On Becoming A Real Man
12-01-08 | 09:28 PM
#301
stole your bike
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: North Bergen, NJ
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Ridley Compact
I think you read into that a little too far. I didn't read the other thread and was not a part of anything that happened.
In general I tend to welcome everyone on two wheels. Check the regional forum and the number of rides I've put on as proof.
....I still bust balls though. I just do it with a wink.
In general I tend to welcome everyone on two wheels. Check the regional forum and the number of rides I've put on as proof.
....I still bust balls though. I just do it with a wink.
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12-01-08 | 09:33 PM
#303
stole your bike
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: North Bergen, NJ
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Ridley Compact
12-01-08 | 09:36 PM
#304
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
12-01-08 | 09:39 PM
#305
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 461
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: Lemond Zurich
I expected vitriol on post 300+ in this one and got romance instead. Awwwww...
12-01-08 | 09:50 PM
#309
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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The guys being referred to. Although it was funny. But seriously, have some ****ing empathy., or at least some ****ing internet empathy.
12-02-08 | 05:31 AM
#310
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
Empathy for what?
I have empathy for Tsunami victims and guys who just lost their jobs. I have a harder time empathizing with bike idiots. Primarily because I am one.
I have empathy for Tsunami victims and guys who just lost their jobs. I have a harder time empathizing with bike idiots. Primarily because I am one.
12-02-08 | 06:08 AM
#311
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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I've never felt truly welcomed here. You've all always been too nice to me.
12-02-08 | 06:50 AM
#313
I eat carbide.
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Elgin, IL
Bikes: Lots. Chapter2, Van Dessel, Giant, Trek, etc Dealers for BMC, Chapter2
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12-02-08 | 07:05 AM
#314
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
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From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
well said.
12-02-08 | 07:17 AM
#315
My idea of fun
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 9,920
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From: Gainesville, FL
Bikes: '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '02 Kona Lavadome, '07 Giant TCR Advanced, '07 Karate Monkey
12-02-08 | 07:26 AM
#316
gmt
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,509
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From: Binghamton, NY
I'm buying some pricey "made in USA" rollers 
that's the Grumpy economic stimulus package.
get ready for the bull market!!!
that's the Grumpy economic stimulus package.
get ready for the bull market!!!
12-02-08 | 07:29 AM
#317
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
I find it rather amusing that anybody thinks the path to becoming a real man runs through a place like BF. What's up with that?
12-02-08 | 07:33 AM
#318
out walking the earth
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 21,440
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From: Lake Placid, NY
I'm hooking up with internet broads to bolster the airline industry.
12-02-08 | 07:37 AM
#319
gmt
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,509
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From: Binghamton, NY
do you send them non-refundable tickets or cash?
12-02-08 | 07:45 AM
#320
I ain't no newbie
Joined: May 2007
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From: The Goddard Institute - Area 51-Skunk Works Division - Space Age Materials Lab
12-02-08 | 07:48 AM
#321
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
12-02-08 | 07:52 AM
#322
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,198
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From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2007 Orbea Onix, 2007 Windsor The Hour, 2008 Kona Jake
This isn't the racing forum. Not all of us race. We shouldn't expect to have to be race hardened before posting here. My local cycling club, we have over 300 members, from people who just bought a road bike and can barely do 25mi at a 15mph average. We also have guys who are Cat 2 / Cat 3 and probably higher. The language out on the road with one group is going to be different than the other. And there are plenty of shades between the two. But at the end of the rides, when we all get done and chat and have lunch afterwards, there isn't a Cat 2 telling the guy who just did 25mi and is ready to collapse that they need to HTFU or leave.
And personally I don't care if you think that a discouraging work from someone isn't going to make or break them as a future cyclist. Why do you feel compelled to say those discouraging words to someone you've never interacted with before in your life? Seriously, why?
And personally I don't care if you think that a discouraging work from someone isn't going to make or break them as a future cyclist. Why do you feel compelled to say those discouraging words to someone you've never interacted with before in your life? Seriously, why?
12-02-08 | 07:56 AM
#323
gmt
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,509
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From: Binghamton, NY
If you've never met someone in person before and look them in the face and tell them that they are stupid (or doing stupid things) then yeah... be prepared for a negative reaction.
I would think this a rather basic thing.
I would think this a rather basic thing.
12-02-08 | 07:59 AM
#324
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
You also seem to think you can increase VO2 Max via Yoga.
And maybe you can. I'll never know. I can't even touch my friggin toes. I can't even origami my right leg enough to ride a sport bike. Hey Andrew, let's do that Catskills m/c ride in the Spring. That really does sound cool.
And maybe you can. I'll never know. I can't even touch my friggin toes. I can't even origami my right leg enough to ride a sport bike. Hey Andrew, let's do that Catskills m/c ride in the Spring. That really does sound cool.
12-02-08 | 08:06 AM
#325
gmt
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,509
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From: Binghamton, NY
definitely yes on the catskill ride.
provided that the WADA will clear me for having a yoga induced hematocrit level of 60%
provided that the WADA will clear me for having a yoga induced hematocrit level of 60%
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