Legz
#3
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Santa Maria, CA
Do you ever burst out with,"Nice legs!" And then think,"wow, I shouldn't have said that out loud". But, then again, that's what alot of this riding is all about, noticing how others are reacting to exercise and pain. I've noticed both sex's legs. One older woman thought I was hitting on her. One insecure "hammer" was afraid I was gay and after him. But I am just in awe of well taken care of, sculputured legs. Cycling legs are a result of hard work and genetics. Some people deserve the credit others hold back. Cyclist should be in praise of the legs.
I have one and a half pair. I got into cycling because I couldn't run to keep up my shape. A pair of pedals and a crank equalize the difference. Lungs and great aerobics make my cycling equal to my riding partners. If you have a pair great, if you don't, keep plugging away and enjoy.
Whoa! Too serious? Sorry, I was having a "moment" (and I had to work on the holiday).
I have one and a half pair. I got into cycling because I couldn't run to keep up my shape. A pair of pedals and a crank equalize the difference. Lungs and great aerobics make my cycling equal to my riding partners. If you have a pair great, if you don't, keep plugging away and enjoy.
Whoa! Too serious? Sorry, I was having a "moment" (and I had to work on the holiday).
#4
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: living in the moment
Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper
On one ride, one of my riding buddies -- a woman -- pulled a monster pull for 15 minutes at 35 km/h in rolling terrain and a headwind. As she pulled off, I sid [totally innocently] "wow, you have amazing legs!" meaning it, of course, in the cycling sense. Jessica winks and says "thanks for noticing."
That's not what I meant!
That's not what I meant!
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Cycling irregularly since 2002
#5
I didn't have legs until I started climbing singletrack hills. My legs were skinny to the point of having big knees ( it's ok, I can look back and laugh now
). Now, my knees look small. Like looking at my legs, I'm not vain, I can see the results of hard work and I'm happy.
). Now, my knees look small. Like looking at my legs, I'm not vain, I can see the results of hard work and I'm happy.
#10
I always had skinny legs and not very strong ones, especially when I was growing up. I had long skinny legs like a stork, but as an adult I had nice long legs and I admit they were one of my best features. Still, they not very strong since I was never much of an athlete. However, I now have nicely defined muscles thanks to cycling and weights. I really wanted to have some strength in my legs- serious musclage! I will never be a member of the big thigh club with big sprinter legs, but I have to say I'm really impressed with the change. However, no one has really commented on it except for my bf. Oh well, I don't cycle just so people will flatter me. I do it so I won't have to wear undies!
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#12
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Baltimore, MD
Since I started biking, I have become very impressed with my legs. They may not be perfect, but they have never looked the way they do now. I enjoy pointing them out to my family. And I really enjoy getting on the scale and seeing how I weigh what I did in early high school. 
Teresa

Teresa
#13
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From: Missouri
Bikes: 14' Colnago CLD, 02' Schwinn Mesa GSX, 2005 Giant OCR2
Originally posted by KennethToronto
sure do...although I wish my calves were less muscular
they are giant
sure do...although I wish my calves were less muscular
they are giant
#14
I keep getting told something like "minus the scabs and scars, you have nice legs.."
The best comment though, came from a skeptical classmate. I wore jeans mostly since the classroom was always kept below 63 at least. One day, she put her hand on my leg and then said "Wait a minute. " She pokes at the tendons at the top of the knee and asked, "how many pairs of shorts are you where underneath?" I had to get down to boxer briefs to prove there was only one layer. Last I heard someone saw her on a ride in the Austin area. and had the kind of legs that grow up into an....
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The best comment though, came from a skeptical classmate. I wore jeans mostly since the classroom was always kept below 63 at least. One day, she put her hand on my leg and then said "Wait a minute. " She pokes at the tendons at the top of the knee and asked, "how many pairs of shorts are you where underneath?" I had to get down to boxer briefs to prove there was only one layer. Last I heard someone saw her on a ride in the Austin area. and had the kind of legs that grow up into an....
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#15
The clock's run out

Joined: Jul 2002
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From: McComb, MS
Bikes: Fondriest Top Level
Yuuuup. They sure get the attention of the girls
I've noticed the veins starting to appear in my quads which is wicked awsome. But most of all I like my legs cuz they get me where I need to go. I stopped and thought about how much it would suck to not be able to use my legs. I have a new outlook on cycling now.
I've noticed the veins starting to appear in my quads which is wicked awsome. But most of all I like my legs cuz they get me where I need to go. I stopped and thought about how much it would suck to not be able to use my legs. I have a new outlook on cycling now.
#18
Originally posted by Teresa
Since I started biking, I have become very impressed with my legs...
I enjoy pointing them out to my family.
Since I started biking, I have become very impressed with my legs...
I enjoy pointing them out to my family.
I am sitting on a hard wooden chair and I just noticed how my legz are really wide...
#19
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Moscow, Russia
Bikes: '01 Norco 125cc, '09 Merida 901
Originally posted by Pete Clark
I enjoy looking at them alone!
I am sitting on a hard wooden chair and I just noticed how my legz are really wide...
I enjoy looking at them alone!
I am sitting on a hard wooden chair and I just noticed how my legz are really wide...
#20
Wood Licker


Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Whistler,BC
Bikes: Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 +, 2002 Transition Dirtbag, Kona Roast 2002
Originally posted by poululla
I believe I have great legs, just pity about the stupid tan on them
Maybe I should cycle with my leg warmers on, only the leg warmers...
I believe I have great legs, just pity about the stupid tan on them
Maybe I should cycle with my leg warmers on, only the leg warmers...
#21
Hey Yall,
My sister and I had the nickname of "thunder thighs". Our family have big thighs and calf muscles. Since I've been ridin though, they have become more defined. I feel stronger and have lost about 15-20lbs.
It's a great feeling!
Filark
My sister and I had the nickname of "thunder thighs". Our family have big thighs and calf muscles. Since I've been ridin though, they have become more defined. I feel stronger and have lost about 15-20lbs.
It's a great feeling!
Filark
#22
Yup! I've got two (at the last count) - one on the left, and let me check, one on the right as well, so all present and correct. 2 years ago I was emaciated and looked like a candidate for a concentration camp. I've pushed a lot of weights since then, and now my legs are muscular with good definition. My wife likes them and is most complementary. If I could only climb hills and keep up with her at the speed she does them, I'd be happy.
#23
I took one of my Co-workers to the local trail to test out his new Mtb. We work in Different buildings so I haven’t seen him for about a year, We use to go to the Same gym a couple years back and he is a dedicated weight lifter.
As we are getting ready to hit the trail he comments to me “ Dude, Your legs are Huge! (gym talk meaning Muscular) Have you been hitting the legs in the Gym? “ I said Nope, Just been riding my Bike. So he says “Well Lets Go, I want to get some legs like yours”. So I responded “Someday you will… Young Grasshopper” We both laughed and took off to ride.
As we are getting ready to hit the trail he comments to me “ Dude, Your legs are Huge! (gym talk meaning Muscular) Have you been hitting the legs in the Gym? “ I said Nope, Just been riding my Bike. So he says “Well Lets Go, I want to get some legs like yours”. So I responded “Someday you will… Young Grasshopper” We both laughed and took off to ride.





