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Old 04-06-08 | 08:15 PM
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Going to the bathroom on a ride...

So yesterday I was out on a ride and all of a sudden had to go number 1,I was near some businesses like a coffee shop.i just worry about my bike being ripped off.I know this question isnt really clear,but what do you guys do?
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:18 PM
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where did people go to ask stupid questions before the internet?
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:19 PM
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Simple... Go on the ride while riding.... A lot of cyclists do it. Just make sure the wind's in the right direction and make sure you're in the end of the paceline...
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:20 PM
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Why do you think cyclists wear those padded shorts? They are very absorbent. Don't worry, urine is sterile and you get used to the smell.

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Old 04-06-08 | 08:21 PM
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And if you're well hydrated, it'll be mostly water anyways. Won't smell as much that way.

You might have to stop pedaling, I've never been able to go while my legs are moving.
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:22 PM
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try to bring your bike into an establishment, buy something, then use their bathroom.

nobody will really care if your bike's inside for a minute or two.
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:27 PM
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the late Sheldon Brown recommends a light cable lock for such situations.
speaking of which, I need to get one...
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:29 PM
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Find a good place to stop, like between hay bails.

Here I'm getting caught after the act. Or do as the pros...not recommended.

All kidding aside, you have a problem when in the city and you are riding without ride mates. You're just about forced to trust someone to watch the bike, figure a way to bring it in with you, or lock it up.
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Old 04-06-08 | 08:29 PM
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One of the benefits of riding out in the country. You can always find a tree.When passing by a urban park, I'd always take the bike in the stall with me. My bike is never out of sight.
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insert a space after your commas and periods and go there.
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Why do you think cyclists wear those padded shorts? They are very absorbent. Don't worry, urine is sterile and you get used to the smell.

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Old 04-06-08 | 08:35 PM
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Find a secluded tree.
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On longer rides I keep a light, cheap cable lock with me, so even if I go into a store, I lock it up to something inside, like a newspaper rack, pole, or whatever I can and still keep it out of the way and something heavy or big enough so somebody can't easily walk away with my bike.

I don't think most people care, especially the employees getting paid $7/hour, and if they do, they're too busy looking at my package.
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You are clearly not sweating enough.
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a light cable lock for such situations.
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Easy to carry, too.
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Locations that I had urinated on:

Public garbage cans at a bus stop, nothing like pissing when surround by people. Oh wait, you meant while cycling.

Middle of the road, I didn't feel like walking to the ditches.
Middle of the MUP, again, I went when I felt like it.
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Locations that I had urinated on:

Public garbage cans at a bus stop, nothing like pissing when surround by people. Oh wait, you meant while cycling.

Middle of the road, I didn't feel like walking to the ditches.
Middle of the MUP, again, I went when I felt like it.
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Lol the guy at the back is still clipped in
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find a ford to pee on
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When not in a actual "bathroom" just make sure no one sees or now days you will become a registered s@x offender.
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