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.
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"Excellent Raspberry Sundae and those pebble noogies are harsh."
Sorry
Injuries to the hand he got from taking that nasty fall while riding at the ranch...
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.....:)
OMG...he's got ouchies...
Q: What's the hardest thing about roller blading?
A: Coming out of the closet to your parents.
Joke! Joke! Sorry...
-ccm
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.
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.
I know, LOL.
I love biking too, but I only do that during warm weather. It's a nice feeling for sure.
Did you say, "right," Karl? Yes, sir! Whatever you say, sir!
Yes........in the WARM weather! Nothing quite so nasty as icy air flying in your face at 50 mph!
Where is that?
It's a secret, you know.
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.
LOL, that's right.
I personally don't think any activity in which you burn 1,000 calories/hour could be described as a 'picnic.' :o)
snugs is British and may not always be as quick as you are to spot American irony or sarcasm.
Then he jumped up and said he'd ride the last mile to the ranch. Tough guy.
You mean on the Segway???
Yeah, I remember it!!!
/sarcasm would have helped..........
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