MR: It's Morphin Time!
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goosegoose at 05.18.10 - 11:16 am
So, unfortunately due to some events, Palucha can't make it to the Midnight Ridazz ride next month. He personally gave me the June spot.
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Martial arts. Robots. Kick-ass latex suits. Swords. Guns. Monsters from space. Robot fucking dinosaurs.
WHAT THE FUCK MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR????
It's time to have FUN as we ride and pay homage to those colorful karate choppin' teen
super heroes the Power Rangers.
Meet 8:30
Ride 9:30
Pan Pacific Park
Cash Reward given out to best costume.
Dress up as your favorite Power Ranger! A Putty Patrol. A space monster! HAVE FUN!!!
Last stop at a undisclosed location with a popular food truck and a live band!
More details coming as we approach the date.
Lets all have FUN!
It's Morphin' Time Ridazz!!
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If someone can pull off dressing up as Zordon, I'll buy you a 30 pack of beer for yourself.
goosegoose05.18.10 - 12:12 pm
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possible ways for pulling off zordon.
1.get plastic the length of body
2.some how get it opaque
3.cut out appropriate holes
4.?????
mechazawa05.18.10 - 1:04 pm
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In related news, I read recently that the Power Rangers franchise was bought back to it's original owner from Disney. I had no clue Power Rangers was bought by Disney in the first place. I hope they do a remake of the original show. This show was probably one of my favorite shows growing up and I'm sure alot of people grew up watching this show as well.
Here is the article:
'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' does a flying jump-kick to Nickelodeon
goosegoose05.18.10 - 1:27 pm
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abc has been re-running the original series on saturday mornings.
Rage responding to a
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05.18.10 - 1:46 pm
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Yeah! FUCK THAT PALUCHA GUY!.......wait
palucha66 responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:22 pm
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i'll be the yello....fffffuuuuu
666 responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:37 pm
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Im sorry my housemate has called dibs ... you can be the pink one?
OsnapsonJC responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:43 pm
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naw i wanna be the red or green ranger.. i found a costume i'm about to buy.
goosegoose responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:46 pm
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Sam can be the blue ranger.. cause he reminds me of Billy
goosegoose05.18.10 - 2:48 pm
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goose: isn't yellow more appropriate
immachyna: hahaha, you beat me to posting that exact same picture
nolikedrive responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:52 pm
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racist!! lol
so what was red? jason did kinda look mexican......
goosegoose responding to a
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05.18.10 - 2:54 pm
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don't restrict yourselves to the first one. there were so many different variations. get on it.
MMPR S1
MMPR S2
MMPR S3
Zeo
Turbo
Space
Lost Galaxy
Lightspeed
Time Force
Wild Force
Ninja Storm
Dino Thunder
S.P.D
Mystic Force
Operation Overdrive
Jungle Fury
R.P.M.
mechazawa05.18.10 - 3:07 pm
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dude.. the red ranger kinda got a lil chubby..
goosegoose responding to a
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05.18.10 - 3:08 pm
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After turbo I discovered sports and stopped watching .....
OsnapsonJC responding to a
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05.18.10 - 3:11 pm
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I stopped at the Space one... Then I realized I had no friends because I was still watching Power Rangers.
goosegoose responding to a
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05.18.10 - 3:18 pm
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i stopped at turbo then decided to give pr another chance, tried to watch lost galaxy. that was a bad idea.
mechazawa responding to a
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05.18.10 - 3:22 pm
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The band I had booked that day canceled on me. :(
goosegoose05.25.10 - 9:34 am
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Next Friday!
Spoke Card designed:
The back, you have to see and come out!
goosegoose06.3.10 - 4:33 pm
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BUMP for the ride and an awesome Spoke Card! ;)
SugarHooker06.3.10 - 8:46 pm
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I'm scouting the ride tonight around 8ish tonight. I have a cool solid route planned for me thanks to superblueman. I'm gonna ride the route and make some minor
adjudgements.. Anyone down to ride around 16- 18 miles with me around West Hollywood/Culver City is welcome to come. Will buy some beers and food at the end.. Hit me up.. 213.448.8256
goosegoose06.6.10 - 3:15 pm
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yo im down to go riding, ill give you a ring
braydon responding to a
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06.6.10 - 3:54 pm
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hope this helps everyone with your costume ideas
nolikedrive06.6.10 - 7:16 pm
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just did the tentative route.. few small hills.. a nice zig zag down hill which should be fun..
good solid 20 miles.
two stops that i've never been to on a ride.
no liquor stops planed.
very excited about friday. hope you guys will enjoy.
goosegoose06.7.10 - 1:13 am
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route is tons of fun, some classic and new stuff
braydon responding to a
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06.7.10 - 1:16 am
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GOOSEGOOSE! your ride flyer absolutely kicks my ass! I hope I'm in town to enjoy this ride, if not, please save a spoke card for meee!
Roadblock06.7.10 - 2:49 pm
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ride sounds like is goin to be cool im looking forward to see does spoke card.
chunkylover0906.7.10 - 2:53 pm
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Hey Guys!!
It's offcial!
Professor Calculus will be playing at the last stop before we head back to the start! Check them out!
www.myspace.com/professorcalculus
This is gonna be shaping up to one KICK ASS ride!
