Ian H
Ancient randonneur
So the bike's just a toy then?
Four types of road cyclist
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So the bike's just a toy then?
tommaguzzi
Über Member
- Location
- County Durham
Which one of my several bikes (including an electric conversion) i am riding defines what type of rider i am that day.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Can't see that I fit any of those catagories really. Maybe:
"Sport
Often derided as a MAMIL or a wannabe,(no, far, far too old) the sport cyclist rides to challenge him or herself. He or she only rides for pleasure (Yes, and fitness) and may, indeed, only go out when the weather is good. On the other hand, some get pleasure from being challenged by the weather too. Sport cyclists often use Strava as a way of recording their achievements. (No) They generally maintain their bikes scrupulously and are often interested in upgrades.(Yes) A few grammes shaved off a tyre will interest a sport cyclist. (Yes) They are usually prepared to go for light and puncture-prone tyres rather than the heavier tougher types. (Yes) The young and keen are probably club racers at least. (Not now) All look to racers for their inspiration, but many are too old, heavy and slow to race these days, if ever. None the less, the sport cyclist will note their PBs on Strava with pleasure.(NO, I don't even use a Garmin) Sports cyclists will wear Lycra with pride (Yes, why not?) and have commemorative jerseys from sportives they have ridden as well as team kit in their wardrobe. (No don't do sportives, Audax for me. Team kit No, Club kit Yes),
Sport cyclists remove anything inessential from their machines. Reflectors and hub discs go in the bin. (Yes) Lights, if fitted are tiny, transient and featherweight. (No) Tools and gear are carried in a bottle-cage tool-roll or, possibly, in a (suitable) tiny seat-bag. Some will use mudguards in winter, (Always + mudflap) many don’t. Racing cleats and pedals were bought from (whereever the price was right, SPDs in winter, Looks in summer) Wiggle with the “quality first” box checked."
So more 'sport' than anything else I suppose. Club rider is probably more accurate. (With embarrassingly low mileage so far this year as I'm still dealing with the after effects of a Total Hip Replacement)
"Sport
Often derided as a MAMIL or a wannabe,(no, far, far too old) the sport cyclist rides to challenge him or herself. He or she only rides for pleasure (Yes, and fitness) and may, indeed, only go out when the weather is good. On the other hand, some get pleasure from being challenged by the weather too. Sport cyclists often use Strava as a way of recording their achievements. (No) They generally maintain their bikes scrupulously and are often interested in upgrades.(Yes) A few grammes shaved off a tyre will interest a sport cyclist. (Yes) They are usually prepared to go for light and puncture-prone tyres rather than the heavier tougher types. (Yes) The young and keen are probably club racers at least. (Not now) All look to racers for their inspiration, but many are too old, heavy and slow to race these days, if ever. None the less, the sport cyclist will note their PBs on Strava with pleasure.(NO, I don't even use a Garmin) Sports cyclists will wear Lycra with pride (Yes, why not?) and have commemorative jerseys from sportives they have ridden as well as team kit in their wardrobe. (No don't do sportives, Audax for me. Team kit No, Club kit Yes),
Sport cyclists remove anything inessential from their machines. Reflectors and hub discs go in the bin. (Yes) Lights, if fitted are tiny, transient and featherweight. (No) Tools and gear are carried in a bottle-cage tool-roll or, possibly, in a (suitable) tiny seat-bag. Some will use mudguards in winter, (Always + mudflap) many don’t. Racing cleats and pedals were bought from (whereever the price was right, SPDs in winter, Looks in summer) Wiggle with the “quality first” box checked."
So more 'sport' than anything else I suppose. Club rider is probably more accurate. (With embarrassingly low mileage so far this year as I'm still dealing with the after effects of a Total Hip Replacement)
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
I haven't read the whole thread yet but surely Tourist deserves its own category.
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Apollonius
Guru
- Location
- South Staffordshire
I am flattered that this thread has come back to life after a year. Please remember that it is meant to be no more than a fun generalisation - a sort of written cartoon caricature, if you like. It does not seek to define anybody nor to specify. It does hope to celebrate the variety of ways in which we can inclusively enjoy the wonder that is the bicycle.
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- The TerrorVortex
I do know there's 10 types of people.
Those that understand binary, and those that don't.
Those that understand binary, and those that don't.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
But only F understand Hexadecimal
Flick of the Elbow
Guru
- Location
- Pentlands & West Lothian
14 ? Nope, not getting it.But only F understand Hexadecimal
When I retired (early) I was told that I was promoted from MAMIL to PILOC, pensioner in Lycra on a cycle.........
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
r04DiE
300km a week through London on a road bike.
Sorry - I don't get you.
