Taking the pi55, or what?

dag_on_a_bike
dag_on_a_bike Posts: 581
edited August 2009 in The bottom bracket
Today, I went shopping to a local aquatic shop (Maidenhead Aquatics) and was just browsing, wearing an aged 'Le Tour de France' T-shirt.

An assistant nearby said to me "Are you riding that?" referring to the T-shirt.

Taking the pi55 or what! At 53 years, 92Kg, I don't think so, even in my wildest dreams.

Is it just me, or does anyone else find that in the minds of the masses if you might ride a bike, you must be doing the Tour de France?
There's no such thing as too old.

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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Maybe she thought you were Lance Armstrong. He ain't far off 53.
  • volvicspar
    volvicspar Posts: 208
    Did you not tell her you are spending your prize money from the win ? :lol:
  • System_1
    System_1 Posts: 513
    I watched a lot of the Tour at my parents place when it was on. Dad pipes up with 'Do you not fancy doing that one day?. You might be in with a shout?' :shock: Like most of the general public he just doesn't quite understand the concept of a professional cyclist and the dedication and fitness necessary. He seems to think that anyone capable of cycling 60 miles or so just needs to turn up on the start line and give it a shot.

    Yeh Dad, you've got a driving licence, how do you fancy having a bash at the F1 championship next year? :roll:
  • stevenmh
    stevenmh Posts: 180
    Sounds like she might have been coming onto you mate!! :lol:
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    A guy at work asked me if I rode the TDF! I thanked him for the compliment but he plays amateur footy and told him that asking that is a bit like me asking him if he occasionally does a game for Arsenal or Chelsea or whoever...
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  • The Chingford Skinhead
    The Chingford Skinhead Posts: 718
    Take it as a compliment. I'm never asked if I played for Chelsea when I'm in my colours :(




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  • spen666
    spen666 Posts: 17,709
    The Chingford Skinhead wrote:
    Take it as a compliment. I'm never asked if I played for Chelsea when I'm in my colours :(




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  • Ruari
    Ruari Posts: 217
    Probably not taking the wee-wee...
    People who don't know about pro cycling think that it is pretty much a pitch-up-and-compete event, most don't even know that you'd need to be in a TEAM!
    It doesn't help to get frustrated as people then think cyclists are arrogant high strung folk!
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  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    afx237vi wrote:
    Maybe she thought you were Lance Armstrong. He ain't far off 53.

    Although anyone sufficiently exposed to ITV4 last month should know Armstrong's age off by heart now..... :wink:
    Speaking of ITV4 - Tour of Ireland highlights coverage starts 8pm this Saturday, for those not already in the know.

    David
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  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    It's the word "Tour" that does it.

    Many people think it's a sort of London-Brighton with prizes.
  • mba007
    mba007 Posts: 95
    You're too harsh, leave the poor assistant alone.
  • EdZed
    EdZed Posts: 119
    Interesting to note how people have assumed the assistant is female...
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    DavidBelcher wrote:
    afx237vi wrote:
    Maybe she thought you were Lance Armstrong. He ain't far off 53.

    Although anyone sufficiently exposed to ITV4 last month should know Armstrong's age off by heart now..... :wink:
    Speaking of ITV4 - Tour of Ireland highlights coverage starts 8pm this Saturday, for those not already in the know.
    David

    Its on Friday night on Eurosport at 11pm for those not in the know but with proper telly :wink: . Going to have to listen to Duffield though I guess. :x
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    System wrote:
    Yeh Dad, you've got a driving licence, how do you fancy having a bash at the F1 championship next year? :roll:
    :lol:

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