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Originally Posted by Konyak
Fighting a headwind, how about:
"The only good thing about riding into the wind is that your farts don't ride along with you.. Nice bike btw, I see it's made in Tawian, only the best for you, huh? :D" Note, the above is to be used only by married men who wish to eliminate all possible temptations:) Konyak :roflmao: This should be used by the poor girls who are being hit on by these losers. I ride to escape from reality, and I doubt I'm alone in that. What could be a more harsh return to reality than being hit on by some random fool? Don't bother someone who's enjoying a good ride. It's even worse than when I see guys hitting on girls in the gym. No wonder they have "ladies only" gyms- they want to get away from us. If you want to meet girls who ride the best thing to do is join a club and/or go on some of the "slower" rides. In group rides talking is appropriate and won't take anyone out of that zone we get into when we're riding alone. In this case you can just talk without using some stupid line because you know the girl won't ride away any time soon. You can actually get to know the girls a little this way instead of hoping for some sort of magical two minute encounter on a solo ride. Around here there are even rides set up for singles. Sounds kind of awkward to me, but maybe you can find something like that in your area. |
Originally Posted by H2OChick
1) We're chicks, not chics
2) Don't ask the GUYS how they'd hit on us, ask the girls how they'd like to be approached, and IF they'd like to be approached. 3) on second thought, don't, because you'll probably get the flaming of your life and lastly, 4) DO NOT come up with a cheesy pick up line. I've never once known one to work. But, as a public service, I'll share this chick's thoughts and advice. If she's in the middle of her ride/workout, don't bug her, especially if she's going the opposite direction - and by "bug" I mean keep at it, even if she's given you the brush-off. If you're going the same direction and are going to pass her (and try to ride with her) greet her and see how she responds. "Good morning! How's it going today?" should suffice. If her response is short "fine, thank you," and she doesn't ask make eye contact or ask how you are back, move on. Otherwise, if she is willing to chat, feel free to engage in conversation and see where it takes you. And please refrain from any and all commentary on the woman's physique. You'll probably get farther by admiring her bike than her backside. Best wishes. |
Whether cycling or not, as a married guy I find I get a lot of harmless flirts from many women (many also married, or at least apparently so). I guess it is seen as "safe" by all parties as there's not a snowball's chance in hell I'd ever act on anything and I doubt any of them would either.
So maybe you could don a ring and display it conspicuously during rides. Couldn't be any worse than some of these lame-ass pickup lines. |
Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
Snowy, this is what you fell for! :D
damn, I am so smooth! :D
Originally Posted by trayer350
Oh baloney. If some woman likes you, for who knows what reason, you can say anything and it won't matter, she will want to talk to you. If she doesn't like you, for who knows what reason, you can roll off lines like Shakespeare and it won't help you.
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Originally Posted by * jack *
You've gotta be going in the same direction for this approach to work :D
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Interesting topic. And I'm glad that the ladies here on this forums are giving good advice on what they want to hear, and what they DON'T want to hear from men.
My opinion is that bike riding by itself should be enjoyable. Why get all stressed out by worrying if some woman wants to go out with you or not? (Disclaimer - married but NOT happily). |
Originally Posted by HigherGround
"Oooh baby, I love your frame geometry," he said in his best Barry White voice...
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Originally Posted by cjbruin
"Hey! You must wash your bike shorts in Windex.......because I can see myself in them."
I think you should flip to the "how do I fix a flat" strings and get some advice on how looking vulnerable and neady might work. But chances are, the same lines that fail everywere else fail on the road/trail equally spectacularly. |
Great thread!
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
crash on the side of the road. see if she stops to help you. if so, then you have something to talk about. if she rides past you, then she's not the girl for you.
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Many of the women around these parts seem that they've had their fill of boys chasing wheels but, "you're riding strong" or, "you're breaking my legs!" is generally met with a smile. Around here that's pretty much the truth as there are quite a few national level and pro women riders around. If you recognise the rider, a compliment about a recent race, or a question or two is usually ok, but again, if it looks like there's a training adgenda, a simple courteous "hello" is about as far as it should go. Best advice above is join a group or club. My friend's wife was always setting the single lads up with the single women in the club back before everyone was settled down.
