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bc3
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 Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:22 am |
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 Secret: wants a tall bikeJoined: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:06 amPosts: 422Location: South Minneapolis - Central
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So glad this thread stayed on topic.
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neutronforce
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:47 am |
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 Off the BackJoined: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:05 pmPosts: 373Location: ciudades gemelas
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Godwin's lawQuote: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.
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goalie
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:42 pm |
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 Detests rusty chainsJoined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:10 pmPosts: 484Location: Minnetonka
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bc3 wrote: So glad this thread stayed on topic. The thread was summed up with the statement that "everyone can be an ass regardless of what they are riding on or in." And the solution was "don't be a douche." Once we had that covered, we somehow got to werewolves on bikes and sharks with lazer beams. Sharks with Hitler's brain even. How can that thread drift be a bad thing?!?!?!?! Plus, I actually rode 30 miles, slowly, on the trail, on a SATURDAY, without getting killed by the OP's "time-trialists" or even seeing any rude behavior. My faith in fellow man has been restored. My hair seems to be thicker and more luxurious. My wife says I am "bigger" (that may be swelling from the new saddle, but I'll take it). Cats and dogs are living together in harmony, and I'm pretty sure all I need is one more Yoga class to achieve "enlightenment." Good day to you!!!! 
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goalie
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:43 pm |
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| Detests rusty chainsJoined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:10 pmPosts: 484Location: Minnetonka
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Oh, and I forgot: Motherfucking tailwind for the commute home againt tonight.
BOOYAH!!!!!
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Karmastray
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:25 pm |
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 Taking my bike off some sweet jumpsJoined: Sat May 29, 2010 8:15 pmPosts: 254Location: Como SE, Mpls.
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goalie wrote: Oh, and I forgot: Motherfucking tailwind for the commute home againt tonight.
BOOYAH!!!!! Ugh, I had the headwind on the way home. Luckily I've got TT bars. 
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Fanatic
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:10 pm |
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 Glass CrankerJoined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:14 pmPosts: 221Location: SW Minneapolis
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All my issues lately have been within a block or two of my house. I love it when I can get on the Greenway and relax a bit.
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Vik Strong
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:36 pm |
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 42% more WOTF's than TOTH'sJoined: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:52 pmPosts: 2373Location: Longfellow
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i think roadie group rides are the worst. they looooovee meeting/riding right after work. about 5-7ish. which happens to be when everyone is also commuting. and on nice days, tons of families, pets, rollerbladers, etc.
if i were to vote on my least favorite group rides, the Erik's groups (black/grey/white jerseys) would be head and shoulders above the rest. and the rest stink too.
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goalie
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:56 pm |
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| Detests rusty chainsJoined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:10 pmPosts: 484Location: Minnetonka
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Vik Strong wrote:
if i were to vote on my least favorite group rides, the Erik's groups (black/grey/white jerseys) would be head and shoulders above the rest. and the rest stink too.
That is a bummer to hear. Sometimes, one my way home, I'll stop at Pizza Luce and those guys have been in there a few times. Eric actually bought me a beer once when I rolled up and asked a few questions about the group on the patio. They all seemed like decent guys/gals at the bar. 
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livewombat
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:35 pm |
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 Secret: wants a tall bikeJoined: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:26 pmPosts: 428Location: Minneapolis
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Besides not running over kids and puppies, the time trialists might try not to yell at people who are cleaning up glass on the greenway:
"Give me room!"
"Get the fuck off of the pavement!"
(reply: "We're just cleaning up glass")
"Well get the fuck out of the lane!"
(reply -- from glass cleaner who actually HAD gotten off to the side BEFORE the Lycranaut arrived -- "The lane is where the glass is")
I wasn't there for this particular exchange, but it's a familiar one. Just how do these guys think the Greenway stays rideable?
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phaedrus
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:40 pm |
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 Regularly rides in ShelbyvilleJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:08 amPosts: 1261Location: Minneapolis
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livewombat wrote: Besides not running over kids and puppies, the time trialists might try not to yell at people who are cleaning up glass on the greenway:
"Give me room!"
"Get the fuck off of the pavement!"
(reply: "We're just cleaning up glass")
"Well get the fuck out of the lane!"
(reply -- from glass cleaner who actually HAD gotten off to the side BEFORE the Lycranaut arrived -- "The lane is where the glass is")
I wasn't there for this particular exchange, but it's a familiar one. Just how do these guys think the Greenway stays rideable?   Well, at least Karma shouldn't have to reach her hand out too far to find an appropriate response for that bozo.
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JenNastix
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:47 pm |
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 Praying to God for the Flamme RougeJoined: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:56 pmPosts: 2506Location: Atop the highest horse in town.
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Whatever, y'all just jealous.
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