**Confessions thread**
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**Confessions thread**
Well, I kinda stole this from the FG/SS section so hopefully it kicks off....
I only did it here cause I don't consider myself a full roadie
I'm insecure about wearing bike shorts and to this day haven't worn any.
I'm sad that none of my friends are avid bike riders to my extent. (Most i've done is 10miles).
I convince myself that my ventura comp is all i'll need cause i'm only commuting to school with it.
I race cars at stop lights
I only did it here cause I don't consider myself a full roadie
I'm insecure about wearing bike shorts and to this day haven't worn any.
I'm sad that none of my friends are avid bike riders to my extent. (Most i've done is 10miles).
I convince myself that my ventura comp is all i'll need cause i'm only commuting to school with it.
I race cars at stop lights
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I am a caffine girl
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From: Bay Area
Bikes: 2012 Stumpjumper FSR Comp...2010 Scott CR1 CF...2007 Novara FS Float2.0...2009 Specialized Hardrock Disc...2009 Schwinn Le Tour GSr
Sometime I like to unleash my Airzound just because I want to.
#6
Old, but not really wise
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From: Fairfax, VA commuting to Washington DC
Bikes: 2010 Kona Dew Drop (the daily driver),'07 Specialized Roubaix (the sports car), '99 ish Kona NuNu MTB (the SUV), Schwinn High Plains (circa 1992?) (the beater)
I usually don't ride in the rain; I cross intersections on red when I (in my infinite and nearly infallible wisdom) deem it safe, and yet I tend to judge other cyclists who I see things that I (in my IanIW) deem unsafe.
I also secretly hope that some of the other cyclists I pass are admiring the view as I pass, even though intellectually I am SURE they aren't.
I also secretly hope that some of the other cyclists I pass are admiring the view as I pass, even though intellectually I am SURE they aren't.
#7
My in-processing up in heaven will be lengthy once I arrive. An unfair amount headwind causes me to think bad things about those in charge of weather and occasionally utter naughty words directed at the same.
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The interesting part is I can tell they're trying to blow by me cause they'll pull beside me to match my speed and then gun it. They've just wasted some extra gas cause I'll always roll up to them at the stop lights
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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
Hi, I'm Michael and I enjoy riding in the rain.
I will also ride through lights if no cars are nearby.
I will also ride through lights if no cars are nearby.
#15
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From: Canada
Bikes: 2009 Trek 520
Told myself I'd never:
- use rack / panniers
- install fenders
- wear a helmet
- buy a drop bar bike
- use a mirror
- install a bell
- wear bike shorts
Ok, so I did all that, but I'll definitely never get a high visibility vest ... really. Also sharrows remind me of the old SNES game F-Zero, and I'm disappointed when they don't give me a speed boost.
- use rack / panniers
- install fenders
- wear a helmet
- buy a drop bar bike
- use a mirror
- install a bell
- wear bike shorts
Ok, so I did all that, but I'll definitely never get a high visibility vest ... really. Also sharrows remind me of the old SNES game F-Zero, and I'm disappointed when they don't give me a speed boost.
#16
Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
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From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
At the very end of my commute to work, I have the option of riding the wrong way of a one-way street for one block, or riding 3 extra blocks to get to my building. I bunny hop onto the sidewalk of the one-way street, and get to work five minutes earlier.
I feel much better now.
I feel much better now.
#18
This bike is cat approved
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From: Lincoln, NE
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I sometimes race cars at stoplights or stop signs also.
I like to pass or at least stay ahead of someone on a fancy looking roadbike and lycra.
I have been easily passed by riders on mountain bikes with knobby tires.
I check Craigslist multiple times a day looking for the next deal.
I have a hard time keeping a bike for too long.
I like to pass or at least stay ahead of someone on a fancy looking roadbike and lycra.
I have been easily passed by riders on mountain bikes with knobby tires.
I check Craigslist multiple times a day looking for the next deal.
I have a hard time keeping a bike for too long.
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From: Raleigh, NC
Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia
You see, I would ride the extra 3 blocks so I could pad my mileage. In fact, I ride a lap around my office building (which is very large) when I get to work in the morning so my computer will roll up to exactly 10 miles.
#21
On a Mission from God
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From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
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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xtrajack
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
I rode home on the (closed) MUP, Monday, I didn't see the signs saying that it was closed due to surface saturation (it is an old rail bed).
#23
Fat Guy Rolling
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Bikes: Bacchetta Agio, 80s Raleigh Record single-speed, Surly Big Dummy
When riding in heavy traffic that is slow moving (downtown), I'll muscle in on anybody trying to share the lane. I physically move toward them and stare, as if I were in a car. It's worked every time so far. I don't do this in fast-moving traffic.
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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.
Oh man, this one had me laughing.
So far no one has passed me while riding on my commute, be it lycra or casual teenager. ....Then again most of the them are always travelling opposite the direction i'm going -_-.
#25
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
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From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
I check the weather reports for wind speed / direction and drive on highly unfavorable wind days so I can maintain my stunning 15 mph bicycle commute average.





I thought I was the only one who did that.

