Debunking excuses for taking the car #1: We’ve got to carry a lot of stuff

Posted on November 13, 2007 1 Comment

Exhibit A:

An entire band going to tour Mexico. By bike. They’re carrying all their equipment, including instruments, PA and a dog!

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One thought on “Debunking excuses for taking the car #1: We’ve got to carry a lot of stuff”

An Inconvenient Truth says:

November 14, 2007 at 7:41 pm

Could we invite the band to our AGM?

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