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spinnaker 01-08-09 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by The Historian (Post 8144421)
To visit the birthplace of the President-elect? :)


Oh Historian!

I was going to say, now you have stirred up a hornets nest but I think at is obvious by now.

:roflmao2::roflmao2:




Originally Posted by The Historian (Post 8144752)
I regret making a joke about a silly conspiracy theory around so many Ryanistas.

I guess we will get the real truth once we know for sure who shot Kennedy and if the U.S. really did land on the moon, :roflmao2:

Actually Mythbusters pretty much proved that the moon landing video could not have been faked so we can cross that one of the list. :)


So conspiracy theories yet to prove:
  1. Obama's actual birth place
  2. Kennedy assignation
  3. Ryan's ride from LA to DC

    :)

Neil_B 01-08-09 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by Little Darwin (Post 8147299)
I am also getting curious about another point. I'm guessing he has to have lost 20 pounds or more... or managed to consume a very high calorie diet.

Well, he was riding in the South. There's a reason so many Clydesdales live south of the Mason-Dixon line. :)

10 Wheels 01-08-09 07:01 PM

Thursday 01/08/2009 6:30 PM

Ryan Bowen has asked me to get The Word Out.
He would like to have more riders join him on his ride to DC.

He is very tired. 5 hours sleep last night
Rode 92 miles today.
Spending the night near Savanna Georgia.

He like phone calls.
He has an ear piece, He can talk while riding.

Beginning Friday he believes a Crew from ABC TV will follow him to DC.

He is asking for those interested, that have computers, to contact area bike clubs and alert them of his ride.

He has been contacted by Oprah for an interview.


Call Him at: 323-770-8170

His Plan :
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...stCoastMap.jpg

Charleston Jan 9TH
Myrtle Beach Jan 10TH
Wilmiington Jan 11TH

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...eenShot001.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ceofaRider.jpg

jaypee 01-08-09 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by The Historian (Post 8147520)
Well, he was riding in the South. There's a reason so many Clydesdales live south of the Mason-Dixon line. :)

I don't get it.

Cyclist0094 01-08-09 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by jaypee (Post 8147886)
I don't get it.

Chicken Fried Steak

Cyclist0094 01-08-09 07:45 PM

Note to Ryan ; On the Wilmington NC leg, the usual bicycle route northbound into Wilmington is via the South Port/ Fort Fisher Ferry. However the Ferry is currently out of service. You need to follow US 17 instead.

http://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/r.../route008.html

CCrew 01-08-09 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by spinnaker (Post 8147489)
Oh So conspiracy theories yet to prove:
  1. Obama's actual birth place
  2. Kennedy assignation
  3. Ryan's ride from LA to DC

    :)

Spinnaker, I'm ashamed of you. you left out Area 51 :lol::lol::lol:

CCrew 01-08-09 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by MNBikeguy (Post 8144659)
Hair splitting....
On a coast to coast trip I got a 50 mile ride through the desert somewhere around Sanderson to Langtry, TX.
It was 108 degrees in the shade. No water facilities. A local took a look at my 4 gallons of water jugs tied on and said I'd never make it. Would not take no for an answer.
Good thing I disclosed. I'd hate for my trip to be dismissed as fraudulent.


Unless you begged for donations and put up a web site claiming you were riding a bike coast to coast then whatever you did during your tour was just part of your tour. I don't think it's hair splitting, it's apples and oranges. "Sponsors" were led to believe something, donations were asked for based on that premise, and it didn't occur as advertised. Some will have issue with that. Me? I'm just watching the train......

spinnaker 01-08-09 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by CCrew (Post 8148275)
Spinnaker, I'm ashamed of you. you left out Area 51 :lol::lol::lol:

Not a conspiracy. I work there. I am the chief alien care taker.

Oops, I probably was not supposed to let anyone how that. ")

BTW Yes their doody is green too. Inquiring minds. :)

jaypee 01-08-09 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by velonomad (Post 8148041)
chicken fried steak

porkchop sandwiches!

[edit]


Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 8147859)

Also, to the young Sir on the left: please buy your next bicycle frame one size smaller. I'm experiencing sympathetic testicular crawl.

eric von zipper 01-08-09 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by velonomad (Post 8148072)
Note to Ryan ; On the Wilmington NC leg, the usual bicycle route northbound into Wilmington is via the South Port/ Fort Fisher Ferry. However the Ferry is currently out of service. You need to follow US 17 instead.

http://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/r.../route008.html

In addition to this info, I would suggest to Ryan that he not ride over the Cape Fear Memorial bridge when coming into Wilmington. It's not safe to ride a bike over. Instead, he can go a little north by following 74 and take the Isabel Holmes Bridge.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?clien...4ed212fe92125c

Little Darwin 01-09-09 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by velonomad (Post 8148041)
Chicken Fried Steak

These could keep Ryan's weight up... as would biscuits and gravy, except for I seem to recall reading earlier that he is a vegetarian. ;)

You need to eat a lot of grits, beans and greens to keep your weight up while riding 90-100 miles every day.

I don't know what "flavor" of vegetarian he is, but if he is open to butter etc, I guess he could still be doing well on the weight.

Neil_B 01-09-09 10:31 AM

10 Wheels, I'm glad Ryan found someone to 'organize' for him. I told him I didn't feel comfortable registering at bike discussion groups up and down the East Coast just to promote his ride. That's the last I heard from him.

