Everyday signs that you are "a cyclist"...

[Full Metal Sprocket]

I watch what cyclists are doing when I am pedestrian.Either for good or bad stuff.

 

[Jenkins]

You know the distances to home from various points or landmarks within a 5 mile radius so that you know which one to take to round up the mileage at the end of a ride.

All the shortcuts or alternative routes you know are fek-all use on the rare occasions you use the car.

 

[Katherine]

You know the distances to home from various points or landmarks within a 5 mile radius so that you know which one to take to round up the mileage at the end of a ride.

All the shortcuts or alternative routes you know are fek-all use on the rare occasions you use the car.

So true!

 

[Svendo]

You tell your partner/taxi driver the gradient of hills you're driving up.
When someone is describing a place within 50 or so miles you say 'oh I know where you mean, I've cycled round there...'

 

[surfdude]

When you are going somewhere and you think . I wonder if I can cycle there instead of using the car even when it's 100 miles away and you only have 2 hours to get there .

 

[RedRider]

When out running, I find myself in cycle lanes.
And I always do a life-saver check over my shoulder before turning.

yep, and when walking along a busy high street, indicating before turning into the newsagents.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Having a whole wardrobe of almost new wool items waiting to be e-bayed.
Haven't worn a jumper for years!

 

[Herbie]

...as opposed to 'someone who rides a bike'.

This is an idea I remember, possibly from here, but possibly from Cycling Plus, either way, it was a long time ago.

I can't claim credit for these two, but they've stuck in my memory:

1) Pointing out potholes and rough road surfaces when you are driving a car.
2) Drinking sideways from beer bottles, so you "can see where you are going"

Personally, I can spot an underinflated tyre or a saddle that is too low from a mile off, and I always point it out to whoever is with me and sometimes to person on the bike, too.

Crikey i notice under inflated tyres too....bit of a pet hate

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Earlier today while doing a spot of living room tidying up I managed to head butt my bike's dérailleur. I'm not sure whether this says more about my tidying up skills or my cycling identity.

 

[the_craig]

getting jealous when you see other cyclists and you are in a car !!

I did this tonight. Seen a local bike club on a ride. When I got home, I just had to get out.

 

[Full Metal Sprocket]

When you are going somewhere and you think . I wonder if I can cycle there instead of using the car even when it's 100 miles away and you only have 2 hours to get there .

What car?

 

[Full Metal Sprocket]

I never watch Top Gear.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Earlier today while doing a spot of living room tidying up I managed to head butt my bike's dérailleur. I'm not sure whether this says more about my tidying up skills or my cycling identity.

I hope the derailer is OK, Those hangers are fragile and bend easily.

 

[Sittingduck]

Having intimate knowledge of every little gradient in a 20 mile radius of your home.

 

[RedRider]

I hope the derailer is OK, Those hangers are fragile and bend easily.

Typical cyclist.... "Forget me head, how's the bike?"