When will they ever learn
08-29-22, 11:22 AM
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"Many" (maybe more) , cyclists, (I'm close), are mechanically inept..........Ive been riding for 50 + years (some century rides too), I can do just the most minimal erergency repairs. Always have an Uber # in my cell phone, haven't had to use it yet.
08-29-22, 11:55 AM
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Dear Penthouse, I never imagined something like this would happen along the side of an urban MUP, but there I was. The buxom temptress, one third my age, had a flat tire and obviously no way to repair it. I immediately knew this when I saw her walking her $5000 bike. As I brought my tadpole trike to a halt and arose from my ergonomically superior reclined position, I noticed her breathing increase. My pulse quickened as well. I offered her my tools and pump. She swooned, I caught her spandex clad body as she fell into my liver spotted hands, and then one thing led to another...
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08-29-22, 11:56 AM
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08-29-22, 12:03 PM
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I met up with a group for a ride. I knew some of them but not all. I noticed my front tire needed topping up. I usually do it at home but I guess I forgot. I noticed a woman had a floor pump and I asked her if I could borrow it. "Where is your pump?" she asked "At home" "Well, that was stupid". Damn, woman, why the 'tude? Ended up wrestling with the mini pump.
Later on the ride she had trouble shifting, or something and needed help. I wished I was the only one who could help her but another guy stepped in. "Where are your brains? Did you leave your brains at home and want to borrow mine? That was stupid!" I wanted to say all that to her but just got in part of it.
Later on the ride she had trouble shifting, or something and needed help. I wished I was the only one who could help her but another guy stepped in. "Where are your brains? Did you leave your brains at home and want to borrow mine? That was stupid!" I wanted to say all that to her but just got in part of it.
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08-29-22, 12:09 PM
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Getting back to the op, there are plenty of guys out there who are decent or even good riders and are totally inept mechanically. I know guys who can't change an inner tube to save their lives. It doesn't matter what they carry because someone has to help them every time. I've also helped strangers on the road who had no idea what to do, or even that they should be ready for a flat. Told them what to buy and to practice at home.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
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08-29-22, 12:25 PM
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If you’re going to assist another rider, you should be mindful of some potential pitfalls that are not always obvious. I swear the following story is 100% true.
A few years ago my wife and I were riding in Grand Teton National Park (one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth; this is an objective fact). We had either just pulled into a parking lot or were about to leave, I don’t remember, but our bikes were on the car and we were wearing our riding clothes, so other folks could tell we were cyclists.
A group of three or four nice bike people approached us and asked if we had a pump they could borrow. They’d been using C02 bottles but ran out. A few of these people, including the one who needed some air, were young ladies and werequite very attractive. This honestly didn’t figure into my choice to help them; I would freely offer my pump to ugly people. Of course, I got the pump out of the car and let her use it, then asked if she needed anything else. She said, “no, thanks,” we talked briefly, and then we went our separate ways. End of story. Nothing that could go into a letter to Penthouse.
…Except as soon as they left, Mrs. Broctoon got a little irritated. She didn’t accuse me of allowing my eye to wander, but she openly complained that the girl was trying pretty hard to flirt. I didn’t see it. Maybe she batted her eye lashes and gave a cute smile, playing the damsel in distress a little. It’s not like anything could have come from it--she’s with friends, my wife is there, we’re outside in public. So now I guess I’m supposed to deny someone in need the use of my pump for 60 seconds, to avoid the appearance of responding to sexual advances? Maybe I should have said, “No, I’m sorry. I would like to help you, but you are too pretty. You will have to get air somewhere else.”
Edited to add: No one involved in this interaction was riding a recumbent or a trike. My wife and I were both on upright diamond frames, and so were the strangers we encountered. My father used to own a recumbent, and I rode it once or twice. I am neither proud nor ashamed of this fact.
A few years ago my wife and I were riding in Grand Teton National Park (one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth; this is an objective fact). We had either just pulled into a parking lot or were about to leave, I don’t remember, but our bikes were on the car and we were wearing our riding clothes, so other folks could tell we were cyclists.
A group of three or four nice bike people approached us and asked if we had a pump they could borrow. They’d been using C02 bottles but ran out. A few of these people, including the one who needed some air, were young ladies and were
…Except as soon as they left, Mrs. Broctoon got a little irritated. She didn’t accuse me of allowing my eye to wander, but she openly complained that the girl was trying pretty hard to flirt. I didn’t see it. Maybe she batted her eye lashes and gave a cute smile, playing the damsel in distress a little. It’s not like anything could have come from it--she’s with friends, my wife is there, we’re outside in public. So now I guess I’m supposed to deny someone in need the use of my pump for 60 seconds, to avoid the appearance of responding to sexual advances? Maybe I should have said, “No, I’m sorry. I would like to help you, but you are too pretty. You will have to get air somewhere else.”
Edited to add: No one involved in this interaction was riding a recumbent or a trike. My wife and I were both on upright diamond frames, and so were the strangers we encountered. My father used to own a recumbent, and I rode it once or twice. I am neither proud nor ashamed of this fact.
