What have you learnt this year?
12-02-04 | 07:20 AM
#26
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Bikes: i own 3 choppers, 2 vintage, 1 new!
:lovehey,i just read duchty's funny anecdote (no offence!). i love bicycles too! i own 3! i have a dirt bike, an apollo bike, but my favourite is my new chopper! it's infra red with yellow writing and is oh so brilliant!
12-02-04 | 07:56 AM
#28
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
Likes: 13
From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
I learned (or remembered really) what great fun and exercise cycling is and can be. After many years off a bike I got back into it and got my wife and son (3 yrs he is on a trailer bike) doing it with me. I am using cycling as a fun outdoor activity with the family as well as to loose some major weight (was 255, now 219, going for 175).
This sport clearly has many benefits.
This sport clearly has many benefits.
12-02-04 | 10:31 AM
#30
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 17,687
Likes: 12
From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
Originally Posted by Chopper Girl
anyone gonna answer?
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Sono più lento di quel che sembra.
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Sono più lento di quel che sembra.
Odio la gente, tutti.
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12-02-04 | 06:08 PM
#31
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by Chopper Girl
anyone gonna answer?
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12-02-04 | 06:45 PM
#32
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
I've learned that if you don't quite bridge the gap, you can blow up and get shot out the back. I've learned to fight for the gutter and stay on the eschelon in a cross wind. I've learned that 100 miles in a day passes quickly and easily when you ride with friends. I've learned that SKS makes fenders that fit my bike and they make a huge difference in my enjoyment of wet weather.
12-02-04 | 07:58 PM
#33
Cycling is Self-Therapy
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
From: London, UK
Bikes: Bruce Gordon BLT, Birdy Light, Bike Friday Project Q
I've learned that "having to be" inside during cold, wet, or hot weather kills your soul.
I've learned that being outside riding in crappy weather makes me want to do more long distance touring, multi-day sailing, and other outdoors sports in all four seasons.
Everything can be an accomplishment for a next step.
I've learned that being outside riding in crappy weather makes me want to do more long distance touring, multi-day sailing, and other outdoors sports in all four seasons.
Everything can be an accomplishment for a next step.
12-03-04 | 09:43 AM
#35
urban bike guerilla
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: denver & blackhawk, colorado
i learned that if it snows and i can't get on the bike for 3-4 days, my neighbors begin to mysteriously disappear and the cops come sniffing around my house asking me if i have any information.
so i bought a trainer.
so i bought a trainer.
