We have a new term people - Mamil

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I thought it was quite a good article too..
  • Alain Quay
    Alain Quay Posts: 534
    52 and unrepentant. I weigh under 11 stone so think the younger and bigger can mock themselves first,. I ain't getting off my bike just yet, cliche or not.
  • dag_on_a_bike
    dag_on_a_bike Posts: 581
    Not too keen on the label, MAMIL or otherwise. But I suppose acronyms are inevitable.

    I'm just a bloke - well over 'middle-aged' whatever that might be

    I wear Lycra - I have been referred to as 'a legend in his own Lycra'. I think that was a reference to the rather revealing nature of close fit

    I ride a bike that cost as much as I wanted to pay. More than some, by far, and less than others

    I still enjoy seeing others embracing the joys of cycling, for whatever their reasons and if that is MAMIL (or MAWIL) good on them.
    There's no such thing as too old.
  • shouldbeinbed
    shouldbeinbed Posts: 2,660
    Bunneh wrote:

    Le Tour brought out a load of people who thought they could emulate the riders they saw on TV.

    yeah Wimbledon is the same. our municipal tennis courts are deserted for all but a month during and just after W/don. for that fleeting moment, the brand new whiter than whites on show dazzle passing traffic and cause problems for low flying aircaraft.

    its soon over though.
  • Bunneh
    Bunneh Posts: 1,329
    More people getting expensive news bikes = more people quitting and selling them for half price on Fleabay! YAY!
    http://www.youtube.com/user/Eurobunneh - My Youtube channel.
  • volvicspar
    volvicspar Posts: 208
    DAG on a bike wrote:
    Not too keen on the label, MAMIL or otherwise. But I suppose acronyms are inevitable.

    M.A.D.I.L for you

    Middle Aged Dag In Lycra
  • outofbreath2
    outofbreath2 Posts: 216
    Sexist article.
    Middle aged (even more so since Saturday last). Tick.
    Bought flash road bike (OK, entry level but it is flash in my head). Tick.
    Just discovered sportives. Tick.
    Lust after kit (but won't until my tummy disappears a bit more). Tick.
    Huffing & puffing up 2% inclines. Tick.

    MAWIL and proud.

    Thanks for the tip about looking on Flea for previously loved bikes if it all wears off - will let hubby know about that one. I think he should treat himself.
  • deptfordmarmoset
    deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
    I'm an OGLUB. Old Git, Lycra Under Baggies.

    Wearing them underneath is to avoid appearing more athletic than I wheezily am.
    Looking for a cycling buddy?
  • unclemalc
    unclemalc Posts: 563
    DAG on a bike wrote:
    Not too keen on the label, MAMIL or otherwise. But I suppose acronyms are inevitable.

    I'm just a bloke - well over 'middle-aged' whatever that might be

    I wear Lycra - I have been referred to as 'a legend in his own Lycra'. I think that was a reference to the rather revealing nature of close fit

    I ride a bike that cost as much as I wanted to pay. More than some, by far, and less than others

    I still enjoy seeing others embracing the joys of cycling, for whatever their reasons and if that is MAMIL (or MAWIL) good on them.

    +2 for that. I even have WC rainbow stripes on my sleeves.... :D

    Oops - that's probably upset someone... :wink:
    Spring!
    Singlespeeds in town rule.
  • sloboy
    sloboy Posts: 1,139
    Of course, I'm the exception in that I'm definitely middle-aged (50) but I happen to look FABULOUS in lycra. So really, I'm doing everyone a favour by setting them such a splendid example.
  • outofbreath2
    outofbreath2 Posts: 216
    OWLCRAP - old woman, lycra clad, red and puffing.
  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    unclemalc wrote:
    DAG on a bike wrote:
    Not too keen on the label, MAMIL or otherwise. But I suppose acronyms are inevitable.

