Full suit cycling

[Sara_H]

I went on my first ever CTC group ride this week.

As I approached the meeting point, the regulars and I regarded each other. They were, to a man, lycrad and hi-vized upto the eyeballs (literally). I was on in my black leggings, knee boots and fat face tunic top.
Thy were on 7kg road bikes. I was on a bike that was probably 14kg before I put a wald basket and basil panniers on it.

We were different species, but guess what, I seem to have caused much surprise among the CTC, was told numerous times "you're doing alright on that bike" and there was a suggestion that I bring a tea service in my basket next time.

Takes all sorts.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

the only time this rule does not apply is if you have the speed and physique to be able to pass yourself off as a pro.

I assume your still talking about cycling

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I went on my first ever CTC group ride this week.

As I approached the meeting point, the regulars and I regarded each other. They were, to a man, lycrad and hi-vized upto the eyeballs (literally). I was on in my black leggings, knee boots and fat face tunic top.
Thy were on 7kg road bikes. I was on a bike that was probably 14kg before I put a wald basket and basil panniers on it.

We were different species, but guess what, I seem to have caused much surprise among the CTC, was told numerous times "you're doing alright on that bike" and there was a suggestion that I bring a tea service in my basket next time.

Takes all sorts.

Ha ha, Sara ... like when I appeared on the (in)famous CC Ecosse Perth ride last year, on a 5 geared bike, donning a pink fluffy skirt over my cycling shorts ... @Scoosh went ... I made the ride, but

 

[welsh dragon]

I had a really embarrassing experience in a supermarket in Dolgellau ... I went in wearing full lycra kit and was just looking at some sandwiches when I heard laughter. I looked round and saw 2 middle-aged housewives pointing at my nether regions, and almost wetting themselves! I grabbed my shopping and legged it to the counter, with the sound of derisive Welsh cackling burning in my ears!

Theyr'e like that in Dolgellau.

 

[Scoosh]

Ha ha, Sara ... like when I appeared on the (in)famous CC Ecosse Perth ride last year, on a 5 geared bike, donning a pink fluffy skirt over my cycling shorts ... @Scoosh went ... I made the ride, but

[coughs] I never doubted you @Pat5mph and am still alive to prove it !

 

[Cyclist33]

... with the sound of derisive Welsh cackling burning in my ears!

I used to get that from my ex.