Hitting the john when on a ride
05-21-15, 06:15 AM
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Hitting the john when on a ride
This thought just occurred to me last night as I was placing the order for my Sportif, what do you guys do with your bike when youre on a ride and you have to go to the bathroom? Most road bikers I see dont carry locks on their bikes so do they just find somewhere off the beaten path and take their bike or what?
Im slightly paranoid and would be a little nervous leaving my bike out of my sight for any amount of time.
Im slightly paranoid and would be a little nervous leaving my bike out of my sight for any amount of time.
05-21-15, 06:19 AM
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Most of my rides are rural, so I find a bridge on an empty road, that is for liquid deposit, solid deposits are done at home :-).
One little carry out I stop in sometimes I can run and grab something and keep an eye on the bike, and they are building a new building so they have a porta john next to the place.
One little carry out I stop in sometimes I can run and grab something and keep an eye on the bike, and they are building a new building so they have a porta john next to the place.
05-21-15, 06:31 AM
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My usual route has several places to stop that are bike friendly with small stand alone restrooms every 20mi, three bike shops, and one lone portapotty along the way so while I might leave the bike unattended long enough to relieve myself I thoroughly scan the area for anyone just lurking around before I enter and park the bike right by the door of the rest room. If I should need to be in there a while I'd probably bring the bike in the bathroom (not stall) which may result in some funny looks from people but I certainly couldn't replace my bike if it got stolen. Otherwise, if it's not a busy day out there I know of a few places to relieve myself quickly with decent cover.
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I usually just try to dive in the bushes somewhere, find a tree, and thanks for the bridge suggestion....
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Be a distance runner and experience the "runners Trots" live with them for years......................Bike not so much of an issue.
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This thought just occurred to me last night as I was placing the order for my Sportif, what do you guys do with your bike when youre on a ride and you have to go to the bathroom? Most road bikers I see dont carry locks on their bikes so do they just find somewhere off the beaten path and take their bike or what?
Im slightly paranoid and would be a little nervous leaving my bike out of my sight for any amount of time.
Im slightly paranoid and would be a little nervous leaving my bike out of my sight for any amount of time.
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If I am out by myself, a cable lock is along for the ride. On group rides, we take turns watching.
05-21-15, 10:36 AM
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I use a condom catheter with the drainage tube routed down my shorts to the seat stays where it discharges to the road by my rear skewer.
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I think the John can be hit during a ride, but she'll charge extra for it.
05-21-15, 10:56 AM
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Ride in wooded areas. Drag your bike into the woods with you.
Also, bring a few fast food napkins or some tissues with you when you ride. It might be useful for you, or you might have a chance to make a new friend if you offer it to someone else in a crisis situation.
Also, bring a few fast food napkins or some tissues with you when you ride. It might be useful for you, or you might have a chance to make a new friend if you offer it to someone else in a crisis situation.
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I lean it against an adjacent tree.
05-21-15, 08:11 PM
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Side of the road. un clip riright foot place in ground lean bike staying clippped in on left . whip it out make sure you miss .your bars remount bike ride on. yes i live in a rural area.
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Or you could do as that other BF poster does and just pee in your shorts while riding.
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I once had to take a dump using a port-a-potty on a park trail but I was too paranoid about leaving my pride and joy unattended so I kept the door for the potty open with my left hand extending outside holding my front wheel while my bike was leaned up against the potty. Since then I've learned the importance of consuming primarily liquid foods on rides (gels, carb mixes, etc) -- its just so much easier to take a leak.
05-22-15, 05:19 AM
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What's next? A "How Do You Blow Your Nose While Riding" thread?
05-22-15, 05:57 AM
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I saw this commercial yesterday and it gave me an idea....
"Lots of women are using period pads for pee"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m5WJ80rBkk
"Lots of women are using period pads for pee"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m5WJ80rBkk
05-22-15, 06:19 AM
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I drink a large glass of water before I eat breakfast. Usually this gets the juices flowing for a #2 before a ride.
For a #1 , woods. Drag your bike in with you.
If a #2 should occur while cycling, I abort. I don't wanna poo in the woods...too many mosquitoes.
Last edited by digger; 05-22-15 at 06:22 AM.