I can not wait!
goosegoose06.8.10 - 5:36 pm
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opps here is the link
www.myspace.com/professorcalculus
goosegoose06.8.10 - 5:39 pm
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Are you PUMPED!!! cause I'm not. I have no fucking costume.
palucha66 responding to a
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06.8.10 - 7:44 pm
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You don't need to..
My suggestion to you and to anyone who doesn't have a costume is simple...
Wear either Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red, White, Green, or Black.. That's how the Power Rangers did it. :)
goosegoose responding to a
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06.8.10 - 9:25 pm
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Power Ranger I don't wanna be no stinking power ranger. I wanted to be Lord Motherfucking Zedd the most badass looking villian EVAR! Sadly they don't sell his costume :'(
palucha66 responding to a
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06.9.10 - 1:45 am
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ill take my taekwondo gear lol
godmode responding to a
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06.9.10 - 4:13 am
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you buy a shirt with him on it..
only 9.99
goosegoose responding to a
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06.9.10 - 10:45 am
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did you know Zordon is Bulk.
BOLUDO responding to a
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06.9.10 - 12:58 pm
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Someone needs to construct a tall bike ----->
So hyped about this weekend. Bike rides and Pride!!! YES!
TacoBella06.9.10 - 2:05 pm
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Dude that shirt made me jizz in my pants. Sadly it won't arrive in time so most likely imma go to Hollywood to search for a power ranger shirt. Also I just realized this will be my goodbye ride cause I won't be riding anymore besides velodrome.
palucha66 responding to a
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06.9.10 - 9:48 pm
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Go to Target.. They got Power Rangers T-Shirts there... or you can find a shit load of Power Ranger Ts in Venice
goosegoose responding to a
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06.10.10 - 1:02 am
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I wish i was morphin' with you guys. :(
Delirium06.10.10 - 4:11 pm
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crap even though this is leavinga cross the street from my house i dont think i can make it ive just been having so much on my plate lately =[
Thegirlinglass06.10.10 - 4:43 pm
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I bought this at the 99cent store years ago ...
OsnapsonJC responding to a
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06.10.10 - 6:19 pm
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Hey does that glendele ride have to do with this ride... because I see two postings? ... or do they meet up eventuality? .....help
app6la06.10.10 - 6:31 pm
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The one that BLAHER posted is a meet up connecting ride that goes to the official ride.
Usually when you see a recognized ride name with arrows pointing to another recognized ride name, it means one ride leader is taking his ride to someone else's ride to connect the two.
In this case it is The Glendale RIde to MR
TheDude responding to a
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06.10.10 - 6:42 pm
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Get excited folks!
Tonight we will be taking over the streets of Los Angeles. This should be super fun and as the Power Rangers would say, morphenomenal!
Quick reminders about tonight:
Meet 8:30
Ride 9:30
Pan Pacific Park.
Right in the middle of the park.
The ride will end at the start.
I'm shooting to be back a little bit before 2am.
There will be only two stops. The second stop will feature the band PROFESSOR CALCULUS.
Also very important.
THERE WILL BE NO LIQUOR STOPS! NONE.
Bring your own beer.
However, there are 7-11s and Liquor Stores within a couple of blocks at the start and both stops.
Most importantly, everyone have FUN! Let's ride together as one!
goosegoose
goosegoose06.11.10 - 9:24 am
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BIZZUMP!!!
Anyone from the valley taking the pass tonight>>??
SnapperS06.11.10 - 10:46 am
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Spoke cards.. done.
Get Ready!
Six different kinds...
Will pass out in the beginning
goosegoose06.11.10 - 6:16 pm
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Damn sound like this ride is goin to be pack and heck of fun i missed it my old lady want to go out ahh nimodo. See you guys in the rwnn.
chunkylover09 responding to a
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06.11.10 - 6:42 pm
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anyone going from ktown?
i got work but finish around 7ish
tekmo06.11.10 - 6:50 pm
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misfixed going you can meet up where practically in ktown
AIDS66 responding to a
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06.11.10 - 7:08 pm
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where u guys meeting up? and what time?
tekmo responding to a
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06.11.10 - 7:08 pm
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nvm i asked. calender didnt pop up.. ==;;
tekmo06.11.10 - 7:09 pm
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3x post... anyways.. total opposite from my area..my work area is more the opposite side of u..work is @ beverly blvd..
thanks tho.. ill just head towards 3rd
tekmo06.11.10 - 7:11 pm
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ride was not tall bike friendly... =(
andres8406.12.10 - 12:40 am
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What happened? tunnels with low ceilings?
buckchin responding to a
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06.12.10 - 12:50 am
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nah a lil to fast and unorganized...cops as well. seen a foldie rider get arrested. oh well i cant say i didnt see it comin
andres84 responding to a
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06.12.10 - 12:58 am
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Yeah, I thought about coming out but decided I had to much stuff to do at home.
buckchin responding to a
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06.12.10 - 1:02 am
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As far as ride etiquette goes... This had to be the worst MR ride ive ever been on. Next time keep the brakeless singlespeed at home!
The band was cool.
LOST WALLET!!!! If anybody found my wallet last night please email me!!
SnapperS06.12.10 - 10:58 am
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I have to agree with you 100%.
Some of the riders there were just plain ignorant acting little children tonight.
