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@DismalScientist 28207 wrote:

This is why we need a dislike button.

don’t be a jerky, buck-o

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They look quite fawnd of that grass

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I saw a trailer for it last night, and it looked pretty bad. The bike chase special effects I saw looked pretty low budget. Then again, I’m a sucker for a good story, so hopefully it has that. SFX aren’t always everything.

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I’d love to see some other posts hearing about everyone’s inspirations.

I’m always looking for these, as my arthritis can be brutal on some days. It helps to see what others are dealing with and realize I don’t have it all that bad.

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Go Tim!!

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@DismalScientist 28006 wrote:

Speaking of the Hudson: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/10/uk-usa-newyork-ironman-idUSLNE87900U20120810

oh shit! Good luck, Tim! I’d be pooped after that swim. Remember not to waste all your energy, you don’t want to flush your chance at winning.

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@DismalScientist 27982 wrote:

If that’s Potomac Avenue, you want to be in the street anyway.

^^ definitely this

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awesome! Sure was a fun day, I think the social aspect of the day was lost in some of the write-ups, but the pics and videos definitely capture it

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@Jason 27793 wrote:

Good sir, could you post a pic of your OC rig. Sounds good. I tried to figure out how to carry OC in an easy to get to place on me when I ride, but in the summer I can’t figure out a good place. I already carry a spyderco knife tucked into my gym shorts when I ride in. I am sure its for bike repairs though.

Let me just say, firstly, that I truly believe that “escalation” of an incident can never turn out well. I do carry OC pepper spray, this is for dogs primarily, as I’ve been chased before. I also mentored in a program (the now defunct cycle across Maryland teen challenge program) where I made close friends with cyclist-mentors from other county programs, one of those counties lost a mentor when a dog ran out in her path. She had a helmet, unfortunately she hit the curb right under the back of the helmet and it killed her. I also have OC because some areas, as we all know, can be dangerous at night. So it’s for reasonable precaution against apprehended danger as well. Pepper spray is only illegal in Montgomery County (the county I live in) if it is used in the commission of a crime, so it’s like an aggravating factor to a crime. I encourage you to learn the laws in your specific state/district, county, and city as it does vary considerably. Of course, if you’re in VA, you can carry a nuke and be OK, so pepper spray is probably OK.

Having said all that, here is the pepper spray I purchased off Amazon:
http://www.sabrered.com/servlet/the-111/CYCLIST-Self-dsh-Defense-Pepper-Spray/Detail

here’s a pic of my bike (amidst having a rear flat changed LAWLolololler). You can barely see the pepper spray right in front of my seat post on the top tube. When I’m riding, you can barely even see it, you have to specifically look for it and know what it is. I think that’s important, I don’t want to ride around looking like I’m looking for trouble. It’s also quickly accessible if there’s an issue where I need to get at it.

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CR-401 wrote:

§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons.

(a) Definitions.-

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Nunchaku” means a device constructed of two pieces of any substance, including wood, metal, or plastic, connected by any chain, rope, leather, or other flexible material not exceeding 24 inches in length.

(3) (i) “Pepper mace” means an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant pepper-based products.

(ii) “Pepper mace” is also known as oleoresin capsicum (o.c.) spray.

(4) “Star knife” means a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.

(5) (i) “Weapon” includes a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku.

(ii) “Weapon” does not include:

1. a handgun; or

2. a penknife without a switchblade.

(b) Exceptions for certain individuals.- This section does not prohibit the following individuals from carrying a weapon:

(1) an officer of the State, or of any county or municipal corporation of the State, who is entitled or required to carry the weapon as part of the officer’s official equipment, or by any conservator of the peace, who is entitled or required to carry the weapon as part of the conservator’s official equipment, or by any officer or conservator of the peace of another state who is temporarily in this State;

(2) a special agent of a railroad;

(3) a holder of a permit to carry a handgun issued under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article; or

(4) an individual who carries the weapon as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger, subject to the right of the court in an action arising under this section to judge the reasonableness of the carrying of the weapon, and the proper occasion for carrying it, under the evidence in the case.

(c) Prohibited.-

(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.

(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.

(3) (i) This paragraph applies in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Harford County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Worcester County.

(ii) A minor may not carry a dangerous weapon between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, whether concealed or not, except while:

1. on a bona fide hunting trip; or

2. engaged in or on the way to or returning from a bona fide trap shoot, sport shooting event, or any organized civic or military activity.

(d) Penalties.-

(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) For a person convicted under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section, if it appears from the evidence that the weapon was carried, concealed or openly, with the deliberate purpose of injuring or killing another, the court shall impose the highest sentence of imprisonment prescribed.

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 36; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 213, § 6; ch. 571, § 1; 2003, ch. 17; ch. 21, § 1.]

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@KLizotte 27764 wrote:

I think if you biked around looking like your avatar you would easily scare everyone away!

I wish I looked as good as him! Such a devilishly handsome clown he is.

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@acc 27761 wrote:

If I were you, I’d be getting a lot of mileage out of inviting attractive men to sign my cast. I’m almost jealous. And I’m truly jealous if I could have your pain killer prescription.

So, work it like you need to money, Girl.

And honestly– relieved the surgery went well and the pins are holding. Get better fast, but not fast enough to kick my ass this fall.

If you pretend I’m attractive, I’ll pretend you have a cast.

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The scary thing is, I actually have pepper spray on my bike at all times. It has about a 4″ wide velcro sleeve that wraps around my top tube right in front of my seat post (where I chose to put it, can go anywhere) then the little bottle of pepper spray has another tightly wrapped sleeve with the other side of the velcro (it’s really stuck on well). Ostensibly, it’s for dogs. I’ve only had to actually brandish it once when some hooligan kids were on my lawn…er I mean screwing around in the bike path and trying to cause mayhem. They clearly saw the little black bottle with the bright red cap and quickly figured out what was fixin’ to happen. They apologized and scampered off under the rug.

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http://selleanatomica.com/products/titanico-x-details/

yes, ok ok, I’m whoring myself out for them. I already have 1, but it’s not enough. I seriously need to get one for my road bike too.

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@KelOnWheels 27752 wrote:

Heal up quick!

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I would have pepper sprayed those old ladies.

OK, not really, but I am imagining using pepper spray on them right now.

I do that a lot.

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