How many CC'ers actually cycle?

[blazed]

I seriously get the impression most people on this forum do not actually cycle. The odd ride or two a year, a lot probably haven't even cycled in years.

The real threads on proper cycling related stuff like training are frequented by the same handful of people. Which leaves everyone else posting nonsense.

The answer to all cycling performance questions are met with 'just ride your bike more', which is awful advice but typical of the type of 'cyclists' here.

How many here actually ride proper? And how many like to talk to talk about pies, 60's shirt buttons, bolivian shoe horns and other pointless nonsense?

 

[vernon]

I seriously get the impression most people on this forum do not actually cycle. The odd ride or two a year, a lot probably haven't even cycled in years.

The real threads on proper cycling related stuff like training are frequented by the same handful of people. Which leaves everyone else posting nonsense.

The answer to all cycling performance questions are met with 'just ride your bike more', which is awful advice but typical of the type of 'cyclists' here.

How many here actually ride proper? And how many like to talk to talk about pies, 60's shirt buttons, bolivian shoe horns and other pointless nonsense?

If you don't like it here piss off.

 

[vernon]

That is a bit harsh. We can at least say that, right now, @blazed is not full of sh***.

But only temporarily.

 

[Crackle]

Caught bang to rights. Off to start a sh*** thread somewhere; oh wait......

 

[Hip Priest]

'Just ride your bike more' is excellent advice for the beginner who just wants to get further, faster, fitter. Which, to be fair, is what most people want to do.

 

[vickster]

You really are a nob aren't you

 

[MontyVeda]

I seriously get the impression most people on this forum do not actually cycle. The odd ride or two a year, a lot probably haven't even cycled in years.

The real threads on proper cycling related stuff like training are frequented by the same handful of people. Which leaves everyone else posting nonsense.

The answer to all cycling performance questions are met with 'just ride your bike more', which is awful advice but typical of the type of 'cyclists' here.

How many here actually ride proper? And how many like to talk to talk about pies, 60's shirt buttons, bolivian shoe horns and other pointless nonsense?

when you say 'real' threads on 'proper' cycling... you mean all that wannabe-pro-look-a-lycra nonsense don't you?

To me, 'proper' cycling is using a bike as a vehicle. I don't chase mileage, I don't try to do a journey a few seconds quicker than last time I did it and don't kid myself that spending an extra fifty quid on a dérailleur will make me go faster.

 

[snorri]

The real threads on proper cycling related stuff like training

Training is for beginners, I'm way past that stage.

 

[martint235]

Ride my bike most days to get to work plus I try to get in some long rides but for the last couple of years have failed miserably. I don't do "training" though, I can't see I even trained for LEL which I think counts as a fairly serious bike ride.

 

[MontyVeda]

You really are a nob aren't you

bit harsh... I liked Hip Priest's comment.

 

[vernon]

You really are a nob aren't you

A serious nob though.

 

[vickster]

A serious nob though.

I'd use stupid as the adjective in this case

 

[Andy_R]

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How many here actually ride proper? knobber knobber knobber knobber knobber knobber pointless nonsense?

What, do you mean without stabilizers? Please explain this concept of "Proper" cycling?

 

[TVC]

I'm sure there are other forums for serious cyclists.

 

[mcshroom]

Oh look, another serious cyclist!

In many cases. "Don't worry about it too much and ride more" is better advice than fussing over kit/intervals/hill reps/turbo trainers etc., which is why it's so often the response.

(Audaxer, Cycle Tourist, Cycle Commuter, Utility rider)