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RogerB 04-08-10 10:48 AM


Originally Posted by DX-MAN (Post 10638780)
Fat Boy doing the weather forecast said sunny and breezy all day, 15 minutes before I left the house. My shoes squished for four hours.

TV Weather never gives me enough detail, and they always make very broad assertions to cover large areas. I need to know specifics for my route and commuting times.

ortcutt 04-08-10 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by chipcom (Post 10636386)
I'll modify this one just a bit.:

When you are running late, about the time you are walking out the door the overwhelming need to take the crap that you couldn't take ten minutes ago, hits you. :eek: :notamused:

I'd like to generalize this a little more:
Just when you think you've hit the bathroom for the last time before setting out, think again.
I can't remember the last time I said "Bye!" to wife and child, headed out the door, and didn't step back in again.

Cyclaholic 04-08-10 11:42 AM

Corollary to all the above: If you're out on a perfectly trouble-free ride on a beautiful day with a tailwind then you've overlooked something catastrophic that may very well kill you if you don't pull over and terminate your ride immediately!.

colleen c 04-08-10 12:36 PM

On the day you leave your cable at home is the day you need to lock two bikes with one mini Ulock.


(this one almost happen to me, go figure)
You will get right hook while you are giving the birdie finger to the first driver who right hooked you.

snydly 04-08-10 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by GriddleCakes (Post 10638540)
#9 - It'll snow the day after you take off your studs.

Ha ha, I was in the same boat. Been the only day I've missed the last few weeks! Every Spring we continue to fool ourselves into thinking that *this year's* gonna be different!:lol:

atbman 04-08-10 05:46 PM

A UK forecast saying "scattered showers" means that they will be separated by periods of heavy rain

SKY-217 04-08-10 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by RogerB (Post 10636667)
#6: If you cancel your commute due to a scary forecast, it will end up being the most beautiful day of the year.

I have given up on the precipitation forecast. I just plan to ride no matter what because I almost always regret not doing it. At least the temperature forecast is usually close enough to help me pick out my clothes the night before.

caloso 04-08-10 06:15 PM

No matter how well you plan, one of these days you will spend a day at work a la commando.

TFS Jake 04-08-10 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by caloso (Post 10643990)
No matter how well you plan, one of these days you will spend a day at work a la commando.

+1

mr geeker 04-08-10 10:50 PM

never eat the spicy chimichunga for lunch.

Arcanum 04-09-10 07:04 AM

It will be dark and gloomy on your ride to work; the sun will come out as soon as you reach your destination.

colleen c 04-09-10 07:16 AM

While patching front tire, rear tire is slowly leaking air.

Doohickie 04-09-10 07:25 AM

Nevermind. RogerB beat me to it.


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