tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092492215820024112024-02-20T13:58:02.860+08:00Chasing carsAll about riding and writing under the influence in Singapore. Hilarity ensues. Sobriety, not so much.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-2995847568011868012008-09-11T02:02:00.002+08:002008-09-11T02:07:38.997+08:00CandyWhat do you get when you combine these:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiybCux1C5u_pMGbKxSmI3GgNFFSJw2NB_m0H3KsEcvtIHllrkvPq_neqoeDlaPkMBsTb4fB4lWH9bE8Z1DaYqqvNbl4V7lEfgM7Sro3m2ruB9ZAV8JIZPHbG54x8ZgQYnmI2PGKfVPg/s1600-h/gummi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiybCux1C5u_pMGbKxSmI3GgNFFSJw2NB_m0H3KsEcvtIHllrkvPq_neqoeDlaPkMBsTb4fB4lWH9bE8Z1DaYqqvNbl4V7lEfgM7Sro3m2ruB9ZAV8JIZPHbG54x8ZgQYnmI2PGKfVPg/s400/gummi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244453390473478946" /></a><br /><br />With this?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFJkMDFAh83XUM_ykSan20feDTd8B0a-DWlP7DD4jPPoScb2VeWwfdZgLKzoiBQZAwsVSwll_rvK33qNM34BbIUBcy4j1nt9UUADDvyKvSJsgqv5iDgr7HQ9W5jsczj8a_D1JPJs1P9c/s1600-h/2606016693_abd8e3bd3a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFJkMDFAh83XUM_ykSan20feDTd8B0a-DWlP7DD4jPPoScb2VeWwfdZgLKzoiBQZAwsVSwll_rvK33qNM34BbIUBcy4j1nt9UUADDvyKvSJsgqv5iDgr7HQ9W5jsczj8a_D1JPJs1P9c/s400/2606016693_abd8e3bd3a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244453390910218226" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bike porn.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3I7jPaFTZ-bvg9bDcH8pxlpK73kdWAuBgJezahID4Ca8cTFA149TILti2t38sPRCIph0TtS0cG-ZyvECGr2j05IGF0AubyEiFC1Zd_A2Za63P6FD3ssBDtkquFUp91qzczi0jbgPsV4/s1600-h/P1060832+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3I7jPaFTZ-bvg9bDcH8pxlpK73kdWAuBgJezahID4Ca8cTFA149TILti2t38sPRCIph0TtS0cG-ZyvECGr2j05IGF0AubyEiFC1Zd_A2Za63P6FD3ssBDtkquFUp91qzczi0jbgPsV4/s400/P1060832+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244453987467466674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieEHvEZOfo72oxNcrErE7KwaM8SjQ1bfqIdBWWPPDAApHV-MJQILEwGn3YxUtVGdtUBGSYRkm1Z5zaqZ8LhqfN4DheduuwcYWPzDP3lLSedsfOWNSJRs6IrnmBJD8eOpAw_kLzHEgVelo/s1600-h/P1060855+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsOcDCyP30nkZKkM_F5N_z-DvOp0of5YAgwEFYUaMyIo170rkNgY_SWzUlclnESIIXDzEn3SAH-QJhfgPlJ7TIuvxs-esBqArixX2jleXLMwMGW24J4i6arvjrrxgiY36lyG80TBut6Qz/s400/P1060856+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244455546172657682" /></a><br /><br />Not to forget my boy:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxdThsFOq-ly1v4YLL0NXbC0WggFHyHDCY4Ug_g1bDN1-1U0U6mUTfycFmMsGY6pZXoHrAvqbdgYLINLgVqDWSmjeMzivojdLIW7yHIU2srnYCgOa-JIUBK1RlGpMzc6BjJVeSc3ZjzIG/s1600-h/P1060864+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxdThsFOq-ly1v4YLL0NXbC0WggFHyHDCY4Ug_g1bDN1-1U0U6mUTfycFmMsGY6pZXoHrAvqbdgYLINLgVqDWSmjeMzivojdLIW7yHIU2srnYCgOa-JIUBK1RlGpMzc6BjJVeSc3ZjzIG/s400/P1060864+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244455789899903042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnb2wNCQJ2VUla0Z9QXH1IssvuERYlkfVF9QOwGuPdjlFU3bJPyLRzkMu9G6NS_AjTUcBgmrvuqiwB3Y8O7OIGrwYEM8is1y7cLbBoswM_1YM7Y0Wf_apbUq2ILNi-nzMDs4ww10c7ahx/s1600-h/P1060861+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnb2wNCQJ2VUla0Z9QXH1IssvuERYlkfVF9QOwGuPdjlFU3bJPyLRzkMu9G6NS_AjTUcBgmrvuqiwB3Y8O7OIGrwYEM8is1y7cLbBoswM_1YM7Y0Wf_apbUq2ILNi-nzMDs4ww10c7ahx/s400/P1060861+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244455793739806930" /></a><br /><br />He rips on the road. <br /><br />Loves it.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-12183992645437137762008-09-07T23:02:00.001+08:002008-09-07T23:04:59.434+08:00Shit creek, avertedDidn't go to the library, didn't go to buy blank dvds, didn't do Las Vegas. I mean clean the bathroom.<br /><br />Slept in till 2 pm. Surprisingly.<br /><br />I did wax the bikes and replace the fraying cable though.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG58qDLSATym385pmzUpnX8qTo1IbiNZ0H9CN53BxT7mNLYbQo6CPLDQXMFDE-2pJREyy-rmhnH2e3T9mw1fTYpf8jcvr5WGWwm0B2CZbubd7pUDahmlVZndwTuZO6HgQtOcxINACbgoE/s1600-h/P1060826+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG58qDLSATym385pmzUpnX8qTo1IbiNZ0H9CN53BxT7mNLYbQo6CPLDQXMFDE-2pJREyy-rmhnH2e3T9mw1fTYpf8jcvr5WGWwm0B2CZbubd7pUDahmlVZndwTuZO6HgQtOcxINACbgoE/s400/P1060826+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243294641727620770" /></a><br /><br />Changing cables on 970 XTR is a cinch compared to 951. <br /><br />Good thing I crashed when I did. Could have ended up shit creek without a paddle.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-14817595144082999622008-09-06T22:56:00.000+08:002008-09-06T22:57:25.518+08:00How restful<span style="font-weight:bold;">- Because everyday is exciting TM -<br /></span><br />So I finally got cable television.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here's the holiday so far:</span><br /><br />Thursday:<br />Vacuumed and mopped the home.