I just stumbled across this oldie, that had been buried in my e-mail archives for over a decade, and thought it was amusing enough to put back into circulation. Apologies if this has been posted to death, or is in the wrong sub-forum.



Cyclists are the biggest sandbaggers and secret trainers around. They'll say anything to soften you up for the kill. Don't let this
happen to you. Study this handy rider's phrasebook to find out what they really mean when they say:

"I'm out of shape"

Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since the
Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate.

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"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape"

Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling
and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into
oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your
seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes.

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"I'm on my beater bike"

Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium
blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It
weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

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"It's not that hilly"

Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign. Be
careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward. You have
a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.

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"You're doing great, honey"

Translation: Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight. This is what you get for spending the winter decorating and eating chocolate. I
shoulda married that cute Cat 1 racer when I had the chance.

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"This is a no-drop ride"

Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the search-and-rescue dogs.

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"It's not that far"

Translation: Bring your passport

That was funny.

Funny and truthful!

How about:

"We're almost there."

Translation: We're not quite yet to the halfway point.

C'mon. It'll be fun.

There are a handful of guys I frequently BMX race who will, without exception, tell me in advance they they are hung over, have a bad back, haven't ridden a bike in 6 months, and/or aren't really going to go hard, yet once the gate drops they will ride like their life depended on winning.

Nice.

Or... "We'll just ride a few miles."

Translation: I'm planning on a double century.

"Little bit of a hill coming up."

Translation: Instead of paving this thing, they should have carved stairsteps into it.

See also, Machu Picchu.

That one cracked me up !

My first good laugh of the day.😄

Those were funny. I guess that is why the majority of my riding is by myself.

"Bring a bike. We'll go for a short ride" Don

Thank you, OP - had a great laugh!

I like it!