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Old 01-08-09 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by The Historian
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.





Originally Posted by The Historian
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,

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


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Old 01-08-09 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
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.
 
Old 01-08-09 | 07:01 PM
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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 :


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



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Old 01-08-09 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by The Historian
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.
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Old 01-08-09 | 07:38 PM
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I don't get it.
Chicken Fried Steak
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Old 01-08-09 | 07:45 PM
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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.

https://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/r.../route008.html
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Old 01-08-09 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by spinnaker
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
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Old 01-08-09 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MNBikeguy
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......
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Old 01-08-09 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CCrew
Spinnaker, I'm ashamed of you. you left out Area 51
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.
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Old 01-08-09 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by velonomad
chicken fried steak
porkchop sandwiches!

[edit]

Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Also, to the young Sir on the left: please buy your next bicycle frame one size smaller. I'm experiencing sympathetic testicular crawl.

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Old 01-08-09 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by velonomad
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.

https://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.

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?clien...4ed212fe92125c
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Old 01-09-09 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by velonomad
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.
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Old 01-09-09 | 10:31 AM
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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.
 
Old 01-09-09 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
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?
 
Old 01-09-09 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by The Historian
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 "".
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Old 01-09-09 | 10:53 AM
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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
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 :


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



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Old 01-09-09 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jaypee
Probably an amount similar to what one needs to continue posting douchy snarkisms.

[edit]

Oh, forgot the "".
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
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Old 01-09-09 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RalphMalph
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.
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Old 01-09-09 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jaypee
Probably an amount similar to what one needs to continue posting douchy snarkisms.

[edit]

Oh, forgot the "".
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Old 01-09-09 | 12:46 PM
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Such harshness.....
Maybe his ass itched and he didn't know the pic was snapped.... (shrug)
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Old 01-09-09 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MNBikeguy
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.
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Old 01-10-09 | 05:37 AM
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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.
 
Old 01-10-09 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RalphMalph
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.....
 
Old 01-10-09 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by txvintage
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
Such harshness.....
Maybe his ass itched and he didn't know the pic was snapped.... (shrug)
Originally Posted by spinnaker
I think he has dingle berries. He has that kind of look on his face.
Originally Posted by The Historian
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
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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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