My cyclist's confession, what's yours?

[TVC]

I don't have a bike

That's not exactly a secret.

 

[Fnaar]

One of my bicycles is a lesbian.

 

[Hover Fly]

I only ever use old-fashioned cloth handlebar tape.

 

[MontyVeda]

a few weeks ago I overtook a young lad on a fixie... he wasn't happy so pedalled as hard as he could and over took me back, then eased off, so I overtook him again.... for the next half mile he was on my back wheel trying his best to scalp me but it just wasn't happening. Eventually he went his direction and i went mine... took me about half an hour to get my breath back!

 

[gbb]

I always wear underpants inside padded shorts (or unpadded ones occasionally).

Always have, always will. Never caused me an ounce of discomfort, don't know what all the fuss is about. Never used chamois cream either.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Me too, nor a computer, GPS or cycling specific goggles.

I do have a computer, but I've never quite gotten round to actually putting it on the bike!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I always wear underpants inside padded shorts (or unpadded ones occasionally).

Always have, always will. Never caused me an ounce of discomfort, don't know what all the fuss is about. Never used chamois cream either.

I have never cycled commando either (AFAICR).

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I have cycled without any shoes before though.

I was wearing socks and the pedals dug into the bottom of my feet. I was going home anyway, and after a while, I found the least painful position for my feet.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Sometimes when I'm out cycling and I catch up to a younger cyclist in front I don't like to overtake out of respect for their youth. But more often than not the temptation to show them youngsters what we old timers are made of is too great and I just can't help myself.

Here's a confession: I can't be bothered to even attempt to make an effort when a young un passes.

 

[MarkF]

I live on a major road (Leeds to Skipton) in the Aire Valley, it's a long 1 mile slog to my house, either way, it's at a hill apex. Sundays will usually find me on my hybrid, with baggy shorts but a vintage jersey, maybe my Batik Del Monte or, if I am feeling jaunty, the Z team. I'll have one pannier bulging too, shopping, beer, whatever.

I follow club riders, I am used to the hill and know exactly when and where I can or cannot pick up speed easily, then I pick my moment and blitz them. If I time it just right I can immediately turn into my drive before they can react (& before I run out of puff), leaving them well p.i.s.s.e.d off. It makes my day and I never bore of it. I am 51.

 

[pauldavid]

I once farted and followed through in my bib shorts. I had an upset tum at the time and in the 10 miles I had to do to get home the lycra acted as a sort of strainer leaving me looking like I had badly applied fake tan applied to my lower legs when I got back.




Those shorts were never the same again!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I am so depressed, I should REALLY get on my bike tomorrow and get back out there again!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Those shorts were never the same again!

Whereas the saddle was a curious brown colour for ever more after that!

Seriously though, you should really make sure your bottom bracket (and drop out) is in good health before heading out!!

 

[pauldavid]

Whereas the saddle was a curious brown colour for ever more after that!

Seriously though, you should really make sure your bottom bracket (and drop out) is in good health before heading out!!

On the other hand the impending emergency meant that up to the point of explosion I was on target for a personal best time on the route in question.

Nothing quite like building pressure from behind to up your game!

 

[ColinJ]

I once farted and followed through in my bib shorts. I had an upset tum at the time and in the 10 miles I had to do to get home the lycra acted as a sort of strainer leaving me looking like I had badly applied fake tan applied to my lower legs when I got back.

"What happens in the shorts, stays in the shorts"...





Ideally!