Face Plant
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Schwinner at 07.29.09 - 10:43 am
Last night on the Tuesday Night Special ride I heard a sound that I will never forget. It was a guys head smacking on the road going downhill at 20+MPH without a helmet.
We all were speeding downhill Reseda Blvd (my bike speedometer hitting 40MPH) when I notice a guy on a fixie whose feet came unclipped. No brakes, no helmet and no way of regaining control of his bike.
He then attempted to slow down his bike by rubbing the tips of his shoes into the ground in a effort to slow down to avoid the busy intersection below. When his shoes fell off thats when I realized he had no way of stopping.
I pulled up near him and asked if he wanted to grab a hold of me and I would attempt to slow him down. He reached out his hand and grabbed my shirt but then his front tire turned 90 degrees to the right and lands head first onto the pavement.
We all stopped and told him not to move. A small pool of blood was on the ground from where he hit his head. He had road rash all over. He eventually got a ride to the hospital and I pray he is ok.
BOTTOM LINE:
I guess what I'm getting at is "Where a Helmet"
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get brakes. or at least sturdy shoes that fit well.
spiraldemon07.29.09 - 10:46 am
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Fuck. Were you guys above Rinaldi? Also a lesson to keep your bike tuned up and check all the parts! Hope the guy is ok
Roadblock07.29.09 - 10:47 am
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Should of corked the intersection so he can ride it through and slow down that way. Reaching to grab on to someone at that speed is not a very good idea. Well I hope this guy is ok.
mattspeed07.29.09 - 10:48 am
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"I guess what I'm getting at is "Where a Helmet" "
Yeah, and brakes are a good idea too.
Having a backup stopping option when your feet come unclipped / your chain breaks is not a bad thing.
JB responding to a
comment by Roadblock
07.29.09 - 10:50 am
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I know it's not hip to have a brake or ride with a helmet and in my world view that is fine. Darwinism at it's best, but if you are riding with a group then your actions can effect others, so I think it is wise for everyone to have a brake.
I hope the guy is ok and wish no harm to anyone that goes brakeless.
Foldie responding to a
comment by spiraldemon
07.29.09 - 10:51 am
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FUCK.
Sorry you had to witness that. Sounds terrifying.
Also....
*wear
HappyLand07.29.09 - 10:51 am
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true but with him being less than 10 sec away from hitting the intersection there would not have been enough time...
Schwinner responding to a
comment by mattspeed
07.29.09 - 10:56 am
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"I guess what I'm getting at is "Where a Helmet" "
Yeah, and brakes are a good idea too.
Having a backup stopping option when your feet come unclipped / your chain breaks is not a bad thing.
NO WAY!
hipster responding to a
comment by JB
07.29.09 - 10:56 am
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let's not make this a helmet argument. it would have helped, but this guy was an inexperienced rider on a brakeless fixed gear bike. he bit off more than he could chew and in turn chewed tarmac.
see what I did there?
mmaceda07.29.09 - 10:59 am
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I know how he felt and hes gonna wake up on some good old american morphine.. the only upside to this situation.
I hope he gets better soon... brakes are cool haven't you guys heard yet?
Scars are tattoos for the brave
Debut213 responding to a
comment by JB
07.29.09 - 11:00 am
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Shit, not just get a helmet... GET A FUCKING BRAKE! And some shoes that won't fall off!
northernsoulbyrd07.29.09 - 11:11 am
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I used to spend my afternoons as a kid on my schwin 12 speed riding to the top of that hill and blasting down it. 45 Mph on that hill is easy. And that intersection at Ranaldi and Reseda is not a small one, there are lots of lanes in all directions.
I hope they guy is ok, Maybe people should chip in and get him a get well gift ( A front break and a helmet)
thegodofthor07.29.09 - 11:17 am
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he broke his shoulder and got all road rashed up
Schwinner responding to a
comment by thegodofthor
07.29.09 - 11:19 am
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"GET A FUCKING BRAKE! And some shoes that won't fall off!"
+1
Also generally when I lead a ride down big hills or through dangerous roads I STOP EVERYONE BEFORE and give them a warning / disclaimer about what kind of a shitstorm they can expect. So far no major accidents, and it's the fixed brakeless crew that I worry about on the downhills for sure.
