Originally Posted by
Stucky
What would you call someone who tries real hard to be a fred? You know, like a fred-poseur.
And: Is a female fred a "Wilma"?
I think I've transcended fredism. I've taken it to the next level. I hereby institute a new order of cyclist: The Barney! (Just picture a cross between Barney Rubble and Barney Fife, and you'll immediately understand.)
There are those riders who pointedly refuse to consider wearing a jersey or using clipless pedals just because roadies do, which seems just as dumb.