[BerkeleyUnderground]

Portland's Worst Day of the Year Bike Ride Postponed—Due to Year's Worst Weather

https://www.wweek.co...-worst-weather/

[MontyPython]

ROFL

:woot:

[Magic Rat]

I can't stand these bicycle riding <censored>s who like to think that they are performing a holy act just by riding a bike. It's like these pretentious, self-righteous pukes who think they are secular saints for living in a 'tiny house' while at the same time looking down at someone living in a trailer park.

[BerkeleyUnderground]

I don't like riding in the rain but ice is just downright dangerous.

And, yeah, it does seem a little funny that the event would be canceled for bad weather, given its name, but I think it's probably a good call.

[USNRETWIFE]

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"For everybody snarking about this," a tweet read, "keep in mind the forecast for the weekend looks pretty dang bad. Imagine being a ride promoter and being legally liable for the safety of a few thousand people on bikes with 4 inches of snow and ice on the ground."

I'm not up on legalities, but why would the ride promoter be legally liable for something those few thousand people voluntarily do? And don't they sign any waivers or anything? It seems my daughter's boyfriend had to sign entry papers to do the Iron Man fishing tournament on Lake Oahe in early March in a snow storm in a boat.Me? Forget the bikes and the boats! I like books,couches and fireplaces!

[BerkeleyUnderground]

I have a brother who lives in Portland and he said that the store he stopped in this afternoon to buy some groceries before the snow hits this evening was jam-packed with others also preparing ahead.

[Dean Adam Smithee]

 Magic Rat, on 08 February 2019 - 05:37 PM, said:

I can't stand these bicycle riding <censored>s who like to think that they are performing a holy act just by riding a bike. It's like these pretentious, self-righteous pukes who think they are secular saints for living in a 'tiny house' while at the same time looking down at someone living in a trailer park.

Yeah, but, unless i'm confusing it with a different event, They're doing it nekkid.

[gravelrash]

 Dean Adam Smithee, on 08 February 2019 - 06:11 PM, said:

Yeah, but, unless i'm confusing it with a different event, They're doing it nekkid.

Yeah... no.

[Severian]

I am all for bicyclists riding sans seats, just the pole. Now that I'd pay to see.

[stick]

Sounds about right for here.

[Dean Adam Smithee]

 gravelrash, on 08 February 2019 - 06:25 PM, said:

Yeah... no.

Well, that sucks.

[gravelrash]

 Dean Adam Smithee, on 08 February 2019 - 06:35 PM, said:

Well, that sucks.

There's a reason that Portland has a "Worst Day of the Year Bike Ride" not bikini or firemen calendars.

[Martin]

 Severian, on 08 February 2019 - 06:32 PM, said:

I am all for bicyclists riding sans seats, just the pole. Now that I'd pay to see.

There are cyclists whose bicycles do not have saddles. They can go faster by pedaling standing up the whole time they ride.

[zurg]

Martin, on 08 February 2019 - 09:35 PM, said:

There are cyclists whose bicycles do not have saddles. They can go faster by pedaling standing up the whole time they ride.

Yes, they slow down when they sit down, but some of them enjoy it.

[Ticked@TinselTown]

Severian, on 08 February 2019 - 06:32 PM, said:

I am all for bicyclists riding sans seats, just the pole. Now that I'd pay to see.

http://images.wikia.com/southpark/images/1/15/ITSP.jpg

[RedSoloCup]

Magic Rat, on 08 February 2019 - 05:37 PM, said:

I can't stand these bicycle riding <censored>s who like to think that they are performing a holy act just by riding a bike. It's like these pretentious, self-righteous pukes who think they are secular saints for living in a 'tiny house' while at the same time looking down at someone living in a trailer park.

:yeahthat:

[RedSoloCup]

Dean Adam Smithee, on 08 February 2019 - 06:11 PM, said:

Yeah, but, unless i'm confusing it with a different event, They're doing it nekkid.

:puke:

And of course, it will consist of people who are the LAST ones on earth who need to be seen naked in public...

[Dean Adam Smithee]

RedSoloCup, on 09 February 2019 - 07:52 AM, said:

:puke:

And of course, it will consist of people who are the LAST ones on earth who need to be seen naked in public...

There is an event called "World Naked Bike Ride Day" that takes place in several cities including Portland. I'm not sure when it is, or even if it's the same day every year.

In Portland, I'd say probably 50% fall into the category your describe.

[Dean Adam Smithee]

BerkeleyUnderground, on 08 February 2019 - 05:38 PM, said:

I don't like riding in the rain but ice is just downright dangerous.

And, yeah, it does seem a little funny that the event would be canceled for bad weather, given its name, but I think it's probably a good call.

Heard on the weather channel something about 2" of snow in Portland... In that city, that's not just "bad", it's doomsday. We were still living there when, I thing it was December '09 or '10, 2" of snow shut down the whole metro area for almost a week.

[Hieronymous]

Magic Rat, on 08 February 2019 - 05:37 PM, said:

I can't stand these bicycle riding <censored>s who like to think that they are performing a holy act just by riding a bike. It's like these pretentious, self-righteous pukes who think they are secular saints for living in a 'tiny house' while at the same time looking down at someone living in a trailer park.

I rode at this one 50k event in Michigan for a couple years. The "bike snobs" you are referring to were easy to spot. They all had the latest hi tech wear, nice bikes, and a disdain for guys like me who would wear gym shorts, t shirt, and would ride the event using a commuter bike like a Trek 7300 hybrid. For some reason they were also put off by my post ride ritual, which consisted of putting my bike on its carrier, lighting up a cigarette, and driving home.

They are also the ones who think the rules of the road don't apply to them.