Old gits on old bikes club kudos rules:
Kudos rating = Age of rider + age of bike
Points are forfeited for the following sins:
No m'guards -10
Index gears(unless Sturmey Archer) - 50
Clipless pedals -20
Plastic saddle -15
Any titanium/carbon parts -50
Titanium/carbon/alu frame or forks -80
Lycra -25
Hidden cables -15
Quick releases -10
s***mano stuff -50
Electric shifting..........Just go home now! -5,000
Toe clip overlap -3,000
Non cup and cone bearings -100
Arriving anywhere first -1,000
Points can be gained for the following:
27" wheels + 25
Leather Saddle +20
Toe clips and straps(must be leather straps and steel toeclips) +15
Proper saddlebag, canvas and leather +25
Downtube shifters +15
Large flange hubs +40
Arriving somewhere last +500
Wingnuts to retain axles +80
Highest scorer must never ever no never be asked to contribute towards cake and coffee costs. Lowest scorer to make up any shortfall.
Infringement of the following will result in Dishonorary Discharge from The Grand Old Fellowship of Old Gits (GOFOG)
No energy drinks
No going faster than the current "Kudos King"
No asking for help to repair a puncture (+25 points however for stuffing tyre with grass and continuing)
No stabilisers (Unless current "Kudos King" has permitted their temporary use)
Leaving cake or coffee unfinished
Planning a route with no cafe stop
Not turning up for a ride (unless rigor mortis has set in, in which case leaving your bikes/parts and contents of workshop to current "Kudos King will be assumed)
So fellow tea drinkers what is your Kudos Rating