Fast forward 20+years, and I see guys like this:
Look closely. His hands are in his hoodie pockets. |
As he approached his left-hand turn, I could almost hear his thoughts: "Aw, sweet! A 90-degree turn is quickly approaching. This is my opportunity to display my prowess of riding hands-free. Few people can master this technique, and I am about to display the unattainable turn whilst my hands are in my Affliction hoodie pockets." Something like that, anyway.
I need your suggestions for how to deal with these people. My instincts are to do one or all of the following:
- Leverage my bike ninja stealth moves to sneak up behind and startle said hands-free rider. This may result in some sort of faceplant on the asphalt. I grin as I ride away, using my hands.
- Hide in the shadows alongside road or path with large obstacles. As hands-free cyclists approach, quickly place obstacle in their path. Brakes? They're on the handlebars, where your hands should be.
- Make small trophies or certificates of accomplishment to distribute. They would be able to easily accept and inspect said award since their hands are available to do so.
- Slow clap.
- Lasso. Perhaps a duct tape sabotage like this:
- General verbal attacks, etc.
I'm open to ideas.
Dude! Is that you with the duct tape?
ReplyDeleteThere is an incriminating resemblance, but I claim innocence.
ReplyDeleteI think we've gotta try it at least once.
ReplyDeleteI want a movie made of you two attempting this!
ReplyDeletePlease post afterwards. :)