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ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
here is a story our local news did about my commute to work. read it or watch it.
http://www.kwch.com/global/story.asp?s=8326905
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    dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    thats brilliant!! well done :):)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
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    DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Very nice
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    mwbeck10mwbeck10 Posts: 274
    ajedigecko wrote:
    here is a story our local news did about my commute to work. read it or watch it.
    http://www.kwch.com/global/story.asp?s=8326905

    Good story....This is my second season bike commuting to work (April - October), about a 20 mile ride round trip. My road bike is one of the best investments I ever made.
    10/27/00, 10/28/00, 10/20/01, 12/8/02, 6/1/03, 6/2/03, 6/5/03, 6/6/03, 10/25/03, 10/28/03, 7/7/06, 7/9/06, 7/10/06, 7/15/06, 7/16/06, 7/18/06, 10/21/06, 4/5/08, 4/7/08, 6/11/08, 6/12/08, 6/16/08
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    harrymanbackharrymanback Posts: 435
    slow news day in Kansas?
    I don't want to be hostile. I don't want to be dismal. But I don't want to rot in an apathetic existance either.
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    lksammktlksammkt Posts: 127
    Alot of threads on roadbikes. I am getting one this weekend. I can't wait! I am also looking forward to not sitting in traffic in 100 degree weather!
    Good article -

    http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/Freedom_From_the_Grind__Become_a_Bike_Commuter.htm
    I just keep moving on....
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    CobbelstoneCobbelstone Posts: 35
    So you guys all commute on road bikes? I find that interesting.

    I use a [semi] cheap hybrid even though I have a road bike because a) road bikes are pricey, and I don't want to destroy it on a pothole or get it stolen b) I don't want to put a rack on my road bike c) the light nature of it makes it harder for riding over potholes, curbs, etc d) clipless pedals are scary in traffic! (and a pain in the ass for stopping every 100 feet at lights)

    I relegate my road bike to riding for fun for long distances.
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    MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    that's great.

    I wish I didn't commute 80 miles a day
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    LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,073
    Nice!!!

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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    good job keith!!! :)



    Lizard wrote:
    Nice!!!

    I watched AND Read!

    you're quite the multi-tasker :p
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    booomm11booomm11 Posts: 865
    that's awesome dude!!

    Although u might wanna turn on them classroom lights. All your students are gonna need glasses in a few years. ;)
    being so KiND.. tO LEt me RiDe!!!
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    TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    And you didn't give us a shout out???
    ;)

    Awesome story.
    :)
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    yellowsnowbetteryellowsnowbetter Posts: 12
    ajedigecko wrote:
    here is a story our local news did about my commute to work. read it or watch it.
    http://www.kwch.com/global/story.asp?s=8326905
    seems to me, that you are ahead of the times. it is good to read about someone doing something about a situation, rather than just complain.
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    RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    I used to do that when I lived mid town. I racked up 2000 miles in one summer on my mountain bike. I went everywhere on that thing. Then it got stolen, and I moved prohibitively far.....then my dog ran away and my gold fish died.

    j/k about the last two.
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    Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Good job.

    We have lots of cycling events in WA state, including one that goes "around' the state. I think they change the route on that one each time they do it.

    I need a bicycle. Mine was stolen during our last move. I don't need it for going to work, 'cause I only live 1.5 blks away. But, the last time I rented a car and paid for gas, I realised I don't even want to deal that shit for little weekend road trips.
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    RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    Good job.

    We have lots of cycling events in WA state, including one that goes "around' the state. I think they change the route on that one each time they do it.

    I need a bicycle. Mine was stolen during our last move. I don't need it for going to work, 'cause I only live 1.5 blks away. But, the last time I rented a car and paid for gas, I realised I don't even want to deal that shit for little weekend road trips.

    I'm looking for something light and dirt cheap. Like $200 cheap, so when it gets stolen again I wont' care all that much. It's going to be a tough search, I've been spoiled riding a Scott carbon fiber bike...finger light. Basically you buy a nice bike these days for someone to steal it faster.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
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    Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    I'm looking for something light and dirt cheap. Like $200 cheap, so when it gets stolen again I wont' care all that much. It's going to be a tough search, I've been spoiled riding a Scott carbon fiber bike...finger light. Basically you buy a nice bike these days for someone to steal it faster.

