This agreement defines the parties involved as Spouse A, the non biking loved one; Spouse B, the biker; and The Bike itself.
Condition II reads:
Cohabitation Spouse A and Spouse B shall agree upon comfortable and equal living quarters for The Bike, its related service equipment and riding gear. The Bike shall only be exposed to the elements of nature during rides. All other times The Bike shall have access to warm, dry, low traffic living space. If at any time there should be conflict w/ SA, SB, or furniture, The Bike shall have preference as to where it stays. In SA’s absence The Bike shall be permitted bedroom space (italics mine) (if not already arranged).
Ok, fine. But what kind of hell is going to break loose if Spouse A returns home and finds chain lube in the bed…or worse notices the distinct odor of burnt rubber lingering around the house?
I stick by my previous recommendation of never ever parking the bike in the bedroom. Spouse A is out of town for a few days and the next think you know an innocent little “maintenance” session gets carried away…and Spouse B is sleeping on the couch for the next month.
It must be hell to be the mate of a cycling addict. Things that are hugely important like skinny tires, high tech toys, and the need for speed all threaten our closest relationships.
Eugene, OR is a fantastic cycling town and has an amazing pool of potential cycling partners. I feel fortunate about the circle of cycling friends I had while I lived there. We were all able to take advantage of one another's strengths to stay fit, improve our riding skills, and have fun.
State of the art, circa 1958 Back in the day, before styrofoam and helmets were invented, cyclists relied on crushable felt hats to protect their heads. Image courtesy Ian Fuller.
Many high schools provide students with alternative ways to earn P.E. credits. At Squalicum High School in Bellingham, this comes in the form of a "P.E. waiver" that is typically granted to students involved in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading, team sports or other physically demanding, organized after school activities (figure skating, hockey, martial arts etc.).
In beautiful brisk Fall weather, many of Seattle's top cycling athletes gathered in Leschi Thanksgiving morning for the Northwest Harvest charity ride. Organized by Mick and Martha Walsh who ride with team First Rate Mortgage, this annual event typically raises about $500. As of this post, however, Mick estimates this year's ride generated nearly $1,500. About 1/4 mile of two-abreast…
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