**Confessions thread**
#27
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#29
Vain, But Lacking Talent
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From: Denton, TX
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700
When I used to have a nice loop on country roads before I moved, I liked to moo at the cows.
I feel faster on my steel bike than on my carbon bike.
On very, very rare occasions, I have flipped the bird to a motorist or two.
I feel faster on my steel bike than on my carbon bike.
On very, very rare occasions, I have flipped the bird to a motorist or two.
#30
Fat Guy Rolling
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#32
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I don't think its embarrassing, but I guess I haven't really got a chance to moo at cows in a a long time. My favorite part is when the cows start following you. People think you are crazy or some cow wisperer and neither is true in my case most days.
#33
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From: Alexandria, VA
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Despite my best efforts to the contrary I am quick to hurl some four-letter gems at drivers who do me wrong.
I prefer commuting in the winter or in the rain because there is sooooo much less traffic on the MUP.
One time I took my square taper cranks off recently I forgot to remove the lock nut before my first go with the crank puller tool. I stripped several of the threads on the inside of the crank. D'oh!
I have on occasion relaxed the pace on the MUP to admire the view of a female cyclist from behind a little longer.
I prefer commuting in the winter or in the rain because there is sooooo much less traffic on the MUP.
One time I took my square taper cranks off recently I forgot to remove the lock nut before my first go with the crank puller tool. I stripped several of the threads on the inside of the crank. D'oh!

I have on occasion relaxed the pace on the MUP to admire the view of a female cyclist from behind a little longer.
#34
Fat Guy Rolling
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From: Louisville Kentucky
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#35
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From: Santa Fe, NM
Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa
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#36
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From: Santa Fe, NM
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#37
Clyde that Rides
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From: Long Island, NY
Bikes: 2008 Jamis Aurora,1988 Specialized Hardrock, 1980? Kuwahara Carrera
I drove to work yesterday. I left a bit early (5PM) and as I drove home along my normal cycling route. I saw 11 cyclists on the route including a really cute female roadie and a group of 4 college kids (gonna grow up to be hipsters, I could smell it) on fixies. On a normal day I may see one or two. Other than the old guy I see occasionally in the winter, I hated each of them for being fair weather cyclists.
I like to ring my bell when I go past the homes of people I know.
I like standing in the middle of a crowded elevator in my sweaty bike clothes in the morning.
I like to ring my bell when I go past the homes of people I know.
I like standing in the middle of a crowded elevator in my sweaty bike clothes in the morning.
#38
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Although I have been very, very good at curbing the automatic swearing F word at drivers who are obviously being stupid and endangering my life (substituting a sarcastic "Thank you...for not killing me" instead) there were two instances yesterday in which I reverted to the R-rated version. And then felt bad about it to myself.
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From: Coupeville, WA
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On the commute home at night I blow through a stop sign because it is on one of my favorite downhill legs. I do slow down a tad to be sure the coast is clear of cars.....and the town Marshall.
#45
I let the dogs out
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From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: 2011 Fuji Roubaix 1.0, 2003 Ti Merlin Solis, & 1994 Raleigh MT200
I don't bike-commute (I'm a freshman in high school who wakes up 15min before school starts), but I like this thread
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I often go slowly in crosswalks to make cars stop (yes I know it's a bad idea).
I often admire the front sides of female joggers. I have to ride through my local park to get to a trail which then connects to a different trail, so I see a lot of joggers. What I don't understand, though, is why old (slightly overweight--that means man-boobs) men think that it's okay to jog without their shirts.
.I often go slowly in crosswalks to make cars stop (yes I know it's a bad idea).
I often admire the front sides of female joggers. I have to ride through my local park to get to a trail which then connects to a different trail, so I see a lot of joggers. What I don't understand, though, is why old (slightly overweight--that means man-boobs) men think that it's okay to jog without their shirts.
#46
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Yesterday I got buzzed by a car on the Memorial Bridge. When I caught up to him at the light I banged on his window. He started cussing and staying I need to stay of the F'n road. I banged on his window some more and told him to step out of the car and fight because he didn't have the ability to reason. He drove off and swerved a bit when the light changed.
#48
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Bovilexia - the uncontrollable urge to moo at cattle as you pass. A malady I don't suffer from so much as embrace it.
#49
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From: Long Beach,CA
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I do this too.
Oh shucks, I am busting up.
Okay, I think this one will get best post of the thread. It is comedy!
Oh shucks, I am busting up.
All of the above, including this:
When being chased by a dog, I intentionally only go fast enough for them to barely keep up with me. I make it a contest to see how far from their house I can get them to chase me. Probably the only exercise the dog (and the owner) will get all week. It cracks me up when I hear the owners yelling at the dog to stop, too. Like the dog is all of a sudden trained and will listen? LOL. They deserve to go chase after scruffy.
When being chased by a dog, I intentionally only go fast enough for them to barely keep up with me. I make it a contest to see how far from their house I can get them to chase me. Probably the only exercise the dog (and the owner) will get all week. It cracks me up when I hear the owners yelling at the dog to stop, too. Like the dog is all of a sudden trained and will listen? LOL. They deserve to go chase after scruffy.
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From: Falls City, OR
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