Cycling Etiquette: The Rules

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  • Abdoujaparov
    Abdoujaparov Posts: 642
    Completely agree. Snobbery is a heap of sh*t
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    Abdoujaparov wrote:
    Completely agree. Snobbery is a heap of sh*t

    +1
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  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there

    Didn't know you had to use the queens english on the internet. D'oh
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  • apriliarider
    apriliarider Posts: 222
    But this is the "PRO RACE" part of the forum darlings :lol:
  • singlespeedexplosif
    singlespeedexplosif Posts: 1,564
    some good ones in there and some proper nonsense.
    They need to review their comments on socks (black - 100% of WRONG, no socks - acceptable), facial hair, cycling caps (never acceptable, as any fule kno) and earphones; and completely stop that crap about 'guns'.
    However their entirely correct views on coffee just about allow me to overlook their crass errors, and I shall allow them to ride with me.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    I'm sorry? Cycling caps never acceptable?! Sir, explain yourself! Clearly they are at the very top of the style list for cycling headwear!
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    I'm loving this.
    Last month, someone posted such a point. Oh, hang on - it was Paul
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    It felt SO good today breezing past a guy on a carbon fiber bike with all the fancy kit on - and there was me, plain t-shirt and shorts- No clipless pedals, no fancy kit, no carbon frame....

    Just a " shitty " aluminium Trek 1.2, a good heart and the legs to match! No point in having the kit unless you can do it justice :)

    Funny how snobbery is " a heap of sh*t", yet "inverted snobbery" is quite acceptable.
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • flattythehurdler
    flattythehurdler Posts: 2,314
    LangerDan wrote:
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    I'm loving this.
    Last month, someone posted such a point. Oh, hang on - it was Paul
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    It felt SO good today breezing past a guy on a carbon fiber bike with all the fancy kit on - and there was me, plain t-shirt and shorts- No clipless pedals, no fancy kit, no carbon frame....

    Just a " shitty " aluminium Trek 1.2, a good heart and the legs to match! No point in having the kit unless you can do it justice :)

    Funny how snobbery is " a heap of sh*t", yet "inverted snobbery" is quite acceptable.
    TBH dan, anyone who finds any of your posts anything but funny don't get it, and never will. I thought the training/racing comment was a classic parody. (You remain my favourite poster on here)
    Dan
  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    RULE 57:
    No stickers on your bike. Nobody gives a shit what causes you support, what war your against, what gear you buy, or what year you rode RAGRBRAI. See Rule 5 and ride your bike. The obvious exception to this a single Velominati sticker, which is obviously allowed to be placed any where, any time.

    could not agree more! you own a bike not a pinboard!
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  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    I read it - not massively funny or even original. File under Raphawank
    Cannondale Supersix / CAAD9 / Boardman 9.0 / Benotto 3000
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Some of you lot come across as having real chips on your shoulder. Yes, to some people cycling fashion is all part of the cycling scene - I don't see a problem with that just as some people like to do up their cars or motorbikes, it's a choice. I've cycled on and off for 20 years and haven't met anyone who takes the 'rules' seriously, it's just a bit of cycling humour and banter. Unfortunately it appears there's a new breed coming through that really do take cycling seriously to the point where this banter ruffles their hair as it flies over their heads. Ironically they also seem to be the ones who then complain that cyclists take themselves too seriously!
  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    flattythehurdler wrote:
    LangerDan wrote:
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    I'm loving this.
    Last month, someone posted such a point. Oh, hang on - it was Paul
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    It felt SO good today breezing past a guy on a carbon fiber bike with all the fancy kit on - and there was me, plain t-shirt and shorts- No clipless pedals, no fancy kit, no carbon frame....

