patentcad

I have been an ex smoker for 22 years.

Cdy291

My father smokes while riding his ultra fred machine.

chipcom 

Docs always got pissed at me because I would blow those pulmonary capacity tests better than the average non-smoker. Riding and smoking never really bothered me as a fast rec rider/commuter, but I knew that it wouldn't cut it if I raced...which is why I started racing, as motivation to quit. The day I decided to actually enter a race was also the day I quit, cold turkey. Spent like 60 bucks on Commit, but never used them. Cheri is still smoking, but has cut down to only a couple a day. The fact that I can sit there while she smokes and not bum one is what tells me I have it licked.

patentcad

If you ever finish a race, let me know, and I will notify the Sisters of the Holy Order of Dura Achee to see if they will Certify your Velo Miracle.

mrbUSA

The smell - while disgusting to most - is intoxicating to me.

Intoxicating to me too. Especially the one's being burnt in the morning with coffee.
I quit New Years eve 1998 and sneak one every once in a while [with a cold beverage of course]

venturi95

Used to smoke on and off, still might light up once in a blue moon (2.6 years). I can go months without even thinking of smoking, but as soon as I see someone smoking, even in a movie, I want to light up. I actually don't enjoy smoking tobackee all that much.

Surferbruce

i started about 15 years ago when i was climbing (rock climbing that is) and did a 4 day big wall with someone who brought some rolling tobacco. ever since, a part of my feeble mind has been hooked. i've never smoked a "regular" cigarette in my life, but if i'm around some of my old climbing buddies (you'd be amazed how many climbers smoke- i have a friend who is one of the best climbers in the world who smokes a ton and just recently summited everest) i'll roll one up.
what keeps me from being a regular smoker anymore is the psychological guilt and paranoia about cancer or strokes. why does it have to be so good yet so bad for you!
some handcut golden and a licorice rizla, damn you pcad, i'm suddenly having a nic fit. thanks.

jasandalb

Just the left handed cigarette kind............but then I dont do it a whole lot because it makes my rides seem longer than they are, and I sometimes forget where I am going, and then end up stopping at taco bell for food, then when I get back on the bike I realize that I have to s**t really bad and start getting really paranoid thinking I wont make it to a bathroom and that the cops are following me.....It just kinda ruins the whole ride......

botto 

not me.

i used to race, ride home, and have a cigarette before a can of coke, or something to eat.

then again, i did feel a bit nauseous when i had a cigarette after my first Maratona. something about riding for 7 hours at altitude probably had something to do with it.

RT

Man, this could not be more me. I'm getting better, but I actually enjoy the act of smoking a cigarette. It also doesn't help that I moonlight at a sports bar, where during slow periods of the evening I am wont to go out front for a fine tobacco product.

I did quit for a year for my charity ride in 2005, and the difference was immense. I could never do it while riding though.

Seedy J

About a pack a day for me. $3 a pack, you can smoke anywhere, and people don't think you're Hitler if you smoke. I do ok on the bike... I'd consider myself a fast recreational rider/slow racer.

I've finished 3 (mid-pack). Do I get one too ? I can even go pick it up in person... the Vatican of Dura Achee is about a 20 minute ride from my place.

Strong Bad

I always wanted to show up at a race with a pack of camels rolled up in my sleeve, smokin' the last bit of one of 'em. I'd keep puffin' on the thing until the dude starting the race said "on your mark", then throw the butt down onto the asphalt and crush it with my cleated shoe.... just like I would do to the competition.
Oh yeah, that would have been great!

But in reality, it is have a hard enough time crushing the competition without smoking. So I'm not gonna do that (the smoking part... I still crush the competition).

jsmithepa

I am the reason they install smoke detectors in porta-potties now.

CrimsonKarter21

I used to; I was the most badass 14 year-old ever. I also didn't ride, because my chauffer drove me around.

chipcom 

Wow, I didn't know you were born with a silver smoke in your mouth!

CrimsonKarter21

It was gold. I was a Camel Kid.

jcbenten

Tried when I was 13-14 years old. Remembered I had asthma (since I can remember) and now it makes me gag to think about it and getting caught in second hand smoke. Luckily Austin is legislating it away.

chipcom 

Nowadays being a camel kid will get you put on government watch lists.

Seedy J

Sometimes I have delusions of making a successful break, lighting up a smoke just before the finish line, and doing the victory salute.

Over here, it's not too uncommon to see a pack of smokes in people's jersey pockets, even in races.

Red Rider

Never smoked cigarettes but over the last 6 years I've learned to enjoy a good cigar. Especially after an epic ride. No inhalation, plenty of time to reflect on the ride/day.

Jasper Storm

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Mild, Yet They Satisfy!

PeddlingPilgrim

i stopped years ago, and actually have no desire to light one up again. even when i have a few drinkie drinkies. if i did, i would not be content about it the day after.

i won't say never again, but having someone close pass really quickly from cancer changes your perspective a bit.

Asian Sensation

sounds gay

Feathers

never smoked tobacco or drugs. i know of people who have and were simultaneously into cycling, they just were not as strong as the non-smokers.

sers

i've been smoking on and off since i was in my early teens. i'm trying to gear up for knocking it off for good, because i don't want to risk getting something like emphysema and not being able to ride like i do now - that would kill me.