Helmet Hair -- ĦQue Horror!
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Helmet Hair -- ĦQue Horror!
So if I'm riding for an hour or more, when I take off the helmet, I have what my kids call "helmet hair." My beautiful salt and pepper locks (which aren't more than an inch long to begin with) have taken on the pattern of the helmet, complete with ridges and such.
So if I stop to have lunch somewhere, or have to be somewhere right after the ride and can't shower, wash my hair and do all that, I must inflict on the world a sculpted pate that appears to cause unsuspecting passersby moments of shock and awe, which leads to hearty guffaws at best, and puzzled bewilderment at least. Of course, if I am carrying my helmet at the time, they get it.
So, what should I do? Must I wear a babushka under the helmet? Ignore the passionate if impolite staring? What???
So if I stop to have lunch somewhere, or have to be somewhere right after the ride and can't shower, wash my hair and do all that, I must inflict on the world a sculpted pate that appears to cause unsuspecting passersby moments of shock and awe, which leads to hearty guffaws at best, and puzzled bewilderment at least. Of course, if I am carrying my helmet at the time, they get it.
So, what should I do? Must I wear a babushka under the helmet? Ignore the passionate if impolite staring? What???
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I prefer wearing a cycling cap under the helmet. I hate it when my hair gets stuck in the foam.
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It is a sign of honor, much like the suntan mark in the open spot on your gloves. Wear it proudly, as it announces to the world that you are a BICYCLER!
Or, do as I do, shave your hair.
Or, do as I do, shave your hair.
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And don't forget the greasy chain-rub imprint that occurs on the inside of your right calf when stopped at lights with a foot down. Someone told me that only happens to Freds.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.
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Originally Posted by GrannyGear
And don't forget the greasy chain-rub imprint that occurs on the inside of your right calf when stopped at lights with a foot down. Someone told me that only happens to Freds.
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I need more cowbell.
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I think I may have solved the problem. However, this is a photoshop solution...heh heh:
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What is this "helmet hair" that you talk about? My hairline started receeding before I finished grade school. By 17, when I started college, it was bad, but allowed me to buy beer without getting carded. Now my helmet protects me from both crashes and the sun.
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DO NOT LOOSE THE HAIR! My helmet hair is sooo bad that I just don't usually take off my helmet at stops. And the doo-rag dealies work well for some people (esp. pirates - yaarrr!), but people just assume that your'e bald (or, that you're a pirate). If you've still got it, flaunt it.
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Originally Posted by GrannyGear
And don't forget the greasy chain-rub imprint that occurs on the inside of your right calf when stopped at lights with a foot down. Someone told me that only happens to Freds.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.
Haven't had one of those for say - a week?
Naw, I really don't tattoo myself any more.
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Gary, now I know you. You played mobster Frankie Pantangeli in "Godfather 2". Your passion wasn't cycling, it was whacking the Sforza brothers.
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No hair left; consequently no worry about 'helmet hair!'
Besides, I always wear a cycling cap so as not to get the tanned imprint of helmet ventholes on my skull!
Besides, I always wear a cycling cap so as not to get the tanned imprint of helmet ventholes on my skull!
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Originally Posted by GrannyGear
Gary, now I know you. You played mobster Frankie Pantangeli in "Godfather 2". Your passion wasn't cycling, it was whacking the Sforza brothers.
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[QUOTE= Someone told me that only happens to Freds.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.[/QUOTE]
Freds???
I have a chainring tattoo on my right calf from my 2nd or 3rd time in clipless.
--Proudly a Fred
P.S. Last weekend I saw a guy with half a chainring (literally) tattooed to his lower thigh.[/QUOTE]
Freds???
I have a chainring tattoo on my right calf from my 2nd or 3rd time in clipless.
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"Freds"....the dweebs of the cycling world....instead of pocket protectors, they sport kickstands (damned handy gizmo if you ask me!), wear old Bell Biker helmets, ride in argyle socks pulled up to their calves, wear t-shirts instead of jerseys, ride lugged steel (hehe), and are generally laughable and don't belong to the elite tribe called "serious cyclist". Oh yes, the also think "carbon fibre" is an aid to regularity.