TNS leaders- maybe next time you go down that hill make a quick prior announcement / warning for the brakeless riders. Especially if you don't know 'em, there's no telling how experienced / inexperienced they are on their bike.
THAT SAID: it should not be the responsibility of the ride leader to warn people or take responsibility for inexperienced ridazz, but as a safety precaution I think it's a good idea and good form as ride leader. Just sayin ;)
Safe riding, hopefully brakeless dude heals up fast and takes this as a learning experience.
GET A BRAKE!
jonnyboy07.29.09 - 11:24 am
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i let him borrow my allen key before we went up the hill O_o
that hill was scary
66607.29.09 - 11:53 am
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if you're going fast, you should have a brake. if you don't want a brake you shouldnt ride fast.
i was once riding fixed with platforms and no cages (i usually wear spd's) and bombing a hill when my feet just flew off the platforms. that was scary as fuck, but i had a front brake, so i was able to stop. if i didnt have a brake, i'd either have to crash or take my luck rolling a red on santa monica and westwood.
i'm glad to hear he wasnt more seriously injured.
tortuga_veloce07.29.09 - 11:55 am
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my feet dont come out of the clips and i know how to handle my bike.
arent you slow? YES YOU ARE.
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 12:11 pm
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the only time ive ever face planted was when i broke my bmx frame in half.
theres nothing darwin about riding brakeless with proper toe retention.
theres def something darwin about riding fixed with platforms, regardless of having a brake or not. this is common sense. if youre above it, then good for you.
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 12:13 pm
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keep that confidence. it will help you stop when your strap breaks.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 12:14 pm
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i have tons of confidence because my pedals have no straps, therefor they will not break.
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 12:16 pm
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because old SPDs never pop out. based on that logic, is it suicide to ride any bike with platforms? you're such a moron.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 12:19 pm
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did i say any bike with platforms, or did i say fixed with platforms?
replace your cleats when necessary and do proper pedal maintenance and you wont have problems like this.
do you want to race it out again or do you want to get into another online slapfight?
ruinedbyidiots responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 12:21 pm
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Never had any accidents like this, they've all been "rolls" related to sand-traps and cross-wind.
Yeah, but helmets and minimal breaking would've made this much less of a catastrophe.
And while we're on the subject of brakes, if you get a cheap mtb with disc brakes, take those things off.
The calipers stay locked up under pressure and will either kill you going down hill, or slow you down on the flats.
bentstrider responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 12:22 pm
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This is ridiculous, I don't know that there's anyone to agree with here, but an experienced brakeless rider is a COMPLETELY different thing from inexperienced.
And yes, platforms on fixed you are just asking for trouble. I would never recommend that setup to anyone, actually I'd recommend against it.
jonnyboy07.29.09 - 12:24 pm
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Hipster's right! That dude is gona have sooooo much street cred when he gets out. He's gona need a box of condums to! hell be gitin layed left and rite!
User1 responding to a
comment by hipster
07.29.09 - 12:24 pm
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this would be interesting if you were smart. unfortunately, every time i point out the idiocy of something you say, it just goes right over your head.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 12:25 pm
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...because youre not intelligent enough to use your words.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 12:30 pm
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sorry, i cant hear you because you cant hang with the breakaway. could you speak up?
ruinedbyidiots responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 12:31 pm
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I propose we BAN him and the TNS leaders for not having "good form as ride leaders" and the rider for not having brakes.
Cause you know, everyone needs babysitting on these rides.
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 12:34 pm
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Man... that's scary. Hope the person heals up quick.
@Mattspeed...
I never thought of the corking intersection so the rider can just ride through. I'll keep that in mind.
I've seen that happen at a MR ride coming down Grand to 5th St.... like 5 fixies going down with no one on the pedals... scary.
Oh... on a side note. I had a dream that I finally did a skid.
digablesoul07.29.09 - 12:36 pm
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LOL,
RBI, i said "thats funny Liamn, You think hes an idiot because he has the word "idiot" in his user handle. LOL
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 12:37 pm
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Bring it! He'll be ready this time!!!
User1 responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 12:42 pm
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User1! yeah that name and few others... i am telling you, he looks like that poodle.
