What mistakes do you see cyclist make?
05-16-03, 07:36 AM
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'Fellow' cyclists who suddenly start to zig-zag all over the road (leaving no room to pass them by) when all you were doing was warning them well in advance--out of courtesy--that you were coming from behind them.
Not to warn them (while better for your pace, etc.), is not an option. Those cyclists would be complaining that one of the biggest cycling mistakes is scaring the sh*t out of them while they are enjoying a nice Sunday 40RPM spin.
Not to warn them (while better for your pace, etc.), is not an option. Those cyclists would be complaining that one of the biggest cycling mistakes is scaring the sh*t out of them while they are enjoying a nice Sunday 40RPM spin.
05-16-03, 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
Not getting your butt off the back of the saddle while descending.
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Not getting your butt off the back of the saddle while descending.
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05-16-03, 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by smelly
I see alot, heres my list;
-people who have the seat to low
-mountain bikers with tires that are way to wide
-no cycling shoes
I see alot, heres my list;
-people who have the seat to low
-mountain bikers with tires that are way to wide
-no cycling shoes
Cycling shoes...what the heck are those clipless...sorry man not in a million years would I subject myself to those on the trails here.
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05-16-03, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
Not bringing necessary items and borrowing mine! i.e. extra water, extra tube, patch kit,....etc.
Not bringing refreshments for post-ride cool down (i.e. BEER!). Just one, but man is it good!
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Not bringing necessary items and borrowing mine! i.e. extra water, extra tube, patch kit,....etc.
Not bringing refreshments for post-ride cool down (i.e. BEER!). Just one, but man is it good!
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Originally posted by D*Alex
Hey, stinky, you live in a rainy climate! What do you do when it rains-arrive at work with a wet @$$??
I'd like to add one more mistake that cyclists do, at least here: They take too seriously posts made by adolescent trolls.
Hey, stinky, you live in a rainy climate! What do you do when it rains-arrive at work with a wet @$$??
I'd like to add one more mistake that cyclists do, at least here: They take too seriously posts made by adolescent trolls.
BTW, I wont ride in the rain, its not a good idea. I might get struck by lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-16-03, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by Maelstrom
I would fail on all of these and if you pointed it out to me I would laugh at you for judging. I ride with each of those as a purpose. Especially if I am on my way to a real trail...
Cycling shoes...what the heck are those clipless...sorry man not in a million years would I subject myself to those on the trails here.
I would fail on all of these and if you pointed it out to me I would laugh at you for judging. I ride with each of those as a purpose. Especially if I am on my way to a real trail...
Cycling shoes...what the heck are those clipless...sorry man not in a million years would I subject myself to those on the trails here.
05-16-03, 08:33 PM
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umm....maybe you should try some dh, maybe its less about pedaling, but more about being able to handle a BIG bike under you at BIG speeds on very very technical terrain. i dont understand your reasoning either...but whatever
05-16-03, 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by sshock4
umm....maybe you should try some dh, maybe its less about pedaling, but more about being able to handle a BIG bike under you at BIG speeds on very very technical terrain. i dont understand your reasoning either...but whatever
umm....maybe you should try some dh, maybe its less about pedaling, but more about being able to handle a BIG bike under you at BIG speeds on very very technical terrain. i dont understand your reasoning either...but whatever
I'v been doing it for a while now!!!
05-16-03, 10:47 PM
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Guess, I would be one to be lined up with the helmet police. Just my choice not that would really make it a law or anything. But I am very adamant about helmets. Cyclists with my cycling group would be very uncomfortable if a non-helmeted cyclist rode with us.
When traffic is heavy and there is not light, I should be ashamed but I might ride three blocks on the wrong side of the road, since it is impossible to cross. I must stop doing that. It is illegal. But that is the ony time I do that.Others do that far more than I do.
Cyclists about here are pretty well behaved. I do not see much in the way of poor behavior. Of course cyclists often show poor manners to one another. Like passing on a bike path without announcing themselves or almost running over pedesterians without announcing themselves.
When traffic is heavy and there is not light, I should be ashamed but I might ride three blocks on the wrong side of the road, since it is impossible to cross. I must stop doing that. It is illegal. But that is the ony time I do that.Others do that far more than I do.
Cyclists about here are pretty well behaved. I do not see much in the way of poor behavior. Of course cyclists often show poor manners to one another. Like passing on a bike path without announcing themselves or almost running over pedesterians without announcing themselves.
05-17-03, 07:35 AM
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BTW, I wont ride in the rain, its not a good idea. I might get struck by lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by smelly
OH, don't get me wrong, I love downhilling! I'v been doing it for a while now!!!
OH, don't get me wrong, I love downhilling!
I'v been doing it for a while now!!!
05-17-03, 10:08 AM
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Backpack on the long tour, instead of panniers.
Chain without a trace of an oil.
Short sleeves or shorts on a sunny day (not enough sun protection).
Bicycles traveling on the car racks, instead of cyclist traveling on the bikes.
Too thin tires for the realistic city surfaces.
Chain without a trace of an oil.
Short sleeves or shorts on a sunny day (not enough sun protection).
Bicycles traveling on the car racks, instead of cyclist traveling on the bikes.
Too thin tires for the realistic city surfaces.
