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Old 09-18-12 | 06:00 AM
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How to pay for the school loan for this school. Even though the nation's federal school loan guarantee already hit the 1 trillion mark.

This would be a class that none of the "for profit" schools would offer. But a Fred School certainly would.
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Old 09-18-12 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Garfield Cat
How to pay for the school loan for this school. Even though the nation's federal school loan guarantee already hit the 1 trillion mark.

This would be a class that none of the "for profit" schools would offer. But a Fred School certainly would.
I will open a Denver campus in my garage. The rent is cheap, and I have about 7 bikes that would qualify as trainers.
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Old 09-18-12 | 05:38 PM
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I think FRed U is missing:

Birkenstocks and your Sock Drawer — An exhaustive approach to creating head- and stomach-turning looks during any season and for any weather. (prerequisites: Flat Pedals 101, Intermediate mismatched woolen apparel; Basic Toeless Fredwear )

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Old 09-21-12 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rideorglide
I think FRed U is missing:

Birkenstocks and your Sock Drawer — An exhaustive approach to creating head- and stomach-turning looks during any season and for any weather. (prerequisites: Flat Pedals 101, Intermediate mismatched woolen apparel; Basic Toeless Fredwear )

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Old 09-21-12 | 09:02 PM
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Proper Headgear 101


https://shop.dabrim.com/Cycling-Class...sor-100300.htm

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Old 09-22-12 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Louis
Reminds me of the old fire helmets
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Old 09-23-12 | 06:15 PM
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"How to start a conversation with people passing you"
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Old 09-24-12 | 01:45 PM
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/848278-Fred

Inspired by this thread I did a search for old Fred threads I remembered seeing and fell across this Gem.. some of these made me Laugh hard cuz I have done them ...


"Drilling vs. Reaming" - Modify your Presta wheels to accept the superior Schrader Valves.




Unflipped and lifted, a Fred guide to upright riding on drop bars-the definitive guide to not bending over while seated.


"Camelbaks - When your handlebar cup holder just isn't enough"


Is Spandex really necessary? (A course of exploring the benefits of riding naked) .. [a note on this one, I plan on attending a WNBR SF in 2013]




The ins and outs of Waving hello to other roadies, and why its so hard to get a wave back.


10 tools you never thought about carrying in your saddle bag


Bags, bentos and gizmos: A guide to carrying everything you need on the bike


missing is:


Understanding proper beard to Fred Ratios
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