<br />Ended up doing 2 years worth of cleaning up all in one go - then mopping.<br />(see previous posts)<br /><br /><br />Friday:<br />1. Returned Philip's toothbrush<br />2. Signed up for cable vision<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NSGNRFFSpXRrPt02acvHPMrS_e_eIaCeSGUAk6DqCvE7QHYYMDOE-t0fb9wZAtMPVlU8mg2p8mgLcuZ7Qg_-uKndq3grluCiMnXrO9stIld1Mf2dSb1WwTMCuHXH3BTl83OFkf0A4M8/s1600-h/P1060814+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NSGNRFFSpXRrPt02acvHPMrS_e_eIaCeSGUAk6DqCvE7QHYYMDOE-t0fb9wZAtMPVlU8mg2p8mgLcuZ7Qg_-uKndq3grluCiMnXrO9stIld1Mf2dSb1WwTMCuHXH3BTl83OFkf0A4M8/s400/P1060814+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917232708828994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgaXP2DxdEmsmIOpQTxmZ4e-oZiIhXAvnGDI2asYJ60qR04eoR1GBaMD0wjxHm0OJC0OilKanOpxmAe3i5f1NtfFY4XuZXPSn6bHQnP0Wy6XbYbxKvepDAAat5WeMQhVP1xQfAPcI7L0/s1600-h/P1060816+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgaXP2DxdEmsmIOpQTxmZ4e-oZiIhXAvnGDI2asYJ60qR04eoR1GBaMD0wjxHm0OJC0OilKanOpxmAe3i5f1NtfFY4XuZXPSn6bHQnP0Wy6XbYbxKvepDAAat5WeMQhVP1xQfAPcI7L0/s400/P1060816+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917235662193426" /></a><br /><br />3. Got my teeth checked at the dentist<br />4. Got a facial<br /><br /><br />Saturday:<br />1. Rode Gina offroad<br />2. Crashed my bike for the first time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MWUyhTRw2pnAofcT-UguAIGxmKYn1WFGnjLhzj5rakRADQH0CqGO49ot__NMZj2di87f1mTJKqNDrqGdpC1vd-EcnyiYRJZBfVUklqvsHRFAhv9Pn3IEonZoCOPSisH_V2AifXh0vRs/s1600-h/P1060818+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MWUyhTRw2pnAofcT-UguAIGxmKYn1WFGnjLhzj5rakRADQH0CqGO49ot__NMZj2di87f1mTJKqNDrqGdpC1vd-EcnyiYRJZBfVUklqvsHRFAhv9Pn3IEonZoCOPSisH_V2AifXh0vRs/s400/P1060818+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917245591172434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltfBe1kiRzNn3YJ6mckIoA3AUGkSr2VSwR2eMnSTP2zLW3E8BfoXlKSqLwfhDw6n3KuD4MCJuA0QjvfSYshie137OzyI70x67HCRsSzXt9-xX7E2QR8krlawaWrTneNrKhozx4SQnoDM/s1600-h/P1060819+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltfBe1kiRzNn3YJ6mckIoA3AUGkSr2VSwR2eMnSTP2zLW3E8BfoXlKSqLwfhDw6n3KuD4MCJuA0QjvfSYshie137OzyI70x67HCRsSzXt9-xX7E2QR8krlawaWrTneNrKhozx4SQnoDM/s400/P1060819+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917245034476530" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkjdYEkSRQLrJ7asKbPr0bRxx0tCicNvZDbD63TnygONTIMW7lRstLckuKO5thKZlW4QltGDDr4osXUIKje89S1BEWIr4sHVm9LH-p6igTUzLbzqhw23CV9k-mC2jAFF6LO_bTwYUc7w/s1600-h/P1060820+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkjdYEkSRQLrJ7asKbPr0bRxx0tCicNvZDbD63TnygONTIMW7lRstLckuKO5thKZlW4QltGDDr4osXUIKje89S1BEWIr4sHVm9LH-p6igTUzLbzqhw23CV9k-mC2jAFF6LO_bTwYUc7w/s400/P1060820+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917369776733026" /></a><br /><br />3. Discovered that my r-dee cable was on the verge of snap (frayed), decided to go home since didn't have spare cable with me.<br />4. Used the extra time to clean both bikes with Dettol & jet-spray.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_eeWOUFVKu5-VO2y1OrkNkpOMPwn5Wyv6hXAkdZ6ZFX4jIVAg1Pjbqw1hWGtkx6d33_b1X8-1I-3a80xGOV2-4fMn3PniTupq3QPjFhwXbYqpTJQOnI-GBPRIjJazy6_wUKwnLkVBss/s1600-h/P1060817+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_eeWOUFVKu5-VO2y1OrkNkpOMPwn5Wyv6hXAkdZ6ZFX4jIVAg1Pjbqw1hWGtkx6d33_b1X8-1I-3a80xGOV2-4fMn3PniTupq3QPjFhwXbYqpTJQOnI-GBPRIjJazy6_wUKwnLkVBss/s400/P1060817+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242917238567414882" /></a><br /><br />5. Washed half the bathroom at the same time while I'm there. Damned grout.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Here's how its going to go.</span><br /><br />Sunday:<br />1. Wax the bike.<br />2. Wash the other half of bathroom<br />3. Visit grandma<br />4. Feed Felicia<br />5. Visit the library<br />6. Buy blank dvds (dual layer)<br /><br /><br />The bike is fine. I'm not too bad either. It wasn't really a crash, I simply fell off my bike doing a jump at Gangsa. I nailed the 2 foot but something happened with my 3 foot. Not enough speed or not enough pull up or too much rebound, tts my guess.<br /><br />By the way I've switched out my 100mm stem for a 70mm one. Made such a huge difference. <br /><br />Actually I think I scrubbed speed with my front when I should have just dragged the rear. What a noob mistake. That plus the rebound threw me over the bars except that I was going east while the bike was going west. Handle torqued off the stem by 20 degrees or so, no breaks or scratches. <br /><br />Oh, and apparently Gina is Italian for Queen.<br /><br />Sweet.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-59348111180861121692008-09-05T01:18:00.000+08:002008-09-05T01:19:01.752+08:00what is 10mm?