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Old 02-19-21, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by axolotl
. A French guy on a road bike, noting my panniers, asked me jokingly if I was taking performance enhancing drugs.
I had a similar experience riding the Tourmalet on a Saturday. Just starting the climb (West to east) I was overtaken by a group of roadies, one of whom shouted "jetez les sacs" (throw away the bags) to the great amusement of his companions.

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