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by User1
07.29.09 - 12:51 pm
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i disagree with the helmet first sentiment. there are many things i can think of that would have prevented this:
a brake
a properly maintained bike, with good foot retention
tightly laced shoes
tightly laced shoes properly applied into the rear wheel
a gloved hand onto the front wheel
learning how to spin fast on a downhill
dragging your soles along the pavement (not the toes)
bailing out by laying the bike down (avoiding head and shoulder injury maybe)
AND LASTLY GETTING A HELMET FOR WHEN YOU HIT THE GROUND.
there was something a long time ago on bikesnobnyc about how it's silly to wear a helmet if you're going to ride brakeless, and i tend to agree.
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2008/01/hiding-in-plain-sight-why-cycling-is.html
the last line is: [they] "wind up lying on the ground under their brakeless bikes wondering why their helmet didn’t make them stop fast enough."
this kid had a lot of options that he did not avail himself of, but i hope he's allright and maybe he or somebody else can learn from this
cassidy07.29.09 - 12:53 pm
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First of all, I hope the guy is ok.
Second of all: BAN the ride leaders for someone's idiocy? GTFO.
If that were the case just about everyone would be banned.
We are not anyones parents (unless our actual child was on a ride with us)
and have no responsibility to anyone, despite what many of you think.
Take care of your own bike and your own being.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 12:56 pm
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godluvesugly:my post was sarcastic reply. read between the lines. I agree with you, its not my job to look after you or anyone else belongs(ie. bikes, backs, pumps, beer)
"Take care of your own bike and your own being. "--i will stop to help you with a flat, though.
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by GodLovesUgly
07.29.09 - 1:03 pm
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+1000000000
I'm glad no one else got hurt. Right now my left elbow sucks cause I got swerved into on a ride. Fortunately I had 1. Brakes 2. Gloves 3. A helmet. I can't imagine like, watching this situation unfold and not being able to do anything.
But I do need to learn how to roll out of falls and not stick my arm out to catch myself. I'm going to break it eventually and I can't keep road-rashin' my elbows.
I like wearing a helmet. It's a good excuse to never wash/do my hair.
And what exactly is the prejudice against brakes???
HappyLand responding to a
comment by cassidy
07.29.09 - 1:18 pm
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Couldn't "hear" the sarcasm, fair enough. "no rider left behind" is something I definitely believe in.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by HappyLand
07.29.09 - 1:21 pm
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Another thing about a ban is how would one even be remotely enforced?
Ankle bracelets? Combat Air Patrols? Area Denial Measures? Assets placed along an elevated launch point?
bentstrider responding to a
comment by GodLovesUgly
07.29.09 - 1:30 pm
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just wanted to point out that if youre gonna use the "gloved hand onto the front wheel " technique,make sure that gloved hand is placed behind the fork to achieve maximum stopping power
mandingo responding to a
comment by cassidy
07.29.09 - 1:34 pm
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lol THAT HAS BEEN MY QUESTION ALL ALONG, HOW DO YOU BAN SOMEONE FROM YOUR RIDE? do you slap them with a wet tube if they come back? lol take off their front brake?
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by bentstrider
07.29.09 - 1:40 pm
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those are all great ideas that you can think off in the comfort of your home. Now, try and rationally think all that out flying down the road with no control what soever.
Watching him...I could not even think straight.
Now that I think about it trying to stop someone going out of control is just asking danger for yourself (epically that I was clipped in)
But for the life of me I was not going to let this kid ride himself into a four lane intersection. Better that he lay his bike down then than being abruptly stopped by a car!
Schwinner responding to a
comment by cassidy
07.29.09 - 1:41 pm
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if youre xl and you want to ban people from taco tuesdays, you do it with threats of supposed violence.
ruinedbyidiots responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 1:41 pm
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do you think if he swerved side to side across the street he could've slowed down enough to gain control?
i wonder what is a good technique for this situation
666 responding to a
comment by Schwinner
07.29.09 - 1:48 pm
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That's a very good point my fellow Armadillo! I think I'll practice this tonite.
User1 responding to a
comment by mandingo
07.29.09 - 1:48 pm
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This is all an elaborate plan to subtly establish population control. Feel free to keep on riding without brakes, you hipsters!
FBI07.29.09 - 1:52 pm
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The fuck kind of rides have you ever lead, asshole?
