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Old 05-25-22, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
This is turning into Theater of the Absurd ... as usual.
With Larry, it's always the Tour de Farce.
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Old 05-25-22, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
yes, im a hitter
Sorry, still can't take you seriously. I do admire your modesty though, and your complete lack of personal responsibility.
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Old 05-25-22, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I try not to ride bikes that aren't in good shape in the groups, but yeah stuff like mirrors and lights bragging on the internet are indicative of a slow rider. The no shirt thing is weird but doesn't scream slow rider
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Old 05-25-22, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider62
Grammar isn't my thing.

In all seriousness, Larry is right. When was the last time you saw top racers with a mirror and all kinds of crap hanging off the bike. They'd rather die
Well, in fairness, I believe Larry may want to die, after all, he pulls into the road without looking, and then blames quiet cars. No mirror necessary for actually looking before pulling onto a road.
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Old 05-25-22, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by larrysellerz
you were implying that i don't have enough experience to judge the skill of another rider, which is i'm kind of silly
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Old 05-25-22, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I don't think so. I don't generally talk to other riders. I'd have been on the Litespeed, wearing all black kit.

With lights. And a saddle bag. So, obviously, a slow rider.....
Larry missed you as you breezed past him.
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Old 05-25-22, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Germany_chris
TBH I can't hear them or any other electric car at parking lot speeds, while I have many philosophical issues with electric cars their silence is my most immediate concern.
TBH, Larry (or anybody else) wasn’t talking about them moving at “parking lot speeds”.
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Old 05-25-22, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
They are pretty quiet, i have a bad habit of turning into traffic without looking and use my ears a lot. Have been surprised by electric cars but its almost always a Tesla when the driver is clueless.
Turning into traffic without looking is clueless.


Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I think the varia is very silly but if it helps people get out there and cycle on the roads im all for it.
Turning into traffic without looking is even sillier.
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Old 05-25-22, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I don't think ill race this season. Im not strong enough to win
Hate to break it to ya, but you'll never be strong enough to win a race if you don't do some racing. Training alone won't do it.
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Old 05-25-22, 03:06 PM
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Wow -- i just spent 30 minutes in the P&R area and came back and this thread is still going?

Gift that keeps on giving



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Old 05-25-22, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I don't think so. I don't generally talk to other riders. I'd have been on the Litespeed, wearing all black kit.

With lights. And a saddle bag. So, obviously, a slow rider.....
hmm.. I talk to so many riders and am bad with faces, I remember jerseys and bikes. People keep on talking to me and its embarrassing because I can't remember riding with them, its happening more and more
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Old 05-25-22, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolla
Hate to break it to ya, but you'll never be strong enough to win a race if you don't do some racing. Training alone won't do it.
The fast group rides unfold like a road race with attacks and sometimes even team tactics etc
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Old 05-26-22, 12:22 AM
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Question: What's the difference between a BMW and a porcupine?

Answer: The porcupine has pricks on the outside.
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Old 05-26-22, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
The fast group rides unfold like a road race with attacks and sometimes even team tactics etc

This is like saying "I played HORSE with Steph Curry so I know what it would be like to play in the NBA."
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
hmm.. I talk to so many riders and am bad with faces, I remember jerseys and bikes. People keep on talking to me and its embarrassing because I can't remember riding with them, its happening more and more
That's understandable, because they are constantly rotating jerseys, washing the sweaty ones and grabbing a clean one from the closet. But they recognize and remember you because you're the guy without a shirt.
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Old 05-26-22, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
What did bad drivers drive before there were Teslas?
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SUV's & yellow buses.
I brake for sunsets and campfires, sometimes for cyclists too.
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Originally Posted by big chainring
Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
What did bad drivers drive before there were Teslas?

I brake for sunsets and campfires, sometimes for cyclists too.

I brake for dolphins

(Sweet bus btw ! )
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I like dolphins
I like dolphin too. Just make sure you're being responsible and buying tuna-safe dolphin.
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Old 05-26-22, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by big chainring
Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
What did bad drivers drive before there were Teslas?

I brake for sunsets and campfires, sometimes for cyclists too.
So awesome.
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My wife drives a tesla. So I get it. She's a horrible driver.
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