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I don't get any heat for cycling to work , However the guys in the repair/service shop harass me about wearing Lycra. conservative group the service guys are. (industrial electric motor service shop )
No big deal . "John" |
Yesterday I was riding home from work (in dress slacks, shirt and tie) and a little girl (who I know) saw me, and before she could recognize me said to her mom, "look, a Mormon."
I pulled up and several neighborhood ladies were laughing (not so much at me as with me and with the girl). It was actually pretty funny. So I said, "I'm out of phamplets, ladies." They said, "You just need a nametag to make the outfit complete." To which I said, "I rode most of the way home with one," and then pulled it out of my shirt pocket. Then one said, "so, are you on a mission?" To which I reached into my backpack and pulled out a six pack of beer while replying, "mission accomplished." They thought that was really funny (as, I'm sure, the people outside the gas station were most likely puzzled to see the Mormon walk out of the store and get on his bike while stuffing a six pack of beer in his backpack). |
^ now THAT'S a funny story.
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Originally Posted by JohnJ80
(Post 12628640)
That was my point. we agree. depends on the environment.
J. |
Originally Posted by Fairmont
(Post 12629079)
Yesterday I was riding home from work (in dress slacks, shirt and tie) and a little girl (who I know) saw me, and before she could recognize me said to her mom, "look, a Mormon."
I pulled up and several neighborhood ladies were laughing (not so much at me as with me and with the girl). It was actually pretty funny. So I said, "I'm out of phamplets, ladies." They said, "You just need a nametag to make the outfit complete." To which I said, "I rode most of the way home with one," and then pulled it out of my shirt pocket. Then one said, "so, are you on a mission?" To which I reached into my backpack and pulled out a six pack of beer while replying, "mission accomplished." They thought that was really funny (as, I'm sure, the people outside the gas station were most likely puzzled to see the Mormon walk out of the store and get on his bike while stuffing a six pack of beer in his backpack). |
Mocked? No, it never occurred to me that they might. I'm sorry you're in that situation. I think I would lose the cycling garb were I you; I wear slacks and t-shirt entering the building, and bought a helmet just to carry it in to have an excuse for sweating. Then again, I have long graying hair and a penchant for pink and purple shirts and no one hassles me so my advice might not work for you, but it's just common sense isn't it?
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I have been ribbed a little but nipped it in the bud.
One fat assed co-worker 1/2 my age was flipping me poo in front of a bunch of the peanut gallery and I mentioned to him that I have another bike he could use and I would love to go for a nice 30 mile ride with him the next day. :p It actually makes me very sad that a lot of the young people I work with are 1/2 (or even a 1/3 :o ) my age and are so out of shape they couldn't ride 14 miles if you put a gun to their head. :( |
I still like the idea of throwing a male Lady Gaga on them.
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