There was a group of YOUNG kids riding next to me at the first portion of the ride, I could tell they were gonna fuck up, and hard. They brought little plastic bats to the ride, and were swinging them around and doing stupid shit while surrounded by the pack.
20 seconds after I have that thought, some little shit face decides to use his plastic bat to tap the back of a car that was going in the opposite direction. A car going the other way that has nothing to do with us, that is already waiting patiently because we take up the whole road.
It was a gentle tap, and not harm was done to the car... But WTF. I was pissed that some kid would show up with a bat and start doing this shit, so I made sure to discourage any further bullshit like that.
This is also the same group of kids that were accused of stealing alight from my dear Uncle Richard.
TheDude responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:20 am
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Goose,
Thanks for throwing the ride!
Who were they?
I had showed up late to PPP, met some folks who rode in from south central.
We took of in search of the ridazz, and found you guys just pulling in to Rite Aide.
That band & location was awesome too.
I wish I could same for the dude with a Taco Tuesday shirt & a ponytail who was bullying some little kids to tears because they were standing near his bike when his back light got stolen and they fit the "kushtown profile".
If you are going to accuse somebody of theft and threaten them, you should have some evidence.
Other than that., I met a lot of great people and had a great night out.
Thanks Ridazz.
trickmilla06.12.10 - 11:23 am
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the little kids really were a bummer...... this little 13 year old (younger?) stole uncle richards light and when he was confronted THIS KID STARTED FUCKING CRYING IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY. WE NOW HAVE KIDS WHO CRY ON MIDNIGHT RIDAZZ RIDES.
other than some undesirable people, i had a lot of fun..... a lot.........
superblueman3 responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:25 am
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Keep in mind that nobody SAW the kids still the light.
And a 13 yo kid started crying when he was accused of something he didn't do and a buch of older guys kept insisting they were thieves (but couldn't locate the EXACT thief) and were threatening to fuck them up and steal their bikes over a fucking bike light.
When i was 13 (25 years ago) I was accused of doing shit I didn't do and I cried too.
Why is crying in public not OK for a little kid.
But its OK for a grown man to bully a little kid?
trickmilla responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:32 am
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Im sorry trickmilla your the man, but i have to disagree with you on the "bullying" thing. Because that was same group of kids that was causing all the problems last night.
Not to mention I saw someone pass the "tearing kid" a knife at the next stop right after hearing him say "We should shank this foo right now!"
Im just happy it didn't escalate into something bigger than it was.
I FORGOT to thank goose and sam for leading the ride last night. The route and the band was definitely on point.
SnapperS responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:33 am
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Look,
I'm came late and i didn't see everything that happened.
But if kids are witnessed doing stupid, un-acceptable shit
then they should be checked, individually for their individual actions.
But, after the shouting and accusations and denials went on for a while I asked a simple question. Who stole your light? and Did you see them? Were there any witnesses?
Not one person would step up to say, "I SAW _______ STEAL THE LIGHT"
As far as the knife, I heard about that, but never saw it.
Shanking somebody is obviously never OK.
But I could see a kid wanting to have a weapon if a grown man was threatening to steal his bike.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:46 am
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ROUTE
my comment on how there's kids crying on rides is a comment on the maturity level of these riders...... most kids that young really dont think about how their actions affect them or everyone, which worries me about the maturity level of people we're attracting on the rides. these kids, who dont think about their actions, were the ones hitting cars with bats and passing shanks apparently..... that's all i'm saying.... i've never seen a grown, clear-thinking man cry in a situation like that..... and i'm still convinced it was them. although you are absolutely right that we dont nor ever will know. and that's the end of that.
superblueman306.12.10 - 11:50 am
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I have to agree with you on that... He was definitely over reacting about his bike light. Even though it always sucks to have something stolen from you...
I know i wasn't the only one to see the knife though.
SnapperS responding to a
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06.12.10 - 11:50 am
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my buddy lost 2 lights last night, maybe the guy who claimed that his light got stolen just lost it?
Lame how a small group of kids can cause negative attention for the whole entire group.. Or those "I'm a gangster" type of kids..
kevmeistah2106.12.10 - 12:05 pm
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These are little kids, and if we are going to let little kids ride with us, or ride with us conditionally, then we should be prepared to check them when they are acting in an age appropriate fashion.
And while everything that those kids are suspected and accused of doing is 100% in line with the maturity level of how kids that age tend to act.
Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Uncle Richard and how he acted based on his suspicions (and fair enough, the previous actions by those kids).
Some of the actions of some of those kids are clearly unacceptable.
I just think it would be much more appropriate to approach them, in a stern but peacful way, as individuals, based on their individual actions.
Ideally.
I appreciate, everything everybody does to shepherd a big ride through the city and balance all the competing interests that one has to balance.
Perhaps it is time for us to start being a little more proactive about dealing with kids.
Before past grievances pile up into the hectic and unacceptable situation.
For those who did their part, however small to diffuse the situation, I applaud you.
For those who did their best, in a weird and confusing scenario, and everybody else who was cool that night. Respect due.
R I D E - O N
trickmilla06.12.10 - 12:26 pm
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To be fair, from the description of the events, I don't doubt his light was stolen.
