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My bicycle security level has been upgraded to "Pink" Disabled Cycle Messenger Service Welcome to the road "Yatta!" It's official: The coast has been conquered Conquer the Coast The time for fresh air and sunshine is now Velma, bring me the Tiger Balm! Whoa, that's heavy When I grow up, I want to be She Hulk March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 
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Confession: I have been a wuss about riding downhill -- especially on roads -- my entire adult life. And to a great extent, it could be said my breaks add friction not only to my rims, but to my home life. When my boyfriend and I go on rides, here's what the downhill sections sound like: Greg: OK, now try going down here without using your breaks. Me: Greg: What are you doing? Me: Greg: You're riding your breaks. Me: I'm, uh, just gonna slow down here a little. Greg: You're going to want this momentum for that hill up there. Me: So I was thrilled when this NYT story, featuring tips from a likely Olympian, said speeding downhill never becomes less terrifying, but the fear can be managed. Admittedly, I'm not going downhill at 50 miles per hour.... let's seee..... ever. I was also pretty stoked to read the suggestion that I eat Nutella. Well, that's how I'm taking that advice, anyhow. Leslie 1 comments from 1 users
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AprillBrandon
on Jun 19, 2008 at 05:02 PM
I'm not much of a biker (from what I've heard, that requires getting off the couch) but back in the day, I was quite the awesome roller blader...at least on flat land. However, anytime the slightest decline encountered my path, you bet your happy arse I jumped off the road and into the ditch. I feel your pain.
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