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Old 11-14-11 | 12:28 AM
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And you thought your commute was bad...
Check out this video.

https://vimeo.com/9970489
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I don't care if you are on a unicycle, as long as you're not using a motor to get places you get props from me. We're here to support each other. Share ideas, and motivate one another to actually keep doing it.
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Old 11-14-11 | 01:44 AM
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That was awesome. My favorite part is the dog.
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Old 11-14-11 | 01:57 AM
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Wow, that is insane...
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Old 11-14-11 | 08:48 AM
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Pffft... The whole thing is downhill.
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Old 11-14-11 | 08:53 AM
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I want that guy's wheelsets!
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Old 11-14-11 | 09:26 AM
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I'd have to wear brown spandex for that one...
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Old 11-14-11 | 10:05 AM
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Yikes!
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Old 11-14-11 | 10:19 AM
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Sent the link to a friend. Will likely get a smartass reply.
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Old 11-14-11 | 01:14 PM
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I love the part where he makes a big jump and the crowds cheer and you can hear him laughing to himself.

Those stairs!
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Old 11-14-11 | 01:19 PM
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That looks like so much fun!!!
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Old 11-14-11 | 05:56 PM
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I think instead of taking that ride I'd just shoot myself in the head and get it over with.
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Old 11-14-11 | 06:36 PM
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Someone should really tell him not to ride on a sidewalk.
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Old 11-14-11 | 06:53 PM
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The hard part is the return trip. He probably takes the train.
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Old 11-15-11 | 02:30 AM
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I'd have to wear brown spandex for that one...
I can understand. I was impressed with the pin-stripe suit he was wearing.
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Originally Posted by Bjforrestal
I don't care if you are on a unicycle, as long as you're not using a motor to get places you get props from me. We're here to support each other. Share ideas, and motivate one another to actually keep doing it.
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