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[–]Cataclyst2011 Specialized Allez Elite 57 points58 points ago

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I hope they left this to set. It's like an art installation.

[–]Dysalot'08 Specialized Hardrock XC Disc 18 points19 points ago

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Eventually it will just be 2 wheels (judging by the graffiti), but it will be cool while it lasts. Actually 2 wheels with the trail leading to it would still look fine.

Also, I find it interesting that after the bike got stuck the footprints stay on the wet sidewalk, they didn't bother to walk on the grass.

[–]KICKERMAN360 6 points7 points ago

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A bigger question is, why did they leave the bike in wet concrete and not take it out. I think if they're stupid enough to do that, they're stupid enough to walk in wet concrete.

[–]MyKarmaKilledURDogma1992 TREK 8000[S] 21 points22 points ago

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replace the word "stupid" with the word drunk and you're probably closer to the reason why

[–]JimminyLummox 7 points8 points ago

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Just because you're drunk, doesn't necessarily mean you're not stupid.

[–]MyKarmaKilledURDogma1992 TREK 8000[S] 12 points13 points ago

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True, but drunk usually increases stupidity exponentially.

[–]JimminyLummox 1 point2 points ago

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I agree with you there. Now, if one is already quite stupid, then gets really drunk, watch out!

[–]airforcefalco 5 points6 points ago

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I think that is how Nickleback formed.

/s

[–]BodyMassageMachineGo 10 points11 points ago

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It really does look like an installation. It looks deliberate, the whole thing has a symmetry about it that I really enjoy, perhaps partly to do with the photo's composition.

Two pedals, stop dead. Six steps to the end.

[–]BillygotTalent 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah looks like a Modern Art installation.

[–]NuM3R1K 14 points15 points ago

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Damn, you'd think that after the first several feet the rider would be like, "Why is it so hard to pedal and why is this concrete deep?" This looks almost intentional.

[–]phybere 14 points15 points ago

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It does look intentional. Why wouldn't you pull the bike out of wet concrete? After dismounting the bike why would you walk the rest of the way through wet concrete instead of walking on grass?

It was either intentional or someone had some really good narcotics.

[–]precordial_thump2010 SE Lager Fixed Gear 6 points7 points ago

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I just like to think wet concrete sets almost instantly when comically appropriate, just like it does in the cartoons.

[–]rcazCarrera Virtuoso 1 point2 points ago

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really good narcotics.

Looks like psychedelics to me...

[–]djnathanv2010 Trek 1.5 5 points6 points ago

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Except in Seattle where it means a free ride home.

[–]project2501aTrek 3900 2011 2 points3 points ago

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... to Bejing?

[–]cldellowSurly Big Dummy 4 points5 points ago

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[–]rdmorley 28 points29 points ago

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...but seriously, don't drink and ride. It is extraordinarily dangerous.

[–]amgov 9 points10 points ago

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Not to mention, in Australia it can lose you your driver's license.

[–]spazzmMonark 6 points7 points ago

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That rarely happens, though.

I was stopped with my GF on the bike (I was standing and pedalling, she sat on the seat), no lights, no helmets. Both of us, shall we say, "noticeably inebriated".

The police just stopped us and told us to walk instead.

What can I say, I was young and stupid.

[–]amgov 6 points7 points ago

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Thank goodness! I guess a sensible cop will think 'better on the bike than in a car.' Especially since taking away your license won't stop you riding your bike drunk - if anything, it increases the chances of you doing it. The punishment doesn't exactly fit the crime.

On the other hand, wasn't he worried about drunk-walking? You are more likely to die drink-walking than drink-driving.

[–]Murmeldjuret 4 points5 points ago

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But you are more likely to kill someone innocent when drunk-driving.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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And in many states in the US.

Hmm, guess I was wrong about that. Still pretty stupid though.

[–]ngrootCivia Bryant Tiagra 6 points7 points ago

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Nope. Pretty much just in Hawaii, it looks like.

In many states, DUIs only apply to motor vehicles. In others, the penalties for biking under the influence won't affect your license (since you don't even have to have one to ride a bike).

Random thoughts on the topic:

  • Riding while drunk is not a hot idea, but it's better than driving drunk.

  • Cops usually aren't focused on drunk cyclists.