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_R6y_rQYylYvAcZXqJUwyvWGnpxhAMNrlWlwo2jYQBofDlmiuV9N9m4yV9z2hLH40A1KqNsVtXm-W3rVBDk78H9M24kKQsdMNw4QTncOkwlQWA14RBDF_K_ZGPk5ZMRI00pWmmhF-ECA/s1600-h/P1060813+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_R6y_rQYylYvAcZXqJUwyvWGnpxhAMNrlWlwo2jYQBofDlmiuV9N9m4yV9z2hLH40A1KqNsVtXm-W3rVBDk78H9M24kKQsdMNw4QTncOkwlQWA14RBDF_K_ZGPk5ZMRI00pWmmhF-ECA/s400/P1060813+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242216554187142322" /></a><br /><br />I have taken leave to consolidate my brain.<br /><br />Look, I made 130mm travel.<br /><br />The fork is plush but not bottoming out yet. Need a higher drop. I shall not need the softer spring after all.<br /><br />So who says I don't dare jump my carbon frame?by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-72315075299015937732008-09-02T22:23:00.004+08:002008-09-02T22:28:15.542+08:00Come again another day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrW-Kys3mpZGihv6T1LIZ2rwUd6XduBVklh7lelH0oYkaL6IQiaMCyhFl01JkODFkGaCyv51WYOiXKD0G10VmqE2vrqiWMSmXHFD9e47EkwzykILZLO_ePlz8zWog-HgL2JeSHZi3Fb3H/s1600-h/P1060800+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrW-Kys3mpZGihv6T1LIZ2rwUd6XduBVklh7lelH0oYkaL6IQiaMCyhFl01JkODFkGaCyv51WYOiXKD0G10VmqE2vrqiWMSmXHFD9e47EkwzykILZLO_ePlz8zWog-HgL2JeSHZi3Fb3H/s400/P1060800+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241430396396681730" /></a><br /><br />Note: if you ride in the rain with an Ibis Mojo, or any other frame with no holes for racks or fenders, do what I do.<br /><br />Turn your frame upside down.<br /><br />It smells like drain water.<br /><br />Thank goodness I've gone non-ferrous for more than 10 years.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-46979101208823710702008-09-01T03:12:00.002+08:002008-09-01T03:14:43.405+08:00Decathlon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmNrToHukqZ0GGV8QAsqrvFNYmHY7qycpwM4M9MwKRWVB67vWsmoOrEIMB3cBy_FaCNn_BDm_S4pL4SBP2uLfscrKSqWZHoW10bI7hCDEBkFlP-RV_vxWbjz2-ilMFDj2217Vc4lHsp0/s1600-h/P1060797+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmNrToHukqZ0GGV8QAsqrvFNYmHY7qycpwM4M9MwKRWVB67vWsmoOrEIMB3cBy_FaCNn_BDm_S4pL4SBP2uLfscrKSqWZHoW10bI7hCDEBkFlP-RV_vxWbjz2-ilMFDj2217Vc4lHsp0/s400/P1060797+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240761600235872850" /></a><br /><br /><br />Is this frame really 10 years old?<br /><br />I've ridden the hell out of it.<br /><br />Yet that paint job is just completely outstanding.<br /><br />Better than the Mojo's really.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-9827331785310301722008-08-22T00:21:00.003+08:002008-08-22T01:15:08.299+08:00Ultimate Ride ReportI guess the joy of cycling for me is that:<br /><br />You were someone when you started your trip,<br /><br />But<br /><br />By the time you finish it, you could be someone totally else....<br /><br />I'm really seriously drunk now...<br /><br />I had some other thoughts but I can't recall them now....<br /><br />Just one...<br /><br />I'd like to be someone else than what I am now.<br /><br />What am I now?by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-66276156134259966702008-08-17T18:50:00.004+08:002008-09-01T03:15:36.949+08:00My Olympic Ordeal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoRGHwLnPukSR3NJ_JujO5UAxv5Zt1BtJyyr6KJB9I8iQt0ewJHKYp7LUtlRFNwZrISJNrQKskiGUWoEH5MI6svWdtlxYlhiqeVN7jfbPKYY6UqwEM8FJhUljymNssPOSn3SWwsKGijDp/s1600-h/P1060638+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44_Tg-fClW41ec6MDL26_I0EEQc0jbZ_cXZMqco-8DdYXIMx9EYisNP8k_ZKn7gXiyjf9_R-F8PLejGsVSMt95WqsGX41GEXlUB7HevX9bG7htCEix3Uv5ZtLd6LtrnrBxMqPN5LUJQfV/s400/P1060642+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235438125746446194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycZ9U1FXTDcnnYx8VhC6KTBhbEMTcz1OWW8Jv0qht4X8g6CsfmqoUGXmYuBlgZt3b4SrRfx0AFC1Ml98tQyG2-Tr1Sl6PrFNkwRB7gOR2DYVpLGZOvzwYv3ThnBtLylqBU7TFtdBUFjfS/s1600-h/P1060639+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycZ9U1FXTDcnnYx8VhC6KTBhbEMTcz1OWW8Jv0qht4X8g6CsfmqoUGXmYuBlgZt3b4SrRfx0AFC1Ml98tQyG2-Tr1Sl6PrFNkwRB7gOR2DYVpLGZOvzwYv3ThnBtLylqBU7TFtdBUFjfS/s400/P1060639+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235438127258553010" /></a><br />My trip to Ubin today cost me 18 dollars.<br /><br />10 for the trip there, and 8 dollars for the puncture that I'm going to have to replace with a new tube.<br /><br />I've had nothing but soup for the last 3 days. <br /><br />I'm going to rest for now.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-33426442708563332952008-08-16T23:03:00.004+08:002008-08-16T23:12:39.312+08:00To Infinity, And Beyond!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0eeratz3bxiOX0SQAUSf-NOob8G_NyoCM8230UVO40yl8HT2Zw2RcTFzuTX_4QUH9STVsWcaj2BtIV_9TifTe8siv3xWMwaVoS2tPhSQ7hLTErY_UpF_QeJuqI2Z-_X9v7VaqR4u_D5W/s1600-h/P1060634+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEq-JPP3aKrMJRWFYrbIRUHUvxrYP9i3T83eu50BG5xCRl-BNDm3Pscgv9f2Z2WhCw7kWITvslWXCETGLWQbHHHIpAZoQv5x5hKE7d7uimxoVPfCxjGkST8ugjqkxnT2B3FbKEbJsCgZB/s400/P1060632+%5B1600x1200%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235132399285802146" /></a><br />But first, to Mount Ketam Park, Pulau Ubin.