Which Catagorie do you fit in to...
Sorry if someone already posted this but found it and thought it was funny and hope you enjoy it.
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2009/04/weekdaymadness/ |
Which Category do you fit in to... Sorry about my poor spelling.
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I've got the same pannier as the Newbie, and my body isn't entirely dissimilar, but I dress and ride more like the Weekday World Champ.
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Utilitarian isn't on there.
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How about None Of The Above?
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Originally Posted by snowman40
(Post 8646686)
Utilitarian isn't on there.
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Somewhere between the Newbie and Safety First.
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Somewhere between safety first and hardman.
Do you have any idea how many times guys with trucks have pulled up beside me and asked if i need a ride when I'm commuting in a blizzard? And as for being safety-first, I ride a bike that is covered in reflective tape, with three blinkies, and two headlights, and i wear a reflective safety vest. I'm probably closer to the safety first weenie than I am to hardman, although of course I'd like to think of myself as the hardman. Nobody is more hardcore than hardman! GRRRR!!!!!!!!!! |
Weekday world champ / safety first :)
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Reading 'the newbie' bit, and even seeing the photo, made me a tad uncomfortable so thats probably the closest one to the truth with bits of the public transport (still maintain a 9m round trip) and safety first thrown in. I look uncool in legendary fashion apparently.
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I'm a mix of these:
Safety First Bike Bum |
Originally Posted by lil brown bat
(Post 8647004)
How about None Of The Above?
I don't wear anything on my back, ever. I do ride a road bike, wear a helmet and the bright color shirt and/or jacket, as well as the rest of "the outfit". When commuting, I have a bag hanging off of my drop bars and another on the cross bar, but I do not have a rear bag set-up. |
I would be a toned down version of saftey first.
No vest or lime Hi vis shirts. "john" |
Amusing, but he's missed quite a few.
None of the above. |
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This really made me laugh. I have to admit that I am the fully kitted pro wannabe.
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Guess I most closely resemble The Hardman, even though I don't bike commute to work anymore (work is only two blocks from my apartment). I do ride year-round though, and people are always telling my that I'm nuts for doing so.
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I don't fit into any of those categories, darnit! I was so happy when I saw the title "Glamour Girl" but then was appalled when I read it. The clothes fit but the rest doesn't! :(
I'm the girl braving NYC streets on a folding bike with 16" wheels in 4" stilettos, skinny designer jeans, no helmet, taking the lane in front of a pissed off cabbie yelling obscenities at me behind a huge NYC bus, dodging potholes, crazy peds and standing and mashing on the pedals (yes, in the above mentioned stilettos). I have Bluetooth headphones and I NEVER talk on the phone while cycling even though I can remotely answer the call through my Bluetooth headphones. (The headphones are for music or, God forbid, a life or death situation when I absolutely have to call for help.) I NEVER, EVER ride on the sidewalk. I hate to say it but I'm a goodie-two-shoes. I obey traffic laws, stop at lights/stop signs and yield to peds. Sure, it adds time to my commute but I'm making a point and being a good role model so that cycling here gets some respect. I ride winter, spring, summer and fall. Through snow storms, freezing rain, ice, wind storms and heat. Don't let the "girly-girl" clothes and demeanor fool you. I'm as determined as a pitbull. |
I guess a bit of hardman + safety first. I commute year round regardless of weather, and I have lots of reflective gunk, Dinotte lights and always wear a reflective vest.
I certainly don't fit well into most of the categories, since I am totally happy with a cheap bike, and I don't really give a darn how fast I am. I don't bother carrying water unless the temps are > 85*F though. |
I would be a utilitarian if there was such a category. If it isn't functional then I don't really want it. Although, I do have to admit that I have one of those Japanese brass bells on my bike. I use it sometimes but not very often. It's more of a fun sort of thing.
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Originally Posted by snowman40
(Post 8646686)
Utilitarian isn't on there.
Utilitarian Cyclist The Utilitarian Cyclist can be recognized by his plaid short sleeve button-up shirt and khakis with the right pant leg rolled up. Sandals or cheap tennis shoes are the footwear of choice. You'd never guess it, but that odd-looking bike with its funky basket cost more than Weekday World Champ's Roubaix. Rarely travelling more than 5 miles from home, the Utilitarian Cyclist is convinced that there's no reason to ever use a motorized vehicle. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/...5fa3e2f6_b.jpg Ever! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/...4363f71b_b.jpg |
Well, I'm an engineer and I have a beard, so.....Recumbent!!
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I'm going to say hardman. With a touch of Weekday warrior.
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I look like the DUI guy, although I do have a car and driver's license. I would probably be the hardman if the bus wasn't such a convenient alternative in bad weather.
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Sadly, I look like the newbie. Well, as far as the "gear" and clothing.
This will change. I hope. ;) |
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