Some Portland Biker got passed by one of us, methinks :-D

I think a biker in Oregon got passed and pulled by one of you guys... I
don't really remember where people are from in a form able to be
queried by location, so... do we have any fast Oregon coker riders who
could be responsible for this awesome post? :-D

http://www.bikeportland.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2105


a bike rider! wrote:

This evening, I was running late.

I was lugging my laptop in a pannier, but my 80s Raleigh Comp GS was
still in fighting form, tires just topped off to 110 and fresh lube on
the drivetrain.

I've had a good winter of commuting and I'm feeling my oats, passing
fair weather-ers on the waterfront like they were sitting still (which
they were).

Then I get to Wieldler and Williams and I spot him. Big wheel Uni.
Purple in colour. He passes in front as I wait for the light and then
positions himself behind me in line to head north.

Total bike jam and I'm kicking hard for home so I don't think about him
again until I have to stop at Russel for the light.

Shoom, he passes me on the right just as the light turns green.

"I'm totally tucking in" is all I can offer.

So not only did I get passed by a Uni, I drafted one for a good 8
blocks. And it was a good pull. I'm hauling ass and I don't have the
legs to make the pass. But he's punching a big hole and I'm grateful
for assist.

Once the terrain flattened out and I could grab a gear, I offered "Drop
in, man" as I crawled past him.

No idea if he tried.

But as I waited to turn left at Alberta, he was right there. Giving me
the peace sign.

A totally stud performance.

I Am Humbled.


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that is really cool i live near portland but dont have a coker so i dont
know
but it is a great story.



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Purple Haze?


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I'm quite sure this has been posted already, Chuck. Not sure what the
topic was called though.


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That's impressive that the unicyclist was able to keep in front for 8
miles.


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littleman wrote:
That's impressive that the unicyclist was able to keep in front for 8
miles.


I know him, Wasn't me but it was a guy I know. He's boisei here on the
forums, he runs lots of super marathons and such and is a super awesome
coker rider. One of the guys that did the century ride from portland to
the beach during reach the beach. I can keep in front for about 8
blocks but I would have to work hard at it, Zeke makes it look easy....


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My Uncle rides a coker and lives in Portland, Oregon.
I'll have to ask him.


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This was posted like a month ago in the "quote of the day from
non-riders" thread.

Thanks for reminding me though.


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Somewhat related is a blog that mentioned me on the mount evans climb
http://tinyurl.com/6khagl


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osmundo wrote:
Somewhat related is a blog that mentioned me on the mount evans climb
http://tinyurl.com/6khagl




Cool blurb.
You humbled many people that day!


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