Riding home from work tonight I did a short track stand stop at stop sign, looked both ways, and rode on. Just as I finished moving threw the cross street, Johnny Law pulled up beside me.
"Hey," he said in a completely polite tone. "I need you to stop at that sign next time."
"I did stop," I replied reasonably.
"You've gotta put a foot down."
"A track stand doesn't count?"
"I know you weren't moving, but I need you to put a foot down."
I waved acknowledgement at this point and we parted.
So, did I stop?
Interesting topic on G-Ted's site regarding Ergon grips. My hands are still suffering issues from 9 Mile and I do believe the grips hold a portion of the issue, along with the course and riding rigid. The grips have been perfect for other events, such as TI and Leadville. I hope that the new grips G-Ted alludes to are a perfect compromise as I was a big proponent until recently.
If you haven't visited Team Dicky and given them prompts, get over there. They are the first team to finish the TransRockies rocking one gear.
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in my book you did, I wish I could do a track stand!
Maybe Mr. Pig was trying to tell you your trackstand was WEAK!!! C'mon dude, just put a foot down...
It is true. I can't trackstand for shit.
It's like saying you need to put your car in "park" when you are at a stop sign. You know...just in case.
I say you stopped.
you stopped imho. if forward motion ceased, you stopped.
that cop is an idiot.
... not because he's a cop -- because he's an idiot that just happens to be a cop.
WTF? Were all the donut shops in Lincoln closed?
"...understand we're fighting a war we can't win..."
If putting a foot down defines a stop, then next time at that sign you ought to clip out, dab a foot while rolling through at 10 mph, and continue.
You should of just rolled on pretending you are deaf or with stupid motorist I usually just flip them off.
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