Non-cyclists – they just don't get us
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Mate: "But you can't ride up hills on a road bike!"
Me: "Well you obviously don't know much about roadies then..."0 -
This is the saddest thing about cyclists; you're not a cool subgroup, you're not ahead of the trend, you're largely sad train spotter types who don't understand how the rest of the world views you.
I've ridden for 30 years and the most disappointing group of people I've ever met are those who define themselves by riding a bike.
Kind of true due to attitudes of both some cyclists & the general public in the UK.
But not in places where everyone cycles like in Holland etc, where this forum thread wouldn't be needed/or even make sense0 -
I think the biggest difference that needs to be made is between people who don't ride bikes at all, those who simply ride bikes and those who are into it as a hobby and pastime. Most people fall into the simply ride bikes, and can hardly be called cyclists.
*Proper* cyclists buy more expensive bits of kit, go out on the bike for fun and check up on things within the sport regularly, and that is the biggest differentiation I can see. Most countries' populations will not fall into that category.0 -
"Why did you choose a black jersey/jacket and not a fluorescent yellow one?"0
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Pardon?Monty Zoncolan wrote:"Why did you choose a black jersey/jacket and not a fluorescent yellow one?"0 -
"Why do you shave your legs, is it to make you go faster?"
"Are you training for the Tour De France?"seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
The thing people most often say to me is "You must be really fit." They never say "You must be really tired", which is how I usually feel.0
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BR_Gregor wrote:Hi guys, nice work. Have heard most of these myself while cycling – you too? I've collected some of the best ones from this thread to create an article on the main site: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/1 ... -us-43686/
Can always add to it again in the future as more become common place. Let me know if you have any other sayings!
Cheers,
Gregor
Communities and OYB Editor
Gah! Getting us to do your work for you are you? You re the Journalistic equivalent of Simon Gerrans!
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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ddraver wrote:BR_Gregor wrote:Hi guys, nice work. Have heard most of these myself while cycling – you too? I've collected some of the best ones from this thread to create an article on the main site: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/1 ... -us-43686/
Can always add to it again in the future as more become common place. Let me know if you have any other sayings!
Cheers,
Gregor
Communities and OYB Editor
Gah! Getting us to do your work for you are you? You re the Journalistic equivalent of Simon Gerrans!
Are you saying that BR_Gregor is a wheelsucker?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Just spreading your wise words, guys!Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar0
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I got told I must be "mad for cycling" earlier this week.
This came from a lady doctor who is very overweight.
I wouldn't want her as my doctor.Cannondale Killer V
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Why did she think it was mad, did she say?0
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oblongomaculatus wrote:Why did she think it was mad, did she say?
Probably thinking of the danger. Even fat doctors know that exercise is good in theory. :shock:
I have a few none cycling friends who "say" they would love to take it up, but wouldn't dare ride on the roads. We all know it has its sketchy moments, but its not exactly lion taming is it?
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I find driving on the road scarier than cycling. At least on my bike I can swerve/squeeze through a narrow gap/hop onto the pavement.
If some ****er pulls out on me in the car with my kids in the back (as happened last week) there's nowhere to go.0 -
oblongomaculatus wrote:The thing people most often say to me is "You must be really fit." They never say "You must be really tired", which is how I usually feel.
And the funny looks you get when you complain about being really unfit after riding 50-60 hilly miles in a howling gale.0 -
"Are you training for the Tour De France?"
As a racer, I often get asked whether I'm doing the TDF by people at work0 -
"Are you training for the Tour De France?"
As a racer, I often get asked whether I'm doing the TDF by people at work
Doing the Tour De France is a doddle really and there are plenty of people who volunteer their free time; physios, bikes, soigneur's, mechanics, officials, laundry services and chefs to help you if you fancy it. They even close the roads and give you police escorts in France whilst filming it and broadcasting it across the world to millions - all you got to do is turn up at the start line and pay £5 entry, cycle 5 miles at walking pace with no time limits and frequent stops at café's, restaurants and vineyards on the way taking in the wonderful cuisine and scenery if France to enjoy as you go. Having your own camper van is handy but if you can't, there are luxury coaches and hotels to sleep in laid on absolutely free - after all they're all sandal wearing, wine drinking, Gauloise smoking frog leg munching hippy lefties in France, always happy to accommodate, although a little quirky and animated. Some of them even speak English, which is handy. I just do a couple of weeks on my bike around the back roads, you know - 3 or 4 miles a day max to get myself in shape for it, you don't want to over do things before you go. Speaking a little French helps but there are plenty of English speaking journalists to help you if you get stuck or lost. It is so f*cking simple to do, you should do it one year with me. There isn't that many people who actually do much cycling in the world, just a handful in each country so it is very easy to get a ride and the only cycling event there is is the Tour De France, so we all meet up every year in France, have a laugh and do a bit of pedalling. When it goes uphill, we all help each other and often walk. If the weather gets bad we stop for a few days and play scrabble. I know we are all a bit eccentric. I reckon if more people were into cycling, we could...
Cont p94.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
I used one in a gym last year and ended up with a sore ars* and blisters on my inner thighs.
not pleasant at all.
And stiff hips/upper legs because they force your legs out at an angle, instead of parallel to the 'frame'. Horrible.0 -
if i could murder every non cyclist i would0
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if i could murder every non cyclist i would
Even TdF cameramen?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
if i could murder every non cyclist i would
I may be going soft in my old age but this seems a little extreme to me.www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
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Nice one HD.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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if i could murder every non cyclist i would
I may be going soft in my old age but this seems a little extreme to me.
I was only joking . i would only like to maim them0 -
You are Bogbrush and I claim my five pounds.Just spreading your wise words, guys!0 -
if i could murder every non cyclist i would
I may be going soft in my old age...
There are pills for that.Advocate of disc brakes.0 -
I got told I must be "mad for cycling" earlier this week.
This came from a lady doctor who is very overweight.
I wouldn't want her as my doctor.
My sister who isn't fat, but was a consultant gastroeneterologist (has since changed disciplines) and must have seen a fair few fat patients once asked me how I managed without a car. Think I muttered something in response about having 2 arms and 2 legs.0 -
I watched two cyclists the other day one was riding in the middle of the road and one was riding on the pavement, people moved out of the way of the one on the pavement and patiently drove behind the one on the road giving him plenty of space, then the one on the pavement hopped onto the road alongside his mate, the car drivers kept their distance and only overtook when the road ahead was clear.
Ok Both the cyclists had guns!
I think all cyclists should be armed, not just the police, seems to lead to much better road manners my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
" ALL cyclists are a menace".
What? All 2,000,000,000 ?
Do you know every single one of them?"The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0
