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Old 06-14-10 | 12:59 AM
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I put together a list of reasons to ride a bike on my sorry excuse for a blog. www.omnithing.wordpress.com
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Old 06-21-10 | 04:17 PM
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I not only hate the car, but I've found that now that I don't drive so much I'm a pretty crappy driver. (Or maybe I'm just more willing to admit it?)
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Old 06-21-10 | 07:51 PM
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I put together a list of reasons to ride a bike on my sorry excuse for a blog. www.omnithing.wordpress.com
Great! Printing this out to hang at work!
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Old 06-21-10 | 11:10 PM
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I love both, although i'm pissed at the car right now. Two weeks ago i almost pulled the trigger on a Trek Soho but decided to sleep on it. Instead, i woke up to find my water pump was toast (which required a timing belt). So instead of buying the bike that day, i shelled out $1100 for the car (and i'm poor!).

For the time being, i have to have a car. But when i drive, i take the back roads and enjoy the drive.

I used to be a very aggressive driver, now i'm a very aggressive biker. Honestly, i think i'm still both. Always safe though.
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Old 06-21-10 | 11:27 PM
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I'd much rather bike all day, but my other office happens to be a work truck.
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Old 06-22-10 | 06:04 AM
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I agree after bike riding car commuting is intolerable
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