10 tips to avoid looking like a Cycling(roadie)Rookie

Discussion in 'The Roadie Hangout' started by Garrett Garcia, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. Dizle

    Dizle Gear Masher

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    23. Blow mean snot rockets out of your nose frequently so everyone knows who the real man is.
     
  2. just ride

    just ride cody phillips

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    oops #-o
     
  3. vlad

    vlad Montrose Bike Shop

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    Well.... thats a matter of opinion. Depends upon what kind of glasses you have. With some you may not have a choice.
     
  4. sasquatch9billion

    sasquatch9billion Active Member

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    "The cardinal violation in trying to be a cool cyclist..."
    But cyclists don't look cool.:-k
     
  5. only to other cyclist
     
  6. simonmtb

    simonmtb Digging for fun.

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    See #19:lol:
     
  7. deja vu

    deja vu done dirt cheap!

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    extra long white socks pulled up high

    funky gym shorts

    a seat that actually looks comfortable, has suspension, or is somehow padded.

    :)
     
  8. MTBMaven

    MTBMaven This is Shangri La

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    I know the rear view mirror is pretty lame but after riding with one for a while I really don't like riding without it, especially on busy streets. Yes I want to see what is going on back there. Rather than being a total tool I got rear view mirror made from a beer cap.

    Good list. Oh and shaver those ape legs. :)
     
  9. dirtvert

    dirtvert Whine on!

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    Whatever Melts Your Butter

    with a few exceptions.

    there was a certain chica on the ms ride that wore long white socks w/ stripes. it was one of the highlights during 2 days of riding.

    but on guys, it should at least be a misdemeanor.

    :beer:
     
  10. a quick release seat post collar
     
  11. Zebulon

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    If you race mountain bikes all these rules apply, but then most racers spend lots of time on the road too.
     
  12. ArrrKelly

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    Don't even try to trackstand in public... unless you know how to do it well.

    Dont say hi to, or acknowledge mountain bikers. That is not allowed.
     
  13. thats what people on str dont get

    they are against rodies but don't realize well there the same thing basically.

    If your fast on a mountain bike its because you train on the road and if you dont train on the road then chances are you are slow and wear a camelbak...

    of course there is a few exceptions but the fastest guys ride road:beer:

    look at lance shattering the leadville 100 course record...

    I say hi to them all the time and when i mountain i say hi to roadies...depends on the person not the discipline
     
  14. BoingBoing

    BoingBoing Team Sisyphus

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    Well, I thought I'd check out this list so I'd know how to look like a n00bie. But no way am I going to wear an Team Astana kit or underwear. About the only thing on the list that I'd do is sport a chainring tatoo or rock a Camelbak.

    Maybe someday I'll show up to a big ride with my bibs over my jersey :?: That's just too funny!

    EDIT: Forgot that I trackstand poorly ALL the time. Unless Dizle challenges me. Then I don't even bother.
     
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    24. Don't brag about how fast you are. You will learn otherwise.
     
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    simonmtb Digging for fun.

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    And most roadies don't realize that a lot of people on STR like to smack talk :lol:
    :beer:
     
  17. gray

    gray Tree Hugger

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    You have a good thread going, don't spoil it...
     
  18. how could you not notice haha...thats all this site basically is:lol:
     
  19. nerdgirl

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    I'm not against roadies. My brother is 48 and has been a roadie since he was about 17/18. When I started mountain biking, my family was thrilled, but no one was more happy about it than him. He's just happy to see me on a bike. :)
     
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    Spoken like someone very slow.
     

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