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-16958179392153487152008-08-14T22:30:00.003+08:002008-08-14T22:35:47.177+08:00Always the journey, never the arrival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCG12sVou_LjXUSefo7xZC39SzftnXokTvTlzJu47OkQCcbA1xkrAJFvglhnc7F6_KlL2e7IinktUCRXYgSvHusmosvYamoOVrdVU4-Jsg8o84XK5pymCXTMvLzh3_5B2NRRQ98T8ESS48/s1600-h/P1060629+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGvmh2tx__BVVq-GLDuzqMPVe3ZPX86rVKPVRTOQ0nf3trLes4r28RQGBQdsK89Qa7gHFJ6oL6lH5dJMjPrLxjRDgWVO0c5umDF0OIoV7mcUvSliw7GQs9O_HD465-RtbjTYQpX6KpAnt/s400/P1060627+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234381890255592578" /></a><br /><br />Except this once today.<br /><br />Today was a mini-deadline day, so I was happy not to have gotten this flat on the way to work.<br /><br />Although, I had to be home earlier to help Dad with ghost festival offerings, so I did not appreciate the time needed to fix the flat.<br /><br />I DID get the wheel back into the frame on the first try though.<br /><br />3 flats in 3 months.<br /><br />Time to get new tires.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-1679827948634288642008-08-14T00:54:00.003+08:002008-08-14T00:57:41.959+08:00Still aliveThe same instincts that help you survive on the roads of Singapore, will probably help you survive on the roads of any other country.<br /><br />I.e. help other drivers, don't be an asshole, always know if someone is driving a bigger vehicle than you are (hence has more cause to be careful) and give them the fucking way every time.<br /><br />Hard to understand?<br /><br />Since when did anyone do a comparison of the average driver across nations?<br /><br />Still alive but I'm pretty drunk now after doing a 30 km cross ride along Chinatown and downtown back to home. <br /><br />Drunk does not equal tiredness, just plenty of memories that just refuse to quit.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-55965856335700169752008-08-08T17:46:00.003+08:002008-08-08T17:55:25.637+08:00Who, me?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCY2soDY4Vtlhcj_FDKPG_nIjfMDqbfBqKHKRk0m_2Rcq85_aHjWiyWtsj3NkSRYNaIS1CusUQpQdme30kcNteQQX7X1STB-oXy3-I1IhAdnfEKj7-PBXOV0o0VQJtt_CPqQk-jVtsee3/s1600-h/P1060522+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYZGG8KRKj7tuC0MrwABOjEEUdu9_ArzsnvLEx8WGYmgLyK183Q-ujKa3sdMskYPd9Wi-m24d_aA-J4aEBuGKYDbKGfW1glTATEkGhqaiUKhFjZYwoKlm1f_MN0LCWx4zAyDM8yvwn6e1/s400/P1060527+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232082451510299410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCpU6JcTcU0ZeJpksAyepYP7yLfjVb-2TTXfGwyjtei3AWmLWMZKyG6eQyTy1VdV-X2nL0pzUqv5z3IJdTRew0tZHGU5Hr6kgv5b4cQwS52bPVed9CzFOlpDn5wkNnwxY7wioqDHle5QG/s1600-h/P1060516+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCpU6JcTcU0ZeJpksAyepYP7yLfjVb-2TTXfGwyjtei3AWmLWMZKyG6eQyTy1VdV-X2nL0pzUqv5z3IJdTRew0tZHGU5Hr6kgv5b4cQwS52bPVed9CzFOlpDn5wkNnwxY7wioqDHle5QG/s400/P1060516+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232082455663501314" /></a>by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-85630105611526751552008-08-05T09:13:00.002+08:002008-08-05T14:01:56.682+08:00Bike Day AfternoonNot dead, just busy at work.<br /><br />Some ride pics from the weekend.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHM8QenFAwxxLzsfIWwIlmXCMLVas-pxib7kjsYdLVuYqYFF6_Gmqbm0a-FubN13t7xIeCge4UdEgBJLCw0rsJ8XJRP_Bbm5xKWg9nNia5FC5E42wxMl6fWkW6W2MxAMYbcFW4uR628uS/s1600-h/P1060506+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiGicf7i0RqBoJNh1sOxd1K875BUCRvFwDQ7DZ05USyAEuy65dOHWpUaJK2GFy3x9vKe0w_GOf7Vm7bFPPtbwA9qkuzrhdxxTqEjhoF-koisABArOiIihoMnyiiBNgRlEVCUvt98KQjxy/s400/P1060507+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230909653160955394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvnMtffErzecJ0ekbeqIgv6MWe8DA2_i2GnkjEgd1sj58xmpFskFPrSdfVlK-w3pIAsgxBW5T-xQh0EkVNqQNzpNZRxk3p8p6Za0iGUct0-Sg1plJTgZ7qMTuHL6bHYSjWw3x-nzC_eD6/s1600-h/P1060511+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvnMtffErzecJ0ekbeqIgv6MWe8DA2_i2GnkjEgd1sj58xmpFskFPrSdfVlK-w3pIAsgxBW5T-xQh0EkVNqQNzpNZRxk3p8p6Za0iGUct0-Sg1plJTgZ7qMTuHL6bHYSjWw3x-nzC_eD6/s400/P1060511+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230909657516830034" /></a><br /><br />Going to ride out later and see if I can find a helmet I like.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-43163565316701575822008-07-30T16:40:00.003+08:002008-07-30T16:47:28.817+08:00Lornie JamLike toe jam, but not as gross.<br /><br /><br />I woke up at 2pm today and decided to ride in to the office anyway.<br /><br />Something I've discovered: when pedestrians cross the road, they always cross in a way that they would intersect my path if I don't slow down or swerve to avoid them.<br /><br />Odd, that.<br /><br />Also, the faster I go, the further I ride from the double yellow lines.