Top 100 Excuses
12-24-04, 04:36 PM
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Top 100 Excuses
Why did you stay inside?
100 - My bike was stolen
99 - Frostbite scares me
98 - I couldn't find tights that matched my bike
97 - Winter? Why would I leave Florida to ride in Minnesota?
96 - I ride only for the health benefits. My trainer is fine for that, so I don't need to go outside.
I'm sure there are more - why do people not ride in the winter?
100 - My bike was stolen
99 - Frostbite scares me
98 - I couldn't find tights that matched my bike
97 - Winter? Why would I leave Florida to ride in Minnesota?
96 - I ride only for the health benefits. My trainer is fine for that, so I don't need to go outside.
I'm sure there are more - why do people not ride in the winter?
12-24-04, 08:13 PM
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95 - Slogging through slush is only fun for so long
94 - But I like being called a couch potato!
93 - I'm building up my base (fat layer) over the winter in order to do those really extended trips next summer without having to bring so much food
94 - But I like being called a couch potato!
93 - I'm building up my base (fat layer) over the winter in order to do those really extended trips next summer without having to bring so much food
12-25-04, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by srf
I don't stay inside. 
Ordered some Lake winter shoes to make sure I stay out there...
Ordered some Lake winter shoes to make sure I stay out there...I was kind of out of it when I posted this, and didn't quite phrase it right. This should include excuses heard from other riders too..
12-25-04, 01:50 AM
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I keep warmer on my bike then walking or riding the bus. though when I get ready to go out it is hard to convince myself of that (G)
12-25-04, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CommuterKat
95 - Slogging through slush is only fun for so long
94 - But I like being called a couch potato!
93 - I'm building up my base (fat layer) over the winter in order to do those really extended trips next summer without having to bring so much food
94 - But I like being called a couch potato!
93 - I'm building up my base (fat layer) over the winter in order to do those really extended trips next summer without having to bring so much food
91 - my SUV 4WD gets seriously jealous of my 2 wheelers
90 - I couldn't find my double layered mittens with the soft kitty fur backs
89 - my face mask hides my baby face complexion
88 - couldn't find a convenient spot on the bike for the frost plug
87 - if we were meant to ride below freezing we would have hairier toes
86 - my shaved leg hair stubble causes runs in my silk longjohns
85 -
12-25-04, 04:55 PM
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85 - I can't ride if I can't work on my biker tan at the same time
12-25-04, 06:29 PM
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84. My lack of hair on my legs means frostbite the minuteI go outside.
83. If my clipless pedals freeze to my cleats I will not be able to get off.
83. If my clipless pedals freeze to my cleats I will not be able to get off.
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Originally Posted by HereNT
Why did you stay inside?
100 - My bike was stolen
99 - Frostbite scares me
98 - I couldn't find tights that matched my bike
97 - Winter? Why would I leave Florida to ride in Minnesota?
96 - I ride only for the health benefits. My trainer is fine for that, so I don't need to go outside.
I'm sure there are more - why do people not ride in the winter?
100 - My bike was stolen
99 - Frostbite scares me
98 - I couldn't find tights that matched my bike
97 - Winter? Why would I leave Florida to ride in Minnesota?
96 - I ride only for the health benefits. My trainer is fine for that, so I don't need to go outside.
I'm sure there are more - why do people not ride in the winter?
I give up on numbers..
)where did my pants go?
)Mmmm, pie
)OOH!! movie with hawt wimmuns in it!!!! /drools
)BEER!
)more beer..... /passes out
12-26-04, 05:14 PM
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Every lane is a bike lane
(the most common excuse for staying inside during "winter" in Queensland) 82. It's too bloody hot!
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12-26-04, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Gardner
76) Shrikage.
12-26-04, 08:26 PM
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74 - Steel is Real! (So is rust)
73 - It's Christmas and I love my family
72 - My water bottle will freeze
71 - I only ride to check out other bikers in lycra. No-one wears lycra in the winter
70 - I'm actually sane, unlike all you winter bikers
73 - It's Christmas and I love my family
72 - My water bottle will freeze
71 - I only ride to check out other bikers in lycra. No-one wears lycra in the winter
70 - I'm actually sane, unlike all you winter bikers
12-26-04, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by steveknight
I keep warmer on my bike then walking or riding the bus. though when I get ready to go out it is hard to convince myself of that (G)
12-26-04, 08:53 PM
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69 - I've been shot, repeatedly.
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68- becuase its cold out...........duh
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12-26-04, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
69 - I've been shot, repeatedly.
12-26-04, 09:41 PM
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67 - Recently infected with "moon fungus" on an outing.
66 - Lee lee sobieski finally returned my calls.
65 - Dept. of Homeland Security confiscated bike, classified it as WMD, and detonated it after unfortunate misunderstanding involving old faded "My Bike Is Da Bomb" sticker on top tube in which "Da" was rubbed off.
64 - My seat fell off, tried to sit down, proctologist says I won't be able to ride for a month.
63 - Chugged too much chain lube.
62 - Gold plating my groupset.
66 - Lee lee sobieski finally returned my calls.
65 - Dept. of Homeland Security confiscated bike, classified it as WMD, and detonated it after unfortunate misunderstanding involving old faded "My Bike Is Da Bomb" sticker on top tube in which "Da" was rubbed off.
64 - My seat fell off, tried to sit down, proctologist says I won't be able to ride for a month.
63 - Chugged too much chain lube.
62 - Gold plating my groupset.
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61. I gained 15 pounds from al the food I ate over christmas.
60. Theres over 5 in of snow on the ground , i am riding a road bike.
60. Theres over 5 in of snow on the ground , i am riding a road bike.
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12-27-04, 08:50 AM
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59) it's raining... I might get wet (heard, *I* ride in the rain!!!)
58) I dislocated my shoulder taking out the trash (really happened)...
58) I dislocated my shoulder taking out the trash (really happened)...
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[QUOTE=slvoid]
65 - Dept. of Homeland Security confiscated bike, classified it as WMD, and detonated it after unfortunate misunderstanding involving old faded "My Bike Is Da Bomb" sticker on top tube in which "Da" was rubbed off.
64 - My seat fell off, tried to sit down, proctologist says I won't be able to ride for a month.
63 - Chugged too much chain lube.
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seems like you have had a fun filled couple of days (or day). Try to keep an eye out before you sit down
65 - Dept. of Homeland Security confiscated bike, classified it as WMD, and detonated it after unfortunate misunderstanding involving old faded "My Bike Is Da Bomb" sticker on top tube in which "Da" was rubbed off.
64 - My seat fell off, tried to sit down, proctologist says I won't be able to ride for a month.
63 - Chugged too much chain lube.
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seems like you have had a fun filled couple of days (or day). Try to keep an eye out before you sit down
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