Who are we?

[al78]

Do folks think that in the eyes of the media there is a difference between, a person on a bicycle and a cyclist.... ????

No, because by the definition in the English language, a person who is on a bicycle and riding it is a cyclist. The word is also used to describe those who ride a bicycle frequently, whether or not they are riding it at any one time.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cyclist

 

[Archie_tect]

I’m not....

I always had an inkling, but couldn't put my finger on it... well, you wouldn't would you?

 

[Archie_tect]

My name is Chris and I am a cyclist...

I have been a cyclist for 20,454 days now, ever since that day my mum let go of the saddle.

 

[Fab Foodie]

My name is Chris and I am a cyclist...

No, I'm Chris....

 

[C R]

No, I'm Chris....

And so is my wife

 

[Archie_tect]

Ah but, je suis Chris!

 

[Archie_tect]

Ah, sorry C R- hadn't thought that through...

 

[C R]

Ah, sorry C R- hadn't thought that through...

Those basterds hate laughter, so humour is a good weapon against them.

 

[Rusty Nails]

My name is Chris and I am a cyclist...

I have been a cyclist for 20,454 days now, ever since that day my mum let go of the saddle.

I think you deserve a day off after all that effort.

 

[Will Spin]

I'm a traffic-light-jumping-pavement-riding-noisy-traffic-jam-causing-lycra-wearing-sweating-no-helmet-wearing-low-viz-wearing-wrong-way-downa-one-way-street-horse-scaring-no-lights-general-cause-of-all-evil-things CYCLIST!!!!

 

[Rusty Nails]

I'm a traffic-light-jumping-pavement-riding-noisy-traffic-jam-causing-lycra-wearing-sweating-no-helmet-wearing-low-viz-wearing-wrong-way-downa-one-way-street-horse-scaring-no-lights-general-cause-of-all-evil-things CYCLIST!!!!

But you're not as bad as an e-scooterist.

 

[Drago]

We are the pigs,
We are the swine,
We are the stars of the firing line...

 

[Hedgemonkey]

No, because by the definition in the English language, a person who is on a bicycle and riding it is a cyclist. The word is also used to describe those who ride a bicycle frequently, whether or not they are riding it at any one time.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cyclist

Ah as maybe, but when did the media ever concern themselves with an accurate use of the English language...

 

[John482]

I don't feel singled out. I am "other" though. We have to face facts, most people couldn't do a 15 or 20 mile ride on a bike nor would the want to. People drive by and think of you as fitness oriented etc. I haven't felt faulted for it but I'm put in with the gym rat types. Most people just aren't that physical, they like their fast food and video games.

 

[NorthernSky]

I’m not....