I thought what I said was in good taste and in no way offensive to the leaders of TNS or the dude who faceplanted. However you get on here and fucking mock me for trying to be helpful?
EAT A DICK OR GTFO, ADRIANS BREAST
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 1:57 pm
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LOL, "Slap them with a wet-tube"!!!!
bentstrider responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 1:58 pm
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"just wanted to point out that if youre gonna use the "gloved hand onto the front wheel " technique,make sure that gloved hand is placed behind the fork to achieve maximum stopping power"
Are you being sarcastic mandingo, or does having your hand get stuck between the wheel and fork count as "maximum stopping power"?
That seems like a kinda bad idea.
JB07.29.09 - 1:59 pm
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he said behind the fork...
666 responding to a
comment by JB
07.29.09 - 2:03 pm
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Hard to know what the best thing to do is in a tight situation. You might have saved him from major trouble. Glad he's alive. I'd really like to know if he will put a brake on his bike in the future. You think?
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by Schwinner
07.29.09 - 2:11 pm
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First: I hope the guy is okay and heals up well.
Second: Instead of toes on the ground, which didn't help him at all, and only hurt him by taking off his shoes, he should have done a "New York stop/ skid," the kind where you put your foot on the rear wheel to help you slow down.
Anyway, despite all that, I'm sure that was a horrific sound.
imachynna07.29.09 - 2:12 pm
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@mandingo
the gloved hand on the wheel method is dangerous for sure, so that's why it's a last resort. are you sure about being behind the fork? for one thing, on a lot of road bikes you can't even get your hand into that space, and for another if you grab too tight you will mash your hand into the fork and flip over with a broken hand. if you put it in front you should be able to let go if you have to.
@schwinner
you're right. you can't think about those things when you're flying out of control, but that's exactly the point of prevention. if he thought about these things before hand and practiced them a little bit he'd be in better shape. and given the situation he was in, i'm sure it was better for him to go down than to get hit by a car.
cassidy07.29.09 - 2:12 pm
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BOTTOM LINE:
Coulda shoulda woulda. Hospital bills and pain will teach you a thing or two.
imachynna07.29.09 - 2:13 pm
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it may be dangerous to try to grab your front wheel at 40mph. another good way to stop while youre riding brakeless is to carry a cable lock, (like the kind that comes with many u-locks,) thread one end through the other like a lasso, then throw it around one of the foot-steps on a telephone pole. your forward momentum should launch you into the air to safety.
or you could just get a brake for $10 at one of the co-ops.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by JB
07.29.09 - 2:15 pm
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I think this is the first time poodles made me laugh.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 2:18 pm
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what are you guys ,a bunch o' nimrods?
mandingo07.29.09 - 2:24 pm
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The fuck kind of rides have you ever lead, asshole?
the one your bag got taken on! bitch!!!!
thought what I said was in good taste and in no way offensive to the leaders of TNS or the dude who faceplanted. However you get on here and fucking mock me for trying to be helpful?
well, no you werent. which is why it warranted my reponse. i am not your daddy, you may like to be told what to do on your rides, i dont. i know what to do...
eata dick?
find your bag..... and, tell your mom, to give me back my wet-tube....
havea nice day!!!! ;)
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 2:25 pm
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dingo rides freewheel brakeless single speed.
neverclever responding to a
comment by mandingo
07.29.09 - 2:26 pm
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Dingo uses his strengthened and calloused jerking off hand when holding the tire behind the forks. It's pretty impressive actually.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by JB
07.29.09 - 2:30 pm
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what time should i cum over borfo?
mandingo responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
07.29.09 - 2:32 pm
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jon,
oh yeah, just your shit not anyone else that lost there shit on that ride.... JUST UR STUFF!!!!
Adrian_The_BEAST07.29.09 - 2:32 pm
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word.
hopefully dude didn't suffer any major head trauma though. smacking your head on pavement going 20 mph+ makes me cringe.
coldcut responding to a
comment by imachynna
07.29.09 - 2:32 pm
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Sexy said you were racing for smack, so I decided to cancel. Next week, sport!
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by mandingo
07.29.09 - 2:33 pm
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Sounds like a scene in a bicycle-related movie that would be directed by Michael Bay!!!