Neil_B 01-09-09 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by Little Darwin (Post 8150339)
These could keep Ryan's weight up... as would biscuits and gravy, except for I seem to recall reading earlier that he is a vegetarian. ;)

You need to eat a lot of grits, beans and greens to keep your weight up while riding 90-100 miles every day.

I don't know what "flavor" of vegetarian he is, but if he is open to butter etc, I guess he could still be doing well on the weight.

How many calories do you need to ride in a truck? :)

jaypee 01-09-09 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by The Historian (Post 8150809)
How many calories do you need to ride in a truck? :)

Probably an amount similar to what one needs to continue posting douchy snarkisms.

[edit]

Oh, forgot the ":thumb:".

RalphMalph 01-09-09 10:53 AM

What's wrong with that guy on the far left? Is it a mental problem or is he defecating into his own hand?



Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 8147859)
Thursday 01/08/2009 6:30 PM

Ryan Bowen has asked me to get The Word Out.
He would like to have more riders join him on his ride to DC.

He is very tired. 5 hours sleep last night
Rode 92 miles today.
Spending the night near Savanna Georgia.

He like phone calls.
He has an ear piece, He can talk while riding.

Beginning Friday he believes a Crew from ABC TV will follow him to DC.

He is asking for those interested, that have computers, to contact area bike clubs and alert them of his ride.

He has been contacted by Oprah for an interview.


Call Him at: 323-770-8170

His Plan :
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...stCoastMap.jpg

Charleston Jan 9TH
Myrtle Beach Jan 10TH
Wilmiington Jan 11TH

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...eenShot001.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ceofaRider.jpg


CCrew 01-09-09 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by jaypee (Post 8150903)
Probably an amount similar to what one needs to continue posting douchy snarkisms.

[edit]

Oh, forgot the ":thumb:".

No difference than the half empty/half full arguments. This will be a topic of discussion on BF for a long time I'm sure and both camps just need to agree to disagree.

But if Ryan stops quick, we may need to extricate a member or two :roflmao2:

txvintage 01-09-09 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by RalphMalph (Post 8150933)
What's wrong with that guy on the far left? Is it a mental problem or is he defecating into his own hand?

Note the elevated heels of his feet. He's expereinced a rather intimate introduction to his top tub, if I had to venture a guess.

maidenvoyage 01-09-09 12:46 PM


Originally Posted by jaypee (Post 8150903)
Probably an amount similar to what one needs to continue posting douchy snarkisms.

[edit]

Oh, forgot the ":thumb:".

:thumb::thumb:

MNBikeguy 01-09-09 12:46 PM

Such harshness.....
Maybe his ass itched and he didn't know the pic was snapped.... (shrug)

spinnaker 01-09-09 08:33 PM


Originally Posted by MNBikeguy (Post 8151662)
Such harshness.....
Maybe his ass itched and he didn't know the pic was snapped.... (shrug)


I think he has dingle berries. He has that kind of look on his face. :roflmao2:

Neil_B 01-10-09 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by txvintage (Post 8151617)
Note the elevated heels of his feet. He's expereinced a rather intimate introduction to his top tub, if I had to venture a guess.

He's also the only rider in street clothes.

Neil_B 01-10-09 05:44 AM


Originally Posted by RalphMalph (Post 8150933)
What's wrong with that guy on the far left? Is it a mental problem or is he defecating into his own hand?

Do you mean physical left or political left? If it's the latter.....

TrekDen 01-10-09 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by txvintage (Post 8151617)
Note the elevated heels of his feet. He's expereinced a rather intimate introduction to his top tub, if I had to venture a guess.


Originally Posted by MNBikeguy (Post 8151662)
Such harshness.....
Maybe his ass itched and he didn't know the pic was snapped.... (shrug)


Originally Posted by spinnaker (Post 8154456)
I think he has dingle berries. He has that kind of look on his face. :roflmao2:


Originally Posted by The Historian (Post 8156029)
He's also the only rider in street clothes.


My detective skills say the young man straddling the bike is not the rider of said bike. Note the hand placement of the taller gentlemen beside him. He has a hold of the brake hood, which would lead me to believe he is concerned about the bike staying upright. That is a possessive trait, and most would do the same. I'm going to guess the younger man is driving sag for the man holding on to the bike, and just wanted to be in the picture also. Also 3 bikes / 3 helmets / 3 in bike clothes / 2 loaded touring bikes / 1 bike unloaded / toe straps on bike & tennis shoes on taller gentlemen.

Of course this is just a guess on my part. :)

Denny

Neil_B 01-10-09 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by TrekDen (Post 8156604)
My detective skills say the young man straddling the bike is not the rider of said bike. Note the hand placement of the taller gentlemen beside him. He has a hold of the brake hood, which would lead me to believe he is concerned about the bike staying upright. That is a possessive trait, and most would do the same. I'm going to guess the younger man is driving sag for the man holding on to the bike, and just wanted to be in the picture also. Also 3 bikes / 3 helmets / 3 in bike clothes / 2 loaded touring bikes / 1 bike unloaded / toe straps on bike & tennis shoes on taller gentlemen.

Of course this is just a guess on my part. :)

Denny

Duh! as the young folks say. I should have noticed the three bikes. It makes sense now. The picture is a publicity stunt ..... just like Ryan's ride. :)


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