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Old 08-26-08 | 01:19 AM
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What does "MUP" mean?

I would like to know what MUP stands for.
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Old 08-26-08 | 02:32 AM
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Old 08-26-08 | 04:29 AM
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Acronym Definition
MUP major urinary protein
MUP Manufacturing Use Product (EPA)
MUP Mashup (web application that combines content from more than one source )
MUP Master of Urban Planning
MUP Master Update Program
MUP Master Use Permit (construction)
MUP Medically Underserved Population
MUP Metrics Utilization Plan
MUP Michigan's Upper Peninsula
MUP Millersville University of Pennsylvania
MUP Ministarstvo Unutrasnih Poslova (ministry of internal affairs - Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia)
MUP Missouri Union Presbytery
MUP Most Urgent Packet
MUP Motor Unit Potential
MUP Movimiento de Unidad Popular (Spanish)
MUP Multi-Use Path
MUP Multiple UNC Provider
MuP Multiple User Personality (message boards)
MUP Master Update Processor
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Old 08-26-08 | 05:52 AM
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The area between the testicles and the anus.
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Old 08-26-08 | 05:58 AM
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The area between the testicles and the anus.
Lol - isnt that the perinium (spelling)
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Originally Posted by Myqul
Lol - isnt that the perinium (spelling)
also called choad or taint
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Old 08-26-08 | 06:49 AM
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The MUP is that strip of Messed Up Pavement that runs through the park.
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Old 08-26-08 | 06:55 AM
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Old 08-26-08 | 07:55 AM
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While we're having fun here, I always wondered what a "Fred" was.
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While we're having fun here, I always wondered what a "Fred" was.
First off, it's me, since Fred is (literally) my middle name.

That would be a geeky biker. Examples are someone who rides in street clothes, or has shopping baskets on their bike, or maybe has all kinds of silly gadgets on their dash.

I generously let other bikers use the term.
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Fred: Derogatory term describing a male cyclist. Typically a novice or poorly skilled cyclist decked out in state of the art gear, top line bike, fancy matching cycle clothes, but without the skills or strength to ride effectively, fast, or far. Female version is Doris, or Wilma (sp?) depending on your source. Since the flintstones, Wilma is the first female name that comes to mind when Fred is mentioned, at least in the USA, so many find Wilma the natural counterpart of Fred.

The term has also been adopted as a term of endearment by many cyclists to describe the items they use that have practical value instead of racing value. Such as lights, fenders, racks, bags, and mirrors. "I know the mirror is 'Fredish' - but it makes my commute less stressful." In this manner, they have taken a derogatory label from others and "made it their own."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_(bicycling)

Hmmm. clicking on the link doesn't work, but pasting it in your browser does. ??? For some reason the final parentheses doesn't work on the link.

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Old 08-26-08 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobartlemagne
also called choad or taint
Also known as the ABC -- arse-ball-connection
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Old 08-26-08 | 09:11 AM
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That is not what a choad is. Taint is also AKA grundle.
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Old 08-26-08 | 09:28 AM
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MUP= My Unique Path.


Many trail users believe the MUP is designed especially for them and act bewildered and confused when confronted by another user wanting to pass them. They may dive to the right when they hear "on your left", sometimes grabbing the arm of their walking partner and pulling them along too.
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Originally Posted by AdrianFly
The area between the testicles and the anus.
LOL !!
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Old 08-26-08 | 06:41 PM
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You may need to access the adult area of BF for a serious and conclusive definition. You ain't gonna find it here.
 
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Old 08-26-08 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Myqul
Lol - isnt that the perinium (spelling)
Perenium.

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Old 08-26-08 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kellyjdrummer
Perenium.

(Ugh.)
My Uncomfortable Perenium
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Old 08-26-08 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Big M
While we're having fun here, I always wondered what a "Fred" was.
The path of the righteous commuter is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish cager and the tyranny of evil roadies. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the newbie cyclist through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the builder of ridiculously bright DIY halogen bicycle lights. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brother commuter. And you will know I am the Fred when I lay my vengeance upon thee
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Old 08-27-08 | 07:30 AM
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So, how wide does a path have to be for it to be called multiuse path? I've always wondered when a sidewalk becomes a MUP? Does it just have to be posted as such? Just wondering....
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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic
The path of the righteous commuter is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish cager and the tyranny of evil roadies. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the newbie cyclist through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the builder of ridiculously bright DIY halogen bicycle lights. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brother commuter. And you will know I am the Fred when I lay my vengeance upon thee
Outstanding!
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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic
The path of the righteous commuter is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish cager and the tyranny of evil roadies. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the newbie cyclist through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the builder of ridiculously bright DIY halogen bicycle lights. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brother commuter. And you will know I am the Fred when I lay my vengeance upon thee
My bell is the one with "BAD MOTHER@#$@%&" engraved on it.
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