Un-manned bike goes flying into a tanker truck and explodes!!!!!
bentstrider responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 2:34 pm
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yeah ,wish me luck and ill try to cum over next week
mandingo responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
07.29.09 - 2:34 pm
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Somehow I knew you'd bring up the bag because I always thought you'd stolen it based on the way you got all defensive for no reason in
this thread. Now I know it is probably true, you did jack my shit.
How has that $1,500 in camera equipment been treating you, douchebag? Hopefully it helped you through the rough times in the recession. I know it helped me having it stolen.
You wanna fucking know who came up with the idea that it was you who stole the bag, who brought that thread to my attention? I'm not even gonna tell you, it would probably fuck your whole world up.
Dick.
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 2:35 pm
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i was thinking more wiley coyote, but that works too.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by bentstrider
07.29.09 - 2:37 pm
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before she left, my friend let me ride her scattante down that hill after the coaster brake challenge. hills really aren't for the faint of heart to be completely honest. that shit was awesrsome!!!
profoscurity07.29.09 - 2:38 pm
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It really shows everyone here what kind of great person you are by making fun of someone for getting their shit stolen.
You're a real nice guy. Such a prince and a scholar. I really think you're great.
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 2:39 pm
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dude shouldve put his bare foot on his back wheel ... i love the smell of burning skin
66607.29.09 - 2:43 pm
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really similar to burning hair.
coldcut responding to a
comment by 666
07.29.09 - 2:44 pm
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tortuga faceplanted his cyber bike on the tour de retard.
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 2:51 pm
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So much hate in this room. especially from that guy johnny. take a chill pill guy and go ride your bike.
TIMESARECHANGING07.29.09 - 2:52 pm
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sorry i hurt your feelings....
CYBER HUG!!!! i get you a beer when TT comes to TNS and i will even co-lead a leg of the ride with you...
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 2:54 pm
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sorry i missed your response to your post regarding your bag... i was not on the ride... i came to the defense of my brothers , Gorvid and Paul(TT rider). YOU accused my family. i will not stand for that. even NOW, you accuse me. John, seriously, fuck you... you lost your bag... you should of kept an eye on it... i dont have your shit... call me, i would like to meet with you in person and clear it up. 310 749 6942. or you can come to TNS and say.
don tell me your sob story, i have one too... +2 mouths to feed.
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 3:01 pm
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Joe B, remember when MR was small... no worries about crashing or thefts or Efights... i miss your bunny ears!!!!
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
07.29.09 - 3:03 pm
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@jonny,
Adrian is an out-of-work architect who lives in Tarzana with his wife and kid. He's never been on Taco Tuesday and I think that would preclude him stealing your bag.
But since you bring it up, I've had a few friends tell me that they were wrongfully accused of being associated with thefts. It's just not fair to go throwing around accusations and it makes Ridazz look unfriendly.
I usually try to introduce myself to all the new faces at the beginning of the ride both to be friendly but also to feel them out and know if i should keep an eye on them. Face it, unless you saw a person stealing your bag, you have NO IDEA who it was.
Adrian may be an eDick, but he's no thief. that said, i'm sorry to hear that you lost so much.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 3:05 pm
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hey tyler, remember that time your SPD stripped the threading on your shoe on TRWNN?
yeah, i hope that happens to you when you're trying to slow down on a fast downhill. when you crash, i'll be sure to use my brake while slowing to point and laugh.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 3:12 pm
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remember all those times you stood next to me and my friends while we were conversing, but you didnt say anything? you just sort of stood there like a creep, or a little boy who was lost? good vibes from you, man.
the threading wasnt stripped - but nice try. you just crashed your cyber bike again!
ruinedbyidiots responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 3:14 pm
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That's really fucked up you lost that much in a night. Fuckin hope one of these days we catch someone in the act. Cause that shit is still going on.
User1 responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 3:19 pm
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"all those times?" i've met you in person like 3 or 4 times, and the only thing i recall saying to you was "damn, that's crazy that your shoe broke like that." of course, what is one supposed to say to an asshole like you?
"make fun of any 16-year old kids online lately?" how about introducing yourself to a new Rida or just not being a dick? good vibes from you, man.
and excuse me, the threading was cracked. my mistake. I'm sure that would make all the difference.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 3:26 pm
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Adrian_the_Beast
Why would you put your phone number for everyone to see? And then you have a poster giving even more details of your life afterward.
