what is a cyclist and................Are you a cyclist?

[screenman]

Pretend race bikes for pretend racing.

Which is fine, it's fun to pretend sometimes.

Remind me, how many people does it take to make a race?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Mamil: male over 40, drop bar shiny road bike, skinny tyres, replica club kit, clippess pedals, aero helmet, expensive shades, weekend rider, lot's of LYCRA.
Find him on a sportive, on a weekend club run, commuting to work if it's a nice day. Never on a Monday, but, 'cause he needs to drive in with a change of clothes first.
Non mamil: male over 40, sensible tourer style bike, at least 35c tyres, nondescript outdoor gear, flat or caged pedals, rides in any weather, will have at least a pannier, probably a Brooks saddle.
Find him leading a CTC or Sky ride, on tour, or getting up that hill faster than riders half his age.

You really are clueless aren't you ? Clueless and prejudiced, a winning combination - well done !

 

[classic33]

Remind me, how many people does it take to make a race?

One. You can race against your previous time(s).

 

[classic33]

You really are clueless aren't you ? Clueless and prejudiced, a winning combination - well done !

The thread was a light-hearted one. I don't think there was any need for the above.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

You don't think that you might be taking this MAMIL thing a bit too seriously?

^^^^^^
This

 

[winjim]

You really are clueless aren't you ? Clueless and prejudiced, a winning combination - well done !

Chill. It's a bit of fun, that's all.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

I think all you Road dudes look silly anyway.
A Mountain Bikey Tee and Cargo shorts and I'm sorted.
Has to be Prada though.

 

[Glow worm]

Non mamil: male over 40, sensible tourer style bike, at least 35c tyres, nondescript outdoor gear, flat or caged pedals, rides in any weather, will have at least a pannier, probably a Brooks saddle.
Find him leading a CTC or Sky ride, on tour, or getting up that hill faster than riders half his age.

Great stuff Pat, that's the closest category to me that I recognise. I find speed highly over rated, though as a miserable, solitary git the thought of riding in a group fills me with horror and dread, but apart from that, spot on!

 

[steve50]

You really are clueless aren't you ? Clueless and prejudiced, a winning combination - well done !

Jeeeeeeze, chill out fella, it's just a bit of lighthearted fun, no need to get snotty about it.

 

[jefmcg]

I've got to say: if being called "mamil" is the worse name you've ever been called, then you are very lucky. If it's not, why all the angst?

(Personal to @Flick of the Elbow, I've been the victim of all sorts of abuse, I also know I am very privileged. I'd be very interested to hear your experience - or the experience of others you have heard - of being called a mamil. I am totally prepared to back down and apologise. I've found it a useful word, if you can show me why it's a problem I'd be grateful)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Sorry @Flick of the Elbow I was teasing you.
Promise not to mention the M word again!
May you enjoy your next sportive

 

[classic33]

Cyclist or Pianist?

 

[pauldavid]

Cyclist or Pianist?
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BWSBATMTOHH ( bloke with stupid beard and too much time on his hands )

I appreciate it's not as easy to pronounce as MAMIL but I'm sure some of our welsh members will manage!

 

[Dogtrousers]

Mamil: male over 40 [...]
Non mamil: male over 40 [...]

So it's either/or is it?

As neither of those remotely applies to me (apart from the male, over 40 bit) that makes me ... nothing.

Oh well...

 

[classic33]