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To: metmom

“Honestly, I would think a bike would be your best bet for a quick retreat.”

I was actually thinking about that last week. Wondered if it would be useful in the BEGINNING of a breakdown, BEFORE anyone had time to think. After, it seems like you might be an easy target.


65 posted on 09/24/2017 11:44:08 AM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: avenir

It’s going to be better than your feet.

Especially if the others are on theirs.

Someone would have to run pretty fast to catch up with s bicyclist.


68 posted on 09/24/2017 1:40:12 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: avenir; metmom
metmom :" “Honestly, I would think a bike would be your best bet for a quick retreat.”
avenir :" Wondered if it would be useful in the BEGINNING of a breakdown, BEFORE anyone had time to think.
After, it seems like you might be an easy target."

Actually, during WWII, I recall the allies had a whole paratrooper division that were airborne, and parachuted along with their bicycles, to make them more mobile.
I believe the bikes folded up while airborne, and upon reaching the ground, the bikes were unfolded.
They were heavy-duty bikes designed to transport men and munitions.
There is currently a model "paratrooper" bike available for retail sale.

69 posted on 09/24/2017 1:52:33 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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