I am riding the Breezer. All I have to do now is make sure I don't get run over or break a leg.
This has been a lot of fun.
This has been a lot of fun.
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05-02-06, 09:22 PM
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10 days to go
Official end date is May 12th! 1 1/2 weeks to go till payday. The weather has been amazing. My biggest worry now is getting taken out by a car.
Almost there!
Almost there!
05-03-06, 07:14 AM
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I'd be surprised if at least one local news outlet wasn't interested in a feel-good story to finish off the broadcast.
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Originally Posted by RaleighBob
Official end date is May 12th! 1 1/2 weeks to go till payday. The weather has been amazing. My biggest worry now is getting taken out by a car.
05-03-06, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by huhenio
Ok ... calling all slackers .... please move to Raleigh and start guarding BOB on his commute. People with guns should be welcome. He needs a paceline and entourage ala Forest Gump.
05-03-06, 01:00 PM
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This is the first time I have read this thread. I hope I don't say anything that's been said too many times already (b/c I didn't read every post) but hey man...you could seriously write a book, go on Oprah (or Letterman, preferably), heck...they could make an embellished movie about you, sir.
I rode all the way through the winter here in KS b/c someone said that I couldn't do it. It was never really that bad. No more than 8-10" of snow on the ground. Not too much ice. The weather was hardly ever below zero. Heck...I should have held out for some money, eh?
Congrat's...I know you'll make it!
I rode all the way through the winter here in KS b/c someone said that I couldn't do it. It was never really that bad. No more than 8-10" of snow on the ground. Not too much ice. The weather was hardly ever below zero. Heck...I should have held out for some money, eh?
Congrat's...I know you'll make it!
05-03-06, 06:16 PM
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Best of Luck to You Bob. I'll be sure to check in often. You've got quite a bit to be proud of there. Be sure to 
as you collect your just reward. Glad that this was my first post on these boards
as you collect your just reward. Glad that this was my first post on these boards
05-04-06, 06:48 AM
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Bob's saga here is especially interesting because of all the bikes he bought and tried. That shows he went through some trials and tribulations. Also, he was very preoccupied--or even obsessed--with getting the right bike(s) to make this work.
The fact that he had to work night shifts in a NYC winter is also of interest. I think Bob needs to submit an article to Reader's Digest, at the least.
I'd love to see his as the first person Katie Curic interviews on her new 60 minutes gig!
The fact that he had to work night shifts in a NYC winter is also of interest. I think Bob needs to submit an article to Reader's Digest, at the least.
I'd love to see his as the first person Katie Curic interviews on her new 60 minutes gig!
05-04-06, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmuter
I think he actually lives in Setauket, NY so slackers should move there, bring bikes and guns and join Bob.
05-04-06, 08:15 AM
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You go Bob...I'm sure that with as many people as are now following this thread, if you need it, you could get a few hundred of us to come help you collect!
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05-04-06, 08:59 AM
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Keep it up Bob! The other morning I woke up and thought "ugh, I really don't want to ride today" than I remembered this post and thought "if that guy can ride every single day regardless of the weather, damnit, I can take my lazy butt in too!" Thanks for the motivation. Your story is great.
05-04-06, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mister
Keep it up Bob! The other morning I woke up and thought "ugh, I really don't want to ride today" than I remembered this post and thought "if that guy can ride every single day regardless of the weather, damnit, I can take my lazy butt in too!" Thanks for the motivation. Your story is great.
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Originally Posted by JohnBrooking
Now wait just a minute, here. Yeah, Bob is lucky that he got someone to pay him for doing this (and he'll be even luckier if the guy actually does!), but how about those of us that ride every single day regardless of the weather, damnit, for no money?! We aren't motivating to you??!!
05-04-06, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FraAngelico
I'll bet 10g's the guy doesn't pay up.
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05-04-06, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FraAngelico
I'll bet 10g's the guy doesn't pay up.
05-04-06, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by thdave
Bob's saga here is especially interesting because of all the bikes he bought and tried. That shows he went through some trials and tribulations. Also, he was very preoccupied--or even obsessed--with getting the right bike(s) to make this work.
The fact that he had to work night shifts in a NYC winter is also of interest. I think Bob needs to submit an article to Reader's Digest, at the least.
I'd love to see his as the first person Katie Curic interviews on her new 60 minutes gig!
The fact that he had to work night shifts in a NYC winter is also of interest. I think Bob needs to submit an article to Reader's Digest, at the least.
I'd love to see his as the first person Katie Curic interviews on her new 60 minutes gig!
I would love to see Bob post about the bikes he tried and the pros and cons of each bike. I am on my first bike I use for commuting and am not sure it is the one.
I do hope the guy who made the bet comes through when Bob finishes of his year.
Go Bob you are almost there!
05-04-06, 05:31 PM
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I think Bob has already won - better health and mood. The cash is gravy. Hey Bob - do you ever extend your ride past work? One reason I commute is to get some miles in that I can't find free time for.
05-05-06, 08:25 AM
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…the satisfaction of riding a bicycle every day to work for one year… priceless. GO BOB GO!
05-05-06, 02:18 PM
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does this finish soon?? his first post was on the 12 of may 2005.