following on from the proper cyclists thread… how many rules do you break?

[youngoldbloke]

I've always assumed they're an attempt at humour.

Really? I've always thought they were deadly serious, and I try to follow them religiously at all times, I love http://www.velominati.com/general/chain-gangstaz/

 

[GrumpyGregry]

roolz is for foolz.

 

[Apollonius]

Sometimes Americans are accused of not understanding irony.

Ironic isn't it!

 

[sackville d]

Number 37 and also I don`t repeat after rinsing.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I don't pay any attenton to the velominati rules but I would like to offer a few of my own, eg.
Always use mudguards on your winter bike
Never wear socks higher than 2" above the ankle
Always use the correct Continental terms when talking about cycling
Never use American terms when talking about cycling
Always say hello to other cyclists

Have I missed any ?

 

[w00hoo_kent]

Have I missed any ?

Depends on your intent, helmets should always match the underpants you'll wear when you get out of the lycra?

I read The Rules when I first got back in to cycling and thought they were a bit of a fun piss take on people taking it too seriously, I've not gone back to them since. I'd imagine I break a lot more than I 'adhere' to (I wear a peaked downhill MTB helmet on a road bike breaking about 12 in one go!) and I only 'adhere' to any by accident. If I found someone actually following them then it'd probably be a good indicater that they weren't someone I'd enjoy riding with.

 

[sackville d]

Never use American terms when talking about cycling

But how else will I ask for Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders?

Always use the correct Continental terms when talking about cycling

Ok....Whats the word for Nobber then? Nobbarista? Sounds quite apt for some people.

 

[ianrauk]

But how else will I ask for Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders?

ME WANT! ME WANT!

 

[ianrauk]

Ok....Whats the word for Nobber then? Nobbarista? Sounds quite apt for some people.

Nobberati

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I don't pay any attenton to the velominati rules but I would like to offer a few of my own, eg.
Always use mudguards on your winter bike
Never wear socks higher than 2" above the ankle
Always use the correct Continental terms when talking about cycling
Never use American terms when talking about cycling
Always say hello to other cyclists

Have I missed any ?

You mean, such as: 'bidon'?
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bidons.177276/

 

[Oldbloke]

But how else will I ask for Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders?


Ok....Whats the word for Nobber then? Nobbarista? Sounds quite apt for some people.

Nobbeur suffices I've found

 

[ianrauk]

Quite right, they do make some lovely kit.

I saw a cyclist on the commute home a few weeks back with them. They really do look very smart and well made.

 

[sackville d]

I saw a cyclist on the commute home a few weeks back with them. They really do look very smart and well made.

Did you say hello to him? Seriously tho, big initial outlay but will save a shed load in the long run.
A little fiddly to fit but a man of your caliber will have no problems.Here are mine.

 

[ianrauk]

Did you say hello to him? Seriously tho, big initial outlay but will save a shed load in the long run.
A little fiddly to fit but a man of your caliber will have no problems.Here are mine.
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Yes I did and asked where he got them from.

 

[_aD]

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/
a maverick 33 out of 95 here…

I may break many of the rules, but at least I don't do so whilst recumbent.
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