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Jul. 22nd, 2009 07:57 am
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The first rule about the Commuting Race is that you don't talk about the Commuting Race.

But... it's more what you might call a 'guideline' than a rule, so...

Normally, I don't get involved too much (why, yes, I do have a Food Chain Number: 6 on one steed, 8 on the other), but this morning was too good to pass up.

I'm spinning merrily along Chants on the stealth bike (it's fixed, and purrs along silently, just the barest hint of tyre hum), and a Serious Guy™ in full-on lycra (I'm in my work clothes, as those who will recall that I frequently type these updates bare-chested from Teh Office of Teh Fox will appreciate) pulls out in front of me, pushing along at a fair clip.

Instantly, he moves across towards the middle of the road, preparing to turn right at the upcoming roundabout, standing on the pedals, really putting the effort in.

Me? I whisk past, sitting down and leave him for dead, just catching the 'Whu...?' as I vanish into the distance.

Oh yes.

Sweet indeed :-)

Date: 2009-07-22 09:56 am (UTC)
cynthia_black: (Default)
From: [personal profile] cynthia_black
Quite a sense of achievement :-)

Date: 2009-07-22 12:57 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] anotherpenguin
That's awesome :D I don't think I'd be able to do that here... unless maybe on campus ... hmmm... :)

Date: 2009-07-22 05:40 pm (UTC)
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teeheehee! I love it. There's a similar game-culture in recreational street running, but I don't play myself. I'm pretty sure that guy who looks like a sumo wrestler and who keeps passing me is enjoying the street-runner's race, though.

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