You are addicted to cycling when...
01-14-07, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ms.gio
* You're finding more and more pants with holes in the crotch.
* When shopping for new clothes you put into consideration that you will be cycling in them.
* While at work you can't help but visit your respective bike forums and bike galleries.
* You always want to add something else to your bike.
* The owner of your local LBS knows you on a first name basis.
* When you're away from your bike the only thing you can think about is your bike.
* You ask your boss if you can bring your bike into your office with you.
* People either know you by your name or what type of bike you ride.
* You're more comfortable with your cycling clothes on than your normal clothes.
* When doing your laundry you find that most or all of your pants with one pant leg rolled up.
* You prefer carring your messenger bag high on your back for its more comfortable.
* Getting grease on your hands is normal for you.
* You know that a 15mm wrench is one of the most important tools to carry with you where ever you go.
* You carry a map of your city with all the bike routes included.
* You judge whether or not you're going to rent an apartment on whether or not you can bring your bike inside instead of locking it on the rack outside.
* When shopping for new clothes you put into consideration that you will be cycling in them.
* While at work you can't help but visit your respective bike forums and bike galleries.
* You always want to add something else to your bike.
* The owner of your local LBS knows you on a first name basis.
* When you're away from your bike the only thing you can think about is your bike.
* You ask your boss if you can bring your bike into your office with you.
* People either know you by your name or what type of bike you ride.
* You're more comfortable with your cycling clothes on than your normal clothes.
* When doing your laundry you find that most or all of your pants with one pant leg rolled up.
* You prefer carring your messenger bag high on your back for its more comfortable.
* Getting grease on your hands is normal for you.
* You know that a 15mm wrench is one of the most important tools to carry with you where ever you go.
* You carry a map of your city with all the bike routes included.
* You judge whether or not you're going to rent an apartment on whether or not you can bring your bike inside instead of locking it on the rack outside.
01-16-07, 04:46 PM
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You are addicted to bicycling when...
you have bicycling dreams every night and your feet twich as if they were pedaling.
you have bicycling dreams every night and your feet twich as if they were pedaling.
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05-14-07, 05:25 PM
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You know that you're addicted to bicycling when...
You discover that you take better care of your cycling outfit(s) than any of the rest of the clothing you wear.
You discover that you take better care of your cycling outfit(s) than any of the rest of the clothing you wear.
05-14-07, 08:44 PM
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moving target
if you have ever spent more than 5 minutes in the living room trying to decide which bike to dig out and ride. and then just chose the one that matched the jersey you were wearing
05-14-07, 09:24 PM
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When building your new bike you end up buying a crankset that is more expensive than the entire group you originally planned to buy... just did it! 
05-15-07, 06:28 AM
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1. You set a leather reclianer out by the curb to make room for your recumbent trike, which is what you sit in to watch TV.
2. You have to move your trike over to make room for your wife's trike, because she wants to watch TV also.
NNY
2. You have to move your trike over to make room for your wife's trike, because she wants to watch TV also.
NNY
05-17-07, 01:34 AM
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You know you're addicted to bicycling when you own more cycling outfits than you do regular clothes.
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05-17-07, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bekologist
You've sold furniture to make more space for bikes in the living room.
05-17-07, 09:33 AM
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An attractive member of the opposite gender pulls up alongside at a stop and you stare only at his or her bike.
05-17-07, 09:52 AM
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You notice a spot of chain oil on your leg and go to wipe it off, only to realize it's a bruise you don't remember acquiring... (just did this - am at work, wearing a decent skirt suit, and completely spoiling the effect with said bruises)
05-17-07, 06:06 PM
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You are addicted to bicycling when....
you go shopping dressed in full kit and you don't care what anyone else might have to say about it.
you go shopping dressed in full kit and you don't care what anyone else might have to say about it.
05-22-07, 11:06 PM
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You know you're addicted to bicycling when...
you insist on having a matching-colored helmet for each bicycling outfit you own.
you insist on having a matching-colored helmet for each bicycling outfit you own.
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05-23-07, 01:13 AM
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In this months Bicycling.. Style Man...
You know you're addicted to bicycling when...
You pick the colour of your sports drink to match your bike and apparel
You know you're addicted to bicycling when...
You pick the colour of your sports drink to match your bike and apparel
05-23-07, 02:40 PM
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-you have 2 bikes currently at work.
-you keep a spreadsheet at work detailing all your commutes, including average speeds, distances, times, and current gas prices (maybe that's just nerdy).
-even when you're at target you have to take a quick peak in the bike aisle.
-you know you're slowly becoming addicted to riding fixed gears when that 2nd bike at work is your road bike gathering dust, and no matter how sore your legs are you can't f***in' wait to ride home on that fixed gear . . .
Is it 5:00 yet?
-you keep a spreadsheet at work detailing all your commutes, including average speeds, distances, times, and current gas prices (maybe that's just nerdy).
-even when you're at target you have to take a quick peak in the bike aisle.
-you know you're slowly becoming addicted to riding fixed gears when that 2nd bike at work is your road bike gathering dust, and no matter how sore your legs are you can't f***in' wait to ride home on that fixed gear . . .
Is it 5:00 yet?
05-23-07, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfbrother
-you keep a spreadsheet at work detailing all your commutes, including average speeds, distances, times, and current gas prices (maybe that's just nerdy).
05-23-07, 03:58 PM
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-You never stare at other women, but have been caught multiple times not listening to your wife\girlfriend while staring at a bike.
05-23-07, 04:10 PM
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When your keychain is Campy Record.
06-26-07, 04:28 PM
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You catch yourself the instant just before you do the 'farmer's blow' to clear your nose while walking with friends.
06-26-07, 08:17 PM
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You corner everyone at work to tell them you've broken 1000 km for the year
06-26-07, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfbrother
-you keep a spreadsheet at work detailing all your commutes, including average speeds, distances, times, and current gas prices (maybe that's just nerdy).
Originally Posted by Buglady
You corner everyone at work to tell them you've broken 1000 km for the year
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06-27-07, 03:47 AM
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* You subconsciously calculate how many top-of-the-line CF goodies your kid's college fund would pay for.
06-27-07, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mirage1
Did I say congratulations already?