    I'm just a bloke - well over 'middle-aged' whatever that might be

    I wear Lycra - I have been referred to as 'a legend in his own Lycra'. I think that was a reference to the rather revealing nature of close fit

    I ride a bike that cost as much as I wanted to pay. More than some, by far, and less than others

    I still enjoy seeing others embracing the joys of cycling, for whatever their reasons and if that is MAMIL (or MAWIL) good on them.

    +2 for that. I even have WC rainbow stripes on my sleeves.... :D

    Oops - that's probably upset someone... :wink:

    :lol: I've got British champ stripes on my jersey sleeves (jersey made up for the 2008 Etape, subtle nod to our "Britishness"). Young fella on the club run on Saturday asked me if I was an ex-champ because of them - I'm fairly sure (but not 100% sure) he was taking the p*ss...
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  • deptfordmarmoset
    deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
    outofbreath2 wrote:
    OWLCRAP - old woman, lycra clad, red and puffing.

    Brilliant, that's my favourite so far :lol:
    Looking for a cycling buddy?
  • lochindaal
    lochindaal Posts: 475
    I realise the article is a bit tongue in cheek but going out and buying a Porsche is purely a financial outlay.

    I think most middle aged people who have got into cycling (myself included) have been because they have always done other sports and now their body is knackered. Cycling gives a low impact way of continuing to compete, even if it is in a Sportive against yourself.

    Carbon bike 1K - porsche 40K isn't really a comparison
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  • plug1n
    plug1n Posts: 204
    At 56, am I too old to be a mamil - maybe a OGIL (old git ....)?

    I've got the carbon bike but suspect mamils should easily beat my 7K miles/year.

    I do enjoy shopping at Waitrose of course but also by cycling gear in the Aldi specials.
  • all show no go
    all show no go Posts: 542
    This bloke ain't too shabby for a MAMIL...
    Elliottsolostowin.jpg
    Let's close our eyes and see what happens
  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    all show no go wrote:
    This bloke ain't too shabby for a MAMIL...
    Elliottsolostowin.jpg


    I'm the same age as him :shock:
    If only I hadn't discovered motorbikes and girls it could have been me :cry:
    Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?

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  • dag_on_a_bike
    dag_on_a_bike Posts: 581
    MADIL here.
    outofbreath2 wrote:
    Sexist article.
    Middle aged (even more so since Saturday last). Tick.
    Bought flash road bike (OK, entry level but it is flash in my head). Tick.
    Just discovered sportives. Tick.
    Lust after kit (but won't until my tummy disappears a bit more). Tick.
    Huffing & puffing up 2% inclines. Tick.

    MAWIL and proud.

    Thanks for the tip about looking on Flea for previously loved bikes if it all wears off - will let hubby know about that one. I think he should treat himself.

    and also
    OWLCRAP - old woman, lycra clad, red and puffing

    Come on now, Outofbreath, you do yourself no justice.I bet it's a fetching image. Really.

    Wear it and be proud!

    (Anyway, what IS middle aged? I don't understand.)

    Perhaps we should start a thread to compete with the 'Girls in Lycra shorts' thread? MAMIL/MAWIL self portraits anyone?
    There's no such thing as too old.
  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    DAG on a bike wrote:
    Perhaps we should start a thread to compete with the 'Girls in Lycra shorts' thread? MAMIL/MAWIL self portraits anyone?
    In the spirit of way more self-revelation than is necessary, I give you
    4898858241_b32eba53e0.jpg

    I am, of course, going to lose all that flab just as soon as I get a really nice new bike...
  • outofbreath2
    outofbreath2 Posts: 216
    I don't understand it either - I'm 24 or thereabouts in my head.

    Bless you for saying it :D but I suspect your mind's eye to be a bit defective (age related maybe). :wink:

    It's just a bit annoying when you think you're doing something good for yourself to find that you're a stereotype, apart from the man bit obviously. I shall carry on however.

    Those shorts in that 'other' thread - blimey - I could probably make a pair into an arm warmer for me :shock:

    ETA - Good on ya Bompington!!! 8)

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