I think people should be more careful:
I already know your number
where you basically live
youre an out of work architect
youre married
have kids
who some of your family member are (names)
shit, if I look through some photos on the threads, i might know what you look like.
True, youre not hiding, but to offer the info to the world? I just want to point it out, especially to younger kids who so freely text pics, post pics and the like. Its on or could be on the net to stay... dont ever get vetted.
No joke, but many teachers are trying to teach kids about this... its a really big problem. I tend to let info slip here and there... but we should all take more precautions.
Not trying to start shit, take it as an example to help.
md2 responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 3:28 pm
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thats the thing, YOU DIDNT SAY ANYTHING. you just stood there like a creep. and then when no one acknowledged your presence you just sort of faded away back into the crowd like the nobody that you are. you crashed your cyber bike again!
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 3:29 pm
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i understand, i am just tired of Jon and his accususations.
thanks for looking out for me...
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by md2
07.29.09 - 3:31 pm
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I don't know for sure who stole the bag nor did I even care anymore (IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME = I WAS OVER IT) until you began bashing me for it. Really? You sat at your computer and thought it would be fun / worthwhile to start BASHING me for getting my bag and camera equipment stolen?? What a piece of work.
Hopefully you don't raise your kids to exhibit such behavior. Maybe they can teach you a thing or two about being polite, because you haven't proven anything in this thread besides the fact that you like to take cheapshots at people who have done nothing to disrespect you at all.
Some kind of example you are setting for your children acting like Hitler... I never once disrespected your family so talk all you want about "defending your brothers" because nobody ever accused them of anything, especially me.
It's going to take a lot more than a CYBER HUG and a beer, although I might just change my mind if I see you try- it's usually in my nature to make peace instead of war.
Sore topic, sorry folks.
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 3:33 pm
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exactly my point...
md2 responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 3:36 pm
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I think our points are actually quite different, but thanks
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by md2
07.29.09 - 3:38 pm
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remember when this thread used to be about that poor fellow who used his face to stop his bike, and how we could all commiserate with him, and learn something from him, and dare to hope that he will learn something from his ordeal. those were good times, good times indeed.
cassidy07.29.09 - 3:44 pm
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that's right. I remember that occasion. I walked up and you rudely failed to acknowledge me and I left, asking myself, "what's this guy's problem?" now i know: you're a spoiled brat whose only means of bonding with others is to complain. that my friend, is the definition of a bitch.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 3:47 pm
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i dont acknowledge strangers, especially ones who creep up on small groups of people like that.
and a bitch is the female of a dog or some other carnivorous animals. looks like you just crashed your cyber bike yet again! this is not surprisng.
ruinedbyidiots responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 3:50 pm
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He does look successful.
But he's not powerful. He needs a tie like this:
But maybe that's not what he's going for, eh?
Either way... his eyes inform me he's got good intentions.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
07.29.09 - 3:51 pm
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i dont acknowledge strangers, especially ones who creep up on small groups of people like that.
and this is why you don't make new friends, and why so many people dislike you. it's funny that because of our little grudge match, people started complaining about you to me. congratulations, you're disliked all over the city.
google "define:bitch" and you'll see this:
cunt: a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; "she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch"
your cyber chain just broke.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 3:58 pm
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umm. i don't think that counts as trolling. sarcastic for sure, but i think that's more like un-hijacking a thread if such a thing is possible.
cassidy responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
07.29.09 - 3:58 pm
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why are you trying to act like everyone is your best friend and theres no one out there who doesnt like you? this is some elementary school shit youre delving into.
ruinedbyidiots07.29.09 - 4:02 pm
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Enough with the cyber bike parts... I'm having a hard time following what's wrong with all these e-bikes now.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 4:02 pm
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Does any one have a picture of tortuga? im not sure who this guy is.
TIMESARECHANGING responding to a
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07.29.09 - 4:03 pm
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Adrian_The_BEAST says:
"yawn....."
Sorry to bore you.
You can't go around pushing people's buttons for fun in a public forum and not expect to get schooled every once in a while for acting like a senseless dick.
jonnyboy responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 4:04 pm
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I sense we're going to have a popularity contest!!! winner CARES!
neverclever07.29.09 - 4:06 pm
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"I do have brakes"
refering to his legs...
rayrayray07.29.09 - 4:11 pm
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Yeah!! WINNER CARES!!
