Strange things found on your commute
#203
Found some dumb people throwing trash cans into the middle of the street. I put the trash cans back on the side of the rode. And one of the yelled ******guy lol... about 2 min later an abulance with it sirens going off drove down that same rode. And then I called the police on them on the guy who said the bad words.
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#204
Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Chicago
Bikes: 97 Schwinn Moab 1, 06 Fuji Newest 1.0, 2011 Pake' C'mute
This afternoon I passed a bra that looked as if it had only arrived there recently. Of course it was 98 degrees in Chicago this afternoon, so who would blame them...
The cup size looked to be one of the larger sizes. If anyone is missing one and would like to meet me for drinks to claim it, PM me...
-T.
The cup size looked to be one of the larger sizes. If anyone is missing one and would like to meet me for drinks to claim it, PM me...

-T.
#205
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#208
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Atlanta
Bikes: Cannondale T700s and a few others
Found a set of cheap solder-less terminal crimps. Not sure why I picked them up as I have 3-4 sets of Kleins.
#210
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: NW Arkansas
Bikes: Too many to count
them.. Perfect for working with my roses.
I found seven packs of cigarettes on the side walk, took them by the EZmart and got fifteen dollars for them.
Found a Cloud Nine bike seat, with bracket, like new.
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#211
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Joined: Dec 2010
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Not so strange... But I passed by a cell phone on the side of a busy intersection and thought "huh probably broken" but I turned around anyway and picked it up to find out that it was on and fully functional and in condition. Got in touch with owner and I'm dropping it off on the way home tonight. Funny how when you find something of someone's they are "too busy" to come get it. Either way, drop off point is on the way home. Apparently they left it on top their car last night while driving and it fell off around a turn. I'm surprised it's in really good shape.
#212
Dept. store bike bandit
Joined: May 2011
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I love this thread. I never find anything. I passed by a rubber bungee cord one day though that I wish now I'd turned around and gotten just to say I found something, even though I have a million of them.
My grandfather was the king of finding stuff on his bike rides. Anything from tools, to beer, to money, and any number of things he would make use of.
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My grandfather was the king of finding stuff on his bike rides. Anything from tools, to beer, to money, and any number of things he would make use of.
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#213
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
This thread has me paying closer attention to the detritus along the roadside.
Last night I noticed....
A new looking rubbermaid trashcan.
One brand new high end hiking boot?
A nucky brand baby pacifier. (someone had to listen to a lot of screaming last night
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A bic lighter.
Many various nuts and bolts. I always wonder what part is about to fall off someones car when I see these.
Two Colman cooler lids about a mile apart.
Nothing worth picking up.
Last night I noticed....
A new looking rubbermaid trashcan.
One brand new high end hiking boot?
A nucky brand baby pacifier. (someone had to listen to a lot of screaming last night
)A bic lighter.
Many various nuts and bolts. I always wonder what part is about to fall off someones car when I see these.

Two Colman cooler lids about a mile apart.
Nothing worth picking up.
#215
A large flock of sheep beside the road. The guard dog was watching so I left them there. Ok maybe seeing sheep beside the road is common in NZ or Oz but in SoCal it was something new....
#219
Chainstay Brake Mafia
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,007
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From: California
cats and homeless camps along the river pretty much. one cat was just chillin at the end of this one path.. didn't even move as i approached it, made a u turn and left. it was just CHILLIN!
cute college girls sunbathing on college campus one time
luckily no dudes in the woods flashing their hardware, but no naked teenagers either :'(
cute college girls sunbathing on college campus one time
luckily no dudes in the woods flashing their hardware, but no naked teenagers either :'(
#223
Fighting the heat
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 24
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: Scattante R570; Schwinn Traveler
Found a $20 note the other day, and not so fantastically, a decomposing Armadillo that's been on the side of the road for 2 weeks. It's really starting to smell...
Edit: I should note I'm in Houston for the summer. Not too many Armis in Tucson.
Edit: I should note I'm in Houston for the summer. Not too many Armis in Tucson.
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#224
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 95
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From: West Philly
Bikes: Brompton S2L, Trek Belleville, Kona Ute, Raleigh Twenty (1971 folder, 1969 non-folder)
Dang, wish I saw something worth keeping! Drug baggies, syringes, a bone-thin cat being tortured by some kids (now fat and happy in a new home), used condoms, expired bus passes...definitely nothing you WANT to find.
#225
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
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From: BTV, SMF
Bikes: litespeed, specialized
Last Friday I found a softball on the shoulder. I picked it up to keep on my desk at work. This morning I found another softball in the exact same place. OK, it was near a ball field but still...




