Comments on: “That’s why I don’t ride a bike.” http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/ Being of use to the world since 1979. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pragmatik · Best bike accident comment to date. http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39875 Pragmatik · Best bike accident comment to date. Thu, 14 May 2009 00:13:56 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39875 [...] seen him in a few months, but his reaction to the medical doo-hickies on my arms…won, in a sea of jerks: “What’s wrong with your hands, [...] [...] seen him in a few months, but his reaction to the medical doo-hickies on my arms…won, in a sea of jerks: “What’s wrong with your hands, [...]

]]> By: Bike lanes mean nothing? « North Baltimore Bike Brigade http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39668 Bike lanes mean nothing? « North Baltimore Bike Brigade Sat, 09 May 2009 15:58:19 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39668 [...] soupy weather we’ve been having lately. But of course there are foes and obstacles and fear-folks.  Anyone who rides in this city knows that.  Cab drivers honk at you around the train station [...] [...] soupy weather we’ve been having lately. But of course there are foes and obstacles and fear-folks.  Anyone who rides in this city knows that.  Cab drivers honk at you around the train station [...]

]]> By: Steven http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39529 Steven Wed, 06 May 2009 13:55:16 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39529 Dammit, Johnny... write something! :) Dammit, Johnny… write something! :)

]]> By: Damien http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39503 Damien Tue, 05 May 2009 23:57:15 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39503 Lets not confuse things -- Ignorance is the antithesis of trying to understand the values of another. Lets not confuse things — Ignorance is the antithesis of trying to understand the values of another.

]]> By: Dottie http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39291 Dottie Fri, 01 May 2009 03:14:56 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39291 Comments like that would send me over the edge. People don't stop driving cars when they get in fender benders. Heck, people don't stop driving cars even after friends or family are killed in car accidents. So they should spare us the anti-bike bias crap. Comments like that would send me over the edge. People don’t stop driving cars when they get in fender benders. Heck, people don’t stop driving cars even after friends or family are killed in car accidents. So they should spare us the anti-bike bias crap.

]]> By: Johnny http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39258 Johnny Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:06:23 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39258 Mr. Bowman, we gotta get you a bike -- I'll ride one-handed with you in NE:) Mr. Bowman, we gotta get you a bike — I’ll ride one-handed with you in NE:)

]]> By: Bowman http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39254 Bowman Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:01:46 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39254 Hey Hon, I believe ignorance sets in when one doesn't try to understand the values of another. Me personally, I am guilty. Never take the grain of assault as for a peer doesn't get YOU! You have to be you and stay true to yourself. And just like myself, I understand you. Get riding boy and don't give me that BS I only have one good hand =) Hey Hon,
I believe ignorance sets in when one doesn’t try to understand the values of another. Me personally, I am guilty. Never take the grain of assault as for a peer doesn’t get YOU! You have to be you and stay true to yourself. And just like myself, I understand you.

Get riding boy and don’t give me that BS I only have one good hand =)

]]> By: Josh http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39237 Josh Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:05:08 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39237 hahaha ... how am I going to be the second person to leave a pot joke on the comments ... dangit. Life isn't fair. hahaha … how am I going to be the second person to leave a pot joke on the comments … dangit. Life isn’t fair.

]]> By: Josh http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39236 Josh Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:03:57 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39236 I, for one, am just disappointing that it seams you will no longer be riding stoned with you eyes closed. For the uninitiated, it is a wonderful mix of relaxing (cause you are stoned, with your eyes closed) and exhilarating (cause you have no idea how you will be violently removed from your bicycle next). In serious-ness, I hope you have a speedy recovery. -Josh I, for one, am just disappointing that it seams you will no longer be riding stoned with you eyes closed. For the uninitiated, it is a wonderful mix of relaxing (cause you are stoned, with your eyes closed) and exhilarating (cause you have no idea how you will be violently removed from your bicycle next).

In serious-ness, I hope you have a speedy recovery.

-Josh

]]> By: Johnny http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39238 Johnny Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:55:47 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39238 I think I meant something stronger than a little weed. :) I've known people who were much more careful drivers with a some herb -- not that I'd condone just ANYONE to do it. I know some people who would probably take out a dozen people if they drove even a little high. LOL The funny thing was that there was a guy smoking a neatly-constructed blunt next to his bike on the switch-back, and I was probably still smiling about it right before I hit the pipe. :) I doubt weed would help me ride better. While certainly my speed didn't help the situation, the problem was an unmarked obstruction, not my riding. I'd hate to say it could happen to anyone (including me again), but it probably will, at least until populations demand, if not better infrastructure, then at least to not have pipes on our few trails. I think I meant something stronger than a little weed. :) I’ve known people who were much more careful drivers with a some herb — not that I’d condone just ANYONE to do it. I know some people who would probably take out a dozen people if they drove even a little high. LOL

The funny thing was that there was a guy smoking a neatly-constructed blunt next to his bike on the switch-back, and I was probably still smiling about it right before I hit the pipe. :)

I doubt weed would help me ride better. While certainly my speed didn’t help the situation, the problem was an unmarked obstruction, not my riding. I’d hate to say it could happen to anyone (including me again), but it probably will, at least until populations demand, if not better infrastructure, then at least to not have pipes on our few trails.

]]> By: Tim http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39220 Tim Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:53:28 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39220 I am sorry for your wreck. One question though.why this quote? "Guess when I heal, I’ll have to stop riding stoned and with my eyes closed." I have smoked pot for many years and I ride bikes quite a bit on ther road and trail. I don't think that riding stoned is comparable to riding with my eyes closed. I think maybe you should smoke some herb and then hit the trail and maybe you will ride better. Hope you are back on the bike soon. I am sorry for your wreck. One question though.why this quote? “Guess when I heal, I’ll have to stop riding stoned and with my eyes closed.” I have smoked pot for many years and I ride bikes quite a bit on ther road and trail. I don’t think that riding stoned is comparable to riding with my eyes closed. I think maybe you should smoke some herb and then hit the trail and maybe you will ride better. Hope you are back on the bike soon.

]]> By: leslie http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39158 leslie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:40:41 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39158 Snorting ice cubes out the schnozzle can't be good for you either... Snorting ice cubes out the schnozzle can’t be good for you either…

]]> By: daniel http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39144 daniel Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:35:21 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39144 I am a former pipe smoker. Never smoked cigs. Pipe smoking is a rather pleasant activity. You can ride your bike and smoke a pipe as you pedal along. Get yourself one of those old-fashioned British made bikes, get a Sherlock Holmes hat, and you are all set!! :) I am a former pipe smoker. Never smoked cigs. Pipe smoking is a rather pleasant activity.
You can ride your bike and smoke a pipe as you pedal along. Get yourself one of those old-fashioned British made bikes, get a Sherlock Holmes hat, and you are all set!! :)

]]> By: Johnny http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39143 Johnny Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:29:50 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39143 OMG, I just almost spit iced-coffee on my computer! :) OMG, I just almost spit iced-coffee on my computer! :)

]]> By: leslie http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/2009/04/thats-why-i-dont-ride-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-39142 leslie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:10:50 +0000 http://www.pragmatik.org/blog/?p=1846#comment-39142 Biking is too dangerous. You should take up smoking instead... :) Biking is too dangerous. You should take up smoking instead…
:)

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