Wednesday 29 February 2012

racecar spelled backwards

So i race cars, not in a car, but on my bike. on tank this time of year to be specific. which is a challenge seeing as tanks real name is slow-moving-heavy-and slightly dangerous to ride-rust-bucket.. so what is racing cars? and why do i find it enjoyable.? let me explain. first the rules: the first rule of racing cars when riding a rust bucket or any other two wheeled human powered machine is to accept failure. you won't beat them, ever, you'll get close though, so yep accept that, it's all very zen. rule number two, just beacause you're going fast doesn't make you invincible, be aware of what's going on around you and watch out for cars and other hard sided fast moving objects. rule three, you must obey the traffic rules, stopping at stop signs and stuff. rule four, for christ sakes wear your ficken helmut, come on hipsters all the cool kids are doing it. how to race cars 101: when at a stop light or stop sign take note of the cars around you, then when the light changes try to catch them at the next stoplight. that's it super fun super simple. i've gone from work to downtown catching the same cars at each stoplight on a good day (ie they hit all reds). it feels awesome. this game is especially fun when racing some ass who has cut you off  (likely they were also talking on thier cell at the time) or leaned on thier horn as they passed you. they think they're in a car and can get away all annonymous-like. it's super fun when you pull up beside them at the next light and wave.

on an amazing fundraising note. total so far is 373! woot. thanks so much. my little website says that's 6% or my goal. almost there! if you'd like to sponsor please visit my sponsorship page

ride safe y'all

1 comment:

  1. Fun post and clever title!

    As a car-driver, I always feel sheepish when a cyclist passes me. "Why do I drive a car, again?" I've even been passed by a unicycle! Fun to know that cyclists 'play' this game :)

    Safe and happy training to you, Jaye!

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