Am I so out of touch with modern cycling?

[doctor-bond]

Modern cycling is so diverse that there’s no such category - just people doing all sorts of bike stuff. A bit like after the 90s, trends stopped falling neatly into decades and people listened to and wore any thing they fancied.

Bike enthusiasts of all stripes have never had it so good: cheap, expensive, serious, fun, silly, cool, hip, practical, modern, traditional, loony - it’s all a click or two away.

 

[fguki]

I assume, these bloody "all black" modern road bikers in their gaylord bib tights with their matte black all italian Cervelo road bikes wearing their black hats and helmets and bandanas with the very latest 2024 version super aerodynamic sunglasses didnt even give a single crap about any other riders (you in your combat pants or retro jeans or casual shirts with your everyday walking shoes) and simply left everybody be how ever they like to be.

Yet ...you are here, commenting about ...

Anyways ...

 

[d8mok]

I assume, these bloody "all black" modern road bikers in their gaylord bib tights with their matte black all italian Cervelo road bikes wearing their black hats and helmets and bandanas or super 2024 version aerodynamic sunglasses didnt even give a single crap aboutany other riders (you in your combat pants or retro jeans or casual shirts with your everyday walking shoes) and simply left everybody be how ever they like to be.

Yet ...you are here, commenting about ...

Anyways ...

Completely agree.

Imagine being bothered by what strangers are wearing …… or if they wave at you

 

[Totoro]

I dress so badly when I ride, I'm aware but I don't care. Most of my stuff is bright and I now use a high-vis rucksack too.
I look like I'm off to an old school rave or a lollipop man on tour!

I'll probably switch to combat trousers now its getting colder but keep my shoes, helmet, top and now rucksack that are all bright yellow.

 

[FluffyChicken]

But most these people are not boomers? probably GenX, going on early Gen Y.

I just wear cloths. Whatever is comfy and functional (and cheap).

Happy to shout at clouds as well as talk to people on the cloud (aka internet) talking about these things and people shouting at people that are shouting at clouds.

 

[dorset boy]

Today i did a 23 mile round trip in Ski hat,waterproof jacket, combat pants and wellies . With a gas pipe MBK between my leg's. If it's nice tomorrow Lycra and 531 Raleigh.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Today i did a 23 mile round trip in Ski hat,waterproof jacket, combat pants and wellies . With a gas pipe MBK between my leg's. If it's nice tomorrow Lycra and 531 Raleigh.

Neon, pastel or black/grey lycra?
The important questions.

What colour is the Raleigh, will it clash?

 

[Tootyred]

Bit of respect and kindness costs you nothing...so why not just nod back or say hi.

You never know what's in the other end of that wave...somebody who's not seen anybody else all day, somebody who has had a bad day and cheery " hi" just takes the edge off.

In the same way being rude and ignoring them could just push them the other way.

Ok, cycling is a broad church....but at least we are still all in the congregation!

 

[fguki]

Most people in their jeans and everyday shoes - or in their flanell shirts and combat trousers on a spin or a workout wear their clothes for a reason as well. They love to show the world their political statement. Let it be "anti", let it be "left wing" or let it be against the grain or whatever the fck. message they are trying to send out to the other riders or the world.

I dont see much difference to the all blacks in tights. Youre just on the other team.

Most people who wear (for example) Pantera shirts and combat trousers for biking want to show the world something along the line of "how cool and not caring" they are. And that they have been there, done that. That they are the "real deal" and anyone else of today is just a spoiled wannabe in his bloody modern cold ready GIRO spandex pants for 199,00 quid.

To me, the message you send is the same!

 

[hamster]

Matt black bikes are just so UGLY. Painting a bike black immediately makes it look 2kgs heavier.