Just messing with him.

I would have really given him grief if it was "I keep snapping plastic gear levers on campag breaks "

I ordered a set of zipp 303s even tho I've no hope of realizing a significant improvement in my ability, but they're just so darn cool looking! :)

actually he spelt that right unless he has edited it before I looked, but anyways my spelling is not great ether oim fact it's some of the worst on the fourm....I just openly admit it and don't care as as long as people get the gist of what I'm saying.



WHY OH WHY do I always spend money on essentials like bike stuff and then forget I also have to budget for Luxury's like food and cloths ect...

my favorite hex key is the 5mm one

I only average about 60 km, 2-2.5 hours a week of riding. I will often make excuses not to ride when I do have time to do so because I'm not in the shape I used to be and don't want to be reminded of it.

I spend about 95% less time on this board and I don't miss any of you.

That's 24-30 km/h or 15-18+ MPH average. Better than me. I've been averaging 132 KM per week, but it takes me 6.75 hours which is 19.5 km/h or just over 12 MPH average.

I kind of want to shave my legs but I'm afraid they aren't Fast Cyclist Strong or FCS and might look shady.. A lot of people might think different about me as well.

I raced my first cat 5 crit and finished 1/3rd of the race before i got pulled... how bout that! However, I did not finish last :)

And tomorrow was supposed to be an off/rest day. Damn it.

My first and only race I only got a few laps before I got pulled out. I guess you could say that I finished first.

I like your way of thinking!

Confession: I seriously don't think I would want to wear Lycra. I mean, seriously.. Me? :o

If/When I get a nice road bike, I will still wear normal clothes when I ride it and not look like I'm heading out on the Tour de France. No offense to any Lycra wearing riders... ;)

I'm not offended, but I just wanted to point out that bibs and jersey ARE normal clothes for riding a road bike.

+1

I think people look silly wearing anything other than a jersey and compression shorts on a road bike. Unless they're obviously commuting.

I was just trying to make a joke about Lycra cycling outfits and how they HAVE TO be worn when riding a road bike. I don't know... I just can't see myself in that style of outfit. :o Worse yet, I wouldn't want anyone to see my junk outlined in a tight fitting pair of bike shorts! :eek:

You can always wear baggy shorts with chamois, but I fine them less comfortable and they tend to catch when I'm pedaling. I wear them if I plan to spend quite a bit of time off the bike in the middle of a ride around the general population. You certainly don't HAVE TO wear lycra, but it sure is a hell of a lot more comfortable provided you aren't overly self conscious.

I'm watching DWTS right now. I'm so ashamed.......

Stop it! You're making me cry with grief.

What a jerk! :p

+2

Well, I guess I broke my own rule. I wore dress pants, oxford shirt, and a tie the last time I was on my Ridley.

I was the same way, but then got some lycra stuff and was like OMG it's so much better! Especially in the summer months. Nobody can really tell anything on your shorts if you wear solid black ones.

Sometimes for shorter rides I'll wear lycra boxer briefs and slim-fit cargo shorts. But for commuting 31 miles round trip it's almost always bike shorts, and high-vis jerseys.

I like the fact that my shorts make my business *pop*

I wear a shirt and tie, slacks, and a sweater on cold days. I used to wear cycling clothes and change once I got to work, but the hassle ruined some of the joy I got from commuting. Plus, I don't sweat as much as I used to and it's only 5 miles. My students have never said anything (of course, I doubt they would).

I just used our toilet plunger handle to sink my star nut and did not wash my hands when I was done.