THIS IS THE ROYAL RUMBLE!!!
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by neverclever
07.29.09 - 4:14 pm
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I like your skids.... too bad you can't do them on my bike. :)
You've got more learning before you're a master padawon.
You going to Barchopz tonight.
And that wasn't a question.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by rayrayray
07.29.09 - 4:15 pm
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I'm going to Barchopz.
That isn't an answer.
rayrayray responding to a
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07.29.09 - 4:16 pm
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no helmet= I don't care
I almost never ever ever ever ride without a helmet. I would not be here multiple times if not for a brain basket.
veloce palucha and rbi need to get a fucking LIFE!!!!!!!!!
If I see that stupid fucking gold sprint video posted again. I will race RBI anywhere anytime. Once my bruised sternum is better.
I will get video of me CRUSHING HIM and post it on every single fucking place that I can.
YOU WON THE NOHO SPRINTS BECAUSE OTHER WERE HURT OR DID NOT ATTEND.
NOW TO VELOCE AND PALUCHA.
EVERYTHING I HAVE EVER READ COMING OUT OF YOUR KEYBOARDS IS FAIL!!!!!
parlorbikes07.29.09 - 4:17 pm
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Alright Adrian vs Jonny show is over, done visiting this thread.
Sorry for hurting your feelings Adrian, I'm putting this shit on a self imposed ignore list and leaving the rest to oodles & rbi.
Have at it guys!
jonnyboy07.29.09 - 4:18 pm
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there are plenty of people who dislike me. what's your point? you don't have one.
Here's what a point should look like. Feel free to model yours after mine:
a. you're a rude prick.
b. you're an idiot who constantly contradicts himself.
i hope you're rude to the wrong person one day and get your ass kicked. i'm sure the only thing funnier than watching you not fight back would be listening to you try to justify your blind adherence to nonviolence while you nurse your wounds.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
07.29.09 - 4:21 pm
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Now that's not very nice. These are words... albeit sometimes they can be quite incendiary... but nevertheless, it shows a sign of weakness when one has to resort to such tactics.
And I've met both of you, and both of you didn't rub the right way on the forums but turned out to be decent people in person. That being said, I would watch out what you wish on the other person as it might just come to pass (and worse) and you'll live with regret, all because of a few choice words you didn't agree with.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.29.09 - 4:26 pm
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You're trying too hard at not being liked. Ask any of these other posters who it comes naturally to how they do it.
I will leave them nameless as we've all come to know them pretty well.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by rayrayray
07.29.09 - 4:29 pm
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pushing buttons? how easy you fall apart. i just dont like people imposing rules on me...
who schooled me? fuck, are you going to ask me to meet you at the monkey bars at 315 for a wet noodle fight? your a dick... i think you, dont like to be reminded that it REALLY is your OWN FAULT for losing you bag.... right? its your personal belonging? YOU watch it.... i will try and teach my daughter to be more polite, like you stated, but another lesson that i will teach her is to:LOOK AFTER HER PERSONAL EFFECTS"
dont come on the boards crying that you got stolen,, when in fact you did not pay attention to it...
again, i am happy to read that you benefited form the insurance company from your bag being "stolen". I SMELL FRAUD!!!! or were you just looking for the brown kids to blame? yeah i went there... what else could it be? tell me Jon..
truth?
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by jonnyboy
07.29.09 - 4:38 pm
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Give it up already. Dude already pretty much called it a truce.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
comment by Adrian_The_BEAST
07.29.09 - 4:39 pm
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yeah, you both apologized. get over it. move on.
Joe Borfo07.29.09 - 4:44 pm
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Truth be told, I'm not serious about anything I say to Tyler online and Tyler knows this. Now you all do too. Sure, there is a grain of truth to my criticisms, but if he ever needed a tool or a pump, I'd be the first to volunteer. I truly love all of you.
So please, if you ride a brakeless fixie, take it slow. And if you ride a fixie fast, rock a brake. Because I love you.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by GodLovesUgly
07.29.09 - 4:59 pm
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NO!!!!!! MORE CHAOS AND DRAMA!
