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Old 06-09-07 | 02:34 PM
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I was waiting for my wife to pick up some groceries, when this lady came out, lashed her cane to the bike, and rode off.
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Old 06-09-07 | 02:42 PM
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Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?

Just as it should be. From the relaxed position of the arms and the trim legs, I bet she's a long time rider.
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Old 06-09-07 | 06:29 PM
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I think a black bar across the eyes would have been sexier!
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Old 06-09-07 | 06:34 PM
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I occasionally use a cane after two hip replacements. No problem riding though.
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Old 06-09-07 | 07:09 PM
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Old 06-09-07 | 08:56 PM
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Got to ask. If she can ride a bike why does she need a cane? To beat down attacking dogs?
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Old 06-09-07 | 10:54 PM
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Wow! No flab on those arms! Or legs! Or chin!!! I bet she's been riding a long time........
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