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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
That just looks like a fun trail :)...
I like rocks too, but I generally like them surrounded by dense forest:) I think i'm going to try to bike in the Oyoosos, Penticton, Invermere area this summer. It has a desert, top end of the biggest one on the Continent. Hoodoos, sand and tumbleweeds. And closer than Arizona. ;) Can't remember the area much, haven't seen it since I was young. I'm looking for sandstone shelf, really cool rocks to climb. Wet mossy granite is pretty killer, I want dry. |
One question- When you beat me are you going to be helpful and a gracious winner or laugh at me, make fun of my bike, and make me look bad on bikeforums?
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I offer on a regular basis if someone who appears in difficulty.
I've given directional assistance. Medical help. Mechanical help. Tubes, duct tape, zip ties, and spare bolts a guys rear disc caliper that had lost a bolt once even. I've given up water and munchies to people in need. It doesn't harm me any, and it's the right thing to do. I've had people be pissy at the offer though, or unthankful. I just let that roll of my back. I then ride off mentally cursing the unpreparred dumb@sses of the world. Which I've been a time or two. It's why I carry all the stuff I do now! All the cr@p that is in my fairly weighty hydro-pack has been used on me or my bike, or someone else(s) at one time or another. It's cheap insurance to carry the stuff; I'd rather have it along and not need it than need it and not have it. Best lesson learned in everyplace ever ridden? Carry a shell with me, in the pack. Always. |
Move over Siu, lowcell and mtnbiker66, I'll have a stella artois with the popcorn.
A sprained ankle is no excuse, I'm riding with a broken right foot, and strained ribs right now. Now that I think of it, to make things a bit more interesting, the loser of this race should have this as their custom title for a month. Fluffy Fru-Fru |
Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Move over Siu, lowcell and mtnbiker66, I'll have a stella artois with the popcorn.
A sprained ankle is no excuse, I'm riding with a broken right foot, and strained ribs right now. Now that I think of it, to make things a bit more interesting, the loser of this race should have this as their custom title for a month. Fluffy Fru-Fru |
Then move ahead and lead.
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Move over Siu, lowcell and mtnbiker66, I'll have a stella artois with the popcorn.
A sprained ankle is no excuse, I'm riding with a broken right foot, and strained ribs right now. Now that I think of it, to make things a bit more interesting, the loser of this race should have this as their custom title for a month. Fluffy Fru-Fru We need a bigger couch now. How about Fluffy Fru Fru Poo poo? |
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
You think Im going to race the guy on the sprained ankle? yea right, my top condition with no injuries isn't that great. I don't want anything in the way.
But in order for the us who are not involved in this to know it really happened, we need a third party who can act as a judge, and take pics/video and post them here. Also along with the custom title, the loser will ignore the person. The winner, gets the pleasure of knowing that he was able to back their words up, ignores the loser. Build up will be allowable until the chosen day, low blows will not be allowed and will be punished accordingly. Sound fair? |
Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
We need a bigger couch now. How about Fluffy Fru Fru Poo poo?
If it fits it works. |
I have a feeling this is going to blow up in my face. But I wont lie, If I lose Ill admit it. Sui is offering to come, thing is I don't know how she can take any pics or vids, she wont be going as fast as us.
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Originally Posted by NoF3ar
One question- When you beat me are you going to be helpful and a gracious winner or laugh at me, make fun of my bike, and make me look bad on bikeforums?
but i thought u could whoop ppl on hill climbs? |
Originally Posted by gmoneyhobbit
but i thought u could whoop ppl on hill climbs?
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Hey yeah!!!! That's not fair~ It's like buying a PT cruiser and finding out that it's a Dodge Neon on steroids. Or finding out that Michele Tyson is really Michael Tyson. Or that Michael Jackson is really Janet Jackson. Or....or....where was I?
That was a challenge under false pretenses. That's it. I call it off! (Unless of course you guys still want to do it.) |
Originally Posted by Maelstrom
That just looks like a fun trail :)...
I like rocks too, but I generally like them surrounded by dense forest:) |
Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Move over Siu, lowcell and mtnbiker66, I'll have a stella artois with the popcorn.
A sprained ankle is no excuse, I'm riding with a broken right foot, and strained ribs right now. As for the couch I think it's about time to incorporate bar stools into the equation. That and a big screen. :D |
Originally Posted by KonaRider24
This can wait until you're healed.
