Stupid things I have done today

by dave atkinson

Mon, Feb 02, 2009 22:38

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That thing with my keys where I put them in my pocket after locking the shed and then have to take them straight out again to unlock the gate, that I knew I would have to unlock. I do it EVERY DAY. Why can’t I stop?
Ride home in the snow (with gloves on), get home and take gloves off, immediately go back outside again to build snowman. but can’t be bothered to get gloves, which are just inside the door. LAZY. and my hands got really cold.
Tried to dry my feet while standing in the bath. A new low.

I think I need more sleep

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dave atkinson

Dave is a founding father of road.cc, having previously worked on Cycling Plus and What Mountain Bike magazines back in the day. He also writes about e-bikes for our sister publication ebiketips. He’s won three mountain bike bog snorkelling World Championships, and races at the back of the third cats.

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Trek Sal

February 4, 2009 at 9:22 am

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Silly cow
And ALWAYS, before cycling to work:
1. Check all back pack zips closed
2. Put extra powerful flashy rear light in mesh pocket of reflecty back pack cover
3. Check zips closed again
4. Attach reflecty cover to back pack
5. Turn on flashy light and check position
6. Carefully put back pack on, secure both clips, check light again in mirror
7. Set house alarm and lock front door
8. Put key in back pack. Damn.
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