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07-23-22 | 03:16 PM

#51

indyfabz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Barnard

I did 34 miles this morning. After standing to cut one loose, I thought of this thread. I guess I mix up my technique for some unknown reason.

I hiked left while walking up the stairs last night. I think the data will show that left is normal once it gets cool enough to ride. I’ve got a week + tour planned for September. That should be reveal the answer.

07-23-22 | 03:25 PM

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Paul Barnard

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Originally Posted by indyfabz

I am envious of your tours brother. 2.5 years before I can fully retire and finally get in a good tour.

07-23-22 | 03:32 PM

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This isn't a serious topic, this thread is a joke.

07-23-22 | 04:17 PM

#54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Barnard

I am envious of your tours brother. 2.5 years before I can fully retire and finally get in a good tour.

I get 5 weeks of paid vacation. You don’t need a lot of time off to get out there. I do a few long weekend tours every year.

07-23-22 | 06:19 PM

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I typically stand on the pedals and let it rip then look behind me to ensure nobody I know
snuck up on me.

07-23-22 | 06:58 PM

#56

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I typically stand on the pedals and let it rip then look behind me to ensure nobody I know
snuck up on me.

Fart first, look later?

07-24-22 | 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by indyfabz

Fart first, look later?

Yeah, not my most well thought out strategy.

07-24-22 | 08:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Barnard

I was riding with a girlfriend a while back. I developed a gas bubble that urgently needed to be vented. Without hesitation, I lifted the right cheek and let 'er rip. It was muffled but audible. Cheryl was shocked. "You hike a cheek to fart?" she gasped.

It is possible she was following too closely forcing you to "break the wind" for her.

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07-25-22 | 10:37 AM

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Hike left while in my office chair.

07-28-22 | 05:09 AM

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Second scoop of protein in the shake = jet power.

07-28-22 | 06:37 AM

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Sure would be nice if all this venting took place during rides and not in the forums.

Regarding rides with Cheryl, "farther" = fart+her. Coincidence? I think not.

07-28-22 | 06:51 AM

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I posted a similar thread back in 2009 about letting one rip on a fix gear :-) Not an easy task!

Pass Gas....

07-28-22 | 01:24 PM

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Can you let one rip AND carry a golf club on your bike at the same time?

07-28-22 | 02:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAT7RDR

Cutout saddles are best for this predicament.
Slide forward to maximize your release area.
No lifting required.

Glad I could contribute in a meaningful way.

I think the Selle AnAtomica cutout affords the most venting area.

07-28-22 | 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SurferRosa

Wrong. The question mark goes inside the quote.

glad you've not reached the age yet where every fart is an adventure !

07-28-22 | 03:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by prj71

Can you let one rip AND carry a golf club on your bike at the same time?

After a bottle of dumpster vodka you'll believe you can

07-29-22 | 09:28 AM

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Sure looks like the thread has run out of ... what's the word I'm looking for? Where is an English Minor when you need one ...

07-30-22 | 12:35 AM

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I try to be polite and announce "the air is going bad for no apparent reason". The first time I make that announcement people usually look at me kind of funny, the second time they get moving.

07-30-22 | 10:12 AM

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Brings a whole new meaning to the term “full gas”.

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07-31-22 | 06:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woodway

Are you left handed or right handed? If right, then lifting the left cheek would be considered "natural" and the right cheek "goofy". There is an argument to be made that this whole thread is goofy.

Umm, yeah, I'm right handed and I lift the right cheek, never the left.