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darxus ([personal profile] darxus) wrote2007-08-22 12:23 pm
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[bike] Of Speed and Limits

I have continued to obey speed limits, for the most part. I have found that no-longer pointlessly feeling rushed every time I go somewhere, especially commuting, has been wonderfully relaxing. There aren't nearly as many people in my way.

This morning I was riding to work, from [livejournal.com profile] cathijosephine's. I was merging onto 93N, just before going underground. It was a long ramp. I was moving a decent pace. The lanes were going to merge. I looked to my left, and thought...

Oh, that car is already pulling ahead. I'll wait for the next opening.

Wait a minute. I'm riding a fucking Blackbird.

Clicked the shifter down a notch, tucked in a bit to keep the front wheel down, whacked the throttle open, and everything goes away.

[identity profile] ex-absurdmin176.livejournal.com 2007-08-22 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
oh dammit, now you have me considering buying a bike again.

It doesn't help that last night I was dreaming about driving a very fast car. Now that you mention it, fuck the car, gimme the bike.

Of course, I do have a powerful ability to resist impulse purchases. Her name is Kathryn and we're married. :P