The Funny things non-cycling work mates/others say....

[snapper_37]

Sorry, truck driver jargon. "Unhitch the trailer from the back of his tractor unit", is what I should have said.

And there's me thinking the gym freak had the trailer up on his shoulders and all sorts

 

[J4CKO]

My boss's comment when I suggested I would be cycling in "What, the state of you" suggesting I was perhaps less than ideal weight and condition, now I am not skinny but I am a good shape, just with a bit of spare flesh, not a million miles from his physique, I took it in good humour but it was the final bit of motivation and I have been riding the 14 mile round trip for a few months now, funny as he is getting more rotund and I am getting a bit slimmer.

Or the overweight preson, very large who says cycling is too dangerous and that I will get killed, maybe but I dont have a a few days off sick every few weeks for mysterious illnesses, probably related to a terrible diet and sedantary lifestyle ?

 

[BentMikey]

And there's me thinking the gym freak had the trailer up on his shoulders and all sorts

LOL, and that's the second miss tonight.

 

[hackbike 6]

My workmates don't really say anything funny but just unoriginal although many have commented on the new lion type shirt I bought back from Hong Kong and which I wear most of the time when cycling.

Ditched my previous "lucky" shirt although with the lion shirt I did fall off on the corner of Southwark Bridge the first day I used it,I thought sod it im fed up with being superstitious.

 

[HLaB]

I got "why are you cleaning the bike, it'll only get dirty again tomorrow" sheesh

 

[MacB]

Enjoyed reading these, in my short time bike/train commuting I've had:-

driving would be easier
rather you than me
don't you feel a pratt
you could buy a car for that
why don't you get an electric bike?

on stating my intent to ditch the train bit and do 18miles each way

one guy almost chewing the carpet laughing, no comment, he was unable to speak
you'll have to turn around as soon as you reach the office
in one day?

from actual cyclists I've had really encouraging feedback, advice covering nutrition, bikes, gear, routes and never one saying 18miles is too much.

 

[mickle]

Stock response to 'You could buy a car for that!' Which is heard on a regular basis in bike shops.

Look 'em right in the eye and say,

'Yes, you could buy a car for that'.

 

[Iainj837]

Two simple words often come up when you tell them how much your bike is...

HOW MUCH !!!!!!!!

I have these conversions.
You paid how much for your bike !!!
I replied £460 the bike the lights and the helmet

Another conversion how did you get to work ?
I said on my bike.
Where do you live I said blah blah
That must of took you ages
I said about 50 mins

how far is it I said about 9 to 10 miles
Oh I couldn't do 2 miles let alone 10
then they ask you have a van don't you I said yes they look @ me why cycle to work
I reply because i am not lazy
and I like looking @ the countryside

 

[fossyant]

Don't start me on how much my bikes are......

How fast.... yeh...I'm faster than any other transport.....

Dangerous....Well..not really, but the last two weeks I've re-evaluated..... If you are a POB, then you are dead in the water.......experienced, then you have a chance.....

 

[HLaB]

Stock response to 'You could buy a car for that!' Which is heard on a regular basis in bike shops.

Look 'em right in the eye and say,

'Yes, you could buy a car for that'.

I was outside a lbs before Christmas and two blokes came by, one said to the other, "do see that you could by a car for that !". I can't remember the price, it was a dear bike but not that dear for a Pinarello.

 

[hackbike 666]

More comments about my shirt.It really is getting boring.

 

[SCSimlett]

Non cyclists sometimes dont say the right thing

I like to leave the tub of Udder balm on my desk, but people cant bring themselves to ask me why I use it. My commute into work is 25 miles and the chaffing is murder, I need the stuff, so I am glad they dont ask.

I was knocked off my bike one evening a year ago, and was squashed a bit between two cars. It was exciting and I couldnt wait to tell my story the next morning. I could tell the non cyclists as they asked if I was OK, was I bruised, whats this road rash I was so proud of and did it itch etc etc. A cyling friend looked concerned and asked me if my bike was damaged, he has his priorities right, bravo. For the record it was fine, just some minor paintwork scratches.

 

[palinurus]

My commute into work is 25 miles

They must think you're truly insane. Even I think that's a fair way.

 

[rnscotch]

They must think you're truly insane. Even I think that's a fair way.

Really... my commute is 15.5 miles and recently i have been look for way to extend it so far i have managed to add another 5 miles.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

They must think you're truly insane. Even I think that's a fair way.

It's ok once you get into it, and get fit enough to start enjoying it. My first commute was between Wolverhampton and Crudgington on the other side of Telford and that was around 23 miles. I thought that would be plenty, but I had a number of ways to add maybe ten or twelve miles onto it.
It's all been downhill from there, mind ... my commutes gradually got shorter and shorter until now, when I work 75 miles from home and rarely ride a bike at all.