Thoughts on Cyclist Community rules etc.

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Travs

Well-Known Member
Location
Surbiton
Been shown stuff to do with things like "the Velominati" and all that sort of stuff. Although I see what the point of it is, I'm not sure I go along with some of it.

The background is - I'm just getting into cycling properly these days. When I was a kid, I literally spent all my free time up and down the road but it was just something that you did back then. These days, I genuinely love it. I love going out and getting some freedom, the connection with the bike, the fitness aspect, the way the bike looks, using cleats. Boring and geeky I know, but I don't care - I am what I am.

I bought a slightly old-skool (well 2006) Codifis Team jersey purely because its Wilier - I love it and it goes with the bike. It makes me happy. Someone on fb pointed me towards a page on there referring to "Pro-Bike-Kit W***ers". Funny as it is, do I really have to resign myself to not buying this sort of stuff because I'm not a pro? I'm not trying to be one, I just love the brand and wanted to buy it. Doesn't mean I think I'm better than I am - I'm more than aware of my status as a newbie and happy to be green and learn from people with more experience and ability than me.

Is there really this thing of having to be non-mainstream cos it ain't cool? Whereas I used to go along with stuff like that, I don't think I can be a**ed any more and wondered whether I'll be flamed for it...


Apologies for ramble etc.

Cheers
Lee
 

Spinney

Bimbleur extraordinaire
Location
Back up north
The point of cycling is to..... enjoy cycling. That's it.

As for type of bike, jerseys, being cool - whatever floats your boat. As long as you enjoy your cycling.

:bicycle:

And if anyone says you're not cool:
:cycle:


and :welcome:

(did I mention that the main point is to enjoy cycling?) ^_^
 

Shut Up Legs

Down Under Member
I just setup my bike the way that's most comfortable for me, with the handlebars at an odd angle because I always use the drops. I couldn't care less about colour-coordination, or any of the Velominati's rules (which aren't exactly meant to be taken seriously, anyway). The main point is just to enjoy cycling :smile:.
 

Saluki

World class procrastinator
Ahch. Just get out there and have fun. The velominati is just a laugh anyway. Except for rule 5, nobody takes them seriously.
I don't wear any team kit as I'm too fat, I do wear a bit of lycra as its so comfy. My bright yellow top does not match my black and blue bike and I don't care.
If you want to wear old team kit, you do that thing. If people mind about it, that's their problem and not yours.
Enjoy and welcome to the forum.
 

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Hi. Welcome. If you ride a bike, your a cyclist. Doesn't matter how far or not you ride it, what you wear, how fast you go. Your a cyclist. to each his own. Enjoy. Have fun. That's
What it is all about.
 
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Travs

Well-Known Member
Location
Surbiton
Cheers everyone; glad I'm not going nuts. Assumed the rules were a little tongue-in-cheek (some more than others).

Don't worry Adrian, have just done a quick search. I see your take on things...
 

EltonFrog

Legendary Member
@Travs, don't worry about, just rise the bike. Some people on here just dont care, they even ride in their jeans and don't wear helmets.
 
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