<br /><br />Anyway there was a honking big jam at Lornie Road. It was too hot to pull out a camera so I'll just lavish you with words instead: I hopped onto the pavement and rode out the jam.<br /><br />Apparently some truck had broken down and hit some other car in the front, on the rightmost lane.<br /><br />Shit happens. What is interesting though, is the truck needed towing. What kind of accident totals the engine block but only dents the bumper?by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-57333174975775064412008-07-30T00:17:00.002+08:002008-07-30T00:20:26.793+08:00The bee's kneesDenise.<br /><br />Also, the nephew.<br /><br />Ok I am corny. Generations of my relatives already know that.<br /><br />Listened to a radio programme on osteoarthritis on the way home (and beer round after-ride) and realised that I'm going to have to stop stomping on gears and start spinning.<br /><br />Right knee has already given signs of stress over the past month.<br /><br />I'm a stomper not a spinner.<br /><br />Nevertheless it'll be a few more years before I really feel it.<br /><br />But here. Say it with me.<br /><br />"I told you so."by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-27979753965254773482008-07-29T16:58:00.005+08:002008-07-29T17:19:18.550+08:0010 things I hate/love about commuting by bikeI hate:<br /><br />10. People who are waiting for a cab at kerbside always seem to only raise their hands up to flag a cab when I'm passing by, requiring me to swerve.<br /><br />9. Rubbish trucks, that like to drive up alongside me and then overtake, very slowly. <br /><br />8. Rubbish juice.<br /><br />7. Punctures.<br /><br />6. Chainsuck.<br /><br />5. Drivers who honk.<br /><br />4. Drivers who don't signal their turns.<br /><br />3. Drivers who turn into your path, knowing full well that you're going to have to slam on the brakes.<br /><br />2. Drivers who flash their headlights at me.<br /><br />1. Other cyclists who hog lanes.<br /><br /><br /><br />I love:<br /><br />10. Not having to squeeze onto a bus or train along with the entire world.<br /><br />9. Getting to and from work on my own power. Freedom.<br /><br />8. I get to work and home in the exact same amounts of time each way. Predictable.<br /><br />7. Rain on the way home adds fun to the ride.<br /><br />6. Saving money on the trains and buses that I don't take.<br /><br />5. No need to join a gym.<br /><br />4. Listening to music on the rides.<br /><br />3. Beating traffic gridlocks.<br /><br />2. Watching the sun set along Bukit Timah / Dunearn Road<br /><br />1. Fresh air in the morningby Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-74210096768973673832008-07-29T11:21:00.005+08:002008-07-29T11:38:15.492+08:00Beast of BurdenNo, I've not gotten around to buying a B.O.B. trailer yet. Although I certainly would like one some day.<br /><br />I mean look at it. It has a rear shock!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qwJqINBkFp0P_tAtAg8CQCpOD1sIAWq9GpU84sX-DJZ90jqS7eqAb6sj6rM2u9tjHNO2gDHpvX-4Z2cbcLBtw27XhNZaEUqVrUNUCuw3Aar1Eoi61hEPeW1MHHzaSQ0z9R1lRiomlavs/s1600-h/Picture+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qwJqINBkFp0P_tAtAg8CQCpOD1sIAWq9GpU84sX-DJZ90jqS7eqAb6sj6rM2u9tjHNO2gDHpvX-4Z2cbcLBtw27XhNZaEUqVrUNUCuw3Aar1Eoi61hEPeW1MHHzaSQ0z9R1lRiomlavs/s400/Picture+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228274049252620514" /></a><br /><br />As all who know my preoccupation with all things bouncy would know (hmmm...), that shock seals the deal for me. Imma gonna have one some day.<br /><br /><br />Anywhoo, brought my typewriter to work today.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjordxDOeeykWOJq1zdhQXXgmsgF6SIGz7zVwIpvlstYG5Gf3jBmSsgdDqnaSucxn1um35L-IHDrDyxCE7dO5tgxqg-Zd3aa-w0to4XjRptRuJ5oUn_ouewRJjRRS4OdOMN9GfvXr5yYWo3/s1600-h/P1060490-02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjordxDOeeykWOJq1zdhQXXgmsgF6SIGz7zVwIpvlstYG5Gf3jBmSsgdDqnaSucxn1um35L-IHDrDyxCE7dO5tgxqg-Zd3aa-w0to4XjRptRuJ5oUn_ouewRJjRRS4OdOMN9GfvXr5yYWo3/s400/P1060490-02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228273124692406322" /></a><br /><br />The bike looks good with some weight on it. <br /><br />Something I'd never say to the ladies.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-91432253033683055322008-07-29T01:51:00.009+08:002008-07-29T11:39:00.618+08:00Three pins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPzvMRRZfWuPJ2AAC1Z6e9W5adBgGvJN7JLf6ZiW3uXoVkqqzVi_1IW0iqGP-dKUVP8eqZ-jya-qgzEwbChGwFCFy2jlGAfrU4xpuBQdvufpbSxh0466cIUWSPx_4IsMJp8A1StWIQfLQ/s1600-h/P1060485+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPzvMRRZfWuPJ2AAC1Z6e9W5adBgGvJN7JLf6ZiW3uXoVkqqzVi_1IW0iqGP-dKUVP8eqZ-jya-qgzEwbChGwFCFy2jlGAfrU4xpuBQdvufpbSxh0466cIUWSPx_4IsMJp8A1StWIQfLQ/s400/P1060485+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228124234922551010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPP3Sb3v1G_T98z6BhPhx7rKiRnE0VUu9AlHajWhI_oS_BN5Z1x9pjs1At9Viu_p8QBjwVHhs_qLFPbOSU-dcMAToZ6Po1Ft_JzPcj0I-LwTNnLIADkeTwUdJBT4cOkRVMwn1SSjm4juIV/s1600-h/P1060484+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPP3Sb3v1G_T98z6BhPhx7rKiRnE0VUu9AlHajWhI_oS_BN5Z1x9pjs1At9Viu_p8QBjwVHhs_qLFPbOSU-dcMAToZ6Po1Ft_JzPcj0I-LwTNnLIADkeTwUdJBT4cOkRVMwn1SSjm4juIV/s400/P1060484+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228124237055738882" /></a><br /><br />Worked from home, hence the lack of a post.