cycling altered
09-30-10, 03:08 PM
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cycling altered
just wondering....
do you ever ride drunk, high, or on mushrooms?
do you ever ride drunk, high, or on mushrooms?
09-30-10, 03:39 PM
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Coffee! Lotsa coffee makes me fasster <twitch>
09-30-10, 03:46 PM
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Not since December 28, 1998.
09-30-10, 07:40 PM
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I have ridden with somewhat more alcohol in the system than was perhaps wise...It was all good, after I had burned off enough to be able to ride without wobbling.
09-30-10, 07:51 PM
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Probably is one of the least-wise things a person can do. It's a free country though. I suppose you can if you want to. Just like you can step out in front of a moving train if you want. Probably not good for your health.
09-30-10, 09:04 PM
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yup, i ride at least drunk all the time. i specifically ride my bike to the bar cause i know i'll be drinking and i have to get home.
i see you claim north bergen as your place. i used to live on kennedy blvd and 12th. good times.
i see you claim north bergen as your place. i used to live on kennedy blvd and 12th. good times.
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09-30-10, 10:18 PM
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Done it all. Offroad in the woods, not in traffic. Funner than hell, even in the rain.
09-30-10, 11:36 PM
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I do not know about Colorado but in many states riding a bike drunk can get you the same ticket as driving under the influence, at least per the law. I decided years ago in my motorcycling days that drinking and two wheels was not a good combination.
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1/2 a margarita or half a beer every 5-10 years, I'd say no!
10-01-10, 01:51 AM
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In Germany they will pick your DL when caught riding drunk on a bicycle, provided you have a DL.
10-01-10, 05:34 AM
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No. Absolutely not.
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10-01-10, 11:39 AM
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I got lectured once by a young female officer who pulled my dog and I over one night. I was completely sober (fortunately) at the time, but she said in California it's still considered a DUI--bicycle or car.
I was trying to get a word in edgewise to ask me why she'd pulled me over, since I was sober, and it was still light out (at least it was when she pulled me over), but I think she just wanted to check out my dog.
Despite this stern warning, I've ridden to the store for more hard cider before.
I was trying to get a word in edgewise to ask me why she'd pulled me over, since I was sober, and it was still light out (at least it was when she pulled me over), but I think she just wanted to check out my dog.
Despite this stern warning, I've ridden to the store for more hard cider before.
10-01-10, 12:30 PM
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Cycling drunk is dangerous. I have done it some, but I try to avoid it. I generally only have a few drinks, so it isn't an issue. I would much rather ride my bike home after a night drinking than drive a car. The chance of hurting someone else is much lower. Legally, it's a horrible idea.
The last time I intended to get drunk, I took a cab to the bar. Ended up in a foul mood, and didn't drink.
The last time I intended to get drunk, I took a cab to the bar. Ended up in a foul mood, and didn't drink.
10-01-10, 12:44 PM
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I don't think cycling drunk merits a DUI since you're not driving a 2+ ton vehicle, but it is dangerous and I'd rather sit until I sober up than risk getting myself killed or badly injured.
10-01-10, 01:32 PM
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Back in the '70s, when I was in my 20s and living in Thailand I did it more than I'm proud of. Funny, the more I drank the drunker my bike got. There were nights when it behaved very badly.
10-01-10, 01:36 PM
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10-02-10, 01:10 AM
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I've had a handful of "altered" riding experiences through the years. I'm clean/sober now, so I guess endorphins will have to do.
10-02-10, 01:54 AM
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If riding a spinning bike while slightly stoned counts, then yes.
10-02-10, 09:18 AM
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I wouldn't want you you to get the wrong idea, I only did it the once, and it was not... intentional. That is, not blaming anyone else, but i didn't go out with the aim of riding blitzed. Just didn't realize how bad I was until I started riding. I avoid it now.