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10-13-11 | 07:06 AM

#26

SlimRider

Banned

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 5,804

Likes: 0

From: Northern California

Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX

"V" is for Velocity! So that when increased speed, is given direction over a hill, your troubles will soon be over!

- Slim

10-13-11 | 08:21 AM

#27

Bud Bent

Wheezing Geezer

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 1,782

Likes: 0

From: Crowley, Tx

Bikes: Bacchetta Corsa, RANS Stratus XP

"W" is for the Waiting we always do at red lights.

10-13-11 | 08:26 AM

#28

K'Tesh

Commander, UFO Bike

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 1,438

Likes: 23

From: Subject to change

Bikes: Giant, Trek

X is for Xtreme as in the amount of fun we can have in our commutes.

10-13-11 | 08:38 AM

#29

BridgeNotTunnel

TortoiseNotHare

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 484

Likes: 1

From: NYC

Bikes: Giant Escape 2 Hybrid

Y, you ask?

For health, wealth, and peace of mind!

That's, Y!

10-13-11 | 09:43 AM

#30

buzzman

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Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,578

Likes: 17

From: Becket, MA

Z is for ZZZZZZZZZ... because we sleep so well after all that riding.

10-13-11 | 04:08 PM

#31

Alvor315

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

Quote:

Bud Bent
"W" is for the Waiting we always do at at red lights

I think you missed "R".

10-13-11 | 04:46 PM

#32

fietsbob

Banned

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 43,586

Likes: 1,380

From: NW,Oregon Coast

Bikes: 8

A is for Ankling, a pedaling technique practiced by using that joint above your feet,
to smooth the light pedaling motion ..

10-13-11 | 05:08 PM

#33

colleen c

I am a caffine girl

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 1,815

Likes: 1

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

Z is for zip tie.

10-13-11 | 05:13 PM

#34

zonatandem

Senior Member

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 11,013

Likes: 24

From: Tucson, AZ

Bikes: Custom Zona c/f tandem + Scott Plasma single

Z is for Zebrakenko . . . brand of a Japanese bike back in the 1970s.

10-13-11 | 05:21 PM

#35

badrad

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 444

Likes: 8

v is for Velo-Lurve!!!

10-13-11 | 08:21 PM

#36

paperbackbiker

Thread Starter

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 123

Likes: 0

From: Boston, ma

Bikes: 2011 Surly Cross Check

A is also for Awesome - the word that describes y'all's etymological powers. Wish we had more letters to play with!

10-13-11 | 09:33 PM

#37

reducedfatoreo

Full Member

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 325

Likes: 4

Bikes: Old Cannondales: '85 ST400, '85 ST500, '85 SR900, '01 R600 CAAD4

I say we keep going as long as we can.

B is for BF. The first web page we bring up at work when we've finished our commutes.

10-14-11 | 07:14 AM

#38

kjmillig

Senior Member

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 1,122

Likes: 0

From: NW Texas

C is for COMMUTE! What else?

10-14-11 | 07:25 AM

#39

chefisaac

Senior Member

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 6,144

Likes: 4

From: cherry hill, nj

D is for: Dang..... riding feels good!

10-14-11 | 07:42 AM

#40

alan s

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,977

Likes: 191

From: Washington, DC

E is for e-bike. It's not a bike, so get off the MUP.

10-14-11 | 08:18 AM

#41

mconlonx

Senior Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 7,552

Likes: 135

F is for Fun, which is what riding a bike, even to work, is.

10-14-11 | 08:24 AM

#42

jdswitters

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 848

Likes: 21

From: Fort Collins CO

Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007

G is for gears, without which we would feel the pain when grinding up the grades.

10-14-11 | 12:43 PM

#43

El Gigante

Senior Member

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 314

Likes: 0

From: Sherman Oaks, CA

Bikes: Specialized Crossroads Elite, Specialized Trcross Comp

H is for "Hardtail", which can be the feeling you get on your backside when you commute on really crappy streets, as well as a type of mountain bike. . .

10-14-11 | 01:51 PM

#44

paul2432

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 415

Likes: 0

From: Westlake Village, CA

O is for outside, which is where we are enjoying fresh air while our commrades are stuck in cars
P is for panniers, which we use to transport our gear
Q is for quirky, which you've go to be a little at least to ride year round
Y is for yellow, the color we wear to be highly visible

Paul

10-14-11 | 02:32 PM

#45

BridgeNotTunnel

TortoiseNotHare

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 484

Likes: 1

From: NYC

Bikes: Giant Escape 2 Hybrid

I'll try "I" again, in an effort to keep the letters in order (not that it really matters).

I, is for intelligence, what one must surely display when committing to cycling to work on a regular basis.

10-14-11 | 02:43 PM

#46

TurbineBlade

Kid A

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 1,778

Likes: 5

From: Alexandria, VA

"A" is for Ass crack -- what everyone shows with short, tight jerseys.

10-14-11 | 02:49 PM

#47

K'Tesh

Commander, UFO Bike

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 1,438

Likes: 23

From: Subject to change

Bikes: Giant, Trek

J is for junk, some of it can be useful, most lives up to its name.

10-14-11 | 03:56 PM

#48

buzzman

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Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,578

Likes: 17

From: Becket, MA

K is for Kryptonite- the superman of bike locks.

10-14-11 | 05:03 PM

#49

colleen c

I am a caffine girl

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 1,815

Likes: 1

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

M = Magicshine
B = Battery
R = Recall

10-14-11 | 05:47 PM

#50

MK313

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 782

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by paperbackbiker

Air Hankey. This describes the action of a cyclist who efficiently uses air current to blow his or her nose into the air and away from the body. Generally, the nostril is pointed back and to the left or right, depending on the obstruction. A move that must be practiced to be perfected, the veteran can remarkably leave no trace on clothes or hand, and can adroitly direct the flow up and into the path of close following cars. (See Also Snot Rocket).

Hmm, not the same A Word that came instantly to mind for me.

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