I've got some biking cut out for the next few months...
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vollenda posted 2 years ago.
That's so cool. Good Luck with your new job. :)
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JohnieTri posted 2 years ago.
You could be busy at around3-4 a.m when all the bars close and frat parties are over. Good luck, have fun, and be carefull.
-Johnie
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deepbluex posted 2 years ago.
First of all, are you going to use S-bend aero bars? Second, how many intervals do you think you can fit per fare? Lastly, do pedicabs use 650 or 700 size wheels?
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rplong posted 2 years ago.
You'll have to attach a wing to the pedicab to go with your aero helmet
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panchotri posted 2 years ago.
use pedal cages so you can turn it into a brick every flag and make the best out of it. :D
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Tribro posted 2 years ago.
Sweet. there's a guy here in Bend that does that as well. Very cool and you'll get strong cranking some big gears. :)
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MaverickUNC posted 2 years ago.
I think I might be your first customer just to piss you off! You should bring your pedicab to the ride on sunday...
"I run because it always takes me where I want to go" -Dean Karnazes
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deepbluex posted 2 years ago.
Train as you race and race as you train.
Bring the pedicab on your next tri.
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Tri Hard posted 2 years ago.
A couple guys at my bike shop do pedicab and have a great time doing it. Please let us know how it goes.
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thebiochem1000 posted 2 years ago.
I have now worked two shifts with the pedicab. After the shifts I then get back on my commuter bike (which in itself is a fairly bulky mountain bike) and proceed to fly home because it is so much lighter. I've had a couple people who were druunk enough that I could barely understand what they were saying to me; it's a wonder I got them to the correct destination. However it's proving to be a pretty worthwhile experience, not to mention the fact that I will soon be able to own the hills when I'm out on training rides/races, I don't care how small the sorority girls are, when they are full of beer and can't tell you where they need to go you are in for a workout :D
On a side note, a gentleman last night suggested I get a motor to help me go up the hills... I think he kind of missed the whole emissions reduction crusade thing...
I decided to find secondary employment because I was a little bored a few weeks ago when I came across an article in UNC's newspaper about a new company in Chapel Hill called Greenway Pedicabs. So I inquired as to whether they were hiring and here I am, a bike taxicab driver.
It's an interesting setup with a bike attached to a rickshaw that comfortably holds two people (okay, maybe three small sorority girls). I think the bike alone is 160 pounds. But if you've been to Chapel Hill you know it ain't flat around here so I will be getting some good strength training.
More importantly it's a great opportunity to participate in an activity that promotes emission reduction. So if you are ever in Chapel Hill, make sure to call a pedicab!