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Title: Inspirational Posters
Post by: nztony on March 06, 2014, 06:41:48 AM

Here are a few inspirational posters I read this evening:

http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/where-art-and-adventure-meet/

and one I imagine many people on the Thorn Forum will very much relate to:

http://www.adventure-journal.com/product/charting-adventure-do-i-need-a-new-bike-poster/

Regards
Tony

Title: Re: Inspirational Posters
Post by: Danneaux on March 06, 2014, 07:09:28 AM

Too true,  Tony,  too true. .. especially the second link.

Great post!

Best,

Dan.

Title: Re: Inspirational Posters
Post by: nztony on March 06, 2014, 07:13:20 AM

Dan, I absolutely knew you'd love that second link.

When I started reading it, I thought it was going to be the complete opposite, i.e. talking us into keeping our original bike going, regardless of how old and neglected it might be, and shun shiny new purchases.

Tony

Title: Re: Inspirational Posters
Post by: JWestland on March 23, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
While the minimum number of bikes one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

I have 4 and one in the incubation stage. But I can only keep 4 as the beater is outside and I have no garage so...

(of course the XTC is not going unless it's going to be replaced by a 500S or a 525S ;)

Title: Re: Inspirational Posters
Post by: Danneaux on March 24, 2014, 03:40:04 AM

Yes, this is wonderful stuff, Jawine; thanks for posting that link. I have enjoyed it greatly over time.

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This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.

I especially like this.  :D

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I can only keep 4 as the beater is outside and I have no garage so...

No, no, no...there's room under the bed, behind the door, hanging in the pantry or closet. That's enough for three more, easy! Then, you can label them Art and put them on those wall-leaning display stands.

All the best,

Dan. (C.B.I....Certified Bad Influence)

Title: Re: Inspirational Posters
Post by: JWestland on March 24, 2014, 09:40:39 AM

There's 1 in the kitchen, 1 in the living room and 1 behind the door...no they're not going upstairs I have carpet there! ;)