are you a real cyclist?

[BigonaBianchi]

91

 

[marinyork]

The ford one really made me laugh.

 

[ttcycle]

55 for me - Simon blatant self promotion this

 

[Sam Kennedy]

10!
Shifted a huge load?
No, but I cycled about 1-2 miles with a pack of chips under 1 arm, then fell off my bike going 20mph down hill

Biked across Britain?
No, but planning on doing coast to coast some time in july/august.

Biked to work frozen?
Today, and tomorrow, and probably a lot during January, coldest its been is probably -1, not sure since I haven't checked.

Failed a repair
Yeah a puncture, ran out of tubes and patches, 45 minute walk home.

Unsuccessfully negotiated a ford
Nope, but did nearly come off a couple of years ago on a crappy MTB and 6 inches of ice.

Been carless
Well I'm not old enough to drive, but my dad has a car, so no.

Dripped all day
Nope

Been thrown off a bus or train
Nope

Ridden a recumbent
No, but really want to give it a go

Had a bike nicked
2 or 3 BSO's, wanted to set up razor wire and fireworks but didn't have either.

Been on a Critical Mass
Nope

Recognised someone by their bike
Nope

 

[classic33]

70, but the temperature doesn't include windchill measured when you are stationary..

Got to work, temperature was minus 15.

 

[Happiness Stan]

Interestingly it doesn't actually ask you how much actual riding you do on a regular basis but does ask if you own a recumbent or cycled LEJog.

Skewed towards the bearded, cordroy wearing types methinks or the 'lifestyle' riders who go on Critical Mass, tow a trailer and are thinking of building a fixie.

In my book you are a proper cyclist if you own cycling-specific shoes and own a track pump.

13. Underachiever and proud of it.

 

[arranandy]

A disappointing 39 I'll just go out and cycle now in the snow to see if I can boost my score

 

[Shaun]

42 for me.

 

[GrasB]

31 but few notes...

* I've made a rideable wheel from a 24spoke wheel with 3 broken spokes with improvised tools... surely that kinda mechanical understanding should give me bonus points?
* Fords, what's the problem? straight line at reasonable speed & FFS DO NOT try to steer/brake
* If driving is a recreation & I don't use a car on a daily basis for living my life but I do to practice my skills does that make me carless?
* I've been soaked for several hours however I wear appropriate clothing thanks so nice n' warm!

 

[Brains]

58

I scored maximum points for moving an indoor plant the size of a small tree on the back of the bike.

 

[slowmotion]

13. Underachiever and proud of it.

Excellent!

 

[Browser]

22 (hangs head in shame!)

Do I get special bonus points for once carrying my french horn to school on the handlebars of my three-speed?

 

[CopperBrompton]

72. Must find a way to attach a fridge to the Brompton.

 

[MacB]

...and there are no fords in London.

I think that a 'serious' cyclist would at least endeavour to create one, through speed and strength, across the Thames.

 

[MacB]

75, my best answer was to question 4. Once cycled 16 miles to work, then done a shift driving. Cycling home at 0200hrs and the freewheel fails, the pedals go round but there is no drive. Try and fix the problem but to no avail - que me 'scooting' the remaining ~11 miles home, took me an hour and a half.

that's depressing, 8mph isn't that bad on a functioning bike