I just think its important to be thoughtful about how one goes about determining who stole it and how best to get it back.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.12.10 - 12:30 pm
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thanks for the ride.. i brought my cousin and his friend out last night to this ride for their first group bike ride. they got tired very fast and were struggling but they still had a great experience.
yes there was a somewhat younger crowd than usual.. but whatever, they don't really bother me, kids are kids, they do stupid shit all the time and i'm not going to parent them :p
i have to say the pace of the ride was medium to fast paced... slower people like my cousin had difficult staying together with the pack.. i could TOTALLY see tall-bikes getting lost and left behind which sucks a lot. it was okay for me because i had experience i was going back and forth between the pack and my friends to make sure they made the turns they had to when they were far apart.
to the ride organizers: when the riders are many and the speed is fast, it tends to thin out and become really long...
two times cops intervened early on in the ride (you wouldn't have even know this happened if you were near the front).. the bicyclists in the back had to stop at the red lights and this caused them to get further behind. and obviously if you don't have safety in numbers you can't blow through red lights anymore as easily and you'll only get further and further from the pack...
so.. i think regrouping needs to happen more often (basically just a complete stop for 2 minutes) in places that are safe to do so and won't impede traffic for these large rides.
i was putting myself in the shoes of people who were very far in the back and it seems like when they are behind it is adding anxiety to them never being able to catch up to the fast pack, so anyway, just something to think about!
i don't really agree with some of the comments above that this was a bad ride.. i thought there was a lot of good interaction between myself and other bicyclists and also... the route was AWESOME..
i love the excitement of blowing through the thick nightlife of hollywood traffic and flying down from sunset down south.. also what was that really cool endless alleyway/narrow road we were on? very awesome!
Antranik06.12.10 - 12:30 pm
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I never said it was a bad ride. I said as far as ride etiquette goes it was the worst second friday ride ive been on. Usually it's a solid group of riders that have fun, but STILL look out for the well-being of others.
Once again THANK YOU GOOSEGOOSE!! It was a good ride regardless. You can't control who shows up to the start...
SnapperS responding to a
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06.12.10 - 12:42 pm
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The feedback portion of the threads after rides is always valuable for the ride organizers and future ride organizers. It's great to express what your experience was like and what went down so that people can possibly take note of it and change it up a bit next round.
I'm sorry I wasn't at this ride - I was out of town. But I always try my best to make 2nd friday rides.
Joe Borfo06.12.10 - 12:48 pm
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Even though I missed most of the ride.
And I witnessed some funky shit.
I ALWAYS have fun at Midnight Ridazz, and
I greatly appreciate the efforts of people who organize the ride.
Its often thankless and always a lot of unseen work.
My only little complaint its that the ride left earlier than the old school tradition of 10pm
(and I saw lots of people at PPP that missed the main ride because of this and their own tardiness, including me).
trickmilla responding to a
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06.12.10 - 12:48 pm
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I had a little run in with one of the youngsters (he actually ran into the back of my heel and cut me). Also, zoo bombing down that hill off of Sunset there was way too many single speed breakless little munchkins for my liking. All you could smell was the burned rubber from their shoes.
I really enjoyed the ride. Riding needs were satisfied, music needs were satisfied, and I even got to make a few new friends, one of which just made my riding experience that much moar memorable.
Henry, Sam and John... great fucking job man! Spoke cards, as always, were simply amazing. You gaise rock!
July06.12.10 - 1:12 pm
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fun ride..;props to the organizer.
my 2 cents...
It would be nice if some of the riders would have a little courtesy to call out hazards and most importantly brake checks. way too many people were not signaling when slowing down and thus causing accidents. i've had my tire blown from someone rear ending me in my earlier days, so i've learned. this shit is serious, and serious injury can occur if we don't respect the game.
steezy81806.12.10 - 2:15 pm
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OK HOLD UP........
“I wish I could same for the dude with a Taco Tuesday shirt & a ponytail who was bullying some little kids to tears because they were standing near his bike when his back light got stolen and they fit the "kushtown profile".
“Look,
I'm came late and i didn't see everything that happened“.
First of all you were not there, you saw nothing, you have no idea what I saw and know. If you know anything about me…ANYTTHING.. Then you know I am a nice guy. I help people when they need it, if you need something and I have it I give it.
I am tired of busting my ass to make ends meet, put my money into my bike, only to have some little kid (REGARDLESS OF THE “KUSHTOWN” PROFILE) come and steel it. And what kind of shit is that to say “KUSHTOWN PROFILE” WTF? I don’t fabricate tings just for the hell of it, I know it was stolen by those kids!!! NOR DO I STEEL FROM MY FELLOW RIDERS!!!
And the reason the little kid was crying was because he knew he got caught, NOT BECAUSE IM SOME BIG BAD BULLY in a “Taco Tuesday tee shirt and a Ponytail”. And who the hell are you to be passing judgment on me.. I think me and you need to have a little chat…..
UncleRichard responding to a
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06.12.10 - 2:18 pm
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Fun ride, alright pace, cool bikes, stupid little kids. When we made the first stop at the fountain, those little kids were sitting next to us, smoking weed, drank a four loko, and then started wrestling and almost knocking over our bikes that were sitting upside down next to each other. After that, the little kid accused of stealing the lights kept walking around to nicer bikes and inspecting them (possibly looking to steal them or grab parts?). I remember him specifically going up to the blue (xmas light bikes?) and turning the front light on and off and I yelled at him, but he didn't stop. About a minute later was when the whole confrontation started. Just my 2 cents.
