The Embassy is closed.
09-03-12 | 03:12 PM
#1
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Geck, wo ist mein Fahrrad
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The Embassy is closed.
I have read time and time again about this ambassador to the the public that cyclist are supposed to be, something about how all of our actions reflect on how the world sees all cyclists. after some thought I've decided you're all on your own. I never signed up to be a liaison and I don't care if my bad actions make you all look bad. I don't care if you do things that make cyclists look bad, live it up, do what you want. It's not my job to improve the image of cyclists to motorists or anyone else. life is too short to be concerned thinking what motorists might think of me and it's really too short to have cyclists telling me what I need to do. The embassy is closed.
09-03-12 | 03:21 PM
#2
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From: Tampa/St. Pete, Florida
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock Mountain (Stolen); Giant Seek 2 (Stolen); Diamondback Ascent mid 1980 - 1997
I have read time and time again about this ambassador to the the public that cyclist are supposed to be, something about how all of our actions reflect on how the world sees all cyclists. after some thought I've decided you're all on your own. I never signed up to be a liaison and I don't care if my bad actions make you all look bad. I don't care if you do things that make cyclists look bad, live it up, do what you want. It's not my job to improve the image of cyclists to motorists or anyone else. life is too short to be concerned thinking what motorists might think of me and it's really too short to have cyclists telling me what I need to do. The embassy is closed.
09-03-12 | 03:22 PM
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From: Orlando, FL
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix SL3, Lynskey Cooper CX
Good to know, bro. Now go spend more time on your bike, and less on BF.
09-03-12 | 04:03 PM
#4
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No one cares about all that crap. Just make sure that the jersey you wear is something that you "earned" 
09-03-12 | 04:35 PM
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From: Utah
Cars do all sorts of dangerous **** all day long and no one ever hassles drivers as a whole, why do we get held to such a ridiculously high standard when they do all the damage?
09-03-12 | 04:36 PM
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SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
Does your seatpost and stem match?
Have you flipped and slammed?
Have you measured your guads?
Has your carbon fiber assploded?
Have you decided between Campy or Shimano?
Son, you need to cover these basics before you can go worrying about "embassies."
Jesus wept.
Have you flipped and slammed?
Have you measured your guads?
Has your carbon fiber assploded?
Have you decided between Campy or Shimano?
Son, you need to cover these basics before you can go worrying about "embassies."
Jesus wept.
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09-03-12 | 04:37 PM
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VFL For Life
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09-03-12 | 04:41 PM
#10
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
I forgot: Bibs or shorts?
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Edna St. Vincent Millay
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09-03-12 | 04:46 PM
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From: Virginia
As is your mind.
09-03-12 | 05:28 PM
#12
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Hmm, a high post count troll with a chip on their shoulder.
09-03-12 | 06:04 PM
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From: South Bend IN
Bikes: 1976 FRESCHI, 2004 Crumpton.
Don't forget,
What color tape
How do you clean your tape, gloves, helmet
Matching tires,
What kind of trainer
Who is pcad
What is a pcad
Who cares about pcad
How often to clean your chain,
What to lube with
and the big daddy question....to shave or not to shave and if so, how high.
What color tape
How do you clean your tape, gloves, helmet
Matching tires,
What kind of trainer
Who is pcad
What is a pcad
Who cares about pcad
How often to clean your chain,
What to lube with
and the big daddy question....to shave or not to shave and if so, how high.
09-03-12 | 06:13 PM
#14
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From: NE Ohio
Bikes: 2004 Specialized Roubaix Comp 18
My guess is that the Embassey was never open.
09-03-12 | 06:17 PM
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I have read time and time again about this ambassador to the the public that cyclist are supposed to be, something about how all of our actions reflect on how the world sees all cyclists. after some thought I've decided you're all on your own. I never signed up to be a liaison and I don't care if my bad actions make you all look bad. I don't care if you do things that make cyclists look bad, live it up, do what you want. It's not my job to improve the image of cyclists to motorists or anyone else. life is too short to be concerned thinking what motorists might think of me and it's really too short to have cyclists telling me what I need to do. The embassy is closed.
09-03-12 | 07:02 PM
#18
my nice bike is at home
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From: Brooklyn, NY USA
Bikes: 2011 BMC Race Machine / 2012 BMC Road Machine / Trek 2300 / '90's Merlin/ '70's Raleigh 20/ Ti-'swift' folder / Erickson w/S&S couplers
This thread is closed.
Or should be...
gonna be hard to top that "cool starry bra"
Or should be...
gonna be hard to top that "cool starry bra"
09-03-12 | 07:24 PM
#19
ka maté ka maté ka ora
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From: wessex
Bikes: breezer venturi - red novo bosberg - red, pedal force cg1 - red, neuvation f-100 - da, devinci phantom - xt, miele piste - miche/campy, bianchi reparto corse sbx, concorde squadra tsx - da, miele team issue sl - ultegra
09-03-12 | 07:38 PM
#20
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
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From: SE Florida, USA aka the Treasure Coast
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