breaking a taboo?
TheGreatGatsby
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Going out for a long ride on christmas morning? Is it to be frowned upon by family members as Christmas morning is to spent waking up with the girlfriend and all that.
Where do you stand on the matter? In for the morning or out for the ride?
Gats
Where do you stand on the matter? In for the morning or out for the ride?
Gats
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Out as long as it isn't hosing it down.I have pain!0
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yep, as long as the weather is ok i'm out for a spin to work up an appetite for dinner time. Need some time to myself to make the rest of the day bearable with the extended family
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I would go out, but with the wet/cold/ice/late night before at this time of year I stick just to my commuting 60miles, any extras rides are too much effort.
If it was a nice clear day I would definitely consider going out on the bike on xmas day, due to the likelihood of less traffic and my dislike of traffic.0 -
might go out for a wobble after dinner, if the weather is ok, but will be too involved in preparation before hand.We are born with the dead:
See, they return, and bring us with them.0 -
Morning exists outside of work days?Do Nellyphants count?
Commuter: FCN 9
Cheapo Roadie: FCN 5
Off Road: FCN 11
+1 when I don't get round to shaving for x days0 -
Considering entering a Christmas Day ten miler (would turn into a roughly 25mile spin if I ride there and back aswell)."A cyclist has nothing to lose but his chain"
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TheGreatGatsby wrote:Going out for a long ride on christmas morning? Is it to be frowned upon by family members as Christmas morning is to spent waking up with the girlfriend and all that.
Where do you stand on the matter? In for the morning or out for the ride?
Gats
Definitely in for the morning with the family. I feel bad enough going out on a sunday morning for a few hours, never mind christmas day.0 -
dont celebrate xmas so im working on xmas dayBMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
Christmas dinner out at the pub is costing £57.50 per head so I,me definately gonna get out on the bike and work up a good apetite0
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Yay spasypaddy - thats the attitude. I wish I had an excuse to not be here on christmas
Waste of a perfect riding opportunity if you ask me. Have to put up with the guilt of family and girlfriend saying 'just one day outta the year could you please do something for the family instead of just pleasing yourself. Don't go riding"
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rest day on saturday but given a choice I'd ride all day everyday just to get some time on my own.
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TheGreatGatsby wrote:'just one day outta the year could you please do something for the family instead of just pleasing yourself.
seems fair enough to me.0 -
you obviously havent experienced the 'Joy' that is christmas round our house! heh heh heh
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if i went out xmas day i would get my small parts removed with a blunt knife I do have 2 teenagers so we do have some pressie opening to do Will try to go out xmas eve and boxing day with santa hat instead 0
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As I'm head chef there's no chance of getting out anywhere.
But I might just put my shiny new bike in a room where i can sneak off and look longingly at it. 8)Where the neon madmen climb0 -
Ask for some new piece of kit for Christmas and then you have to go out for a cycle on Christmas day to try it out!Every winner has scars.0
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...always have a ride on Boxing Day to ride it all off......all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...0
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g/f ok'd my Xmas day ride - how cool is that 8)0
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I cycle AND run, but running is more economical in time. I may run two or three miles on Christmas Day, but I also have a race on Boxing Day. The family are supportive enough to come with me (parents) and to cook lunch while I am out (sister and brother in law). The payoff is that I volunteer to drink juice and drive them to a country pub to play pool on 27th.0
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me an the boys have made a pact. 06.30 ready to rock at one guys house.
Back before wives/kids etc even wake up!.
ResultWhenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
H.G. Wells.0 -
cee wrote:me an the boys have made a pact. 06.30 ready to rock at one guys house.
Back before wives/kids etc even wake up!.
Result
As kids we used to be up around 3am to open our presents!! that'd stuff your plan wouldn't it?0 -
I definitely thought this thread was going to be about something else :shock:0
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I'll probably go out and try all my fancy new kit I'm getting Hurrah! 0
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Since I have been married for 20 years, this is the first Christmas Mrs BP have been alone . No M. I.L 's etc . I am not working it for the first time in years . I will be riding :twisted: . A bike :?: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:bagpuss0
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bagpusscp wrote:Since I have been married for 20 years, this is the first Christmas Mrs BP have been alone . No M. I.L 's etc . I am not working it for the first time in years . I will be riding :twisted: . A bike :?: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Good for you BP - that is definitely what christmas is all about 0 -
palmed the GF off on her parents for christmas dinner - Whahey! bring out the ride
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