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Old 07-19-18, 10:24 PM
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Nude bicylist on 101 in San Jose

I would not say this guy is good advocate....no helmet, no flashing lights, no clothes

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Old 07-19-18, 10:28 PM
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It’s not the lack of clothes that bothers me; it’s riding in the middle lane of 101 that I can’t understand.
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Originally Posted by Aubergine
It’s not the lack of clothes that bothers me; it’s riding in the middle lane of 101 that I can’t understand.
there is that also, and at King and Story. and to add to the fun, the guy apparently jumped the center median and started cycling the wrong way on 101
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Old 07-20-18, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by squirtdad
there is that also, and at King and Story. and to add to the fun, the guy apparently jumped the center median and started cycling the wrong way on 101
I suppose one could find that a fun way to liven up a boring day.
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Meth is a hell of a drug.
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I think there's something for everyone to dislike here.
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John Forrester looks surprisingly young for his age.




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Old 07-20-18, 04:39 PM
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Old 07-21-18, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Aubergine
It’s not the lack of clothes that bothers me; it’s riding in the middle lane of 101 that I can’t understand.
This post almost makes me want to participate in the advocacy forum.

He is a serious cyclist.

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Old 07-21-18, 02:21 PM
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I could not help but notice how effectively he "Took the Lane" on that freeway. I wonder if he used hand signals to direct the traffic piling up behind him consisting of people just trying to get to work?

He could be an extremely radical bike advocate (heck, it is the Bay Area) or maybe even a former poster. But hey, even naked guys have to get to work on time. Maybe he works at a strip club, was running late, and took a shortcut on the freeway. Yeah, that's the ticket!

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Old 07-22-18, 03:29 PM
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Told him not to make that bet.
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what I wonder is how he managed to ride away from critical mass in downtown San Francisco all the way to San Jose...
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Old 07-23-18, 12:18 AM
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So I saw the exact opposite on the MUP tonight:

Person riding along covered head to toe Zentai style. Not even holes cut for the eyes, nose or mouth.

How the hell they saw anything with no lights at twilight is beyond me.
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Old 07-23-18, 07:22 AM
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at least, it looks like he got a fresh haircut
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Old 07-23-18, 07:38 AM
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He should start an "Evaluate My Riding Position" thread here. Though he could probably use some good legal advice at this point.
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