These days, if I catch up to (or get caught by) a single woman or group of women, they're usually on a training ride and want to be left alone. I'll say hello and leave it at that. You know, I've ridden with and had great chats with women I've met on the road, but I've never once ever "hit" on one. The cycling world is small. If you're interested, ask around. Someone will know her and let you know what's up in her orbit. |
I'm not a stiff about these things usually, but ugh when guys say chicks it makes me cringe. Anyway, like everyone else says just start a conversation, but if it is obvious she doesn't want to talk to you...pedal away!
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Originally Posted by ke422azn22
ur not mature, ur just, old hairy, and slow.
no, im not gonna use PM, you could just stop my posts. You agonize over words on the internet? ROFL whos the true loser? RacingPain |
By the way a good way to start is to start riding with a biking partner and say just load enough " did you you see that piece of...." "and that really sexy bike" and see where it gets you....J/k
RacingPain |
Originally Posted by Wind 'N Snow
This string is starting to take a bit of a crossdressing bent. Next thing you know the line will be "that's a great Terry bike, I wish I could fit a Terry bike instead of this overpriced, too light, hunk of junk Cervelo"
I think you should flip to the "how do I fix a flat" strings and get some advice on how looking vulnerable and neady might work. But chances are, the same lines that fail everywere else fail on the road/trail equally spectacularly. |
Originally Posted by racingpain
Dude ke422azn22 get a life, you live for insults, will heres one for you, the only chic your gonna get is your bike and that is sad dude, so get over yourself and maybe then you can get a real girl instead of your cheap alluminum frame.
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Originally Posted by sjjone
1) Don't hit on me, unless you are within 15 years of my age. This means under 37. I've gotten used to it now, but men old enough to be my father (or worse grandfather) kinda creep me out when they're obvious about it.
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I would agree with the "join a local group" if you want to meet up with people. I ride alone 99.9999999999% of the time and have chased after people 3 or 4 times in my life all guys and all on mis-matched bicycles. I've not had a chance to chase after somebody since i got my road bike.
I am also suprrised that people even worry about this as I've probably ran into 30+ cyclists in 2 1/2 years of every day riding. And almost all of them were going in the opposite direction. I guess maybe thats what happens when you only ride FM roads and Interstate Highways :p |
Originally Posted by mirona
Does this go the other way as well? There are no women my age (23) that ride around here, so I'm hitting on older women :) Not successfully... but hey, give me some credit.
After all, women have ALL the power, the Yey or Nay of the whole courting crap, who talked about the weaker sex, bull! Corsaire :D |
I'd say "hello," "morning--" something appropriate, and then hope we parked in the same lot....
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Time to chime in on this....
Just make eye contact. The long glance. And it is entirely possible to do it and ride. You'll find out right away. And so will she. I can always tell the ones that look first at the bike, then the gear. But the guy that looks into my eyes wants to meet me. Capture her and you'll have plenty of time to be clever. It's incrediblely simple. |
I'd probably nod and continue on my pace.Maybe pull off the poseur - stare at their bike for a few seconds while staying abreast, nod and then continue on. :p Just need the sunglasses :D (H) << Insert MSN Cool Dude icon here.
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Personally, just having a good looking girl out there on the road, who can sustain a respectable pace, makes the ride all that much better. Plus, if she's really good, even better than me, it provides me enough motivation to push myself to keep up with her. That happened to me on a century one time. It was a hell of a lot better than any goo, powerbar, carbo loading boost.
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Being married or well on the way to it leaves one content to have one's ego stroked, as opposed to other parts. If you get a friendly smile it's enough to let the ol' cat know his claws are still sharp. I have enough distractions when I ride without wondering how to get into a pair of sweaty Lycra shorts I don't even own !!
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
If you want to meet girls who ride the best thing to do is join a club and/or go on some of the "slower" rides. In group rides talking is appropriate and won't take anyone out of that zone we get into when we're riding alone. In this case you can just talk without using some stupid line because you know the girl won't ride away any time soon. You can actually get to know the girls a little this way instead of hoping for some sort of magical two minute encounter on a solo ride.
A friend invited a female coworker on a ride one weekend. She thought I was a dork, talking about bikes and such, but I must have grown on her since we’ve been married for almost 9 years now. Another bit to the story, I invited my now wife and another friend, Bill, on several rides since we were all going on RAGBRAI that summer. Near the end of the ride, I would ask wife-to-be & Bill if they wanted to go out for pizza, etc. Eventually, I was able to get rid of Bill, but we chuckle at our threesome “dates” now. So I agree, go on the group rides, hang around before and after so you’re not chasing a moving target. If there is something there, you’ll know it. -murray |
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