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Old 01-23-2019, 11:32 AM
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You Know How To Fix A Flat On The Trail

I've seen many tourists that whip out their cell phones when the get a flat.
Cell phones don't fix flats!
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:35 AM
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when the bike on your roof rack is worth more than your car
When you got rid of your car so you could have more bicycles
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:37 AM
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You Ride Single File

Have you ever encountered tourists that continue to ride side-by-side, even when you call "passing" on an overtake or try to get by when encountering same head-to-head?

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Old 01-23-2019, 11:40 AM
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The Bike Carries You Stuff

Many tourists carry their snacks, drinks and repair kits in a day pack.
Would some one explain to me why this is better . . .
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:42 AM
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More Bikes

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When you got rid of your car so you could have more bicycles
Three bikes take up less room in the garage than three cars.
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:46 AM
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:56 AM
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When driving, you're constantly looking at the road surface, width, markings, and traffic to see if it's a potential cycling route.

The weather app is on your phone's home page.
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Old 01-23-2019, 11:58 AM
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When you wake up at 3am and consider checking this forum to see if your post has any replies.
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Old 01-23-2019, 12:31 PM
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Wife wants Hamilton tix = $300 to me that's half an Ultegra group. An unwinnable argument, that takes place anyway.

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Old 01-23-2019, 12:40 PM
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Wife wants Hamilton tix = $300 to me that's half and Ultegra group. An unwinnable argument, that takes place anyway.

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Old 01-23-2019, 12:45 PM
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When you do a separate load of laundry every week of just kit.
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Old 01-23-2019, 12:47 PM
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you lean into turns. This is especially noticeable when you're driving the car.
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Old 01-23-2019, 12:53 PM
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You know you’re a cyclist when you bring a bicycle to the car dealership to verify how easily it slides into the cargo area without extra hassle of removing wheels.
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Old 01-23-2019, 12:56 PM
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Old 01-23-2019, 12:56 PM
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You know it!

... when you can't make eye contact with riders you've just met because you're taking inventory of every component on their bike.
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