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Why Does Cycling Attract So Many Snobs?
The Telegraph ^ | 30 Jun 2014 | Jamie Fewery

Posted on 06/30/2014 8:38:03 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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1 posted on 06/30/2014 8:38:03 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

It’s the fact that those tiny little seats really crush your b@llz that attracts them.


2 posted on 06/30/2014 8:38:48 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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Cuz they think they’re better - “see, I’m saving the environment and you - you are destroying it with your car” swish ....


3 posted on 06/30/2014 8:40:05 PM PDT by SkyDancer (If you don't read the newspapers you are uninformed. If you do read newspapers you are misinformed)
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Silly peon. They are better than the dirty lowers and probably shop at w(hole) foods.


4 posted on 06/30/2014 8:40:36 PM PDT by rktman (Ethnicity: Nascarian. Race: Daytonafivehundrian)
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To: nickcarraway

It took them this long to notice? Cycle-snobbery has been an issue here since the 1970s. And I say that as someone who used to cycle 30km a day for my commute.


5 posted on 06/30/2014 8:42:55 PM PDT by Squawk 8888 (I'd give up chocolate but I'm no quitter)
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LOL! Can’t forget those goofy looking teardrop helmets and those nifty “Live Strong” rubber wrist bands.


6 posted on 06/30/2014 8:43:08 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The future must not belong to those who slander bacon.)
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Shaving their legs in the name of aerodynamics ... sheesh


7 posted on 06/30/2014 8:44:23 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: nickcarraway

I generally suspect a significant percentage of the guys dressing up in plum snuggling spandex and venturing forth on the highways do so to attract other guys.


8 posted on 06/30/2014 8:44:58 PM PDT by fso301
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You should see ‘em jump when you pass them on a Harley with straight pipes and crack the throttle.

/screw you, global warming


9 posted on 06/30/2014 8:45:08 PM PDT by Salamander (He ain't heavy, he's my Boa.)
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To: GeronL

LOL!


10 posted on 06/30/2014 8:45:36 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The future must not belong to those who slander bacon.)
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Think I’ll buy me a neon fuschia Spandex outfit to wear on the Harley.

[less wind resistance = greater acceleration]

Or not.


11 posted on 06/30/2014 8:47:11 PM PDT by Salamander (He ain't heavy, he's my Boa.)
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You are just, well, awesome.


12 posted on 06/30/2014 8:47:19 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: nickcarraway

I’ve always wondered that.


13 posted on 06/30/2014 8:48:13 PM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Salamander

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDxjge5hmY


14 posted on 06/30/2014 8:49:06 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Salamander

I used to love riding my bike when I was a kid. But when I got my driver’s license, I never felt much need to do it again. Not that there’s anything wrong with it.


15 posted on 06/30/2014 8:49:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Army Air Corps

If they’re not doing at least 60mph, they need to stay the hell out of my way.

:)

Maryland has started putting up those “Share the road” signs everywhere here in the hills.

Apparently, they make really great targets.


16 posted on 06/30/2014 8:50:25 PM PDT by Salamander (He ain't heavy, he's my Boa.)
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To: nickcarraway

Every pastime has some jerks in it.

It’s what humans do best.


17 posted on 06/30/2014 8:50:51 PM PDT by cuban leaf
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To: Salamander

Or not, lol.


18 posted on 06/30/2014 8:53:14 PM PDT by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could kata - Romeo company)
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To: RightGeek

Ha ha!

That is just awesome.

I wanted hubby to rig my pipes to shoot flame but dang it, he won’t do it.

[but I could adjust my fuel mixture a bit richer to get a similar effect]

:D


19 posted on 06/30/2014 8:54:04 PM PDT by Salamander (He ain't heavy, he's my Boa.)
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To: nickcarraway

Yep, same here.

Jumping homemade ramps is fun.

Burning rubber is funner.

:)


20 posted on 06/30/2014 8:55:35 PM PDT by Salamander (He ain't heavy, he's my Boa.)
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