Southern California - Biker? Or Cyclist?

I dunno, but I find that I don't like being called a "biker." It's a term that conjures images of leather jackets, heavy, loud Harleys, and taking over towns and run-ins with local police.

I much prefer to be referred to as a "cyclist."

Am I just a snob? (He knowingly asks, waiting for the flames to roar away...)

I agree with you on this, I much prefer "cyclist" but (as with all things) it's a matter of context. On RAGBRAI, for example, the towns will put up signs that read "Welcome Bikers" and it's not so bad.

Which is to say . . . they mean it in a good (or at least harmless) way, with no motorcycle-rider implications. So, in the big picture, it's really not worth losing any sleep over.

Best Regs,
Rick / OCRR

OK, I'm a snob. ;)

Cyclist. (I try not to wear my leather cycling shorts too often.) :eek:

Biker:
http://www.orange-county-chopper.com/images/PaulSr.jpg

Cyclist:
http://www.dailypeloton.com/article_images/szurly/finalkm/ekimov.jpg

bicycler! lol!

I really don't care, I've been called far worse. But if someone asked my opinion, I'm with Dead Extra #2. Bikers have engines, cyclists power their bikes with their legs.

I call myself a cyclist when on the road and a biker doing MTB/trails. The only problem with the biker label is folks sometimes think you are a Hell's Angel (or something like that :p )

It's very easy to sort this out -- bikers ride 'cycles. Cyclists ride bikes.

VP

i call myself bill...

Anything but a bi cyclist.

OK, I'm a snob. ;)

Cyclist. (I try not to wear my leather cycling shorts too often.) :eek:


As long as it's pink leather, you OK.

As long as it's pink leather, you OK.
:eek:

i like my bike to be called a bike (not a bicycle), but i prefer to be called a cyclist (not a biker or a bicyclist).

kinda weird.

Don't call me late for dinner. Other than that, call me whatever you like.

How about cyclosian?

Anything but a bi cyclist.

+1

Don't call me late for dinner. Other than that, call me whatever you like.
+1

I was searching for a picture of the guy in "Super Troopers" that went undercover to the "biker" bar dressed as a "cyclist". I couldn't find it. Maybe someone else can.

and . . . cycleons or cyclistas ! :)

I started a thread like this once before and was surprised how many people weren't opposed to being called "bikers." To me, it's definitely "cyclist." I don't think it's a snob thing as much as if you're talking to someone and you tell them you're a biker they're going to think you ride a Harley. Think about it - - do you go "biking" or "cycling?"

Self propelled baby!

I started a thread like this once before and was surprised how many people weren't opposed to being called "bikers." To me, it's definitely "cyclist." I don't think it's a snob thing as much as if you're talking to someone and you tell them you're a biker they're going to think you ride a Harley. Think about it - - do you go "biking" or "cycling?"


Riding! or, actually your " driving" the bike...!

i call myself bill...
Hey, my name's bill too!

cyclists wear spandex. Not that I have a particular aversion to spandex. I just don't wear it, I'm a communter. To me:

Cyclists = racers + weekend warriors

so, of the choices I prefer biker, but I don't really like that either. I prefer to be called "enlightened".

It's very easy to sort this out. Put on your bicycle riding clothes, jersey and shorts etc.

Then go into a "biker" bar and have a beer. Things will become clear.