One of the reasons I ride by myself 95% of the time.
Though when I do ride with other peeps they are usually prepared. Too much fidling around and I would choke a bitch.
One of the reasons I ride by myself 95% of the time.
Who is that? I mean, I'll ride bikes with you.....calling us friends is pushing it.+1. Well, there's that and I only have one friend that rides a bike.
Like I said, waiting is one thing, being expected to fix your problems as well is not cool.Who is that? I mean, I'll ride bikes with you.....calling us friends is pushing it.
That said a couple weeks ago I waited about 30 minutes for a friend to show up for a ride when he said he'd be there in about 12. It's riding bikes.....it's not a job. It's supposed to be fun. I don't see the big deal in waiting for people to show up/get ready for a ride even if you're ready to go.
Let's not turn riding into a rat race like the rest of our pathetic corporate ass-kissing, drone-like existence too.
Werd. I've spent my fair share of time waiting around before riding/skiing/climbing and it's usually not a big deal.Who is that? I mean, I'll ride bikes with you.....calling us friends is pushing it.
That said a couple weeks ago I waited about 30 minutes for a friend to show up for a ride when he said he'd be there in about 12. It's riding bikes.....it's not a job. It's supposed to be fun. I don't see the big deal in waiting for people to show up/get ready for a ride even if you're ready to go.
Let's not turn riding into a rat race like the rest of our pathetic corporate ass-kissing, drone-like existence too.
Seems that you have contradicted yourself good sir, unless there was someone else who said 12 minutes and showed in in 30.Who is that? I mean, I'll ride bikes with you.....calling us friends is pushing it.
That said a couple weeks ago I waited about 30 minutes for a friend to show up for a ride when he said he'd be there in about 12.
A Because it's freaking 90 degrees and 90% humidity by noon. Morning ride means morning ride.I don't see the big deal in waiting for people to show up/get ready for a ride even if you're ready to go.
If you're talking about a local ride on a day off, it's usually no problem. But lots of times I have to get out of bed early to drive to a ride or I have to hustle to leave work early to make the ride time. I try to follow the agreed schedule out of respect for other folks who are doing the same thing. It's just disrespectful for someone to show up late and/or unprepared when others manage to make it happen.It's riding bikes.....it's not a job. It's supposed to be fun. I don't see the big deal in waiting for people to show up/get ready for a ride even if you're ready to go.
When I was the head coach of a high school team, I came to every ride fully prepared to deal with any issue of my riders. It was part of my job.If you're talking about a local ride on a day off, it's usually no problem. But lots of times I have to get out of bed early to drive to a ride or I have to hustle to leave work early to make the ride time. I try to follow the agreed schedule out of respect for other folks who are doing the same thing. It's just disrespectful for someone to show up late and/or unprepared when others manage to make it happen.
Of course, things happen, and it's not usually a big problem. But chronically showing up seriously late and unprepared? That sauce is weak.
Plus, I like riding my bike. There plenty of time to BS during the ride, and I'm happy to hang out for a long time shooting the crap AFTER the ride. But when it's time to ride, let's go.
quoted for hilarity.Loren,
How did I contradict myself? Matt and I waited for you, didn't we?Seems that you have contradicted yourself good sir, unless there was someone else who said 12 minutes and showed in in 30.
A Because it's freaking 90 degrees and 90% humidity by noon. Morning ride means morning ride.
B It's disrespectful. When I tell my friends I'll meet you at X time, I'm gonna be there. I expect the same treatment.
you know what i hate? people that show up with a frame and a box full of partsquoted for hilarity.
no wonder he wears tight jeans.
i hate it when people show up late and then have to work on their bike or search through gear bags to find their riding gear.
i show up pretty much ready to go (besides for knee pads and riding pants,) and with a working bike.
you people that dilly dally are just wasting riding time!
lol. do that sh!t the night before in a dark living room full of drunks.you know what i hate? people that show up with a frame and a box full of parts
you know what i hate? people that show up with a frame and a box full of parts
My old roommate and I were famous for rebuilding his bike hammered at 3am the night before a 2-3 day race/ride weekend trip. Luckily it was always his bike and a majority of Friday or Saturday was spent re-rebuilding the right way.lol. do that sh!t the night before in a dark living room full of drunks.
My friends show up on time, you are the one waiting around. Maybe YOU need better friends.B) Get better friends?
Solution: I don't have any friends. I'm a bit of a loner. I'm like a one man wolf pack. Unless you want to join me, then we can be a two man wolf pack.My friends show up on time, you are the one waiting around. Maybe YOU need better friends.
ive been in his shoes before. either for a race or a trip.My old roommate and I were famous for rebuilding his bike hammered at 3am the night before a 2-3 day race/ride weekend trip. Luckily it was always his bike and a majority of Friday or Saturday was spent re-rebuilding the right way.
Coincidentally, that was the last time he let me build a wheel for him.
Ha HA I would love to see those pics.It's especially fun when your friend of Native American descent is over helping in said bike build, and you have bike gloves taped to your head like an Indian headdress, running around making stereotypical Indian noises and pretending a Park rubber mallet is a tomahawk.
I should see if I can find those pictures. I hope you're reading this, Sparky.
Which one of you gets to be the alpha male?Solution: I don't have any friends. I'm a bit of a loner. I'm like a one man wolf pack. Unless you want to join me, then we can be a two man wolf pack.
I'm pretty sure they're on my laptop at home.Ha HA I would love to see those pics.
Sorry dude. You are gonna have to pack your wolf on your own.Solution: I don't have any friends. I'm a bit of a loner. I'm like a one man wolf pack. Unless you want to join me, then we can be a two man wolf pack.
Fvck.Sorry dude. You are gonna have to pack your wolf on your own.
I was so sure there was going to be a reference to me in this post.I've had mixed experiences. Ive had friends need to rebuild brake levers pre-ride. Not cool.
Im usually pretty consistent. Forgot my armor once. Rode anyway. Mistake.
Never again. I'd be shuttle bitch if I did that again.
wowAlready running late, he decides we need a quick stop. So he can get his oil changed. Before the ride.
I guess my panties were in a bunch that day.
J** R***** Is A Prick!One time I was carpooling to a ride with a friend of mine. He showed up about 20 mins late, and since he had a bunch of unorganized crap we decided to take his car. We were meeting 5-6 other people. Already running late, he decides we need a quick stop. So he can get his oil changed. Before the ride.
I guess my panties were in a bunch that day.
It's especially fun when your friend of Native American descent is over helping in said bike build, and you have bike gloves taped to your head like an Indian headdress, running around making stereotypical Indian noises and pretending a Park rubber mallet is a tomahawk.
I should see if I can find those pictures. I hope you're reading this, Sparky.
cant handle his fire water huh?
Ha HA I would love to see those pics.