What does "Roadie" mean to a 50+'r?
04-17-08, 11:07 AM
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Sorry - that doesn't answer the question. What was the question? Oh yeah - I agree with the "anyone who rides on roads" answer, as it's the most inclusive. Maybe I would refine it to be anyone who rides a bicyle on roads who wishes to be called a roadie.
04-17-08, 11:24 AM
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Heck, even I've raced, albeit long ago, in a galaxy far, far away. To validate your percentage, we'd have to define 'roadie'...which is like chasing a greased pig.
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04-17-08, 11:36 AM
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What does "Roadie" mean to a 50+'r?
In one of my excellent and recent polls, I used the term "Roadie (could include recumbent)" in my poll.
One person responded that "Roadie" could not include recumbent biking.
So, as a mature 50+'r, who may have successfully completed one or more of Fox's polls, what does the term "Roadie" mean to you?
Can it include recumbent cycling?
In one of my excellent and recent polls, I used the term "Roadie (could include recumbent)" in my poll.
One person responded that "Roadie" could not include recumbent biking.
So, as a mature 50+'r, who may have successfully completed one or more of Fox's polls, what does the term "Roadie" mean to you?
Can it include recumbent cycling?
04-17-08, 11:43 AM
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I class myself as a roadie- because I ride on the road- Then there is the Tandem so I am a "Tandemist" then there is the Mountain bike- Not sure about the term for my type of riding on that----Bit "wussy" at present as I am not doing much of it and only taking the gentler trails.
But get the Offroad tandem out on aggressive offroad and I am a danger to other riders.
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04-17-08, 12:02 PM
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
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04-17-08, 01:47 PM
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Does that refer to the song "Go tell Aunt Roadie"?
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04-17-08, 02:07 PM
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04-17-08, 03:00 PM
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OK, here goes. I have been a recumbent rider for 5 years now. I ride lightweight (sub-20#), low-slung, bullets. I rode road bikes for 21 years and over 120,000 miles before taking up recumbents. I raced 9 years at around 40-50 races a year and was a fully sponsored cat 2 racer from 1987-1991. I still wear Lycra, as well as all of the roadie accoutrements. I ride the road, rarely ride MUPs and never, ever go offroad. In fact, I've never owned a mountain bike in 27 seasons. I read the Road Forum daily.
I still consider myself a "roadie."
I still consider myself a "roadie."
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04-17-08, 04:06 PM
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Today I rode my MTB on the road a couple miles to get to the trails. Then rode about 20 miles on the trails and then a rode couple miles on the road home. So, was I a roadie whilst going to and from the trails? If it makes any difference, I didn't have pie afterwards but I had some cobbler and a beer. 
04-17-08, 04:16 PM
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If (s)he wants to be that anal about it that's his/her problem. For my money, anybody who's serious about road riding is a roadie, regardless of what the bike looks like.
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'bent and proud of it. (And yes, I rode a df for 45 years. Glad I made the switch.)
The statement was made as a joke, as was my response.
04-17-08, 04:16 PM
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In case richjac hasn't Googled it yet, UCI stands for Union Cyclist Internationale, the governing body for bicycle racing in Europe.
04-17-08, 04:59 PM
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And now a weak attempt at recumbent humor:
Q. How many 'bent riders does it take to change a lightbulb?
A. THAT'S NOT FUNNY!!!
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That's easy - yes roadies are pie eaters. So are trailers, muppets, and all other sorts of cyclists. Are the guys who only ride around the block called, "block heads?"
In case richjac hasn't Googled it yet, UCI stands for Union Cyclist Internationale, the governing body for bicycle racing in Europe.
In case richjac hasn't Googled it yet, UCI stands for Union Cyclist Internationale, the governing body for bicycle racing in Europe.
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I ride exclusively on roads (and streets). On a recumbent or a tandem, mostly. When I did ride "road bikes" the term was not yet in use. (I last bought a skinny-tire, dropped bar bike in 1979).
04-17-08, 10:56 PM
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So what am I (besides a newbie)**********??? (be nice)
Oh man! What have I gotten myself into??? I'm a 55 year old pro bass player. When I'm playing music, sometimes I USE a "ROADY" to move my equipment to, and from gigs.I ride a ROAD bike up north on ROADS, and paths. Down south I ride a "HYBRID skinny tire slicked out urban assault thang." (Down south my gigs are usually smaller venues, so I don't really need a "ROADY".)...I ride fast, and hard for an old guy, sometimes on the ROAD, sometimes NOT! I see guys in their ROAD kit blow past me at 30+ M.P.H., and I'm O.K. with that. Physically I love a ROAD bike....Intellectually..eh.uh... I ride a MINIMUM 15 miles a day most of the time.On the ROAD bike, more. I AM dedicated, stubborn, and determined!!! I like riding with friends, but... I REALLY like riding alone!!! I don't belong to a club.I usually wear cargo shorts,and T-shirts.I always wear a helmet,and gloves. On either bike, I go zen, and disappear for a while. Bike up north= road bike. Bike down south=hybrid. I ride in DAMN cold weather, and I ride in damn hot weather. I think the answer MIGHT be WHAT I WEAR!?!???? Sure can't tell by the bike!!! We all just ride!!!! So..Besides old...What the Hell am I? (Again, be nice)
04-18-08, 07:54 AM
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