Was about to stop for a biker
#21
05-07-2011, 08:08 PM
When I lived in Maine, the dudes there were tops. I had more people stop for me there the few times I had issues. I am a smarter rider now. It taught me one lesson; stop and just ask. It is the least you do. I do and will continue to stop and ask.
#22
05-07-2011, 08:10 PM
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Oh yeah. I learned that in elementary school. I hate getting old! LOL
It refers to the Battle of Trenton, the first victory of the Continentals against British forces and their Hessian mercenaries.
A little historical license, since the battle actually took place on the 26th. But I saw a poster with that slogan and stole it....
Ironically this is the battle that convinced the French that the Americans were worth supporting. And we won the information war because an American Privateer was dispatched to France with news of the victory, arriving 10 days before the British had any information about the battle at all.
A little historical license, since the battle actually took place on the 26th. But I saw a poster with that slogan and stole it....
Ironically this is the battle that convinced the French that the Americans were worth supporting. And we won the information war because an American Privateer was dispatched to France with news of the victory, arriving 10 days before the British had any information about the battle at all.
#23
05-07-2011, 08:15 PM
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If I'm alone I'll stop to check on a stopped bike to make sure that they're ok and I've fixed a few on the side of the road over the years. If I've got the family with me I'll usually slow down and see if they look like they're having an issue and judge it from there.
Somebody told me once that they old school way to let people know that you are having bike issues is to put your helmet on the ground behind the bike. Anyone else ever heard of this?
Somebody told me once that they old school way to let people know that you are having bike issues is to put your helmet on the ground behind the bike. Anyone else ever heard of this?
#24
05-07-2011, 08:17 PM
I stop, and my wife will pull over a little further down the road. Yes, they may be texting or calling someone on the phone. They may be calling for someone to help them or bring them gas.
#25
05-07-2011, 08:20 PM
If they did, they would be a she
#26
05-07-2011, 08:22 PM
Another good sign is to be squatted down working on the bike or stand behind the bike waving both arms above your head. Sitting off to the side works too, usually an indication that you have been there a while.
I've had more than one guy tell me not to worry, help was on the way. They usually appreciate a bottle of water and some conversation while they wait.
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05-07-2011, 08:32 PM
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thats pretty funny.. I remember a time when If another rider broke down another rider didn't have any problem with them riding on the back for a ride into town.. this was before cell phones. You took into the nearest town so they could get a mechanic (if we couldn't fix it there on the side of the road). Or call someone to pick up the bike, ect.
To many people worried about what everybody else thinks.. homophobes. when my good friend died on the way up to meet us at a local bar. then needed to get his bike off the street. I rode bitch to get to the bike.. only way we had to take care of it.
I stop for others if they are broke down.. especially if then are out on a two lane away from anybody.
To many people worried about what everybody else thinks.. homophobes. when my good friend died on the way up to meet us at a local bar. then needed to get his bike off the street. I rode bitch to get to the bike.. only way we had to take care of it.
I stop for others if they are broke down.. especially if then are out on a two lane away from anybody.
Last edited by chromedome09; 05-07-2011 at 08:36 PM.
#28
05-07-2011, 08:51 PM
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I only stop if I have my "peacemaker" with me.
#29
05-07-2011, 08:59 PM
The United States Army: Killing you in your sleep on Christmas.
I can't fault them a bit.
#30
05-07-2011, 09:10 PM
You know what they teach in the Army: if you are in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
Germans celebrate hard on Christmas, so I'm sure those Hessians were some hurting buckos. And Washington was greatly assisted by having Glover's Regiment - fishermen from Marblehead, MA and the area who had been handling pulling boats all their lives.
Germans celebrate hard on Christmas, so I'm sure those Hessians were some hurting buckos. And Washington was greatly assisted by having Glover's Regiment - fishermen from Marblehead, MA and the area who had been handling pulling boats all their lives.