What makes Commuting fun?
03-28-07, 09:08 PM
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Finding neat stuff along side the road to take home. 10-15 pounds of obsidian and a 100+ road reflectors including 3 BLUE ones.
03-29-07, 12:33 AM
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I can't beleive nobody's said it yet... the think that makes a commute fun - a good tailwind!... c'mon admit it, you know you just love cruising at 20+mph with almost no effort 
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03-29-07, 01:37 AM
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I have to second or third the fun part of passing cars. I kept up with one car in light traffic for 3 or 4 kilometers this morning. The lights were timed just right for me... not for him! Hah!
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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic
I can't beleive nobody's said it yet... the think that makes a commute fun - a good tailwind!... c'mon admit it, you know you just love cruising at 20+mph with almost no effort
03-29-07, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic
I can't beleive nobody's said it yet... the think that makes a commute fun - a good tailwind!... c'mon admit it, you know you just love cruising at 20+mph with almost no effort
03-29-07, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
You mean 30+
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03-29-07, 10:23 AM
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What makes my commute fun is dropping all those runners and cyclers, the hamsters someone here once said, inside the 24 HourFitness club I pass by everyday. See ya suckers!
03-29-07, 10:34 AM
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My wife wants to have sex with me as soon as get home from my commute. It think it is caused by the manly aroma of sweat & pheromones I'm giving off and the sight of my dead sexy legs & buttocks in tight spandex.
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Taking detours by Chuck_G's house just to say hello to his wife ...
(kidding - just kidding.)
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Originally Posted by Relaxer
Plus being That Guy. Plus the fun.
It boggles the mind that more people don't do it. I think people just block it out, thinking "Oh, I can't do that" and then never give it a chance. While interviewing for my last two jobs, the #2 criteria (beyond, would I enjoy doing this work?) was, can I bike to work?
It boggles the mind that more people don't do it. I think people just block it out, thinking "Oh, I can't do that" and then never give it a chance. While interviewing for my last two jobs, the #2 criteria (beyond, would I enjoy doing this work?) was, can I bike to work?
I can't imagine taking a job where I can't commute daily. Especially in the winter, it's a great way to know and overcome your limitations. Sort of like the dreaded Bonk. Both ugly and beautiful all in the same breath.
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Originally Posted by Bklyn
Tailwind? Tailwind. Nope, never heard of it. Sometimes, though, the headwind dies and I'm able to cruise along effortlessly through my own sudden, unaccountable superhuman strength.
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03-29-07, 08:22 PM
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when I cycle by the freeway off ramp and see cars backed up for at least 10 light changes before they can complete their exit.
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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic
I can't beleive nobody's said it yet... the think that makes a commute fun - a good tailwind!... c'mon admit it, you know you just love cruising at 20+mph with almost no effort
I like watching the sunrise while riding to work and the other nature things.
Blowing past traffic.
Lookng at the gas prices thinking how much i'm saving.
03-29-07, 10:51 PM
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Guys, if you find yourself battling into a headwind then just do a u-turn!
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03-30-07, 06:12 AM
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When your burnt out from doing to much extra cycling, but you still get on the bike, and force yourself to pedal, and then, about 2 miles in, the soreness dosn't go away, but the burnt outed ness does, and the 'runners' high sets in, thats always awsome.
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