But in order for the us who are not involved in this to know it really happened, we need a third party who can act as a judge, and take pics/video and post them here. Also along with the custom title, the loser will ignore the person. The winner, gets the pleasure of knowing that he was able to back their words up, ignores the loser. Build up will be allowable until the chosen day, low blows will not be allowed and will be punished accordingly. Sound fair? I don't see any need for custom titles, ignore lists, or any of that intarweb BS. Can't we all just ride along? |
Originally Posted by gastro
Sounds to me like way to much hoopla for what it really is. There's no need for rules, video, or a third party. Just let these guys go riding together. If NoF3ar steps up (which it sounds like he will do), then that's great. Like others said, he will surely learn something and be better for the experience. The only ridicule he's ever gotten has been a result of ill-advised things he's written here anyway.
I don't see any need for custom titles, ignore lists, or any of that intarweb BS. Can't we all just ride along? |
Originally Posted by gastro
Sounds to me like way to much hoopla for what it really is. There's no need for rules, video, or a third party. Just let these guys go riding together. If NoF3ar steps up (which it sounds like he will do), then that's great. Like others said, he will surely learn something and be better for the experience. The only ridicule he's ever gotten has been a result of ill-advised things he's written here anyway.
I don't see any need for custom titles, ignore lists, or any of that intarweb BS. Can't we all just ride along? Using this match up as a moderating tool actually. Custom title thing is for entertainment value but will only be used if it is close, but if it is a killing, it won't be used. Plus, I think since riding experience is a bit different, I say NoFear gets a 20 second head start. If either party balks at it nothing will be held against. This every other week bout between them is getting old. |
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
and make me look bad on bikeforums?
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
yea right, my top condition with no injuries isn't that great.
While I knew that your internet chest thumping was idle boasting from behind the safety of your keyboard, that doesn't make it less amusing.
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
The crossroads is only like 1-2 miles of climb, I figure if I perfect my time on that section I may have a chance.
You blew your chance for any advantage, however slim, by putting off this "race" (I use that term very loosely) until next week. I'm still coughing up lovely goblets of blood-streaked lung butter on the tail end of a brutal chest cold/bronchitis thing but the frequency is to the point that I'm back to riding at 90%.
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
This every other week bout between them is getting old.
It's not every week and if you can't handle reading the discussions then maybe it's time to follow through on your feelings and resign. Regardless of the outcome of the ride, there will be no ignore lists, restrictions on message content, etc. It's just a ride, not a Cold War showdown. |
Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Using this match up as a moderating tool actually.
You aren't doing anything of the kind. You're just sitting on the sidelines watching, like the rest of the folks. |
hey, nofear, mind if I ask how old you are?
on topic, I always stop to help or ask if people are ok. The few times i've been stopped changing a flat someone has always stopped and asked me if i'm ok. However, there can be some circumstances when I could see how a person would not want to stop, ie racing, or a tricky uphill/downhill section.....so I guess it all depends. |
Originally Posted by Hank Rearden
You don't need any help with that. You do a wonderful job of it all by yourself.
"Knowing my athletic ability, knowing the fact Im probably alot younger than your trollin a55 I would love to see who can climb better." While I knew that your internet chest thumping was idle boasting from behind the safety of your keyboard, that doesn't make it less amusing. So you only want a piddly "race" to saddle intersection? That's awfully short, but won't make a difference. Why not all the way around, up "The Wall" and to the entrance to the Crack? If that's too long (?!), how about climbing the Mile instead of the boring fire road? You blew your chance for any advantage, however slim, by putting off this "race" (I use that term very loosely) until next week. I'm still coughing up lovely goblets of blood-streaked lung butter on the tail end of a brutal chest cold/bronchitis thing but the frequency is to the point that I'm back to riding at 90%. Waaa, waaa, waaa. It's not every week and if you can't handle reading the discussions then maybe it's time to follow through on your feelings and resign. Regardless of the outcome of the ride, there will be no ignore lists, restrictions on message content, etc. It's just a ride, not a Cold War showdown. |
My addition to this - I was riding a few years back with a buddy of mine and he ditched really bad, banged his knee into a rock, was practically in tears (and this guy doesn't cry). We were about 3-miles +/- into the ride. Anyways, at least two guys wen tbuy and didn't even stop - we even asked as he was going by if he had antispecti / bandaids / etc. and the guy kept going ! I remember thinking to myself; what a prick! Oh well. i woudl've stopped. But I also call 911 when I see a car accident, even if I think someone else already called. Everyone thinks someone else will take care of it.
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Whoops missed all the excitement. Have a good race next wed. i can't wait to hear the results. ~
BTW who is pete faggoline? I've never heard of him.... |
Originally Posted by NoF3ar
Haven't you noticed yet I blow alot of bull****e out my ass and I say alot of crap that is bull
The route question remains open. Up Mile or stay on the boring atechnical fireroad? Now, in an effort to court the North Carolina base, I'm considering upping the ante by sporting Happy Fun Racing kit. Will that cause problems? http://www.paradigmhosting.net/images/the903sign.jpg photo copyright Rich Marchbanks. |
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