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Guzzlingil 
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let me just say this....
and I don't run or ride...
NO fackign way am I ever going 68mph on a bike...
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:48 am to CAD703X)
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sorry you're poor and cant afford a lighter bike
I was laughing because mine weighs LESS than 12 lbs, dumbass.
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:49 am to Guzzlingil)
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NO fackign way am I ever going 68mph on a bike...
Neither did this guy.
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CAD703X 
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:50 am to TK421)
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Neither did this guy.
lets go. i have a strava account with all my rides uploaded. what do i win if i prove it?
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el Gaucho 
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:50 am to Salmon)
Don't even get me started on the athleticism of wrestling
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:51 am to CAD703X)
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what do i win if i prove it?
Testicular cancer.
At you thinking you can prove it.
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Salmon
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:52 am to CAD703X)
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i have a strava account with all my rides uploaded
and again, this is the reason why people hate cyclists, especially roadies
tell us about your power output, CAD
This post was edited on 12/4 at 9:53 am
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CAD703X
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:55 am to Salmon)
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tell us about your power output, CAD
hey, i didnt bring power into it..but you want to know my max?
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:58 am to Salmon)
i read born to run too
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Salmon
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:58 am to trillhog)
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TygerTyger
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:00 am to CAD703X)
I've been a cyclist since my freshman year in college, way back in 86. I've been racing competitively for over 10 years. I also like to run as a means of cross training. But cycling will always be a crucial part of who I am.
I think the general public (especially in the south) is more accepting of runners for a few reasons.
1. truth be told, we cyclists can be some annoying a-holes when mixed in with heavy traffic on streets and roads not designed with "share the road" in mind. I've see many times where two cyclists are riding side by side with a sense of elitist entitlement while traffic stacks up behind them. Get single file and let traffic safely go around you douche bags.
Runners tend to have little to no impact on traffic. This difference is the MAJOR one between the acceptance of runners over cyclists.
2. Our gear, although very functional, does look goofy to the general public. Tight fitting lycra isn't for every body shape. Add a helmet, oversized sunglasses, and shoes that are nearly impossible to walk in, and you've got a very alien looking visage that looks ridiculous unless you're actually sitting ON a bike.
Runners also come in all shapes and sizes, but they're accoutrement is much more like normal PE or gym cloths. Unless you're the fatty in the super short shorts and no T-shirt, you are probably dressed like 90% of the people when they go to the gym or are just doing yard work.
That which is foreign and not understood will always be mocked. Cyclist just "look weird" to most folks.
3. Familiarity. Everyone who took PE in school had to run at one point or another. If they played almost ANY sport growing up, running was a part of their training for that sport. But most Americans grew up thinking of a bike as a means of transportation that they were stuck with until they were old enough to drive. As soon as they got their license, the bike was stashed in the back of the garage to gather spider webs and mud dauber nests.
4. Geography. Running as a hobby/fitness method really took off in the 70s, and started pretty much here in America. It's been a part of the American culture for a good while. Cycling is much older, but its roots are deeply set in Europe. Americans instinctually scoff at european sports. Football, Baseball, Basketball >>>>>> All other "American" sports >>>>>>>> All other "uropean"sports. Add to that the general ignorance of health and fitness prevalent in the south, and cycling is the fringe of the fringe sports around here. Louisiana is called "Sportsman's Paradise" not for its actual "Sports" but because the majority of people there hunt or fish.
Are any of the above reasons valid? Not in my opinion. Cycling takes a LOT of dedication, work, suffering, skill, knowledge, and risk. Running also requires the dedication, work, and suffering, but I don't see that there's much skill needed. As long as your stride isn't damaging to your body, just run. No one ever talks about crashing in a running race.
Like I said, I've been racing a long time. I'm a CAT 1 mountain bike, CAT 3 roadie. But I grew up in Louisiana and live in Texas now. I totally understand people's attitudes, even if I don't agree with them. Hell, I fricking HATE baseball, how fat guys sitting around in a field waiting for a ball to be hit to them with their heart rate at resting all game is considered a sport baffles me. Don't get me started on NASCAR.
But to each his own.
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CAD703X
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:00 am to TK421)
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At you thinking you can prove it.
you do understand how mountains are formed in the southeast right? in the west you have HUGE mountains of course, but formed more gradually resulting in modest climbs of 5-8% grades.
here in the southeast, the mountains are not as high, but much MUCH more steep. brasstown bald near dahlonega georgia for instance has a 1-2 mile section that is 20%+ its very difficult to ride your bike up that.
so my point is that its not as hard to achieve very high rates of speed for short periods of time when you're barreling down a descent that is a 20% grade.
i doubt you've ever ridden up or down a hill on your bike in your life to understand how this works.
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:01 am to Salmon)
And for the record, as someone who has done both road cycling and running, running is by far more challenging.
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CAD703X
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:02 am to TygerTyger)
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Like I said, I've been racing a long time. I'm a CAT 1 mountain bike, CAT 3 roadie. But I grew up in Louisiana and live in Texas now.
almost have enough points to move up to cat3 but i still suck and plan to be a cat4(ever) until i pull off a win.
very hard for bigger guys like me; those 150lb dudes will always dash up the 3 mile climbs faster than me and use less energy doing.
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:02 am to CAD703X)
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doubt you've ever ridden up or down a hill on your bike in your life to understand how this works.
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CAD703X
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:03 am to TK421)
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someone who has done both road cycling and running, running is by far more challenging.
link to your race results? because if you'd ever actually raced you'd realize how ridiculous you sound.
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el Gaucho
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:05 am to TygerTyger)
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Louisiana is called "Sportsman's Paradise" not for its actual "Sports" but because the majority of people there hunt or fish.
You hafta be trolling.
Hunting and fishing are real sports, "cycling" is how people get to work at McDonald's
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CAD703X
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:08 am to el Gaucho)
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Hunting and fishing are real sports, "cycling" is how people get to work at McDonald's
cycling <> racing
just like jogging <> competing in marathons
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:08 am to crankbait)
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I'm a triathelete, what's up now bitch
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TK421
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| re: Running vs Cycling (Posted on 12/4/12 at 10:08 am to CAD703X)
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because if you'd ever actually raced you'd realize how ridiculous you sound.
If you'd have actually ever run more than a mile, you'd understand how stupid you sound.
Biking is fairly easy with the right equipment. Fatties can complete 75 miles in 4 hours.
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