  • Whether or not you can be busted for DUI on your bike, a cop who doesn't like you being drunk on your bike can nail you with something (drunk and disorderly, public intoxication, etc.)

[–]sideone -2 points-1 points ago

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and the UK.

[–]CressCrowbitsThe Real 3-Speed Concrete Street Spirit 2 points3 points ago

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Incorrect.

[–]sideone 0 points1 point ago

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Hmm, it looks like it's illegal, but there seems to be nothing about what happens to you if you get caught:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/30

Edit: this page suggests that you can lose your licence, but it's all a bit wooly:

http://ukcyclerules.com/2010/09/27/can-you-lose-your-driving-licence-for-a-cycling-offence/

[–]PathologicalUpvoter 0 points1 point ago

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Bicycles in Australia requires a driver's license?

[–]laughingsutra 0 points1 point ago

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Ah yes, Australia-least bike friendly country in the world.

[–]bennysaurus 0 points1 point ago

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This is not true (at least not in WA, NSW or Victoria)

Demerit points and such only apply to those in charge of motor vehicle drivers, not manual riders. You can be charged with the same offences and fined, but even things like riding drunk will not affect your driver's license.

South Australia does have some demerit point laws applying to cyclists (see rule 151) but it's questionable whether these can be enforced since a license is not needed to ride.

Sources:

Edit: Please note I'm not advocating riding while drunk, just pointing out the legalities of doing so.

[–]amgov 1 point2 points ago

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Sorry, I'm from South Australia so this law applies to me. Should have been more specific!

[–]bennysaurus 0 points1 point ago

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Hey all good, reading more into it though it seems like the most bizarre rules ever and completely subjective, for instance:

It is both dangerous and against the law to ride a bicycle or any other vehicle, ‘under the influence’ of intoxicating liquor or a drug. This is a criminal offence, and upon conviction you will be fined and will consequently have a criminal record. you will also lose six demerit points from your driver’s licence or learner’s permit, potentially losing your licence. If you do not hold a driver’s licence you will still incur demerit points which can prohibit you from obtaining a licence in the future.

You can be fined or convicted for driving under the influence regardless of whether you are over or under the 0.05 blood alcohol concentration level. This is particularly the case if you are so affected by any amount of intoxicating liquor or a drug that you are incapable of exercising effective control of your bicycle."

Taken from here

Essentially if you have any alcohol in your system and the police really wants to take to you the cleaners, you're screwed.

[–]amgov 0 points1 point ago

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It is pretty stupid. This law also covers shopping trolleys/carts. I kid you not.

[–]jedrekkSurly LHT Custom Build 0 points1 point ago

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In Poland the DA's office automatically offers you a deal - you lose your license for 2 years + community service. If you don't have a license, you get restricted from getting a license for two years. If you repeat-offend, you're right to cycle is revoked and if you're caught after that... you go to jail.

There are currently some 2600 people doing time in Polish jails for cycling under the influence. We are a fucked up nation.

Oh, and you can't just walk your bike. Your bike has to be incapable of being ridden when you're walking it, so you need to take the chain off or otherwise incapacitate it.

[–]amgov 0 points1 point ago

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Which I could totally do if too drunk to drive/ride.

[–]khafra 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, here in Florida we're about to have our first Nerdapalooza without Triforce Mike, because it is extraordinarily dangerous, especially when you're sharing the road with cars.

[–]thavi 0 points1 point ago

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As the proud owner of a formely fractured elbow, I can attest to the difficulty of riding with no handlebars whilst drunk. I actually consider myself lucky I didn't crack my head on the curb.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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let's fear monger more!

if you bike drunk or bike without a helmet, you have a 45% chance of grizzly death per mile.

cycling should be terrifying, right??? how else can I feel good about myself for doing something so mundane. oh, I know! Tell everyone it's more dangerous than it is!!

[–]rdmorley 2 points3 points ago

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Hold on, are you suggesting that it isn't dangerous to drink and ride your bike? Honest question, I wasn't trying to fear monger and am not now either.

[–][deleted] -5 points-4 points ago

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It's certainly not extraordinarily dangerous for everyone who does it. If you're inexperienced as a cyclist, yeah, not a great idea. But there certainly are people who can ride a bike drunk and not be taking an unreasonable risk.

