Can you all believe it, I was trying to look hip and cool and I nearly cased it, twice! In what has to be possibly two of the most stupid maneuvers in single speed history I almost cased it on city's our main drag. Yep, it was stupid, no I did not crash but it did really doesn't matter since I looked as stupid as hell. We have all done this, deceive ourselves into believing we are cooler than we really are only to be shown by life the reality is otherwise. I however make an art form out of being a bigger loser than I like to admit to myself.

Case #1:

Bought something at a store (doesn't matter) grabbed the trusty SS steed, jumped on, landed and simultaneously clipped both feet in while pulling off a one-hand track stand all in the blink of the eye and with one flawless smooth motion that I will never be able to replicate in my life again. While I was in the track stand I was adjusting my pack, and looking back for a gap in traffic when I noticed 2 extremely attractive women walking by. I figured they must have been impressed by my jump to track stand maneuver (since I was) and I figured I would up the anti with quick wheelie launch into traffic, courier style. Spotted my gap and launched. At that exact time I threw a chain, was almost pitched over the bars, and sacked my self trying not to crash into the traffic. If you have ever thrown a chain while doing an aggressive start you know how lucking you are if you don't go over. None the less, I have never before thrown a chain on that bike in the two years I have owned it, what a fucking prime time to have pulled that stupidity off. I didn't try asking for adate.

Case #2:

Coming out of another store, unlock the bike, figured I wouldn't attempt anymore "cool maneuvers." This time I would simply get on my bike and quietly ride off. Got on, clipped one foot in, pushed off, and was brought to an abrupt halt when my left foot remained permanently attached to the ground. This time I pretty much did crash, grabbing other bikes to prevent me from hitting the cement. Turns out some how my cleat got caught on the ground. What are the chances of that? I looked around and still have no idea what could have done it.

I think life is trying to tell me something... Let me just get a giant L tattooed on to my forehead to save you the trouble.