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03-15-05, 07:27 PM
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It makes it tough to take a swigg from my water bottle.
Please tell me this isn't a serious question.
Please tell me this isn't a serious question.
03-15-05, 07:34 PM
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I've been passed by people draggin on cigarettes. Granted this was downtown but ok. I have come to the conclusion that smoking boosts your performance. Like what NOS does to a car.
03-15-05, 07:40 PM
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Well.... Umpteen years ago the riders on the Tour used to light up before Mountain stages to open up their lungs... 
but the cumulative damage of smoking absolutely outweighs any very short term temporary gains... I'm actually working to build my lung capacity back up after years of smoking. (I quit almost 2 years ago). Ouch.
but the cumulative damage of smoking absolutely outweighs any very short term temporary gains... I'm actually working to build my lung capacity back up after years of smoking. (I quit almost 2 years ago). Ouch.
03-15-05, 07:41 PM
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Lighting the cigarette while pedaling down the road may suddenly end your performance on the road - especially while striking a match on your frame.
Then there are all the brush fires you start that get smoke in your eyes and nose.
Then there are all the brush fires you start that get smoke in your eyes and nose.
03-15-05, 07:56 PM
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No room for water since your cages now have oxygen in them.
Bugs often fly in that hole in your throat.
Ashes from handlebar mounted ashtray often blow into eyes.
You may soon be able to be a client of the Lance Armstrong Foundation
LESS YEARS RIDING! A DRAG CAN'T BE WORTH THAT.
Bugs often fly in that hole in your throat.
Ashes from handlebar mounted ashtray often blow into eyes.
You may soon be able to be a client of the Lance Armstrong Foundation
LESS YEARS RIDING! A DRAG CAN'T BE WORTH THAT.
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03-15-05, 08:16 PM
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I'm actually working to build my lung capacity back up after years of smoking. (I quit almost 2 years ago). Ouch.
So how long does it take to repair damaged lungs?
03-15-05, 08:20 PM
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My sister was a state champ in track and cross country in high school and a smoker to boot. Even after 10+ years of smoking, she can still outrun me. I hate her for that. On the other hand, she's spent $1000's on cigarettes and wakes up evey morning with a nasty cough. At least I'm faster on a bike.
03-15-05, 08:38 PM
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well lets see cigarettes cost a lot of money, it causes cancer, it causes emphysema, so yeah it would help out a lot. im sorry but what makes you think smoking can help you out. if you think smoking helps you riding you have problems
03-15-05, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PolishPostal
It makes it tough to take a swigg from my water bottle.
Please tell me this isn't a serious question.
Please tell me this isn't a serious question.
nice one. lol....
03-15-05, 09:34 PM
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
Always choose the more addictive and more expensive option: bike racing.
Smoking is for the weak. Oh sure, it's addictive, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as cycling.
Go big or go home.
Always choose the more addictive and more expensive option: bike racing.
Smoking is for the weak. Oh sure, it's addictive, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as cycling.
Go big or go home.
03-15-05, 09:48 PM
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it's funny yesterday i was riding with my camelbak(!) and i had a flash...
how long till someone makes a camelbak hookah? maybe a little valve to switch between drinking and smoking. you could bubble it through the resevoir...
how long till someone makes a camelbak hookah? maybe a little valve to switch between drinking and smoking. you could bubble it through the resevoir...
03-15-05, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EventServices
I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
Always choose the more addictive and more expensive option: bike racing.
Smoking is for the weak. Oh sure, it's addictive, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as cycling.
Go big or go home.
Always choose the more addictive and more expensive option: bike racing.
Smoking is for the weak. Oh sure, it's addictive, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as cycling.
Go big or go home.
TRUE!
03-15-05, 10:09 PM
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smoking will kill you. it's hard to ride when you're dead.
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03-15-05, 11:08 PM
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Kind of reminds me when I go to the gym and there's somebody standing outside waiting to finish their cigarette before going in. I just don't get it... I'm still waiting for somebody to give me a good reason why you'd want to start that disgusting habit anyway.
03-15-05, 11:15 PM
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Ciggies won't help much. PCP on the other hand will give you an extra 40mph for several hours. If you're gonna smoke, smoke some dust 
03-16-05, 02:32 AM
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Ciggies won't help much. PCP on the other hand will give you an extra 40mph for several hours. If you're gonna smoke, smoke some dust
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03-16-05, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by STEVO820
well lets see cigarettes cost a lot of money, it causes cancer, it causes emphysema, so yeah it would help out a lot. im sorry but what makes you think smoking can help you out. if you think smoking helps you riding you have problems
03-16-05, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Gordon P
After smoking on and off for years I had a doctor friend of mine do a lung capacity test and my lung capacity was above average! Maybe it was because my fitness level was above average.
So how long does it take to repair damaged lungs?
So how long does it take to repair damaged lungs?
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03-16-05, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by joejack951
My sister was a state champ in track and cross country in high school and a smoker to boot. Even after 10+ years of smoking, she can still outrun me. I hate her for that. On the other hand, she's spent $1000's on cigarettes and wakes up evey morning with a nasty cough. At least I'm faster on a bike.
03-16-05, 08:56 AM
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im surprised this thread lasted that long, buton the sub, my cycle life has been soo much better now that i dont smoke (cigs) anymore, the occiasional puff of the green after a long ride, or a short one even, gives me great relaxaiton and appreatiation for what ive done, or attempted so i'll stay with that awhile, but butts, nahhh doesnt do anything for me
03-16-05, 09:16 AM
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People who throw cig butts out their car window deserve to be repeatedly kicked in the skull.
03-16-05, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LordOpie
People who throw cig butts out their car window deserve to be repeatedly kicked in the skull.
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03-16-05, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Has anyone else ever seen someone throw out a cigarrette while at a stop light and wanted to pick up the cigarrette and throw it back in their car? Just figured they would appreciate that, after all they must have accidentally dropped it right?
I have the urge to throw them back in their yard, but don't really want to touch those disgusting butts!