[–]GoodGriefBrown2010 Specialized Crosstrail (I hate it.) 4 points5 points ago

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Yeah, I have to say I completely disagree with you. I am an experienced driver, for example. Can I drive drunk? I don't really see anyone advocating for that or calling opposition to drunk driving fear mongering.

[–]shiftyeyedgoat1989 Trek 1400 2 points3 points ago

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I don't really see anyone advocating for that or calling opposition to drunk driving fear mongering

Because social stigma.

Driving drunk and driving sleepy are about equal as far as accident prevalence is concerned -- with the addendum being that both have an exponential relationship for drunk/sleepy vs accident rate.

Is driving drunk more dangerous than driving sober? Yes, but so are a multitude of other factors (inattentiveness, texting, cell-phone use, eating, make-up application, changing radio stations, etc, etc, ad nauseum) and the same goes for one on a bike.

People like to vilify alcohol because it's a voluntary activity that is associated with inhibition, but it's not nearly as dangerous as "fear mongers" would have you believe.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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The dangers posed to others are much greater if you're driving drunk whereas cycling is more likely to only be a threat to yourself.

[–]rdmorley 1 point2 points ago

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I understand what you're saying, but I think this argument is dangerous cause you can easily translate it to an experienced driver under similar cirumstances. The principle difference being that a drunk driver endangers others as well, but so does a drunk biker in that a swerve can force a car to run off the road. they are different, yes, but the point I want to make is please do not engage in either. Just be responsible.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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The principle difference being that a drunk driver endangers others as well, but so does a drunk biker in that a swerve can force a car to run off the road.

But if you can take streets that don't have cars on em and have great visibility... etc. You see my point. I am very responsible, I've never had an accident because of alcohol.

[–]rdmorley 0 points1 point ago

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Fine, but so have people that have driven drunk. Look, I think you're using awful reasons to justify here. I'm not going to downvote or get pissed or anything. I just ask you take a step back and look at what you're saying.

I know so many friends who have consumed way to much but simply say "oh it's all backroads, no problem". I think this is an awful justification. We shouldn't take riding drunk lightly and think and promote that it is ok. I'm sorry, but I just don't think there is any leeway to be had here. I'm sorry if I sounds preachy, I'm just a little bit appalled by the idea that riding drunk is acceptable.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I just ask you take a step back and look at what you're saying.

Yeah, I'm saying that when some people bike drunk, it's not dangerous. I've seen lots of people do it lots of times. It's not life-or-death for everyone.

I'm just a little bit appalled by the idea that riding drunk is acceptable.

What about walking home drunk? Is that any better?

[–]rdmorley 0 points1 point ago

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Looks like we're gonna have to agree to disagree. Next time you're at a party and someone who has had too many to drive says don't worry, I've done it plenty of times, just think back on this.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Next time you're at a party and someone who has had too many to drive says don't worry, I've done it plenty of times, just think back on this.

Driving a car and riding a bike are completely different kinds of activities with very different risks.

[–]TheHill222009 Trek Madone 5.1 0 points1 point ago

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I've drunk biked once in my life. And I wrecked. Badly. I actually do think it is quite dangerous, :-/

Never again.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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I ate a burrito once. Almost choked and died. I think eating burritos is quite dangerous. Never again.

[–]TheHill222009 Trek Madone 5.1 1 point2 points ago

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That is a pretty terrible analogy to compare to getting on a moving object while drunk and not fully in control of your motor functions.

[–]Devlinukr 1 point2 points ago

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Here is a better analogy:

"Date rape is ok, I mean I'm on a date right?"

If you are drunk and driving anything down roads used by other road users you are a potential danger to them, they may swerve out of the way to avoid you and slam into a tree or oncoming traffic, lots of things. Frankly trying to justify it really doesn't make you any better than drink drivers, I hope when your eventual accident does come you are the only ones hurt.

[–]TheHill222009 Trek Madone 5.1 0 points1 point ago

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Uh, I already said I had an accident.

[–]Devlinukr 1 point2 points ago

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I was agreeing with you dude about the drunk driving and the analogy.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Your analogy is so shitty for so many reasons.

[–]Devlinukr 0 points1 point ago

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"Drink driving is ok, I'm on a bicycle right?"