<br /><br />I just spent an hour changing my flat, and that includes practice with the other bike. Because the last time I had to, I spent 45 minutes changing the flat tire on my Mojo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6k6JKOXCxrfCE0tCHNspWKnv3wOCEOnwG2OlqtHSAAW8UiOxpVwz-a50roUmY-vCqwgAYx_TbjKvr4qI2-dKzCofeNzxuJ6h4OnOxa_7wFYK7oa3KSxUWoMGncr-uQw9fMyHBzACVkM/s1600-h/P1050148+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6k6JKOXCxrfCE0tCHNspWKnv3wOCEOnwG2OlqtHSAAW8UiOxpVwz-a50roUmY-vCqwgAYx_TbjKvr4qI2-dKzCofeNzxuJ6h4OnOxa_7wFYK7oa3KSxUWoMGncr-uQw9fMyHBzACVkM/s400/P1050148+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215795002838140786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnXUFimDEN1hQe7dxhpJbHGJLxZrKSj0goZIR_0PkWIKEQ-X2XyAbzfrwaBzd0Ku9eOHWuzn5cG9kHBmjhda7b4qvGAR1ZSQsDk27SaAwWy8_56UIkEOCvZjHKfc1UYOfNMLL6uouzXY/s1600-h/P1050149+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnXUFimDEN1hQe7dxhpJbHGJLxZrKSj0goZIR_0PkWIKEQ-X2XyAbzfrwaBzd0Ku9eOHWuzn5cG9kHBmjhda7b4qvGAR1ZSQsDk27SaAwWy8_56UIkEOCvZjHKfc1UYOfNMLL6uouzXY/s400/P1050149+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215795007332134498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEk-OVW1ZdmlZH-PB5L4OZujdYihR2LsTkuEJ5Knei7zsplhtCeirlSjDuCTdT744n5CNkwsm_6uvT5XphZPYFPZUhbrv5K74LFsux66u-xPNc7uuLXk2EYFgmYT7z3m_fxFSX56ExTs/s1600-h/P1050152+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEk-OVW1ZdmlZH-PB5L4OZujdYihR2LsTkuEJ5Knei7zsplhtCeirlSjDuCTdT744n5CNkwsm_6uvT5XphZPYFPZUhbrv5K74LFsux66u-xPNc7uuLXk2EYFgmYT7z3m_fxFSX56ExTs/s400/P1050152+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215795012763593938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AQi6HOo4dLZheRHHi4yhb63CVQ4tramoc2XIFYA6mnttDEQFjePHvS3Yd7qZcn3GaX2_1-URovyy1Hmy7SZeRswCKbTr7Bbads0qCHiHooJmi64HzclC1jUcZfgCxvvj0v_xICYB7PU/s1600-h/P1050150+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AQi6HOo4dLZheRHHi4yhb63CVQ4tramoc2XIFYA6mnttDEQFjePHvS3Yd7qZcn3GaX2_1-URovyy1Hmy7SZeRswCKbTr7Bbads0qCHiHooJmi64HzclC1jUcZfgCxvvj0v_xICYB7PU/s400/P1050150+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215795016628276674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3CTzKl4Yh_2OtfduRJ9rVunAx6NiiwEh91WJr5FHZbBJS9gDd0In2o6Lm9vv1RkHaEKlsAhyphenhyphen7SVxYkpCYePj4ktRFQosKT4ysoJPupqJSb83RMqqJC4mgbutdRnUz7TKPuMzUckbhUY/s1600-h/P1050153+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3CTzKl4Yh_2OtfduRJ9rVunAx6NiiwEh91WJr5FHZbBJS9gDd0In2o6Lm9vv1RkHaEKlsAhyphenhyphen7SVxYkpCYePj4ktRFQosKT4ysoJPupqJSb83RMqqJC4mgbutdRnUz7TKPuMzUckbhUY/s400/P1050153+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215795017090598658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />What I discovered today for the third time: <a href="http://filmlab.blogspot.com/2008/06/knowing-my-luck-with-hill-deities-i.html">changing the tire on a Shimano Shadow derailleur-equipped bike is a real bitch</a>.<br /><br />I doubt I've ever bonked on a ride before, but bonking when changing a flat tire? <br /><br />3 times and counting.<br /><br />I am physically inept. Or my eyes are gone. Or I no longer have the hand-eye coordination of a man in his 20s.<br /><br />Pick one. I'll go with 1. It's less humiliating. But it's actually all of these.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-83939451434940911432008-07-27T22:11:00.006+08:002008-07-27T22:41:08.908+08:00Buy a pump, get a free puncture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VgZEmWHMXEBhXrmQup23z5ebXXumWlxnBw8TvbYC68PgeeY21TAnyIjMW-EBR_hwe16m1pHfquRshci5ZMTVdBe72i2cIHNs4lqfwhEnnwCklcTrUSjNr0f3_LQsIgNxEOwRuoSHFLUw/s1600-h/P1060479+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VgZEmWHMXEBhXrmQup23z5ebXXumWlxnBw8TvbYC68PgeeY21TAnyIjMW-EBR_hwe16m1pHfquRshci5ZMTVdBe72i2cIHNs4lqfwhEnnwCklcTrUSjNr0f3_LQsIgNxEOwRuoSHFLUw/s400/P1060479+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227697118465295618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />As is the case when I bought my first frame pump, I had a flat on the trails nearly immediately. Pumps pay it forward I guess.<br /><br />I'd noticed the tire was flat yesterday before I went out for a ride. I pumped it back up and it lasted through about 3 hours of riding. <br /><br />This morning it was flat again, which means it's a slow leak. Visual inspection fails to find physical evidence of a breach in the tire walls, so patching this is going to have involve one of those soak in a basin operations.