    Just a " shitty " aluminium Trek 1.2, a good heart and the legs to match! No point in having the kit unless you can do it justice :)

    Funny how snobbery is " a heap of sh*t", yet "inverted snobbery" is quite acceptable.
    TBH dan, anyone who finds any of your posts anything but funny don't get it, and never will. I thought the training/racing comment was a classic parody. (You remain my favourite poster on here)

    Thanks, but I'm a little frightened now. :shock:

    If I ever go missing, can someone please check Flatty's house? I'll probably be in the cellar with my ankles smashed.
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    LangerDan wrote:
    flattythehurdler wrote:
    LangerDan wrote:
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    I'm loving this.
    Last month, someone posted such a point. Oh, hang on - it was Paul
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    It felt SO good today breezing past a guy on a carbon fiber bike with all the fancy kit on - and there was me, plain t-shirt and shorts- No clipless pedals, no fancy kit, no carbon frame....

    Just a " shitty " aluminium Trek 1.2, a good heart and the legs to match! No point in having the kit unless you can do it justice :)

    Funny how snobbery is " a heap of sh*t", yet "inverted snobbery" is quite acceptable.
    TBH dan, anyone who finds any of your posts anything but funny don't get it, and never will. I thought the training/racing comment was a classic parody. (You remain my favourite poster on here)

    Thanks, but I'm a little frightened now. :shock:

    If I ever go missing, can someone please check Flatty's house? I'll probably be in the cellar with my ankles smashed.

    You'll be fine as long as you never ever suggest you might stop posting. But it's OK, he's got free Wifi in the cellar so LangerDan need never die.
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  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    calvjones wrote:
    You'll be fine as long as you never ever suggest you might stop posting. But it's OK, he's got free Wifi in the cellar so LangerDan need never die.

    I was rather hoping that I'd have to use an old manual typewriter. Trying to beat Flatty to death with a Blackberry might take some time.
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    oscarbudgie wrote:
    I read it - not massively funny or even original. File under [/i]

    +1
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    A couple of posts up is a reference to 'dangerous in a group' related to a particular way of holding your handlebars, what absolute crap. How many times do you read a snobbish or arrogant post, only for the author to subsequently pretend it was 'tongue in cheek'

    Oh no, I've written this with my hands on the bars and not the hoods...........

    Some good points there that illustrate the kinda bike snobbery that does exist in here. As for the poster who mentioned the hands on the bars he would be better to lay off the cakes that would do him more good than worrying about what way other riders grip their bars.
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Can anyone on here climb out of the saddle with their hands on the tops in a group and honestly say they feel safe doing so? Personally I've never tried or seen anyone try as the hoods are just the natural place to put your hands in that situation but I can't imagine it's very stable so is that really snobbery? I find Paul Cuthbert's assertions that anyone riding a better bike than him or using (shock, horror) cycling specific clothing while riding must be faster than him to be far more snobby myself. I doubt he knows what relative proportion of their respective disposable income was spent on the two bikes or whether the rider he overtook was taking it easy on a 100 mile ride rather than popping to the local shops or maybe he just loves spending his money on cycling gear and getting the best he can afford. The Trek 1.2 is a decent bike and was originally going to be my choice when I got back into cycling. However,we got an insurance payout due my daughter having been seriously ill but as she's recovered we took a family decision to use the money towards enjoyable things and I put a proportion of it into my bike budget to by a carbon Scott CR1. My current riding talent doesn't justify this bike but I love riding it, does this make me a snob as the Trek would have been fine for my needs? I also do all my riding in full cycling kit as it is the most comfortable way to ride IME - I know I look like a tit in it but practicality over appearance in my book, again how is that possibly snobby?
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,549
    Pross wrote:
    C I also do all my riding in full cycling kit as it is the most comfortable way to ride IME - I know I look like a tit in it but practicality over appearance in my book, again how is that possibly snobby?

    Nail on head. Some news just in folks, you can make up any rules you like about cycling clothing but to the vast majority of the population you look a tit, regardless of how you are wearing it. :wink:
  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    People who dont agree with my previous post about out of saddle riding with hands on top of the bars have clearly not raced a bike before. It is the most unnatural position and incredibly difficult to control the bike...
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  • timoid.
    timoid. Posts: 3,133
    Agree completely with this one:

    Never buy bikes, parts or accessories online. Going into your local shop, asking myriad inane questions, tying up the staff’s time, then going online to buy is akin to sleeping with your best friend’s wife, then having a beer with him after. You may as well go into your local shop and spit in the owners face. Online is evil and will be the death of the bike shop. If you enter a shop with parts you have bought online and expect them to fit them, be prepared to be told to see your online seller for fitting and warranty help.