Self-policing DOES work. I yelled at a lot of people riding on the wrong side and not letting cars pass. The only crazy part of the whole ride was that hill with the death poles off of sunset. Crazy but fun. Good ride overall, but I think the LONG stop at CVS was unnecessary.
Toney Would Go06.12.10 - 2:21 pm
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Awesome ride! Loved the route.
Is it possible to enforce an age limit? These little fuckers do nothing but piss people off, ride dangerously and bring negative energy to the ride. I'm not saying that they're all little assholes (I know at least one of them seems cool), but overall, as a group they're fucking irritating.
petr0lb0mb06.12.10 - 2:47 pm
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How about new original themes that won't ATTRACT
SnapperS06.12.10 - 3:21 pm
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little kids.
But that topic is for another thread.
SnapperS06.12.10 - 3:22 pm
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Last time I checked KUSHTOWN, we don't have 13 year olds. KUSHTOWN happens on a weekday night and most kids should be sleeping.
You obviously don't know KUSHTOWN as much as you know yourself. Trust me, if it was someone from KUSTOWN that stole your light and you mentioned it to him, you would've gotten your ass beat for being a rude ass fool right then and there.
godmode responding to a
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06.12.10 - 3:39 pm
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lol i meant to say that if you blamed someone from kushtown for stealing you light and told them they fit the "kushtown profile"... you would've gotten your ass beat. These guys don't fuck around..
godmode06.12.10 - 3:41 pm
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on a different note! I hate myself for not being able to make it the ride :(
godmode06.12.10 - 3:42 pm
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I take it you've never met my fellow desert denizen Uncle Richard.
Westside now, but former Barstow land-Vizier.
Controlled all the dust-spots between there and Searchlight!!
Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised of the "overprotective" nature following some of the angsty drama fired off by some on past T/T's.
bentstrider responding to a
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06.12.10 - 3:42 pm
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Maybe you should read my post a little better before you assume!!!!!!!!
HERE LET ME HELP YOU....
And i was not the one to say it.. So back up for a min man...
"I am tired of busting my ass to make ends meet, put my money into my bike, only to have some little kid (REGARDLESS OF THE “KUSHTOWN” PROFILE) come and steel it. And what kind of shit is that to say “KUSHTOWN PROFILE” WTF?"
UncleRichard responding to a
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06.12.10 - 4:12 pm
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You know what the FUNNY thing is... I was actually standing up for KUSHTOWN... LOL LOL LOL
UncleRichard responding to a
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06.12.10 - 4:22 pm
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Indeed when you finish there thats what it seems, but when you read the whole paragraph you get this:
I am tired of busting my ass to make ends meet, put my money into my bike, only to have some little kid (REGARDLESS OF THE “KUSHTOWN” PROFILE) come and steel it. And what kind of shit is that to say “KUSHTOWN PROFILE” WTF?
I don’t fabricate tings just for the hell of it, I know it was stolen by those kids!!!
When i read the last part, I assumed you were speaking about kushtown
godmode responding to a
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06.12.10 - 4:24 pm
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It was a misunderstanding then, lol
godmode06.12.10 - 4:25 pm
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I thought the ride was fun. Always an adventure with that many people and props to everyone who helped put it together and I saw they all were making a great effort to help things go smoothly. Keep up the great work! And that spot including the band was pretty dope. And kids will be just that, kids. Yeah some are annoying as fuck and just don't know any better but I feel it's somewhat up to more experienced riders to let them know what's up. They're always going to be at rides so instead of bitching about it, try to fill them in on what they don't get. my humble opinion. Ride on
vigilAnthony06.12.10 - 5:24 pm
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Sick ride last night. I didn't make it back to Downey until 6:00 am. Basketball at 3:00 a.m. was fun, too. Until next time.
Kris06.12.10 - 5:51 pm
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@trickmilla
PLEASE READ;
Fun ride, alright pace, cool bikes, stupid little kids. When we made the first stop at the fountain, those little kids were sitting next to us, smoking weed, drank a four loko, and then started wrestling and almost knocking over our bikes that were sitting upside down next to each other. After that, the little kid accused of stealing the lights kept walking around to nicer bikes and inspecting them (possibly looking to steal them or grab parts?). I remember him specifically going up to the blue (xmas light bikes?) and turning the front light on and off and I yelled at him, but he didn't stop. About a minute later was when the whole confrontation started. Just my 2 cents.
Self-policing DOES work. I yelled at a lot of people riding on the wrong side and not letting cars pass. The only crazy part of the whole ride was that hill with the death poles off of sunset. Crazy but fun. Good ride overall, but I think the LONG stop at CVS was unnecessary.
Toney Would Go
06.12.10 - 2:21 pm
Thank Again Toney (he actually told me that at the time Uncle Richard's light had been stolen)
Trust me, those kids were the thieves that stole Uncle Richard's $60 rear light. We had just moved our bikes and in less than 2 minutes the rear light was gone and those kids moved 30 yards away. Not to mention that they had bikes that we way too big for them and that a few of them did not have front or rear lights, and the ones that did have a front lights that were taped on to the handlebars. It does not take a genius to realize how a light goes missing within 2 minutes around a group of kids on extremely oversized bicycles.