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mlSpFYYUnM3jZU753RUqdO_IJeTn0ka72eBRtUWJwI51jgnzcrvNKby6qQ3SPz6ICDIjWt2VZcRneqL1sxO7Q0Z9TzoCWyPeVtZx0rKWuBYOpZxHmQ9iK62-9Gg5esDZr1p5jf-l6r4/s400/P1060391+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mlSpFYYUnM3jZU753RUqdO_IJeTn0ka72eBRtUWJwI51jgnzcrvNKby6qQ3SPz6ICDIjWt2VZcRneqL1sxO7Q0Z9TzoCWyPeVtZx0rKWuBYOpZxHmQ9iK62-9Gg5esDZr1p5jf-l6r4/s400/P1060391+%5B1280x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />New pump, new puncture. I'm feeling super lazy about fixing it, so I'll just replace the tube instead of finding the puncture. That can be for another day.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-90446085205518980632008-07-27T21:22:00.005+08:002008-07-29T11:39:29.549+08:00Bukit Timah's other trailsMy secret riding spots. So far I've yet to see anyone else riding them.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcUuPgZNbXG-tr8j-lcJ2dt0gcj9IiQFIp1i9OlMwphWKWFBnyH-TOtRGGmsDMfm_-iilZwSgnIYx54o5cd6_KmIDKUQr-UzJvM48n-cW7f4v_RJMnnROou5TxOtx1E5fxwCwjijtofxk/s1600-h/P1060455+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcUuPgZNbXG-tr8j-lcJ2dt0gcj9IiQFIp1i9OlMwphWKWFBnyH-TOtRGGmsDMfm_-iilZwSgnIYx54o5cd6_KmIDKUQr-UzJvM48n-cW7f4v_RJMnnROou5TxOtx1E5fxwCwjijtofxk/s400/P1060455+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227685762061742450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeaMwYRBcsAF-PcVrrlC3LhFkLs_9beJe9jsSkaYYrl3a0o1KWftctd6hLNQSOGFR92osmuYyARGsx99yY6J9ZXvxrpt3uP22U3wCaZcRmxxed-geviD8f3dhPMqRe77MjAB2z9Nwz4ZT/s1600-h/P1060459+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeaMwYRBcsAF-PcVrrlC3LhFkLs_9beJe9jsSkaYYrl3a0o1KWftctd6hLNQSOGFR92osmuYyARGsx99yY6J9ZXvxrpt3uP22U3wCaZcRmxxed-geviD8f3dhPMqRe77MjAB2z9Nwz4ZT/s400/P1060459+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227685767118384994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Mntz8ey5SKaOwUGse-0ZBVZLzrVMDzsn75Pc1IM8CuEvrGkDNBqVauT1GiZfMUdJsN30Zd9Gp5HPAKsXJ9DMQzKLyzjncjJusEd2oc4hB7jHJn1z7U6ucTpcPj0JapcG0t7IESclveAQ/s1600-h/P1060469+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Mntz8ey5SKaOwUGse-0ZBVZLzrVMDzsn75Pc1IM8CuEvrGkDNBqVauT1GiZfMUdJsN30Zd9Gp5HPAKsXJ9DMQzKLyzjncjJusEd2oc4hB7jHJn1z7U6ucTpcPj0JapcG0t7IESclveAQ/s400/P1060469+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227685768532289138" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Ulwo0dh97sNW5ZfGnpLueqBCExJGyiksF61SOzG1vsEHXMlcFwZoUw-8k-OouHhfUALvZudG-T8dhVp4x3rM3iW13yZUJy4zuwNC-G_L5HX5CJLjr1YhjncS2pgusjVDH7ZOxybkPAE8/s1600-h/P1060467+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Ulwo0dh97sNW5ZfGnpLueqBCExJGyiksF61SOzG1vsEHXMlcFwZoUw-8k-OouHhfUALvZudG-T8dhVp4x3rM3iW13yZUJy4zuwNC-G_L5HX5CJLjr1YhjncS2pgusjVDH7ZOxybkPAE8/s400/P1060467+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227757019405022386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ImUwXfNKCxEtj8D9XfrCxXw2U2AIJjiBVTPXWqc0hEikkbhEYT-cO9Vk2RsnR1RjJ6s2bueK6hyN-Ky4nWGj66n1yrGUxVXgXp81AAcZfgzLy9jExr1a1tT5NpQCx1jWsUTtxPmTeVRz/s1600-h/P1060470+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ImUwXfNKCxEtj8D9XfrCxXw2U2AIJjiBVTPXWqc0hEikkbhEYT-cO9Vk2RsnR1RjJ6s2bueK6hyN-Ky4nWGj66n1yrGUxVXgXp81AAcZfgzLy9jExr1a1tT5NpQCx1jWsUTtxPmTeVRz/s400/P1060470+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227685773597097170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yxjcGTFjlCbxx_DpC3oZwKL8QsDorlLmhoRa9cF6qhd-JEziXu0gO-KOpGToN5FGAsXSNaY8DGoGTtC9Viq5akWGB7R5nqLrplRlPfWYnkaNNYueWegyoraDL93uACIMqjy_troH4g_S/s1600-h/P1060475+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yxjcGTFjlCbxx_DpC3oZwKL8QsDorlLmhoRa9cF6qhd-JEziXu0gO-KOpGToN5FGAsXSNaY8DGoGTtC9Viq5akWGB7R5nqLrplRlPfWYnkaNNYueWegyoraDL93uACIMqjy_troH4g_S/s400/P1060475+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227685777848647026" /></a><br /><br />Also, I decided to ride up Rifle Range Road. It's quite amazing that there are so many families out in the trails looking for durians. I saw a couple carrying a bunch of rambutans.<br /><br />And it is too bad that some of the best trails around are not open to mountain bikes. <br /><br />I was going to go further afield but my trip was cut short by plans for dinner. More trails and photos, next weekend.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-40174206671476589972008-07-26T23:39:00.004+08:002008-07-29T11:39:47.975+08:00My rideI rode today, because I could not stand to stay awake otherwise.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLg5GVSkeo-m5WIHbbXKkKdoXVoINaxLGO38dOon_2POmuvPOpaCKpSYcDwYJwgL9Avh3nw8Sv-BFGNNHTejLoSHjkOW8M2Lyexp64wDAmT5wLkQtxyjTyJKkq1GoPnM6M12l_R7HugHj/s1600-h/P1060448+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLg5GVSkeo-m5WIHbbXKkKdoXVoINaxLGO38dOon_2POmuvPOpaCKpSYcDwYJwgL9Avh3nw8Sv-BFGNNHTejLoSHjkOW8M2Lyexp64wDAmT5wLkQtxyjTyJKkq1GoPnM6M12l_R7HugHj/s400/P1060448+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227347997211307890" /></a><br /><br />Have you rode in Turf City?