    Although buying clothing on Prendas is absolutely commendable
    It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    Timoid. wrote:
    Agree completely with this one:

    Never buy bikes, parts or accessories online. Going into your local shop, asking myriad inane questions, tying up the staff’s time, then going online to buy is akin to sleeping with your best friend’s wife, then having a beer with him after. You may as well go into your local shop and spit in the owners face. Online is evil and will be the death of the bike shop. If you enter a shop with parts you have bought online and expect them to fit them, be prepared to be told to see your online seller for fitting and warranty help.

    Although buying clothing on Prendas is absolutely commendable

    Online retailers have really made the local bike shops get their act together or else they dont stay in business its as simple as that. The days of a 16 year school leaver chewing gum over the counter as you ask about the latest hollowtech BB are gone and thats a good thing. My experience of both my local bike shops recently has been very good and much better than previously i put that done to competition from online retailers.
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    Pross wrote:
    My current riding talent doesn't justify this bike but I love riding it, does this make me a snob as the Trek would have been fine for my needs?

    Yep
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  • PinkBianchi
    PinkBianchi Posts: 63
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Most of it is a load of crap and exactly why I hate "cyclists".

    Too much self importance and self righteousness around being a "cyclist", I hate that. Does my head in, and this post just typifies the whole thing. What's wrong with just wanting to ride a bike, eh?

    Also, just to be a cnut about it, should this be in the "Pro Race" forum?

    It's
    a
    JOKE

    :roll:
  • luckao
    luckao Posts: 632
    Rule 65 - On occasions when a race radio is available, use it to check that you really are the first person crossing the line. Sagan, Hondo...
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    PinkBianchi wrote:
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Most of it is a load of crap and exactly why I hate "cyclists".

    Too much self importance and self righteousness around being a "cyclist", I hate that. Does my head in, and this post just typifies the whole thing. What's wrong with just wanting to ride a bike, eh?

    Also, just to be a cnut about it, should this be in the "Pro Race" forum?

    It's
    a
    JOKE

    :roll:

    Problem is, a lot of people here abide by it - and it's been written from truths, so not a joke.

    Which is the problem!
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  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    LangerDan wrote:
    dougzz wrote:
    PaulCuthbert may not be the most eloquent writer out there, (and I'm not suggesting I'm any better), but his underlying point about snobbery in these forums is not unfounded. How many times have I read a post that attempts to demean someone for their bike having 'Japanese junk' parts, rather than the holy grail of Italian wizardry, or the oft repeated crap that infers anyone less able to climb than Alberto Contador should not have a carbon frame, or full team kit.

    I'm loving this.
    Last month, someone posted such a point. Oh, hang on - it was Paul
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    It felt SO good today breezing past a guy on a carbon fiber bike with all the fancy kit on - and there was me, plain t-shirt and shorts- No clipless pedals, no fancy kit, no carbon frame....

    Just a " shitty " aluminium Trek 1.2, a good heart and the legs to match! No point in having the kit unless you can do it justice :)

    Funny how snobbery is " a heap of sh*t", yet "inverted snobbery" is quite acceptable.

    It's really sad that you went and found a quote from another thread to prove a point. Really sad.
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    - and it's been written from truths, so not a joke.

    Which is the problem!
    It's called parody, look it up
  • nmcgann
    nmcgann Posts: 1,780
    ju5t1n wrote:
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    - and it's been written from truths, so not a joke.

    Which is the problem!
    It's called parody, look it up

    Yes, quite. I can't belive people are taking it so seriously :roll:
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    "Because the cycling is pain. The cycling is soul crushing pain."
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    I diagnose at least one poster with a serious sense of humour failure in this thread. FFS.
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    paulcuthbert wrote:

    It's really sad that you went and found a quote from another thread to prove a point. Really sad.

    Whereas I find it quite amusing that you have been 'busted' :o

    Did you watch 'The Office' thinking it was a real documentary?

    Parody based on observation...

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