    Shit, I'm gonna go even cheaper, to start at least. We have a place that sells refurbished bikes for like $50. They are located just a couple of blocks from the cop shop, so I hope that means they're legit. :o
    Walking can be a real trip
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    RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    Shit, I'm gonna go even cheaper, to start at least. We have a place that sells refurbished bikes for like $50. They are located just a couple of blocks from the cop shop, so I hope that means they're legit. :o


    Even better. I just want something that doesn't weigh like 35-40 lbs, and looks like it came out of a 1980's Sears catalog....but then again it just makes me stronger, and I probably won't have to lock it...hehe

    I might look into that option myself.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    Even better. I just want something that doesn't weigh like 35-40 lbs, and looks like it came out of a 1980's Sears catalog....but then again it just makes me stronger, and I probably won't have to lock it...hehe

    I might look into that option myself.
    your example of an 80's style bike made me smile. i remember when i had that style of bike, as well. and i would think you are correct on no person wanting to steal a bike that weighs that much. who knows....maybe someone will see you on a bike in the condition you described and leave you a better bike....or maybe not.
    also....several people i work with are now motivated to begin biking 1 or 2 days a week. it is a start.
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    don't get me wrong - it's cool that you're in a news piece but the fact that someone commutes to work on bike is a story in it of itself is sad to say the least ...
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    Urban Hiker wrote:
    Good job.

    We have lots of cycling events in WA state, including one that goes "around' the state. I think they change the route on that one each time they do it.

    I need a bicycle. Mine was stolen during our last move. I don't need it for going to work, 'cause I only live 1.5 blks away. But, the last time I rented a car and paid for gas, I realised I don't even want to deal that shit for little weekend road trips.
    we have an annual event also, called bike across kansas "bak". it happens each june during the first or second week. i have yet to do that trip.
    and good job to you..as you are fortunate enough to live so close to work.
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    polaris wrote:
    don't get me wrong - it's cool that you're in a news piece but the fact that someone commutes to work on bike is a story in it of itself is sad to say the least ...
    i agree....it is sad that something as simple as cycling to work is news worthy...but at the same time it is good to see that our news and national news are taking the time to get the message out that people are making a change.
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    ajedigecko wrote:
    i agree....it is sad that something as simple as cycling to work is news worthy...but at the same time it is good to see that our news and national news are taking the time to get the message out that people are making a change.

    is it really that rare for someone to ride to work where you are??
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    polaris wrote:
    is it really that rare for someone to ride to work where you are??
    it is rare. i have been cycling to work for 4 or 5 years now. i have not seen another cyclist. i see many kids riding to school but rarely an adult.
    how about you? is it common in your town?
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    AllNiteThingAllNiteThing Posts: 1,114
    Nice job!

    But did you put the moves on Rebecca Gannon???? :D
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    AllNiteThing wrote:
    Nice job!

    But did you put the moves on Rebecca Gannon???? :D
    good call and even better observation. i am sending you a pm.
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    ajedigecko wrote:
    it is rare. i have been cycling to work for 4 or 5 years now. i have not seen another cyclist. i see many kids riding to school but rarely an adult.
    how about you? is it common in your town?

    i'm in toronto - peeps ride all year round here although definitely majority only during spring to fall ...
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    eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    ajedigecko wrote:
    it is rare. i have been cycling to work for 4 or 5 years now. i have not seen another cyclist. i see many kids riding to school but rarely an adult.
    how about you? is it common in your town?

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    LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    Good work brother! Only takes me 15 minutes to walk to work and I do at least 3/4 days out of the week.
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Where are you from?
    wichita, ks. how about you?
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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    ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    LongRd. wrote:
    Good work brother! Only takes me 15 minutes to walk to work and I do at least 3/4 days out of the week.
    good work to you, as well. it is good to live close to work.
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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