I was riding near the kid in the grey hoodie when his homie rode up to him and passed him the box cutter knife, then the lil shit said "I gonna shank that fool". I wonder why they would be carrying box cutter exacto knives? maybe to cut off front and rear lights that take too long to actually take off the right way, ummmm just maybe.
Maybe you (trickmilla) should step up sometime and be the person that attempts to stop some of this bullshit thievery and tagging on rides. Can you do that?????
Anyways, I understand the frustration that Uncle Richard feels and I too am tired of having rides become a pick-a-part or new bike center for these piece of shit thieves. They need to fuck off and go spend some time in jail, regardless of their age.
X-Large responding to a
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06.12.10 - 6:17 pm
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FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UncleRichard06.12.10 - 6:29 pm
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To Goose, Chris, and the rest of the leadership team, THANK YOU, good ride except for the un-utilitarian ups and downs,lol.
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06.12.10 - 6:57 pm
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I really wish i didn't fall on my face and sprain my ankle on fmly so i could've been there!
congrats on your first big ride going well.
TGIF ride next?!?!
SugarHooker06.12.10 - 7:34 pm
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First off,
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH to everyone who came out last night! You guys made my first ride I lead very memorable and enjoyable. Leading 300+ of you crazy fuckers was defiantly one of the highlights of my life.
THANK YOU SAM, for helping me with the amazing route we both collaborated on and one of my favorite routes I've done.
OSnap and the rest of the MOMs.. Thank you again for helping lead and staying in front of the pack..
SHOUT OUT to PROFESSOR CALCULUS for an AMAZING performance!! Thank you guys for coming on a week notice and rocking out to the most PERFECT spot for a band to play at.
To the little kids on the ride that caused problems. This may come to shock to people but... don't hate on them.
I didn't see what happen so I can not point fingers on anyone but yelling, shouting, and making people cry (although that one funny as shit) doesn't solve any problems. It creates more problems. I'm really sorry UncleRichard got his light stolen again. It is very frustrating for something of yours that you worked hard in getting gets stolen. I for one know that feeling of getting shit stolen from you.
I talked to both ends to calm everyone down. Even the little kids. I was very respectful in talking to them and told them we don't steal from each other. And they understood that. I thanked them for coming and the showed respect to me back. Even offered them beer but they declined.
Kids will be kids. We were all annoying shit heads at one point of our lives. We all learn. I think respectfully letting the kids that come to our rides know what's up, and just making them feel welcome, will hopefully make them understand not to certain things.
Last night I thought I did a good job keeping everything in order for my first go at it. No one got hurt, and no one died so I say it was a success!
Again to everyone who came out, THANK YOU again. Had so much fun. Can't wait to do it again.
goosegoose
goosegoose06.12.10 - 7:36 pm
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Was late for the ride but met some people from southcentral and rode with them looking for the ride......
great group of riders
We stopped at a park and was about to give up when out of the corner of my eye I saw the group pulling up to the RiteAid!!!
I know its my responsibility to show up on time but next time can we get a Number to call to find out the location/stop of the ride. or a twitter......
that will help alot of us late arrivals.
Thatslife71106.12.10 - 7:49 pm
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"Kids will be kids. We were all annoying shit heads at one point of our lives. We all learn. I think respectfully letting the kids that come to our rides know what's up, and just making them feel welcome, will hopefully make them understand not to certain things." goose
Yes, kids will be kids, BUT kids around the age of 13 drinking alcohol, stealing stuff from other ridazz, and running around with box cutter talking about "shanking fools" is not the reason I have wanted to apart of Midnight Ridazz.
Those same kids came to Taco Tuesdays "The Uncle Richard Ride" a few months ago and when we ended up at Cinco de Mayo (it was a long ride to the end of the bike path in Palos Verdes), they did have even a buck to buy food. So what does my dumb ass do? Buy them tacos and a drink to share. How are we rewarded for helping out some of the younger generation and welcoming them into the group....
Please see above postings.
X-Large responding to a
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06.12.10 - 8:00 pm
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did = didn't
I think Sins and Sprockets may have it right, 21 and over only.
(but then again, I know some really great ridazz who are under 18 and give me hope for the next generations)
X-Large06.12.10 - 8:03 pm
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We do have updates via Twitter..
At least the MoM Ridaz do..
@momridaz420
goosegoose responding to a
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06.12.10 - 8:40 pm
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@UncleRichard
I did not see everything. But I did not see "nothing" either.
What I did see when I rode up, is you stashing a weapon of some sort (perhaps pepper spray?)
under your shirt, and heard you and a friend talking about one of the kids having a shank.
Then I saw you yelling at a kid half your size and half your age looking really sad and start crying.
When people were asking him what's up he said that he had been pushed multiple times and that "they" were trying to take his bike.
I personally saw you say things like "what if I steal your lights" and "what if I take your bike".
I saw you accusing 2 kids of stealing one light, which really isn't possible.
I asked you a simple question.
One that you were unwilling answer.
"Did you or anyone SEE them take your light Did anybody see them take your light"
Your response was that you "knew" that they took your light.
So I basically had issues with a few your actions.
Threatening little kids with taking their stuff, showing them you had some sort of weapon tucked under your shirt as a form of a threat, and badgering them until they started crying. When those kids were badgered to tears, this was supposed to be evidence that they were guilty.
