The Workermonkey

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Don't make me make a decision..... 

# posted by ron @ 3/20/2007 10:30:00 PM

That was the thought screaming through my head saturday evening I was was sitting there with my latest dating experiment watching some tv. She was starting to express some concern over my racing and training schedule. I didnt want to get into any long drawn out bullshit (because I had to leave, Bethel race next morning) so I just acknowledged that yes, we do only hang out when I can hang out. Ahh, in retrospect I should have seen it coming a mile away....

(March 5th conversation after first Bethel race weekend)
girl: So how did you do in your race?
me: Good, I took 3rd in the field sprint 5th over all.
girl: thats good.....
me: yea I felt a little confused and tired for the second race and I finishe in the pack. I should do better next week.
girl: umm?? next week?
me: yea......I though I made it clear that I'll be racing on average 3 weekends a month until july or so.
girl: yea, well... are we ever going to be able to hang out on the weekends and ....(trails off or I stopped listening)

The red flag went off right there. She's jealous of the bike.
Now of course this story isn't complete and I'm leaving of some important details but I was getting the feeling that this one has an idea that relationships are like velcro.

On the phone the other night, as soon as I heard the words "we should talk", I did a little happy dance. I was like "Yes! shes' unhappy so this is going to be really easy." There were some awkward pauses in there but it was quick and painless (for me). I think she was waiting for me to say something like "I'll try harder to make more time because you're a great girl". But I've been down that road before and I know the limits of my compromise abilities. Instead she got lines resembling "I made a decision earlier this year to cycle and if I compromise that I'll become super passive aggressive and end up hating you for keeping me off the bike".

Hanging up the phone it hit me what a sick man I am. I just gave up a decent looking nice girl so I can spent more time humping my cannondale.

6 comments

hahahaha that's a great story ron. you gotta find a biker girl.

By  josh, at Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:15:00 PM  

You're making my Cannondale jealous, but of course it's an old p.o.s. not a young hottie like yours. Seriously, a biker chick would be a good idea; fit, hot legs, understands your needs.

By  Damon, at Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:00:00 AM  

I know nothing gets me off like cold aluminum across the groin. Oh baby...

Well its obvious here that your satisfying your manly urge to be able to date women by maintaining control over the situation. I.E- I'm the fucking man, i can bang bitches, not feel shit, and be happy riding my bike. Not a bad place to be. You also seem to display an honest and unusual internal clarity about the variables of your situation. I.E.- I know exactly why i feel this way, how i feel, why i'm doing it, and how the bitches will react to it. The troubles come when you lose control or clarity on those variables. But for now, shit, keep peddling toward victory.

And btw...your the guy all these chicks can't seem to understand, and end up bitching to their girlfriends (or ex-bf's) about. Way to keep em guessing.

By  Brancibeer, at Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:19:00 AM  

While I'm unlikely to become a race addict like you, I'm gonna be a medical guinea pig for $1300 which will buy a new road bike. What do you think of a '06 Felt F-80 with all 105 for $800? I need a triple to do some gaps around here, and could spend a bit more but have a low $/g threshold. They have CAAD8's too, for more money with worse components, but '07's maybe.

By  Damon, at Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:54:00 PM  

i'm pretty sure what damon wrote was in english, but all i understood was "race...pig...maybe."

By  josh, at Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2:58:00 PM  

Damon, F-80 seems like a good deal (as long as it fits). I couldn't find any weight specs for the 07 but w/ 105 components, a metal steerer on the fork, and shit wheels/tyres, I'm guessing it will be a few pounds overweight (21 or so). You may want a triple if its hilly around you. I read that the frames aren't as stiff as Cannondale's, so you should get a comfy ride if thats what your looking for. Also, swapping in a full carbon fork and stem will go a long way for comfort. You may want to look for an F75 because of the carbon seat stays.

Another thing is it's got a 9sp drive train. If you get this you should blow out the drive train then at the minimum get ultegra 10sp. The new SRAM stuff is super pimp also. The frame looks hot, I dig the yellow.

So if it fits, I'd say its a good buy.

By  ron, at Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:50:00 PM  

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