OCP is a myth.
09-03-07, 08:51 AM
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"OCP is a myth"
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
09-03-07, 10:53 AM
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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Not myth. Painful reality.
Besides the fact that Pcad is living proof of OCP.
09-03-07, 11:31 AM
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Dude wheres my guads?
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09-03-07, 11:35 AM
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Oh yeah, you're an EXPERT on this up in Dearborn Michlgan. Good grief ElJ, come to Nyack, NY on a Sunday morning. The OCP Factor would warp your Midwestern mind completely. Trust me on this.
I'm trying to imagine how bad it gets at the Palo Alto Starbucks, but that's like a Cubs fan knowing World Series Joy. I do imagine however that Manhattan and its surrounding region (Nyack is the destination for all outward bound OCP NYers) probably do have NoCal OCPs outnumbered.
Here's a clue: an acquaintance of mine opened a bike shop in Manhattan Jan. 1 of 2006. By October of 2006 he had surpassed $1 million in gross sales and he was the WORLD's LARGEST SEROTTA DEALER. His average bike sale price: approx. $5500.
OHHHHH SEEEEEE PEEEEEEEEE
Say it with me.
Can I get a witness?
I'm trying to imagine how bad it gets at the Palo Alto Starbucks, but that's like a Cubs fan knowing World Series Joy. I do imagine however that Manhattan and its surrounding region (Nyack is the destination for all outward bound OCP NYers) probably do have NoCal OCPs outnumbered.
Here's a clue: an acquaintance of mine opened a bike shop in Manhattan Jan. 1 of 2006. By October of 2006 he had surpassed $1 million in gross sales and he was the WORLD's LARGEST SEROTTA DEALER. His average bike sale price: approx. $5500.
OHHHHH SEEEEEE PEEEEEEEEE
Say it with me.
Can I get a witness?
I liked this reply better, Pcaddy. I think it had a little more of the indignation undertone that I've come to expect/hope to see from you. It got bonus points for having a baseball reference, and a dig, at that.
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09-03-07, 12:14 PM
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09-03-07, 12:16 PM
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That's in Beaverton, OR, is it not? Corner of Murray and Scholls Ferry Rd?
I get coffee there, but not on my bike. After our group ride, many from my club hang out at Long Bottoms in Hillsboro.
BTW: That Starbucks is in the middle of yuppy central. Are all OCPs yuppies?
I get coffee there, but not on my bike. After our group ride, many from my club hang out at Long Bottoms in Hillsboro.
BTW: That Starbucks is in the middle of yuppy central. Are all OCPs yuppies?
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09-03-07, 12:28 PM
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09-03-07, 12:37 PM
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so, from reading this thread I am to gather that there are places in the country where it is ok to go for a ride on an aluminum bike wearing a plain colored jersey? I just started riding about 1 1/2 years ago in the bay area and I can't imagine such a thing
09-03-07, 04:25 PM
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Can I be OCP now please? I ride a titanium bike, and I have been known to stop at Starbucks midride. I would drive to Starbucks if I had a car, honest.
But I don't do team jerseys. Disqualification in a single swoop?
But I don't do team jerseys. Disqualification in a single swoop?
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"OCP is a myth"
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
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09-03-07, 09:23 PM
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I don't get it. Why is it that just because a lot of cyclist stop here, it automatically indicates that it is some sort OCP gathering? I stop here rather frequently, be it my turn around point, or a pit stop for a ride up to Bear Mountain, and I don't see myself and plenty of other riders up there being OCP. The R.S. is an ideal stop for cyclist as they provide free cold water and pleasant restrooms along with some tasty snacks. I hate paying three bucks at a deli elsewhere to fill up my bottles, so I just wait until I get to the Spoon. Sure I show up on my carbon bike in full Assos kit, however I have my reasoning. (As for those who need to know, I race, hence the carbon bike, and as for the asoos, as a 19 years young cyclist, I found it a priority to keep myself comfy as I intent to be cycling for another 60 years down the road and hopefully a father too.
) Just sayin' I think your generalization is a bit off base there.
09-03-07, 09:29 PM
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"OCP is a myth"
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
Riiiiight. A little while back I was riding in town on my fixed gear and pulled up at a red light with a guy on a Serrotta or something ridiculous like that. Coincidentally, there's a Starbucks on this corner. The guy is straddling his ridiculous bike in full Red Bull kit, but the best part is he's 50+ pounds overweight and his huge gut is stretching the spandex to its limit. I said hi, but he wouldn't even give me a nod in return- just looked at me, my non-OCP kit (or lack thereof), and definitely non-OCP fixie and went back to looking straight ahead. When the light turned green, he tried to sprint away to show me that the fat belly was in fact just remote-accessible guad muscle, but he either forgot he left it in a masher gear or had no balanace to begin with because he almost fell over and barely missed a parked car.
OCP lives.