I thought you were overly aggressive considering the situation.
Losing property, simply does not condone violence or threatening violence.
Especially when there is a shred of doubt as to who it to blame.
I think if you were 100% certain who took it, you would have handled it then and there with out all the shouting and accusations.
The fact that their earlier stupid, childish, and dangerous behavior is being used as some sort of evidence against them (again only 1 person took the light) indicates to me that these kids, on some level, were ripe for blame, because they had been seen doing some much other stupid shit.
What I am saying, is call those kids out for the stupid shit they ARE doing not on the the stupid shit your are pretty sure they did.
@godmode,
my apologies for dropping the K-Bomb ...
I heard some "Kush Town" mumblings about those kids that night.
I have know idea id they do or don't go on the ride, but I did get the feeling that they were being profiled as being Kush Town and that as much as anything else was one reason why they were raising so much suspicion.
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I have had my shit stolen by riders (Ridazz don't steal from eachother) a $150 light,
had a busted as light ripped off my bike the same night as well as my friend's wheel getting jacked.
I've never really worked up the extra dough to replace that light, and I truly miss it.
I know the frustration. And I appreciate that.
I consider The Ridazz to be my extended family (I know thats very quaint idea that is very 2000s) and for all of our faults, what have more than anything for my fellow ridazz is love.
I have a great deal of love an respect for Midnight Ridazz. When I see shit happening, I try to determine what is going down, and if necessary do what I can to help protect the culture and spirit of Midnight Ridazz, and of course that would extend to dealing with anybody who I saw stealing from a ridaa or disrespecting a ride in any number of ways.
I watched and listened for several minutes last night and waited for a long time before speaking up. When I did speak up, I didn't make any accusations, I just asked if anybody had SEEN the crime.
I know I didn't see everything, but I did see and hear enough to know that those kids were being harassed and accused, in an overly-aggressive way based on circumstantial evidence.
Uncle Richard,
I don't doubt that you are nice and helpful person and that many people in the community consider you a friend and comrade. Regardless of that, I do think your actions last night were out of line. That's just my opinion.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.12.10 - 10:01 pm
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ride map/route should be posted next time for people who get lost/stranded along the way.
last night was an amazing ride. thanks goose, had a blast!
personal favorite part: were all rolling lights and we ride past a cop, it get's kind of uneasy. cop comes out on the loud speaker: "enjoy your ride!" literally as we're all rolling through the light & fucking up traffic. super dope!
definitely not going to get involved in other drama going on, that will solve itself.
cant wait to come out again!
tchap06.12.10 - 11:27 pm
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I love the negativity of this thread. As for the Uncle Richard's light those kids did actually steal it. I overheard them saying they had the damn light but they wouldn't return it. Fuck those kids, someone should give Uncle Richard an award.
palucha6606.13.10 - 12:24 am
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...This past friday Midnight Ridazz bicycle ride was an interesting experience...some lil newbie on a bike cut me while going down the hill on sunset by the Roxy...I guess the newbie didn't see the lifted street barricades on the street so he smashed me on my right side and I crashed really bad...I got a bump on my right side of my head and two swollen fingers, a scraped knee and shoulder. I'm not crying out for some sympathy...But rather for some simple bicycle understandings from some of these people... I always try my best to help lost or injured ridazz... I believe us ridazz are a family. As for the newbie who caused me to write this...Hope you learn how to ride a bit more with caution. I've seen this newbie before, when we stopped at the water fountain park...I easily could've caused some drama or a fight...I know he knew what he did...Sadly, he never said anything. He rode on a black bmx with white grips and had a helmet...I'm sure he was the only bmx'er. To all the Ridazz, take care and peace with you always........
BikesBikesBikesBikes06.13.10 - 12:30 am
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He's isn't going to read this post.
palucha66 responding to a
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06.13.10 - 12:32 am
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Real men of genius......
This goes out to you, Mr "I'm too sexy to hold my line" guy.
bentstrider responding to a
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06.13.10 - 12:59 am
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you love negativity period.
Huey555 responding to a
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06.13.10 - 1:32 am
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I made 60 more spoke cards.. 10 each of each color.. If anyone didn't get one come see me on any ride if you want one.
goosegoose06.13.10 - 12:04 pm
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Goose,
The spoke cards looks awesome. And although I missed most of the ride, It seems like you did a great job, especially for your first. The part that I did get to enjoy was the amazing live show, that band was really cool and the spot was EPIC!
Has their name been mentioned?
That band deserves props.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.13.10 - 2:58 pm
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You know what... I HAVE ISSUES WITH YOU NOW... It is people like you that are blind to the kind of shit that makes the rides not worth going on.. You should shut the fuck up..
This shit needs to stop and I am not going to put up with it any more. These little mother fuckers had a fucking knife.. AND IM THE VIOLENT ONE.. There are numerous people who agree with me and have said they even herd the little kids say that they had my light. So I think that constitutes a 0% chance that it was not them….. So before you go all Dr. Phil and try and save these kids, maybe you should get your shit straight.
You and me need to have this conversation in person.. Shoot me your e-mail and we can discuss this like men..
Oh yeah and 1 more thing…….. You said “I saw you accusing 2 kids of stealing one light, which really isn't possible”…….
