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Old 03-26-09 | 09:04 AM
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I dropped a loadie

I saw a roadie trying to catch me riding home last night.
But the chili I had for lunch kicked in, forcing me to sprint for home.
I didn't make it in time.
I cannot guarantee that no roadies were hurt in the making of this thread.
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Old 03-26-09 | 09:10 AM
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i know how dangerous chili can be

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Old 03-26-09 | 09:12 AM
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lol
I have an 80 year old stomach in a 33 year old body. I know the feeling.
This rider knows where every port-a-pottie is on his commute.
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Old 03-26-09 | 09:36 AM
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There is only one port a pottie I can depend on.
It is only in service during warm weather.
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Old 03-26-09 | 09:52 AM
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uh hum...can anyone pronounce 'roadie' with a Japanese accent?
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Old 03-26-09 | 09:55 AM
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Using a port-a-pottie after it has just been cleaned in 5F temps is one of life's little pleasures.
By pleasures I mean a race to see how fast one can finish up in before freezing to the seat.
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Old 03-26-09 | 10:15 AM
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Unlocked pottie during winter. That would be a happy luxury.
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Old 03-26-09 | 10:18 AM
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Does this mean you "jumped the shart"?
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Old 03-26-09 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
I saw a roadie trying to catch me riding home last night.
But the chili I had for lunch kicked in, forcing me to sprint for home.
I didn't make it in time.
I cannot guarantee that no roadies were hurt in the making of this thread.
That is all.

That's a very moving story.
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Old 03-26-09 | 10:42 AM
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Old 03-26-09 | 10:55 AM
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Any skidmarks? Do a burnout?
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:02 AM
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uh hum...can anyone pronounce 'roadie' with a Japanese accent?
Setting: A street market in china
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Western tourist: "A 'genuine' Rolex for 15 dollars? I'll buy it if you can pronounce "Rolex" correctly"
Chinese marketing specialist: "Lolex?"
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:04 AM
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Who said he use'd a port a pottie? I hope the stains weren't to big.
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:06 AM
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...a race to see how fast one can finish up in before freezing to the seat.
I hate to ask, but I just can't help myself......

Is the port-a-pottie liquid still, er, LIQUID way below freezing temps?

I'm from the South (northen hemisphere). Gimme a break.
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I hate to ask, but I just can't help myself......

Is the port-a-pottie liquid still, er, LIQUID way below freezing temps?

I'm from the South (northen hemisphere). Gimme a break.
Having stopped at enough port-o-johns during mid-winter distance rides, I can assure you that at temperatures down to 20F, the blue stuff is still liquid.
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:19 AM
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Well, even if the ride wasn't pleasant, you still had a good run, right?
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:19 AM
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https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/524331-sanitizing-bike-shorts-between-commutes.html

the thread just one up from this one just now was on the topic of sanitizing shorts. Maybe chipcom should a read through? oh and thanks for _not_ posting pictures.
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:20 AM
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The liquid they use to clean it with was not even remotely close to freezing when I had to hover inside the port-a-pottie. They had finished cleaning right when I was pulling up.
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Originally Posted by bikegeek57
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=524331

the thread just one up from this one just now was on the topic of sanitizing shorts. Maybe chipcom should a read through? oh and thanks for _not_ posting pictures.
No pictures? jeeze
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:28 AM
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That is all.
I see what you did there.
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ghettocruiser
I see what you did there.
Didn't take a piano to fall on you!
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Old 03-26-09 | 11:41 AM
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Didn't take a piano to fall on you!
I'd rue the day.
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This thread is perfect without pictures.
My thoughts exactly. I bet those bib straps were a nuisance when you finally made it home.
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