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May 23, 2007 | 01:41 AM

#11

Dallastx

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

Wind doesn't scare me. Hard rain does.

May 23, 2007 | 09:13 AM

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Hagar the Horrible

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

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ORIGINAL: Dallastx

Wind doesn't scare me.

Give it a chance it will

May 23, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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whaap

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

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Wind doesn't scare me. Hard rain does.

That's maybe because you haven't ridden when it was windy yet.

May 23, 2007 | 01:19 PM

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Whistle Dick

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

The wind here in minnesota has been insane! 20-30 plus miles an hour everyday for a week now, but I ride anyway, I just got the bike and I am damned if a small hurricane is gonna stop me!

May 23, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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Broken Leg Rider

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

To windy to ride: When the bridge is swaying back and forth so much you cannot stay in a single lane. Last time that happened to me was in an approaching Huricane while making my way homeacross the Mississippi River in 1971.

May 23, 2007 | 06:44 PM

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hangnman

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

Ever been in a wind shear? Now that is some scary stuff!

May 23, 2007 | 09:07 PM

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brauny1

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

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ORIGINAL: HighDesertKid

lol... so true 128... Wind whistling through spokes is a sweet sound [8D]

[IMG]local://upfiles/29881/A8CC9100340948DBB056A97B7869C02A.jpg[/IMG]

Dude, with that pic what sweet whistling sound are you listening to?Anything like wind, rain, traffic, low fuel, tire pressure, full bladder, sore butt, itch, etc., would want me to pull over and
re-evaluate the situation for anhour or so.

May 23, 2007 | 10:13 PM

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MacAttack

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RE: When's it to windy to ride

I sort of like crosswinds if I have the time to enjoy the ride, and some maneuvering room. I used to live on the coast, and when the wind was strong and steady, I'd be leaned over about ten degrees or so. Then the wind would die, and I'd have to quickly adjust.