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08-29-22, 12:35 PM
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I rode bents for 10 years due to surgery that made uprights uncomfortable. I had low racers and really enjoyed the speed but I live in flat corn country so there isn’t much climbing.
Now, I’m just one of those misinformed upright riders that would be on a bent if I only knew better.
Now, I’m just one of those misinformed upright riders that would be on a bent if I only knew better.
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Getting back to the op, there are plenty of guys out there who are decent or even good riders and are totally inept mechanically. I know guys who can't change an inner tube to save their lives. It doesn't matter what they carry because someone has to help them every time. I've also helped strangers on the road who had no idea what to do, or even that they should be ready for a flat. Told them what to buy and to practice at home.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
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08-29-22, 01:09 PM
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I think recumbents are pretty cool machines that are perfectly useless for me because of a lower back injury.
08-29-22, 02:08 PM
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Back when I was riding with PenVelo, in the early 00s, I rode with a group led by the Simonetti brothers, Carlo and Luca. I flatted on a ride, and as soon as I stopped and reached for my bag, they practically snatched the spare tube out of my hand, whipped the wheel off, swapped out the tube, and pumped it up, all while I stood there somewhat dumfounded. It was like having a pit crew.
08-29-22, 03:01 PM
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If you’re going to assist another rider, you should be mindful of some potential pitfalls that are not always obvious. I swear the following story is 100% true.
A few years ago my wife and I were riding in Grand Teton National Park (one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth; this is an objective fact). We had either just pulled into a parking lot or were about to leave, I don’t remember, but our bikes were on the car and we were wearing our riding clothes, so other folks could tell we were cyclists.
A group of three or four nice bike people approached us and asked if we had a pump they could borrow. They’d been using C02 bottles but ran out. A few of these people, including the one who needed some air, were young ladies and werequite very attractive. This honestly didn’t figure into my choice to help them; I would freely offer my pump to ugly people. Of course, I got the pump out of the car and let her use it, then asked if she needed anything else. She said, “no, thanks,” we talked briefly, and then we went our separate ways. End of story. Nothing that could go into a letter to Penthouse.
…Except as soon as they left, Mrs. Broctoon got a little irritated. She didn’t accuse me of allowing my eye to wander, but she openly complained that the girl was trying pretty hard to flirt. I didn’t see it. Maybe she batted her eye lashes and gave a cute smile, playing the damsel in distress a little. It’s not like anything could have come from it--she’s with friends, my wife is there, we’re outside in public. So now I guess I’m supposed to deny someone in need the use of my pump for 60 seconds, to avoid the appearance of responding to sexual advances? Maybe I should have said, “No, I’m sorry. I would like to help you, but you are too pretty. You will have to get air somewhere else.”
Edited to add: No one involved in this interaction was riding a recumbent or a trike. My wife and I were both on upright diamond frames, and so were the strangers we encountered. My father used to own a recumbent, and I rode it once or twice. I am neither proud nor ashamed of this fact.
A few years ago my wife and I were riding in Grand Teton National Park (one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth; this is an objective fact). We had either just pulled into a parking lot or were about to leave, I don’t remember, but our bikes were on the car and we were wearing our riding clothes, so other folks could tell we were cyclists.
A group of three or four nice bike people approached us and asked if we had a pump they could borrow. They’d been using C02 bottles but ran out. A few of these people, including the one who needed some air, were young ladies and were
…Except as soon as they left, Mrs. Broctoon got a little irritated. She didn’t accuse me of allowing my eye to wander, but she openly complained that the girl was trying pretty hard to flirt. I didn’t see it. Maybe she batted her eye lashes and gave a cute smile, playing the damsel in distress a little. It’s not like anything could have come from it--she’s with friends, my wife is there, we’re outside in public. So now I guess I’m supposed to deny someone in need the use of my pump for 60 seconds, to avoid the appearance of responding to sexual advances? Maybe I should have said, “No, I’m sorry. I would like to help you, but you are too pretty. You will have to get air somewhere else.”
Edited to add: No one involved in this interaction was riding a recumbent or a trike. My wife and I were both on upright diamond frames, and so were the strangers we encountered. My father used to own a recumbent, and I rode it once or twice. I am neither proud nor ashamed of this fact.
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Will the truly open minded cyclists adopt the next big thing ?
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Will the truly open minded cyclists adopt the next big thing ?
...here is the riding position devised with the aid of advanced AI design software, for optimal biking. No butt pain, no sore neck, and ready for a human powered speed record.
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Getting back to the op, there are plenty of guys out there who are decent or even good riders and are totally inept mechanically. I know guys who can't change an inner tube to save their lives. It doesn't matter what they carry because someone has to help them every time. I've also helped strangers on the road who had no idea what to do, or even that they should be ready for a flat. Told them what to buy and to practice at home.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
I fixed a chain for a guy and he said he didn't know they could be fixed.
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09-06-22, 08:50 AM
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Who are you, and what did you do with the real Rydabent?
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