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It's Geek Hunting Season Again! (VIDEO)

Old 04-23-13, 09:00 PM
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It's Geek Hunting Season Again! (VIDEO)

For those not in the know, Geek Hunting is what my buds and I call it when we dress like Freds, ride old steel road bikes, journey out to local Ironman training grounds after work, and destroy as many aerobar-leaners as possible. Cargo shorts are a must. Neon vests are encouraged as are long sleeve white dress shirts. Skateboard/BMX helmets can add to the fun. No one likes to be passed at these training areas, and everyone tries to pass as many other riders as possible. It's just tradition.

If you want to know all of the geek hunting details you can check out this Web page: Confessions of a Triathlete Hunter.

Otherwise, just check out the 5 minute teaser vid below for a taste of what is to come this racing season.

Mods: I post this here because I am a car-free commuter and my fellow commuters dig this stuff. Give it a chance. Thanks.

Here ya go, second in a series of Geek Hunting vids by me.

https://vimeo.com/64620036

FYI - This is the original vid from several years ago that created a mile long thread here: https://vimeo.com/5036151#

And someone found the mile-long (11-page) thread here: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-and-Tri-Geeks

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Old 04-23-13, 09:12 PM
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Super-fred... I like it


SCALPED!!!

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Old 04-24-13, 02:14 AM
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from 1-1:30 that seems like an incredibly ****ty road.
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LMAO, I want to be you!!!

I was raised to believe that hunting was an inhumane sport but now I want to be a hunter, inhumane or not!!!
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Loved it! The musical score added just the right atmosphere...
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Great video and music, too! Have lots of fun
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Hmm... kind of disappointing. Most of people weren't even pedaling when you passed them.
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I wonder if there's a complementary thread in the Tri section about getting smoked by Freds while out training. This is almost like Cat 6 racing.
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HAHA ! That was AWESOME !

I fell out of my chair when I read this from your site:

"4. Many of the poseurs do not have their bikes adjusted properly or have attached aerobars to bikes not designed for them. As the hunter, I am always looking for prey at a physical disadvantage. Another factor is body type. My eye is tuned to every detail of potential prey in search of that tired or inferior gazelle: A little flab around the middle. A spare tire. Tree-trunk legs. No waistline. Bodybuilder arms, shoulders, and backs (blood has to feed oxygen to those non-cycling muscles too). I look for improper posture due to poor bike setup and of course - AEROBARS. All of the above are hallmarks of prey waiting to be taken."
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No panniers? whaaat
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Joey, it's funny reading your site and even seeing your "hunting posse."

My co-worker who has been riding with me for a while for a couple months spent about $6,000 on his Bianchi and wears all the spandex known to man. I got my (one and only) bike on Craiglist (hybrid) in the barter section and often wear gym shorts and an old 1990's adidas sweatshirt on my ride. Only upgrade is cycling shoes.

I do the same thing with him, let him lead - watching him pedal (trying to lose me) till his lungs explode - then when a nice hill comes up, he gets decimated.... every time. Then I put a couple hundred yards between us.

I've often thought about upgrading the back of my bike with a rack, and a milk crate - just to piss him off.
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Hmm, I dunno. My training rides are generally governed by some purpose, whether I'm staying in some particular HR zone or whatever. It's entirely possible for some random fred to pass me at various times. I rode out to do some intervals yesterday, I was going pretty darn slow the way out.

One good way to know if you are faster than someone is to enter a race...
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Catch any commuters on your training cyclist hunting video?
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Yesterday I was walking along the sidewalk and noticed an old lady hobbling along with her cane. I upped my pace and pulled up beside her. She was using one of those 4-point stability canes. Super inefficient and heavy. I dropped the hammer and left her in my dust. Pure awesomeness!
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What's the deal with all the dirt and debris covering so much of the road? Looks almost like flooding debris or something.
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Originally Posted by Ferrous Bueller
Yesterday I was walking along the sidewalk and noticed an old lady hobbling along with her cane. I upped my pace and pulled up beside her. She was using one of those 4-point stability canes. Super inefficient and heavy. I dropped the hammer and left her in my dust. Pure awesomeness!
Ha! I can top that, I was in a Big Box Super Store and while walking down the potato chip/snack isle I passed a whole gaggle of fatsos on motorized shopping carts.

I'm Da Man! Ain't I ?
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IMHO, A lugged steel racing frame, helmet mirror and cargo pants don't make you a Fred especially when you're rolling on the Kysrium ES wheels and using Campy Carbon brifters.
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I noticed that also. Only thing retro-looking on that bike was the frame itself.

The older video seemed much more in tune with the idea - old road bike, all street clothing except the shoes, etc. However I like your newer camera setup on the bike. Only thing I would love to see would be another camera rear-facing that might catch whatever reactions from the tri geeks.
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Ha! I can top that, I was in a Big Box Super Store and while walking down the potato chip/snack isle I passed a whole gaggle of fatsos on motorized shopping carts.
Please post your GoPro video of this. Would make a great motivational video.
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Sounds like the OP may have passed a few of these other posters at some point...

Interesting video and concept. If it gets you motivated to ride, then I don't have any problems with it!
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I personally don't care much about passing others or getting passed. I'm just trudging along as best I can, and I know I'll get passed because I'm a slow@$$. If I pass someone else hey, it's cool I guess but no big deal. I guess it is a bit disheartening when I get passed by a girl on the MUP, or worse yet a girl on a MTB. But I just keep trucking along.
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Originally Posted by modernjess
IMHO, A lugged steel racing frame, helmet mirror and cargo pants don't make you a Fred especially when you're rolling on the Kysrium ES wheels and using Campy Carbon brifters.
+1, though i like the concept:



An older Hi-Ten frame, platform pedals and wooden rims would be a bonus. Scary hunter!

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Nice video, but needs more recumbents. I know some velo riders that would really embarrass those guys (and joey too). Fun stuff, though.
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You need to use a real Fred bike instead of that "sleeper". Where are the fenders, lights, panniers, fat tires. You get extra points if you use drum brakes and IGH. For additional fun, you could ring a bell as you passed.
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Originally Posted by Matariki
You need to use a real Fred bike instead of that "sleeper". Where are the fenders, lights, panniers, fat tires. You get extra points if you use drum brakes and IGH. For additional fun, you could ring a bell as you passed.
IME most SRS riders, will still think it's a fail sleeper bike even with nice bits.
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