I understand the need for simple black cycling shorts and a plain color jersey. Beyond that, especially in the extremes: colorful shorts, matching jersey with racing graphics, matching helmet and shoes, not to mention socks...

I don't get it (yet) Makes total sense for a team or racing though, but for Saturday recreational rides?

Al


Visibility is a good thing
Liking what you wear is a good thing


I might wear bright flashy colours (including the socks) because I like it. So I'm dressing for myself and not for others. I don't see a problem with that.

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That's an interesting point. I suspect a large part of the reason that society sees exercise as torture is that with all our labor-saving devices, it has become something "extra" to do, rather than just what you have to do to live, as it was 100 or more years ago. We no longer have to chop wood, carry water, scrub and wring out clothes, help the horse push the plough through the fields... There was no need for health clubs back then!

The only torture I get is from looking at overweight people all day when I am out riding.

That I'm anti-car. Some cyclists may be anti-car but I am not. I own two cars, as a matter of fact.

But I am anti-waste: waste of resources, waste of money, waste of a chance to get outside and enjoy the weather.

Visibility is a good thing
Liking what you wear is a good thing


I might wear bright flashy colours (including the socks) because I like it. So I'm dressing for myself and not for others. I don't see a problem with that.


Looking good dude.

I agree that most people think we are crazy or poor... but I like riding now. I used to run before I got married but found that after getting married I couldn't get my running in with all the other activities. So I found out about bike commuting. I have been hooked ever since my first ride in 2003. In college I had a bike but didn't ride it much. I got some rides (car) from friends. I do remember riding around town... but felt like a "second class" person or a kid for riding it. After thinking back I wish I used it more. I am now more educated about cycling and wonder why kids want cars... anyway... I know it is because their friends have it...which is pretty much true of everything...peer preasure etc... I like being different! I have a mac and support windows for a living! So I am totally going "against the grain".

Keep Cycling!

That I'm anti-car. Some cyclists may be anti-car but I am not. I own two cars, as a matter of fact.

But I am anti-waste: waste of resources, waste of money, waste of a chance to get outside and enjoy the weather.
I see no shame in denying one anti - car..My right...Even if I plan to always have one...I just find driving cars a chore. Not fun anymore and about 1/4 of motorists are suicidal pshcyopaths. My right...
I do not feel cynical about the car because I am a cyclist, but because I am a motorist..Maybe I move to rural Kansas, I will change my mind and recall the old days of fun motoring.
Khuon..Cool socks..My favorite I guess. My green $ sign socks to go with my French bank, (bright green jersey) "Credit Agricoe." - wear what makes you feel good.

All my friends wear green when we jog.....
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All my friends wear green when we jog.....
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You do indeed have some strange friends...

My wife says cylcing makes my butt look better. My girlfriend says it makes my legs look better. :p
(Just a little April fool's joke dear.)

All my friends wear green when we jog.....
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A gaggle of recumbents out for a ride! :D

My wife says cylcing makes my butt look better. My girlfriend says it makes my legs look better. :p
(Just a little April fool's joke dear.)

Toy have made it a better joke, you should have also mentioned what your boyfriend says. :D

The best comment I ever got was from a crotch rocket rider calling me a nut for riding downhill on singletrack. The comment was right after he was telling me about his previous days 140 mph trip down the local highway.
Lets see, dirt impact at 30 mph, pavement impact at 140 mph.
Plus I love the comments about all my Pearl Izumi and Sock Guy socks when I'm changing into the workboots in the morning.

The other stereotype is not that we CAN be in the TDF, but we all THINK we're in the Tour.

The other stereotype is not that we CAN be in the TDF, but we all THINK we're in the Tour.

You don't?

Cambria Bike has socks that say "Shut up and ride". White on black, perfect for riding. I really like the "Too poor for a car" comments. Poor us, with our custom made titanium tandem MTB. We have a car too, but the bike cost as much as the car. Personally, I don't care what other people think or say. Not only do I enjoy riding my bikes, but they account for a fair portion of my income right now. I took the summer off to hang out at the beach with my wife, and paid for it by importing bike parts.

Cambria Bike has socks that say "Shut up and ride". White on black, perfect for riding.
I'd agree if you'd have said "white on white". Talk is cheap :)

conversation with the cute blonde from accounts in the canteen
"Have you thought about riding to work."
"Oh no, I couldn't do that."
"Why not? I ride to work."
"Yes, well you're mister active."

Did wonders for my ego.

