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- noun Plural form of
roadie .
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Examples
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Many people have certain images and associations that arise when they hear the word "roadies" -- gruff, pony-tailed, hard living folks surrounded by all the temptations of life on the road in the company of celebrities.
Tim Jahnigen: Roadies, Refugees and the One World Futbol Tim Jahnigen 2011
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If anything, the real concern should be that a New York City cyclocross race will result in an infestation of roadies, which is far more insidious and potentially dangerous for the sport.
Cross-over Appeal: It Shan't Gonna Happen BikeSnobNYC 2009
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If anything, the real concern should be that a New York City cyclocross race will result in an infestation of roadies, which is far more insidious and potentially dangerous for the sport.
Archive 2009-11-01 BikeSnobNYC 2009
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It was only a matter of time before "roadies" entered the world of artisanal soaps, and I suspect it won't be long before someone markets a bar of soap with a scent inspired by the smell of Jaques Anquetil's "pants yabbies."
BSNYC Friday Fun Conspiracy! BikeSnobNYC 2010
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Taller headtubes have more to do with cracking CF steerers from the 99.9999999% non-pros running too many spacers rather than a non-horizontal stem, which offends "roadies" everywhere.
BSNYC Product Review: Look 566 Road Bicycle BikeSnobNYC 2009
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Since "roadies" have already been spotted taking advantage of the mild winter weather, the timing couldn't be better.
Kootenay Rockies - News loadxml 2010
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Players won't just be able to customize their band members, but also other people, such as roadies and managers.
The Tanooki 2009
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About 500 volunteer "roadies" helped stage the event, handling logistics, traffic control and medical team duties, and handing out food and water.
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F-150 - to offer fans an experience they will never forget: a rare opportunity to be one of Toby's "roadies" for a weekend.
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Since there are only 18-20 home matches in a season, why not gather up all the former roadies now house-bound and living in Portland with their wives and children.
PGE Park renovation cost numbers seem awfully soft (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009
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