I got booted from my group ride because I'm a triathlete (seriously).
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when you get your new road bike do this:
join up for a group ride with aforementioned group. ride along like business as usual. then break out the clip on aero bars that you've hidden under your bibs. bolt on the aerobars like a stealthy ninja when you're at the back. After bolting on the aerobars... break out the time trial helmet also hidden under your bibs...
hammer out from the back into the lead... and keep on hammering until you reach the changing station you set up the night before. clip out strip down, throw on your newton running shoes and running attire and finish your impromptu biathalon (or tri if you decide to swim before the group ride meet up).
join up for a group ride with aforementioned group. ride along like business as usual. then break out the clip on aero bars that you've hidden under your bibs. bolt on the aerobars like a stealthy ninja when you're at the back. After bolting on the aerobars... break out the time trial helmet also hidden under your bibs...
hammer out from the back into the lead... and keep on hammering until you reach the changing station you set up the night before. clip out strip down, throw on your newton running shoes and running attire and finish your impromptu biathalon (or tri if you decide to swim before the group ride meet up).
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you must choose SRAM............ none of that fly by night Di2 vaporware.......... all made of plastic and batteries.
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I don't understand the angst of the "Road guys" and him on a TT bike, SINCE he stated he doesn't get onto the aero bars in line, (unless he's leading,) And I'm sure if they had asked him not to do that either, he wouldn't have.
You all have me wondering how I am going to be greeted tomorrow evening at the first group ride I am going to do with a club here in NC. It's a "Beginners" ride, no drops. (I hope they don't boot me because I have the aero bars on my Allez!) OF course I won't get on them at all in the ride, but I did pull about 5 miles straight on them Saturday when I did a measly 22.4 miles, with the last 8 or so into a 3-5 mph headwind. The aeros helped me on that allot and I LIKE being on them when the conditions allow. (Little traffic, because yes,, I CAN'T stay as steady on them as I can upright)
You all have me wondering how I am going to be greeted tomorrow evening at the first group ride I am going to do with a club here in NC. It's a "Beginners" ride, no drops. (I hope they don't boot me because I have the aero bars on my Allez!) OF course I won't get on them at all in the ride, but I did pull about 5 miles straight on them Saturday when I did a measly 22.4 miles, with the last 8 or so into a 3-5 mph headwind. The aeros helped me on that allot and I LIKE being on them when the conditions allow. (Little traffic, because yes,, I CAN'T stay as steady on them as I can upright)
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And the plot thickens: I got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. The wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that I was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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and the plot thickens: i got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. the wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that i was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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And the plot thickens: I got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. The wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that I was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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And the plot thickens: I got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. The wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that I was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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I had a dream a few nights ago where I was out riding and people kept throwing rocks at me and chasing me on foot trying to hit me. Eventually I found out they were mad at me because I was wearing a sleeveless jersey. I think it must be all the triathlete threads in this section that caused that dream...
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Originally Posted by rpeterson;12985603[B
]I did show up in a speedo and leg warmers [/B]once because I was heading to a race straight after, it was like 40 degrees, and man it sucked.
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I am waiting for the part where one of OP's riding buddies responds to this thread. Maybe even the guy whose wife had a run in with the tri-bike...
That would complete the high school drama.
That would complete the high school drama.
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I think its time to source new riding partners.
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And the plot thickens: I got a message on facebook from one of the guys in the group, he saw this thread and decided to tell me what happened. The wife of one of the riders had a run in with a triathlete on a local bike path over the weekend and he decided to jump in with the other 2 who didn't like my bike and they convinced the rest of the group that I was an accident waiting to happen. He seemed apologetic, and stood up for me with another rider, but they eventually gave in to the very angry guys who wanted me out. Seems like it was partially about the bike, and partially about one guy getting really pissed off that some guy in a sleeveless jersey almost hit his wife and taking it out on me.
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Now that we have the real story let's look back at your original statement. The answer was there from the beginning...
Ok, good setup. Unfortunately it raised the red herring argument of "Road Nazi Vs. Tryathlete"
Translation: Last month my friends started hassling me. They gave me some lame excuse. I choose to ignore them.
Translation: Last week they gave me an ultimatum. I choose not question any of them further even though that seems a bit harsh.
Translation: After simmering a few days I decided "F*ck them". I'm going to show up on my TT bike anyway!
Group's response translation: F*ck you. Can't you get a hint?
Your social radar needs some fine tuning. Or you're extremely self centered. Possibly both.
Plus you were riding with a group of wimps who were afraid to tell you honestly what's going on.
What is the world coming to when a group of grown men/women need BF & Facebook to effectively communicate to each other?
Group's response translation: F*ck you. Can't you get a hint?
Your social radar needs some fine tuning. Or you're extremely self centered. Possibly both.
Plus you were riding with a group of wimps who were afraid to tell you honestly what's going on.
What is the world coming to when a group of grown men/women need BF & Facebook to effectively communicate to each other?
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This is the sort of discussion I'd expect to see in "Sex and the City." I can never bring myself to watch that show with my GF, but once in a while things are pretty similar right here in BF! What's even funnier is that some of the people who have responded here are probably from that very same group.
PS: I think you know the answer very well yourself: 1.Find a new group that is ok with tri bikes or 2.Find a new group, respect their no-tri wishes, and ride with your road bike instead. It's simple, which is why I think that answer was not the purpose of this thread. You guys are just having some drama fun. Reconsider chick flicks please. At least your gf will be happy too. Hahahahaha.
PS: I think you know the answer very well yourself: 1.Find a new group that is ok with tri bikes or 2.Find a new group, respect their no-tri wishes, and ride with your road bike instead. It's simple, which is why I think that answer was not the purpose of this thread. You guys are just having some drama fun. Reconsider chick flicks please. At least your gf will be happy too. Hahahahaha.
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Your social radar needs some fine tuning. Or you're extremely self centered. Possibly both.
Plus you were riding with a group of wimps who were afraid to tell you honestly what's going on.
What is the world coming to when a group of grown men/women need BF & Facebook to effectively communicate to each other?
Plus you were riding with a group of wimps who were afraid to tell you honestly what's going on.
What is the world coming to when a group of grown men/women need BF & Facebook to effectively communicate to each other?
F-A-I-L. One of the best drilled teams in the world doing a TTT is way different than an amateur try-athlete. A try-athlete telling you that s/he's a good bike handler is like someone from Jersey telling you s/he's a good driver.
footage of the excellent bike-handling skills of try-athletes