http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503233 Unknown Tue, 16 May 2006 19:58:15 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503233 When chasing, or being chased on a twisty (climbing) road I always like to get out of the saddle and hammer when out of sight, but get back in the saddle looking casual and effortless when the other rider can see me.  That way (theoretically) the other guy will be busting his butt to catch me/not be caught and thinking "that &%#(* is pulling away and not even working hard."  It's always possible that the other guy is playing the same game, which is fun.  Or he catches/holds you off anyway it's just beascuse you weren't trying that hard, as far as he knows..... When chasing, or being chased on a twisty (climbing) road I always like to get out of the saddle and hammer when out of sight, but get back in the saddle looking casual and effortless when the other rider can see me.  That way (theoretically) the other guy will be busting his butt to catch me/not be caught and thinking "that &%#(* is pulling away and not even working hard."  It’s always possible that the other guy is playing the same game, which is fun.  Or he catches/holds you off anyway it’s just beascuse you weren’t trying that hard, as far as he knows…..

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503234 Christina Mon, 15 May 2006 18:05:21 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503234 ha!  this post made me laugh.  my husband just told me a story about being outridden by three triathalon girls, on a FLAT road.  in his defense, he had a bad knee injury and hasn't been riding regularly since last yr.  so he's out of shape.  and ticked about it now.    -bm             ha!  this post made me laugh.  my husband just told me a story about being outridden by three triathalon girls, on a FLAT road.  in his defense, he had a bad knee injury and hasn’t been riding regularly since last yr.  so he’s out of shape.  and ticked about it now. 
 
-bm
 
 
 
 
 
 

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503235 BIg Mike In Oz Mon, 15 May 2006 10:00:02 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503235 I've never heard half-wheeling used to refer to the act of appearing weak.  It was always a move used to annoy and distress a lesser rider.  Engage them in a conversation and then gradually wind up the pace by holding yourself 6 to 12 inches ahead of them.  Then just wait and see whether they collapse or twist a leg sideways and drive their knee up into your hamstring. I’ve never heard half-wheeling used to refer to the act of appearing weak.  It was always a move used to annoy and distress a lesser rider.  Engage them in a conversation and then gradually wind up the pace by holding yourself 6 to 12 inches ahead of them.  Then just wait and see whether they collapse or twist a leg sideways and drive their knee up into your hamstring.

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503236 Unknown Mon, 15 May 2006 01:41:26 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503236 "So long as the roots are not severed all is well, and all will be well, in the garden."   "Which view?"   Two of the greatest lines in all of moviedom.   Good luck with the big move, FC.  I don't envy you one bit (for having to move, that is.  I DO envy you for a thousand other reasons, though.) "So long as the roots are not severed all is well, and all will be well, in the garden."
 
"Which view?"
 
Two of the greatest lines in all of moviedom.
 
Good luck with the big move, FC.  I don’t envy you one bit (for having to move, that is.  I DO envy you for a thousand other reasons, though.)

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503237 Unknown Sun, 14 May 2006 19:11:52 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503237 no matter what ride you do, always say that you just did 2 hours of intervals before you showed up. this is perfect when meeting someone for the first time.   i also like to use the friendliest line possible when coming across someone unknown out on the road: yeah, i could drop you if i wanted to, but i have a bad case of I.B.S. (look it up) so, bite me.   yes, cycling brings people together and helps create harmony in the universe. no matter what ride you do, always
say that you just did 2 hours of intervals
before you showed up. this is perfect when
meeting someone for the first time.
 
i also like to use the friendliest line possible
when coming across someone unknown out
on the road: yeah, i could drop you if i wanted
to, but i have a bad case of I.B.S. (look it up) so, bite me.
 
yes, cycling brings people together and
helps create harmony in the universe.

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503238 Fat Cyclist Sun, 14 May 2006 07:24:52 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503238 botched - yep, i was referencing being there. it's on my list of things which have seriously influenced who i am. other items that go on this list:  - monty python's flying circus  - monty python's holy grail  - first two books in the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy   - the fall and rise of reginald perrin  - ghostbusters and that's about it. botched - yep, i was referencing being there. it’s on my list of things which have seriously influenced who i am. other items that go on this list:
 - monty python’s flying circus
 - monty python’s holy grail
 - first two books in the hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy 
 - the fall and rise of reginald perrin
 - ghostbusters
and that’s about it.

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503239 Juliet Sun, 14 May 2006 01:58:18 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503239 Welcome back! Not that i am betting against you or anything but I could sure use a new bike.   Good luck anyway! Welcome back!
Not that i am betting against you or anything but I could sure use a new bike.
 
Good luck anyway!

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503240 Janet Sat, 13 May 2006 20:58:42 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503240 Love, Love, Love your blog!  You are an excellent writer.  I have really enjoyed reading your entries and I look forward to reading more.   Love, Love, Love your blog!  You are an excellent writer.  I have really enjoyed reading your entries and I look forward to reading more.  

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503241 barry1021 Sat, 13 May 2006 15:14:27 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503241 Dear Botched:   EVERYBODY scores below Al on the Strangest people list. It's a great source of pride for him.   B21 Dear Botched:
 
EVERYBODY scores below Al on the Strangest people list. It’s a great source of pride for him.
 
B21

]]> http://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-503242 Unknown Sat, 13 May 2006 14:35:38 +0000 http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers#comment-503242 Is the title of this blog entry a reference to the movie 'Being There'?   Great movie.   Botched Is the title of this blog entry a reference to the movie ‘Being There’?
 
Great movie.
 
Botched

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