What sort of cyclist are you?
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I'm anti snob (apparently):
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/quiz-are-you-a-cycling-snob-45097/
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/quiz-are-you-a-cycling-snob-45097/
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PS. Just noticed the official name shortening.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
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ABCC Cycling Coach
In golf, the prescriptive types have their own golf clubs filled with like minded individuals. Non prescriptive types can either toe the line or play elsewhere.
All this snob / anti snob behaviour is people not coping with the lack of structure / segregation afforded by the open roads. We're defining boundaries that are impossible to enforce. Ergo, we waffle endlessly on forums (fora?) about how we should behave.
I definitely consider myself an anti snob but I'd be a complete liar if I argued marketing and peer pressure has zero influence over my kit.
Legs remain hairy yet conversely I'd no longer consider wearing pro team kit despite doing so for many years in my youth and beyond.
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I got anti snob but i wouldn't say I hate "the pretentious crowds with their caps and pulled-up socks" they don't bother me at all in the same way that any other cyclist doesn't bother me. I wouldn't say I am snob or anti-snob, i'm somewhere in the middle
In a field?
In a beauty salon ?
Crudder
CX
Toy
but the questions about when it is ok to wear the world champion's jersey should not be asked :roll:
yes, it should...but the ongoing responses should last at least 6 pages.
yes it should but the option for "I don't wear them but don't care what other people do" wasn't which it should have been. Same goes for a lot of the questions.
Probably 'cos I don't use Strava 8)
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When I rule the world, using the word 'chapeau' will be a hanging offence.
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Commuter
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
I wonder if there is a 'helmet class' of cyclist...
Are you saying that you are superior to me?
You use Veet and I use a Bic disposable :roll:
Was there a 'rip the p1ss out of them mercilessly' answer ?
I am not sure. You have no chance.
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Panzer
Commuter
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
I am not sure. You have no chance.
Wiliers: Cento Uno/Superleggera R and Zero 7. Bianchi Infinito CV and Oltre XR2
I have no issue with people who wish to ride their kit to their bike, or wish to look like Chris Froome, but most 'serious' cyclists round my way wear club kit. I imagine I would do this if I were part of said club.
As for leaders jerseys world champs jerseys, I almost cringe every time I pull on my 2013 Team Sky replica yellow, but it was a gift from the lads on my stag night, so this is justifiable to wear. I also have no intention of buying the matching shorts, gloves, water bottle, helmet, socks and cap. Or shoes. I still use toe clips and my regular trainers. 90% of my cycling is for commuting. Wouldn't mind a Pinarello though.
As for espresso's, he last time I stopped for a drink on a ride, I was out on my mountain bike with the wife in tow and we stopped for a coke in some village pub. I don't recall any other refreshment stops, unless a long pull from my water bottle at the level crossing counts?