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0100 12-25-11 05:32 PM

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wphamilton 12-25-11 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 13639594)
Don't know his name but this guy is in the pro peloton

I didn't know poseur could apply to pros. I give up, I'll never be able to spot one.

MikeyBoyAz 12-25-11 06:31 PM


Originally Posted by wphamilton (Post 13639584)
This guy? http://averagejoecyclist.com/wp-cont...y08-skinny.jpg But he has a police bike escort and is waggling his hands in victory, so I guess he has won a race. Or could be a celebrity cutting up after making it up a tough 8% grade perhaps? You see why this poser stuff can be difficult.

that doesn't really look like a police bike... and it does look like team Astana... and the radio makes me think: racing...

kostyap 12-25-11 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by rangerdavid (Post 13635890)
...is it ok to dress like this for a ride, or are you a poseur??

It is ok to mind one's own business. Your post is ridiculous

Stealthammer 12-25-11 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by halfspeed (Post 13639560)
A "poseur" is someone who is so concerned with "correct" cycling appearance that he judges others to be poseurs.

Yep, that sounds accurate to me. I accept that definition without reservation. Thank you.


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