Draw a parallel.

Maybe one of the reasons you don't think it's ok is because you like date rape and riding your bike drunk, I don't know where you're coming from otherwise.

[–]TheHill222009 Trek Madone 5.1 0 points1 point ago

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Hahaha. I'm sorry.

Edit: I misunderstood your post. :-(

I'm sorry.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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They're very different types of moving objects.

[–]harumpfEen ouwe fiets 2 points3 points ago

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They made those concrete paths here too last month. After this happened here as well, they hired a guy to sit by it and warn people, until it was dry.

Stupid people live everywhere. "I wonder why there's this red and white tape everywhere"

[–]BiggC2007 Trek 2.1 Pilot, 2006 Trek 7.3 FX 2 points3 points ago

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Reminds me of the time I accidentally ended up riding on fresh tarmac. It was dry near the bottom of the hill, but got stickier and stickier further up. Eventually realised that the asphalt was sticking to my tires, switched to the dirt next to it. Once I got to the top of the hill I spent about an hour scraping off the asphalt from my tires.

[–]ColinCancer'12 Raleigh Sojourn, 90's Trek MTB 6 points7 points ago

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and that's when you realized you had the world's only Trek 2.1 Tarmac on your hands.

[–]jedrekkSurly LHT Custom Build 0 points1 point ago

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I had that happen in Germany in May. It only stuck to the the part of the tire that was making contact when I stopped to take a picture though.

[–]Lalfy 2 points3 points ago

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To me this looks like a stolen bike was deliberately ridden through the fresh concrete on purpose.

Notice that even after the bike gets stuck the foot prints indicate he/she simply walked down the rest of the sidewalk.

Also it would have taken a lot of effort to keep the bike balanced while riding against all that resistance.

TL:DR Stolen bike left there by a prankster.

[–]MyKarmaKilledURDogma1992 TREK 8000[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Drunken hipster thinking "Wow this trail is muddy tonight"

[–]txapollo342 1 point2 points ago

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Why did they care to enclose the bike in a cage? The damage has being done.

[–]MyKarmaKilledURDogma1992 TREK 8000[S] 2 points3 points ago

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Probably to keep "innocent pedestrians" (read that stupid people) from tripping over it, and suing the city

[–]rudyyousee 5 points6 points ago

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It's to shame the bike.

[–]spazzmMonark 5 points6 points ago

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I have to say, riding with a slight beer buzz is fun. Of course, don't do it if it's illegal where you live.

[–]apoetsdream2012 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 7 points8 points ago

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I think riding with a buzz versus riding full on drunk are two different things. Just don't be intoxicated enough to where you can't operate in traffic or ride different.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Of course, don't do it if it's illegal where you live.

Yeah, like anyone will ever listen to this reasoning alone for not doing anything ever.

[–]nanan00'08 Trek FX 7.3 0 points1 point ago

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And that is why you barricade off fresh concrete.

[–]organisms 0 points1 point ago

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I was coming home from a group ride late one night and I came across some roadwork. I stopped, but the workers kept waving me on in the direction I was originally going so I road right right into hot, wet asphalt! They didn't give a fuck and just kept working so I picked up my bike and ran across it, I had a layer of asphalt on my shoes and tires for a whole week before picking the last of it off.

[–]cyclelenny 0 points1 point ago

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I do have to admit. That's clever ! Things that make you laugh !!!!

[–]4boltmain 0 points1 point ago

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OP just lost a bike

[–]Dasterdly 0 points1 point ago

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This one took a little bit for me this morning; was wondering how the rider managed to squeeze themselves and the bike through that little hole in the gate. Then, why didn't they just do it on the other side as well? Why'd the climb over......Oh....OH!

[–]sotamatt 0 points1 point ago

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Am I the only person that's heard of an alley cat race? Drinking is required for some of those and I've seen people win frames and all sorts of other cool shit.

[–]mrsaturn42 0 points1 point ago

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I think it is really fascinating to see what path the two wheels are taking.

[–]iateone 0 points1 point ago

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Where did this take place?

[–]jedrekkSurly LHT Custom Build 0 points1 point ago

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Some people just can't get enough cyclocross...

[–]Daniel_Laixer -1 points0 points ago

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Ghost Rider's bicycle