POC - a definition
07-08-05 | 07:40 AM
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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
the POC, or plain, ordinary cyclist, has these characteristics:
- he/she rides his/her bike
- he/she enjoys haveing a good quality bike, but doesn't define him/herself by it.
- he/she will occasionally wear pro team jerseys, especially if its from an old team that once had a big star like marco or mario on it. a typical poc pro team jersey will be the saeco jersey with white side panels.
- the poc might have a nice pair of ksyrium sls, if they came with the bike, or if he/she got a good price on them. the poc might also have a set of american classics, and almost certainly a set of wheels built on open pros for heavy roads and off season riding.
- the poc will usually have more than one bike, but rarely more than four. one of the bikes will be a modest commuter/city bike that he/she can lock up.
- the poc has a good relationship with his/he lbs, knows the staff by name, and usually get the "friend of the shop" discount.
- the poc would love to ride an exotic bike, but usually rides something high=performance and affordable like an oclv trek or a litespeed.
- the poc enjoys fast group rides, races a bit, and takes the sport seriously, but doesn't take him/herself too seriously.
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The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
07-08-05 | 07:51 AM
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the dog ate my earbuds
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From: Jersey Shore
Bikes: Colnago CT-1 B-stay Campy Carbon Record, '05 Litespeed Siena Campy, Bridgestone X03 , Peugeot dream bike gets FIXED, Waterford Campy Record Colbalto, Motobecane Tandem in perfect condition, A Belgium made Bertin that was sent by an angel
Now that you've fairly accurately described me...what's the point?
07-08-05 | 07:54 AM
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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
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when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
07-08-05 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
Now that you've fairly accurately described me...what's the point?
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07-08-05 | 09:11 AM
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Gravel for Breakfast
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Originally Posted by velocipedio
the POC, or plain, ordinary cyclist, has these characteristics:
What's one step BELOW this POC level of yours? You know, without the jerseys and racing, someone who rides with basketball shorts and a T-shirt (but still logs >100 clicks per week).
Whatever that is, is me.
