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Your parents have great kids.
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08-09-2009, 06:15 AM #1
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cool present for my parents 50th anniversary...
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This september my parents will be married for 50 years. Their biggest hobby is cycling.
So me and my two brothers saved some money to get them a cool present. A cycling wonderbox
What's in it?
Two giro helmets
Two brooks saddles
Two bags
Water bottles
A special route we've made for them, with their own signals ( )
10 free lunches in a cycling café
Two rain jackets.
Earplugs for my mum (because my father is nagging all the time she is going too fast).
Fake EPO (sugar water) for my dad (so he can keep up with my mum)
I guess they'll be happy.
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08-09-2009, 06:19 AM #2
back of the autobus
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2009 Lynskey R230 Houseblend - Brooks Team Pro
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08-09-2009, 06:25 AM #3
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Most excellent
Wow, that sound terrific!
(Is it safe to wear earplugs while you ride?
)
Ana
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08-09-2009, 06:36 AM #4
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That's just a joke.
Originally Posted by Ana
Wow, that sound terrific!
(Is it safe to wear earplugs while you ride?)
You're not allowed to here. iPods and stuff either.My cycling hero: http://www.cyclinghalloffame.com/rid...asp?rider_id=1
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08-09-2009, 06:43 AM #5
pedaling my heart away
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Oh good--I didn't want you to give your mother something that may lead to her injury (or worse) Originally Posted by papaver
That's just a joke.
You're not allowed to here. iPods and stuff either.
Maybe you can get her a t-shirt that says "no, I'm not going too fast" on the sleeves and then she can just point to it
Ana
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08-09-2009, 06:47 AM #6
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Congratulations!! Maybe you can get them both this:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodCN_9P104.htmlFancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
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08-09-2009, 06:49 AM #7
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That's such a great and creative idea. And cycling parents, how cool!
My parents' 50th anniversary is later this year too, but only my Mom would appreciate a cycling wonderbox.
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08-09-2009, 06:52 AM #8
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I hope I get that present from my kids.
Only 20 more years
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08-09-2009, 06:55 AM #9
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Originally Posted by Trek420
I'm trying to get a signed shirt from one of her favorite pro-racers (Gert Steegmans, he's a TdF stage winner). I see him quite often but just not now it seems.
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08-09-2009, 07:08 AM #10
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If you see him (or Eddy!!!) get me 1, too! Or Tom. Originally Posted by papaver
I'm trying to get a signed shirt from one of her favorite pro-racers (Gert Steegmans, he's a TdF stage winner). I see him quite often but just not now it seems.
What a great, creative gift that I'm sure your parents are going to love! Good for them for still riding! That's my goal--to ride for the rest of my life.
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08-09-2009, 07:11 AM #11
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They ride around 40 kms every day (except on rainy days). All year long!
Although Eddy Merckx doesn't live too far from here (less than 30 mins), I'm kinda intimidated by him.
Gert is very nice and easy going. Whenever he sees me riding he always slows down( ) a bit for a talk.
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08-09-2009, 07:15 AM #12
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50 years, I'll be 103. It's do'able Originally Posted by Crankin
I hope I get that present from my kids.
Only 20 more years.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=32591Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
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08-09-2009, 07:16 AM #13
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I know what you mean...if I ever saw Eddy while riding, I'd probably fall off my bike.
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08-09-2009, 07:18 AM #14
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So papaver, your parents are in their 70's?
What a fun anniversary gift to assemble for them!My Personal blog on cycling & other favourite passions.
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08-09-2009, 07:20 AM #15
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Originally Posted by shootingstar
Yep, my mum's 74 and my father is a young stud of 73.
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