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naterkane t1_jbfuotr wrote

Reply to Anyone remember the woman who rode bicycle in Columbia wearing a bikini and black full face helmet? by Successful_Wolf2555

The popular nickname was “Ninja Cyclist”. She wore a black cycling kit, and used a mask for aerobic/low o2 training (by restricting breathing the body adapts to use oxygen more efficiently; some people go to high elevation areas like Flagstaff, AZ for this, but I digress).

Anyway, she used to come into Borders from time to time back in 95-96. At one point I remember knowing her name, along with a few of my coworkers, but I can’t remember it now.

Here’s someone’s blog post from 2007 http://writing-the-wrongs.blogspot.com/2007/09/ninja-cyclist.html?m=1

More legendary was Walking Charlie. That man was a gift, and it was heartbreaking what happened to him.

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Exciting-Rub-6006 t1_jbac4yt wrote

Reply to Affordable car repairs by pkz100

I’d take it to get a second inspection.

My ex got failed by a shop who wanted 3.5k to do repairs for it to pass. I took it to my car guy and he said just needs 2 new tires and some cheap parts, passed for $550

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samantilles t1_jba9qgx wrote

Reply to Affordable car repairs by pkz100

I have been a longtime customer of Ken's Service Center in Hanover, right down 100 at Arundel Mills. I've always found them to be reasonable.

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KirinoLover t1_jb9sduy wrote

Reply to Affordable car repairs by pkz100

It's a bit of a drive but I had really excellent experiences with McFadden's Auto Center in Laurel. Family owned, super nice people, always treated my vehicles right.

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Material_Laugh_9834 t1_jb7slgf wrote

Reply to Affordable car repairs by pkz100

Pine Orchard Exxon on the corner of Rt. 40 and Frederick Road in Ellicott City is the place to go. Proprietor Mike is a lovely guy, reasonably priced, and gets the job done. I’ve been there many times and will keep going there as long as he’s around

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