Gav07.29.09 - 5:07 pm
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if you have breaks, you don't have to where a helmutt. But if you couldn't get a break, tough lock. California law says you need a break every 4 hours.
Hope the guy's all right,.
sc_nomad07.29.09 - 5:37 pm
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im curious as to why Adrian got all butthurt over Jonny defending himself when Adrian is the one that brought up the bag in a thread about helmets and breaks? obviously, the dude has zero class, and apparently lacks a high school degree as well.
I love it when people come on the internet to drama up their lives because their actual lives are too boring. Go Spend time with your kid dude. I highly doubt she wants to remember her father as " the dumbass that spent too much time on the internet instead of playing with her outside. "
i also love sweeping accusasions. Now if i just bring up a holocaust reference, everything will be null and void to that brown reference.
Get over yourself.
tinycities07.29.09 - 6:16 pm
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Also, i highly doubt jonny received any insurance money from his bag being stolen. but i like to know where you're pulling these words out of thin air. you seem to be quite paranoid yourself, sir.
tinycities07.29.09 - 6:18 pm
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California law says you need a break every 4 hours.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says I need one every 14 hours.
bentstrider responding to a
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07.29.09 - 6:29 pm
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Do you have anything contructive to say, or are you going to continue showing us your 6th grade english skills?
tinycities07.29.09 - 6:34 pm
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whats with you and school referances! Ok we get it that you went to high school and your going to college. good for you. so eff you and the high horse that brought u here.
TIMESARECHANGING responding to a
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07.29.09 - 6:39 pm
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After a year of being on this website, I can truthfully say I saw all of this coming.
Here's a recipe.
1) Thread is made about someone in an accident.
2) Thread becomes political
3) Two people get in an argument
4) Another two people get in an argument
5) The thread is spammed with a photo that has circulated the forum for a few days
6) More arguing
7) Add a few lurkers comments about the drama
8) I try to post something witty
Now let's all hope the kid who wished he had a brain bucket is okay and on a great road to recovery. You live and learn! (Or die) C'est la vie!
Good night everyone, I'll be here 'til Thursday.
imachynna07.29.09 - 6:47 pm
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Am I still your hero TIMES? I was so flattered by your comment in THAT DARN GIRL THREAD. Can we play video games and mutually rub one out? Mostly I am just looking for a system to hog....
HappyLand responding to a
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07.29.09 - 6:59 pm
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man this thread sure when to hell...
Schwinner07.30.09 - 9:54 am
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END SCENE!!!
let's roll the credits now...
neverclever responding to a
comment by Schwinner
07.30.09 - 10:00 am
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that was pretty witty
666 responding to a
comment by imachynna
07.30.09 - 10:49 am
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god i wish i saw this shit happen!
what the fuck was he thinking?!
whatever, let his ass mull this accident over with mashed potatoes and some tylenol.
and fuck everyone's two cents here.
when it comes down to it, the guy was being a dumbass.
KiMS107.30.09 - 12:11 pm
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hahaha tiny you shut him up right quick. all great points. hope mr "2 mouths to feed" realizes that those mouths are children and they look up to him. he needs to set a better example. sad, sad, sad
marlasinger responding to a
comment by tinycities
07.30.09 - 12:33 pm
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i forgot Ians account was logged in...
so MARLA, fuck you.... from Adrian
Adrian_The_BEAST responding to a
comment by tortuga_veloce
07.30.09 - 12:37 pm
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DUDE LOOKS LIKE HE GOT FUCKED UP
OH YEAH, AND THIS THREAD IS FULL OF LAWLZ...
PRESIDENT OBAMA05.5.10 - 3:42 pm
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dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lawlz wait till it happens to you! lawlz dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
mattspeed responding to a
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05.5.10 - 6:49 pm
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I gotta say you can have brakes and a helmet but if shits meant to happen then it will.
I was riding today down balloona creek (dark) when a little baby dear pops out of nowehre causing me to slam on my brake and I just flipped over eating shit. I didnt even know they were around that area.
so anything can happen, if your an experienced rider or not.
BoneCrush05.5.10 - 10:15 pm
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Ridazz Roulette!
don't you ride brakeless, tyler?
MAKE OUT ALREADY!!!
mfphh fvrphmrs
cant resist posting pictures.
must resist urges. this will be my last one
Yay.
TRUE!