Have you ever ditched friends/family for a ride?
12-11-10, 11:47 AM
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Have you ever ditched friends/family for a ride?
A good friend came into town last night. He wanted to have breakfast before heading out, but I really wanted to ride this morning. In the end, I did the right thing and hung with him.
Have you ever done the opposite? Have you done the opposite often?
Have you ever done the opposite? Have you done the opposite often?
12-11-10, 11:56 AM
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When I go visit family, if there's a bike to be ridden, I'm on it!
So yes, I ditch every opportunity I can!
So yes, I ditch every opportunity I can!
12-11-10, 12:08 PM
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Have you ever ditched friends/family for a ride?
And I plan on doing it more often!
12-11-10, 12:13 PM
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A must if you want to get your mileage.
12-11-10, 12:21 PM
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Yes.
12-11-10, 12:37 PM
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It happened once at my girlfriend uncle's house while we were on a visit there and the girls were talking and doing girl stuff
Uncle :Alex I spotted your livestrong wristband are you a cyclist by any chance ?
Alex : Yeah I love it!
Uncle : I got a few mtb down there wanna go out for a ride?
Alex : Hey why not!
*2hours later*
girls : Wtf!? Where were you both?
Uncle : we were out riding!
Uncle :Alex I spotted your livestrong wristband are you a cyclist by any chance ?
Alex : Yeah I love it!
Uncle : I got a few mtb down there wanna go out for a ride?
Alex : Hey why not!
*2hours later*
girls : Wtf!? Where were you both?
Uncle : we were out riding!
12-11-10, 12:54 PM
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Yes, but I admit that I felt guilty afterward. Guilt is a useless/worthless emotion IMHO, so now I try to avoid premeditated actions that result in guilt.
12-11-10, 01:24 PM
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I've never "ditched" them. But it's not like I've got people sitting around waiting on my fascinating company, either. Nobody seems to care if I go ride or not, basically.
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12-11-10, 01:43 PM
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Family was in town for like the third thanksgiving dinner of the week, I went and did a 60 mile gravel road race. I think they may have felt a little bit of guilt about sitting around eating and getting fat but I don't think it bothered them too much.
12-11-10, 01:48 PM
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It's a balancing act.
If I commit to hanging with friends, then I'll be there. But I'm r-e-a-l-l-y careful how I schedule my time when friends want to hang out.
My family has a knack for doing Holiday meals Thanksgiving, Xmas, etc.) at noon or 1p instead of the more sensical 4pm. Sometimes I go, sometimes I don't. They understand.
If I commit to hanging with friends, then I'll be there. But I'm r-e-a-l-l-y careful how I schedule my time when friends want to hang out.
My family has a knack for doing Holiday meals Thanksgiving, Xmas, etc.) at noon or 1p instead of the more sensical 4pm. Sometimes I go, sometimes I don't. They understand.
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Anyone who has a mother in law has to answer yes to your question.
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Hell, it's why I started riding again. I equate bicycles with freedom. The only thing better is sailing.
12-11-10, 02:29 PM
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Family party for someone's birthday...showed up for like an hour, and then walked home (1/4 mile) and jumped on my bike to go for a ride. On my way back home when I was done, I stopped for desert.
12-11-10, 02:58 PM
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It happened once at my girlfriend uncle's house while we were on a visit there and the girls were talking and doing girl stuff
Uncle :Alex I spotted your livestrong wristband are you a cyclist by any chance ?
Alex : Yeah I love it!
Uncle : I got a few mtb down there wanna go out for a ride?
Alex : Hey why not!
*2hours later*
girls : Wtf!? Where were you both?
Uncle : we were out riding!
Uncle :Alex I spotted your livestrong wristband are you a cyclist by any chance ?
Alex : Yeah I love it!
Uncle : I got a few mtb down there wanna go out for a ride?
Alex : Hey why not!
*2hours later*
girls : Wtf!? Where were you both?
Uncle : we were out riding!
To the OP: We just now got the little one to stop screaming bloody murder and go to sleep, and his normal fussy time is in a few more hours. Your thread is really tempting me.
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12-11-10, 03:35 PM
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12-11-10, 05:10 PM
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