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Bush, a "biking maniac," loves leaving aides in dust
The Baltimore Sun , The Seattle Times ^ | Sunday, February 13, 2005 | By Julie Hirschfeld Davis

Posted on 02/13/2005 11:35:39 AM PST by gwb43_2004

WASHINGTON — Cancel the cozy days at Camp David, Md. Put away the underused running shoes. When it comes to weekend enjoyment, all President Bush seems to need is some winding trails and a helmet.

And his mountain bike.

Bush recently has been logging scores of miles on a secluded spread in Beltsville, Md., and the rolling hills of Quantico, Va., far from the White House.

"He's become a biking maniac," said Mark McKinnon, his media adviser and frequent cycling companion.

What began as a way for the president to stay fit, after three decades of running ruined his knees, is now his passion.

Besides burning calories at a 1,000-per-hour clip, cycling gives Bush an emotional rush that sometimes surpasses the one he got from running.

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Government
KEYWORDS: bush; campdavid; mountainbike; quantico
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To: snugs
I have no problem. Your problem is the inability to recognize irony. Correct it.
41 posted on 02/13/2005 12:43:50 PM PST by ScottFromSpokane (http://drunkengop.blogspot.com/)
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To: ohioWfan

"Excellent Raspberry Sundae and those pebble noogies are harsh."


42 posted on 02/13/2005 12:44:41 PM PST by beaver fever (Yu Hung Hu)
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To: ScottFromSpokane

Sorry


43 posted on 02/13/2005 12:45:22 PM PST by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: ThePythonicCow

Injuries to the hand he got from taking that nasty fall while riding at the ranch...


44 posted on 02/13/2005 12:45:42 PM PST by txrangerette
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Our son, a marathon runner, had knee surgery so started biking seriously.

He still loves to run, but the biking IS a rush. Lots more miles covered. Nice scenery.......

(Not that the President actually NEEDS a rush...... I think his life is fairly exciting as it is.....:)

45 posted on 02/13/2005 12:47:44 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: ohioWfan

OMG...he's got ouchies...


46 posted on 02/13/2005 12:47:59 PM PST by mystery-ak (Jack's Back)
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To: k2blader
He should take up in-line skating. :-)

Q: What's the hardest thing about roller blading?
A: Coming out of the closet to your parents.

Joke! Joke! Sorry...

-ccm

47 posted on 02/13/2005 12:48:50 PM PST by ccmay (Question Diversity)
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To: beaver fever; ThePythonicCow; txrangerette
"Excellent Raspberry Sundae and those pebble noogies are harsh."

LOL! Yeah......those are some deep wounds in the palm of his hand.........which would have been avoided with gloves. Bet he uses them now.

The funny thing is, he had some kind of press appearance the next day after that, and you could see the make-up not quite successfully covering the raspberries on his nose and chin.

Looks like a little kid like that.

48 posted on 02/13/2005 12:51:22 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: ohioWfan

If his knewws were really ruined, he wouldn't be biking either. I admit it's easier on them, but that constant flexing of the knee joint isn't a picnic.


49 posted on 02/13/2005 12:53:04 PM PST by ichabod1 (The Spirit of the Lord Hath Left This Place)
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To: ohioWfan
Not that the President actually NEEDS a rush...... I think his life is fairly exciting as it is.....:)

I know, LOL.

I love biking too, but I only do that during warm weather. It's a nice feeling for sure.

50 posted on 02/13/2005 12:53:12 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: ScottFromSpokane

Did you say, "right," Karl? Yes, sir! Whatever you say, sir!


51 posted on 02/13/2005 12:53:14 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: Victoria Delsoul

Yes........in the WARM weather! Nothing quite so nasty as icy air flying in your face at 50 mph!


52 posted on 02/13/2005 12:54:58 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: Vision
I think it's Secret Service headquarters in Beltsville.

Where is that?

It's a secret, you know.

53 posted on 02/13/2005 12:55:44 PM PST by Isara
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To: ohioWfan

I wonder if the secret service agent who cut him off got in trouble... Just kidding, but I bet it didn't make any of them very happy to see their charge execute a face plant like that.


54 posted on 02/13/2005 12:56:24 PM PST by ichabod1 (The Spirit of the Lord Hath Left This Place)
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To: ohioWfan

LOL, that's right.


55 posted on 02/13/2005 12:56:35 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: ichabod1
Not the pounding on the pavement though.

I personally don't think any activity in which you burn 1,000 calories/hour could be described as a 'picnic.' :o)

56 posted on 02/13/2005 12:57:07 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: ScottFromSpokane

snugs is British and may not always be as quick as you are to spot American irony or sarcasm.


57 posted on 02/13/2005 12:57:50 PM PST by GretchenM (Fair and balanced or we all go tilt.)
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To: ichabod1
As I recall, they watched in horror as he flew face first over the handlebars.

Then he jumped up and said he'd ride the last mile to the ranch. Tough guy.

58 posted on 02/13/2005 12:58:34 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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To: traviskicks
remember when he wrecked (Bush)?

You mean on the Segway???
Yeah, I remember it!!!

59 posted on 02/13/2005 1:00:57 PM PST by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: GretchenM; snugs; ScottFromSpokane

/sarcasm would have helped..........


60 posted on 02/13/2005 1:01:16 PM PST by ohioWfan (George W. Bush........AVENGER of the BONES!!)
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