Don't stroke your ego too much, you'll never get that date with her. :p

Visibility is a good thing
Liking what you wear is a good thing


I might wear bright flashy colours (including the socks) because I like it. So I'm dressing for myself and not for others. I don't see a problem with that.

http://www.neebu.net/~khuon/albums/mukilteo-monroe/PICT0011.jpg

Seeing your ass is probably the worst way to end my evening...
You need some lime green shorts if you want to increase visibility.

You need some lime green shorts if you want to increase visibility.

You must really be hung up on the Walama. :)

And where's the Bento box?

And where's the Bento box?

I didn't have them at the time the picture was taken. Actually I don't use the Bento Boxes unless I'm hurting for space to carry stuff. I tend to use them more in the spring and fall because my back pockets fill up with arm and leg warmers so I have to relocate other stuff to the Bento Boxes. I also use them when I'm doing more social/cruising rides around town and the coffee-shop runs.

Toy have made it a better joke, you should have also mentioned what your boyfriend says. :D

I didn't want to say anything about him, because he doesn't know about the wife or girlfriend. :eek:

Probably the most common one I have experienced, is that all cyclists are yogurt eating vegans. They seemed totally perplexed when they learn that my favorite restaurant (one of the only restaurants I go to, actually.) is the Blue Ribbon Barbeque.

As for teens and cars, I agree with a member of the Massachusetts legislature, who feels that the minimum age for a driver's license should be raised to 20.
(vegans dont eat yogurt)

(vegans dont eat yogurt)

I was wondering how long it would take someone to catch that.

Unless he meant soy-based yogurt, if such a thing exists. Which it probably does.

I was wondering how long it would take someone to catch that.

Unless he meant soy-based yogurt, if such a thing exists. Which it probably does.

It does

There you go then.

I had a coworker say we should be locked up.

Some not all and it is the same with all road users some drivers, motorbike riders and pedestrians should be fined heavely (spelling ?) and locked up.

And I am just wondering the road users who put themself at risk if they get hurt are they going to blame themself or others?

The real stereotype (extrapolated from numerous threads to these forums):

It wasn't my fault. Who can I sue?

"Probably the most common one I have experienced, is that all cyclists are yogurt eating vegans."

Ummm, vegans eat yoghurt? news to me.

maybe "soy-gurt"? "rice-gurt"? feh :P

Visibility is a good thing
Liking what you wear is a good thing


I might wear bright flashy colours (including the socks) because I like it. So I'm dressing for myself and not for others. I don't see a problem with that.

http://www.neebu.net/~khuon/albums/mukilteo-monroe/PICT0011.jpg

dig the jersey, yo... although I've had "crappy" mornings due to red hook.

:B

Hey, what about stereotypes about vehicular cyclists. You know stuff like...

We're lane hogs.
We always take the lane.
We adhere to the letter of the law.
We advocate "acting like a car".
We don't understand bike lanes are just like any other lane.
etc., etc.

the guy was in a pickup, what more need I say?

So did the irony escape everybody in this discussion about stereotypes? :(

RFM

So did the irony escape everybody in this discussion about stereotypes? :(

RFM

I figured it was intentional. Good laugh. If not, still good laugh. :lol:

This was probably mentioned, but I have started to commute to work and upon arrival I field a ton of questions asking "Is your car in the shop?" or "What happened to your car?"

I feels good to tell them, "My car is just fine." (HA!)

Then I get weird looks. Even from the spinning class fitness girls...

Then I get weird looks. Even from the spinning class fitness girls...

show them your legs....

I've heard that anyone who commutes has a DUI.

(of course i've seen more and more homeless on bikes in the city. more mobile than a shopping cart and stores are getting jumpy about cart theft.)

Also that were too cheap for a real motorcycle...

And where's the Bento box?

Bento box?

I don't think we got them down under?

Hey, what about stereotypes about vehicular cyclists. You know stuff like...

We're lane hogs.
We always take the lane.
We adhere to the letter of the law.
We advocate "acting like a car".
We don't understand bike lanes are just like any other lane.
etc., etc.


You ride bikes so you don't own or drive cars so you are not paying for the roads.

Oh gods, we get that one all the time, "You don't pay road tax so you should get off the roads", as if "road yax" has ever existed or if VED (which is just a luxury goods tax) is committed to roads at all...

Oh gods, we get that one all the time, "You don't pay road tax so you should get off the roads", as if "road yax" has ever existed or if VED (which is just a luxury goods tax) is committed to roads at all...

But what people pay in rego, road taxes etc doesn't even come close to fixing or improving roads.