<br /><br />There, many hidden trails lie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglB_vohXvWrUpYsgWZohp1Ty_7gRb4vDw739MIyZeUN7BjgjgkwZmmZkeWBsUiOLmJO7COlPpl5MW4-ff_I6vboIFeFxBjB54emZTGYLFkELOUJ_4Y-GxDp53HKKbg46SGvCGhyphenhyphenDFaYrtP/s1600-h/P1060450+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglB_vohXvWrUpYsgWZohp1Ty_7gRb4vDw739MIyZeUN7BjgjgkwZmmZkeWBsUiOLmJO7COlPpl5MW4-ff_I6vboIFeFxBjB54emZTGYLFkELOUJ_4Y-GxDp53HKKbg46SGvCGhyphenhyphenDFaYrtP/s400/P1060450+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227347999657150738" /></a>by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-84929295862637372242008-07-26T16:31:00.005+08:002008-07-26T16:47:48.478+08:00Look where you're going<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpQGDBqGKZ7HCCh4dFXhuWkg_OVUoBQvjWV-cvJcoa3-T2RwvLoC2EB5qmr8pvpWTiFGRUbRBfp3BDOI1knoVZ692eywQWblaPE3TKWB-pyun3hopcRsnbGhWRboW6cWQ1_OhmjgCfYeA/s1600-h/P1050258+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpQGDBqGKZ7HCCh4dFXhuWkg_OVUoBQvjWV-cvJcoa3-T2RwvLoC2EB5qmr8pvpWTiFGRUbRBfp3BDOI1knoVZ692eywQWblaPE3TKWB-pyun3hopcRsnbGhWRboW6cWQ1_OhmjgCfYeA/s400/P1050258+%5B1024x768%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227237865695354578" /></a><br /><br />Macpherson Road, where my office is, has a lot of foreign talent. Most of them ride their bicycles to and fro - where from, and where to, I have no idea - along the main road. In fact when I used to work here about 5 years ago, I had once seen a Blangadeshi get knocked down on his bicycle. <br /><br />Most of them like to ride against the flow of traffic. Sometimes I'm on the other end, and it always reminds me of KITT vs. Goliath or KITT facing off KARR. I don't have a Turbo Boost though, and my molecularly bonded shell is only good for fending off raindrops.by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-1112519147804957642008-07-25T18:42:00.009+08:002008-07-26T08:41:04.008+08:00Bike related scenes in my book (#1)"He dreamt of becoming a celebrated artist, being cheered as he rode his environmentally friendly bicycle to work at his lavishly appointed studio. People smiled and waved. Hot female drivers blew kisses at him adoringly through their windshields and pressed their breasts against their windows as he rode past them in between traffic gridlocks, while pedestrians tried to give him high fives as he rolled past them kerbside.<br /> <br />On these fantasy commutes, traffic lights turned green before he had time to pull on the brakes. Buses careened wildly into adjacent lanes to give him a wide berth. Motorcyclists flashed him the international sign of peace and victory as they zoomed past, and flipped the bird to everyone else that they left in their dust.<br /> <br />The Traffic Police, too, had gotten wind of his award-winning paintings depicting the nihilistic (yet seductive!) dangers of drinking and driving, and showed up now with a 16-strong motorcade escort. When he arrived at his studio, he was greeted by the popping of a dozen camera flashes, deafened by cooing spectators and immensely turned on by a troupe of sexy cheerleaders who announced his arrival with a cheer that had the words “Ike” and "take me” in it. <br /><br />The cheer ended with a pyramid formation, and afterwards, the girl who had been at the very top (like the sparkling star on a Christmas tree) shyly asked for his autograph and then if she could take him out to dinner that night. She would pay. He would offer to go Dutch.<br /><br />Still later, one of the guys from the cheerleading team would make a similarly indecent proposal. He would decline politely but graciously while chiding himself for being so damn attractive.<br /><br />But first. <br /><br />He had to finish the damn paintings. How the fuck do you make drinking and driving look dangerous, nihilistic AND yet seductive? <br /><br />On canvas?”by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909249221582002411.post-39733522504623540922008-07-25T17:56:00.000+08:002008-07-25T18:25:57.589+08:00In the Beginning, there was the Wheel.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChKNaQXNA_zfpK5l9VMYN19O3fMyWU1J125iGUA2ZlRi80xz_p49B0j73Z1EAc6bhZniHUc7LOJblzlRzDjUGWV3ZFjVp2tGHaNFCtXfByHKY_RwNwOmasfi-ialaSOVg_lwsTztIOiZG/s1600-h/owheely.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChKNaQXNA_zfpK5l9VMYN19O3fMyWU1J125iGUA2ZlRi80xz_p49B0j73Z1EAc6bhZniHUc7LOJblzlRzDjUGWV3ZFjVp2tGHaNFCtXfByHKY_RwNwOmasfi-ialaSOVg_lwsTztIOiZG/s400/owheely.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226889365557934994" /></a><br /><br /><br />The wheel began to turn, and then there were two.<br /><br />We rode that, and saw that it was good. So we decided to write about it.<br /><br /><br />But first, we drank a lot of beer.<br /><br /><br />Here's to getting from Point A to Point B without bruising the wallet, and having fun in the process.<br /><br />As much fun as is possible without getting naked, anyway.<br /><br />Naked bike marathon, anyone?by Vincent McSquisheehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013420234778749488noreply@blogger.com0