Come to think of it, sounds like most of us! (Glassman and his Scattante excluded.)
Come to think of it, sounds like most of us! (Glassman and his Scattante excluded.)
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Originally Posted by GrannyGear
"Freds"....the dweebs of the cycling world....instead of pocket protectors, they sport kickstands (damned handy gizmo if you ask me!), wear old Bell Biker helmets, ride in argyle socks pulled up to their calves, wear t-shirts instead of jerseys, ride lugged steel (hehe), and are generally laughable and don't belong to the elite tribe called "serious cyclist". Oh yes, the also think "carbon fibre" is an aid to regularity.
Come to think of it, sounds like most of us! (Glassman and his Scattante excluded.)
Come to think of it, sounds like most of us! (Glassman and his Scattante excluded.)
I'm a proud member of the Fred club. I insisted the LBS mount a kickstand on my bike, I not only wear t-shirts but look for sales on loud ones (red, yellow, orange and the like), and wear running shoes on platform peddles.
Matter of fact, I found some long sleeved t-shirts at a DRUGSTORE, for God's sake, for $5 each, so I snapped up a couple. I'll wear them when the weather turns cooler, and maybe even put one of my bright yellow t-shirts on top.
Oh, and I also wear basketball shorts instead of biking shorts, 9 times out of 10.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I'm a proud member of the Fred club. I insisted the LBS mount a kickstand on my bike, I not only wear t-shirts but look for sales on loud ones (red, yellow, orange and the like), and wear running shoes on platform peddles.
Matter of fact, I found some long sleeved t-shirts at a DRUGSTORE, for God's sake, for $5 each, so I snapped up a couple. I'll wear them when the weather turns cooler, and maybe even put one of my bright yellow t-shirts on top.
Oh, and I also wear basketball shorts instead of biking shorts, 9 times out of 10.
That's why helmet hair is of no concern. Bob
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I'm a proud member of the Fred club. I insisted the LBS mount a kickstand on my bike, I not only wear t-shirts but look for sales on loud ones (red, yellow, orange and the like), and wear running shoes on platform peddles.
Matter of fact, I found some long sleeved t-shirts at a DRUGSTORE, for God's sake, for $5 each, so I snapped up a couple. I'll wear them when the weather turns cooler, and maybe even put one of my bright yellow t-shirts on top.
Oh, and I also wear basketball shorts instead of biking shorts, 9 times out of 10.
There are days when I am so Fred it would put you folks to shame.
Tennies with dangling shoelaces, a rubber band around my jeans pants leg, t shirt and sweat whirt.
Others like yesterday:
My "Ride the Rockies" beautiful bicycling lycra jersey over my Lycra bibs, Shimano SPD clip-in sandals.
Sort of depends on the bicycle I am riding.
For comfort, you just can't beat the lycra.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
So, what should I do? Must I wear a babushka under the helmet? Ignore the passionate if impolite staring? What???
That must be why Linda calls me a tiger
Steve
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I'm a proud member of the Fred club. I insisted the LBS mount a kickstand on my bike, I not only wear t-shirts but look for sales on loud ones (red, yellow, orange and the like), and wear running shoes on platform peddles.
For the longest time, I never wore spandex or lycra. Now, that's all I wear on rides. Before that, one of my favorite shirts was a long sleeve bright tie-dye henley. I still have it, but I just don't wear it on rides anymore.
Steve
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I came back from delving into the bargain box at my local LBS with a Turquoise and red long sleeve top. I proudly announced to my family that I should be seen in this brightly coloured top. The Only replay came from my eldest daughter which was " Not with me you won't"
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Yes....kinda like Zorro being disguised as effete, mincing Don WhateverHisNameWas. You're out there motoring along in your argyles and are passed on the left by a smirking, young lycra/titanium/carbon fiber cyclobot. You tear off your Rivendell certified poplin shirt, and reveal a tie died henley beneath...........which is a blur as you blast by him and on over the horizon.
In the meantime, proud to be fred.
In the meantime, proud to be fred.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I think I may have solved the problem. However, this is a photoshop solution...heh heh: