The social world of cycling explained - sociologically

[Banjo]

Havent read all of it yet but so far very interesting.(Had to google "panopticon"scary word BTW.)

Would love to read something from the author about audaxing. no two dressed the same many different styles of bikes ,some with 3 or even 4 wheels. People taking great delight in coming last.(and first). Cake eating taken to Olympic standards. need I go on?

 

[Dogtrousers]

Havent read all of it yet but so far very interesting.(Had to google "panopticon"scary word BTW.)

Would love to read something from the author about audaxing. no two dressed the same many different styles of bikes ,some with 3 or even 4 wheels. People taking great delight in coming last.(and first). Cake eating taken to Olympic standards. need I go on?

There's a PhD to be had explaining the psycho social origins of audax acronyms. "Did you ECE that BR?" "No I did a DIY by GPS" "Well it all counts to your RRTY" "Oh yes, not forgetting the AAA points"

 

[Spinney]

There's a PhD to be had explaining the psycho social origins of audax acronyms. "Did you ECE that BR?" "No I did a DIY by GPS" "Well it all counts to your RRTY" "Oh yes, not forgetting the AAA points"

Using them and/or pretending to understand them is showing you are part of the in-group....*

(* I have no sociology qualifications whatsoever)

 

[Dogtrousers]

Using them and/or pretending to understand them is showing you are part of the in-group....*

(* I have no sociology qualifications whatsoever)

Well, now's your chance. You've outlined your thesis above.

 

[Spinney]

TBH I CBA, TFD...

 

[jefmcg]

There's a PhD to be had explaining the psycho social origins of audax acronyms

With the space it's not psychosocial, it's psychotic and social. Which is a pretty good description of day 3 of LEL.

 

[Broadside]

My research was carried out in the north east and is my attempt to explain how the social world of ‘racing’ cyclists in that area is governed in terms of rules, rituals and conventions. My research is based on over 400 hours of observations of ‘racing’ cyclists in training captured in field notes. I also collected over 2000 photographs all taken with my phone which reveal details that even the most comprehensive field notes would not capture. In addition, I conducted 149 email interviews with ‘racing’ cyclists of all levels of participation.

Some forum readers may recognise and relate to my research from their own experiences, others almost certainly will not, or may disagree with my findings. This is to be expected as my research provides just one explanation for the behaviours that I have observed in one particular research setting. I fully accept that other theories and explanations could be equally valuable.

Feels like a bit of a ‘lighting the blue touch paper’ moment based on reactions so far, but a link to my blog should now be on my profile.

I've read the blog and research, all interesting stuff. Thank you for sharing.

 

[cafebeard]

@cafebeard I donned my deerstalker and tracked down and had a peek at your blog. I found it most interesting, especially the stuff about Strava, a subject I find fascinating for various reasons. You describe cycling circles in which I don't move, but it's no less interesting for that.

So stick around here, I'm sure you'd have plenty to contribute. And by the way, this thread may not have shown us at out best, judging from the mod note and deleted posts.

Edit, and while I was sleuthing around, @cafebeard has posted a link (Throws outsize magnifying glass in the bin)

Thanks for that - I have enjoyed my time on here so far

 

[cafebeard]

I've read the blog and research, all interesting stuff. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the feedback - appreciated

 

[cafebeard]

Thanks that works fine. It's an interesting read

Thanks very much

 

[cafebeard]

@cafebeard I donned my deerstalker and tracked down and had a peek at your blog. I found it most interesting, especially the stuff about Strava, a subject I find fascinating for various reasons. You describe cycling circles in which I don't move, but it's no less interesting for that.

So stick around here, I'm sure you'd have plenty to contribute. And by the way, this thread may not have shown us at out best, judging from the mod note and deleted posts.

Edit, and while I was sleuthing around, @cafebeard has posted a link (Throws outsize magnifying glass in the bin)

Thanks and yes I think I will stick around

 

[Pale Rider]

Thanks and yes I think I will stick around

Good man, quite a few have been on here for years but the place would die a death without new members.