Because it is against the Rules

They fall off! Do i need "cycling" sunglasses or something?
Teach him how to shift bro!
Don't hate on BD man! The dork disc is easy to take off legitamately or just cut it off without taking anything off
I vandalize my commuter in the hope of turning away potential thieves, though i'm sure it's a no no, tag it up anyway, punk rock!
I'm 5'11'' 240lb:twitchy:

1. I don't own any bike clothing
2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoes
3. There must be a reason for that plastic wheel "dork disk" in the back, therefore it stays. I don't want the chain to launch into my spokes or something
4. I spend about 60% or more of my working night checking these forums out
5. I ride a trail near my house, and a lot of enthusiast elitist types ride by me and are always cool to me, despite my tshirt, plaid shorts, and cheap helmet.
6. I could care less about the "rules" I do this for me, not for what someone else should think of me
7. I like these forums, but I personally hate "bike" culture
8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. This has since changed.
9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Than make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers.
10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder, or saddle bag

My wife is more jealous when I look longingly at a bike than I do girls...
I am perpetually lost, even when I know where I am.

When in a foreign country I change my accent when talking to fellow cyclist, hoping that they will tell me how perpetually lost I really am.

im starting a cycling club at my school I'm gonna try and get him to join so he can learn

I'm like that with cars!!

I was out of the saddle for almost three weeks with bronchitis. Yesterday when I went riding I didn't unclip quick enough at a stop sign and fell over.

Sssh, I don't even have a road bike right now.
I currently own 2 folding bikes, a single speed utility bike, and a BMX.
I also have free access to several MTBs.
Since MTBs came along, I haven't ridden a proper road bike in 25 years (rode a Fuji Espree as a kid, it's still in my parent garage).
Now I am trolling to decide which road bike and gear I will get after the new year (looking like a Trek Domane or titanium with discs so far).

I wear the lowest cut socks possible.

My manager at my bike shop is a pretty cool person to work for.

I really want a bamboo frame or hardwood

This is the Confession thread, not the "What do we all love most about cycling?" thread.

When I see people riding fixies around San Francisco I always make jokes about stoopid hipsters but I'm secretly insanely jealous of them.

I rode after work on Monday. I forget my bike socks, so I wore my "work socks", which were knee high Juzo 20-30 mmHg flesh tone compression socks. No one on the group ride would talk to me. I felt like I had leprosy.

Thanks for the good read.

yellow light = SPRINT!

When riding by myself, sometimes I purposefully don't look up the road so I don't see the City Limit sign (which, according the The Rules, must always initiate a sprint).

my city limits are up some massive hills

I'm old and slow...damn it!

At times I try and clip small round pebbles so they will go "ping!" and shoot off in random directions. Bounced one off a bus a while ago.

I shot one at my brother when he was trying to pass me... he had no idea that it was on purpose

I do this too! rarely successful at the right time and right aim but when it is right it's cool. I like to hear pebbles hit guardrails too.

Who says the 41s are full of useless information? I'll be practicing this tonight.

With my weight I risk getting tire cuts. I grimace when it happens.

I don't know how to change a tire but I carry all the tools and I even took a demo class at Rei. (I pray if I ever get a flat someone will assist)
I will not ride in the rain because I think it will hurt my bike.
I hang out with strong cyclists but I'm not nowhere near their level.

I add weight to my bike to get stronger legs, current folding bike about 45lb with all the accessories and still fun to ride.

1. I don't own any bike clothing Why not??
I'm broke after spending so much on my bike, However this was remedied at REI's Anniversary sale. I need to find a place I can buy these clothes for less than $50 a piece.

2. I am scared sh**less of buying a pair of pedals and shoesWhy??
I don't want to face plant! :bites nails:

8. I used to flip off and honk at bicyclists ALL THE TIME, not because I'm an ass but I always was scared sh**less that I would accidentally hit one someday. Yeah right :rolleyes:
It's true. I'm a changed person. Partly since I ride to work now.

9. I hate how CO has a large populace of bikers, but not a road structure that supports them, why have a road with no shoulder and give cars and bikes the same right of way? Then make it illegal to use the sidewalk? Our politicians are mentally deficient at best. At least leave a two foot bike lane where any said biking activities don't scare the poop out of the drivers. Join the club and fify
Yeah I know the feels

10. I hate the appearance of "extras" on my bike, so I haven't quite committed to a water bottle holder
I sucked up and got one after I started getting thirsty during my rides. Took me a while to find a minimalist look .

I have a motorcycle and I'm also a roadie..and i love riding both..

[/QUOTE]I've been pondering since I'm considering getting a motorcycle how many road bikers ride motorcycles and vise versa and what each group thinks of each other... if motorcyclists look down on road bikers or whatever, not that it matters.[/QUOTE]

Don't worry about it - I make penguins look graceful and I have never fallen over from not unclipping. Even when I unclipped from the wrong side, clipping out is so intuitive that I've manged to avoid biffing it.

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It's true. I'm a changed person. Partly since I ride to work now.

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Same here - in high school and college I was a horrible ******* on the road. I thank my lucky stars every day I never got into a wreck or killed anyone. Now I try to balance my karma by being exceptionally polite and considerate of the pedestrians on the MUP.

My work is done here.....

Pretty young women have nothing to worry about. If you flatted you'd be surrounded by gents offering to help.

My confession: I'd probably try to elbow my way to the front of the line.