I just want to know what fucking planet you are on when thieves don’t work in teems? Duhhhhhh……..
UncleRichard responding to a
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06.13.10 - 3:43 pm
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Yea, the band has been mentioned and yes they were AWESOME..
The band was PROFESSOR CALCULAS.
www.last.fm/music/Professor+Calculus
goosegoose responding to a
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06.13.10 - 4:33 pm
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I saw what I saw.
I said what I had to say.
You don't have to like it.
I'm not going to "shut the fuck up" and I feel no need to discuss this further with you.
If you want to talk to me in person on a ride, I welcome the conversation.
If you have issues with me. Thats something you can figure out for yourself.
I treat individuals based on their actions.
I just reported what I saw, what I heard, and what I experienced, and how I perceived that information.
I'm not looking for that to be a popular opinion. Just sharing with others about my experience that night on Midnight Ridazz.
You don't have to agree with it. It doesn't mean that I am right. Its just what I saw and what I took from it.
Take it with a grain of salt.
I'm sure there are other people who saw things the way I did: Sympathy for the victim of a petty theft eclipsed by the scene of a grown man threatening to steal the bikes of little kids while showing them that he has some sort of weapon under his belt.
Perhaps you think that your aggressive, threatening behavior aimed at kids who you believe to be thieves will make for a better and healthier atmosphere on rides.
You are welcome to that opinion.But, I disagree.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.13.10 - 4:42 pm
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There is a reason there is curfew laws for minors. If these kids can't act like adults they should be a home sucking on their mommies tit.
Foldie responding to a
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06.13.10 - 4:46 pm
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": Sympathy for the victim of a petty theft eclipsed by the scene of a grown man threatening to steal the bikes of little kids while showing them that he has some sort of weapon under his belt."
WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FOOL!!!!! KEEP TALKING SHIT ASS HOLE. I HOPE I SEE YOUR ASS AROUND>>
UncleRichard responding to a
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06.13.10 - 5:36 pm
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I hope I see you on a ride so we can discuss this in person. Emotions are hard to discern over the internet.
I know I sound angry with you, I sound like GROWN, ANGRY VICTOM OF A CRIME with a NON LETHAL WEAPON, but I take it as disrespect when you make comments like you are. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion yes, but you cross the line when you impose your opinion on others, especially when it doesn’t concern you.
Hope you have a wonderful PETTY THEFT FREE day.
RIDE ON
UncleRichard06.13.10 - 5:53 pm
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This is nothing personal.
I don't have anything against you.
At the same time, I do have a right to call it how I saw it that night.
I stand by facts in the quote above, although, taken out of context from my complete story, it does make your actions sound much worse than they actually were.
Look, I understand why getting robbed and having you bike disrespected is an emotional issue. I've been there. However, I simply disagree with the way you handled the problem.
You have a right to disagree with my version of the events that night but you do not have a right to stop me from sharing mine.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.13.10 - 6:31 pm
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No disrespect intended.
Hey thanks for the update for taking it down a notch.
If you ever want to talk about it in person I welcome the discussion.
Ride on!
trickmilla responding to a
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06.13.10 - 6:35 pm
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I usually veer away from the negativity, as much as I humanly possibly can, but sometimes it's extremely hard, almost impossible. I've had friends get more than a light stolen (not a slight to having a light stolen) but violence is never the way.
On the other hand... this issue really should have been handled right then and there... even if it means sifting through all their shit. I like to believe that once the ride is over and you come on here to post about what so and so did and what happened, it really just falls on deaf ears. It will not... I repeat, it WILL NOT stop such occurrences from happening, but it can teach every single person involved and reading, to the point where we can avoid them.
I for one have never had an issue since about 2 months into riding with the ridazz. I learned from that first incident that if I really care or value something I will either stay right next to it or be close enough at all times to have a good view of my personal belongings. Needless to say, libations flow throughout the night and people forget these very simple rules.
As of today, I've yet to buy a u-lock or have anything stolen from my person or my bike.
Thieves will be thieves... be smarter than them. Simple as that.
Bikekowski06.13.10 - 9:00 pm
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Good luck with that, let's talk in about 6 months and see if you feel the same way, LOL
X-Large responding to a
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06.13.10 - 10:41 pm
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I've been riding with MR since early 2007. What's another 6 months?
Bikekowski responding to a
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06.13.10 - 10:44 pm
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Sure doesn't show from your profile or the things you say, but if you claim you haven't had anything stolen (since the first incident) and you claim that ride regularly with MR, then I guess you are a very very lucky and super attentive person.
(PS the back light was stolen from U.R. bike less than 3 feet away from us, granted we were enjoying looking at some Koi in the pond, that serves us right, huh.)
X-Large responding to a
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06.13.10 - 11:17 pm
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Save for that one incident, a couple years ago, never.
And I'm not dissing... just pointing out what works for me.
I wonder if I owned a decent locking device if I would be as attentive as I am now. Probably not.
Bikekowski responding to a
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06.13.10 - 11:52 pm
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Pushpops!!!!!! I squeeze em, I lick em, I eat em all the tiiiiiiimme!!!!!!!!
Pushpops!!!!!!!!!! 20, 40, Each one in the box will be Miiiiiiiiine!!
bentstrider06.14.10 - 1:51 am
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