Thank god for retro bikes

[shinobi]

Have you considered that they might be trying to get fit, or even, shock horror, just enjoying themselves, or do you need to be under a certain weight to be a cyclist?

I've considered it, yes.

But in the examples I've seen, summarily dismissed it. They seem to show no real change, over time, and fitness and athleticism of cycling seems to have no bearing in their interest or what they choose to brag about.

Just seems curious, to me. BITD being enthused about cycling seemed to have a requisite component of achievement or aspiration of fitness and athleticism, but these days, for some that I see, it appears to have no bearing or interest whatsoever.

I'm not suggesting that invalidates it - by all means, let them eat cake, um, literally as well metaphorically, it's just a curious change in the times for me.

An observation from a " reborn " mountain biker who is now overweight was at a local race where i was suprised at the number of guys who were as overweight as me , i thought i was the only one anyway 20 years ago when i was a fit boxer / kickboxer / coach i rode mountain bikes because i enjoyed it, not to get fit , what i noticed back then was listening to groups of cyclists that the road guys would talk about heart rates and fitness and the mountain bikers would be talking about the latest kit and technical innovation .

 

[fat jack at the back]

Re:

Damn, i didnt know i had to be a whippet to enjoy my riding,better go back to the chicken strangling.:'(

 

[shinobi]

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Damn, i didnt know i had to be a whippet to enjoy my riding,better go back to the chicken strangling.:'(

 

[spatuluk]

'BITD' there were people with more money than sense, just as there are now. If there weren't, Evans would've gone out of business a long time ago!

I enjoy riding because I don't like walking much, and it gets me to the next pub faster. Suffice to say; I am not fit, and never have been.

 

[Mike Muz]

Have you considered that they might be trying to get fit, or even, shock horror, just enjoying themselves, or do you need to be under a certain weight to be a cyclist?

I've considered it, yes.

But in the examples I've seen, summarily dismissed it. They seem to show no real change, over time, and fitness and athleticism of cycling seems to have no bearing in their interest or what they choose to brag about.

Just seems curious, to me. BITD being enthused about cycling seemed to have a requisite component of achievement or aspiration of fitness and athleticism, but these days, for some that I see, it appears to have no bearing or interest whatsoever.

I'm not suggesting that invalidates it - by all means, let them eat cake, um, literally as well metaphorically, it's just a curious change in the times for me.

An observation from a " reborn " mountain biker who is now overweight was at a local race where i was suprised at the number of guys who were as overweight as me , i thought i was the only one anyway 20 years ago when i was a fit boxer / kickboxer / coach i rode mountain bikes because i enjoyed it, not to get fit , what i noticed back then was listening to groups of cyclists that the road guys would talk about heart rates and fitness and the mountain bikers would be talking about the latest kit and technical innovation .

Are you saying kleinmadchris is a fat barsteward? Charming! :roll:

Morning mate.

Haven't bought anything for days now

Mike

 

[jimo746]

what i noticed back then was listening to groups of cyclists that the road guys would talk about heart rates and fitness and the mountain bikers would be talking about the latest kit and technical innovation .

I remember talking mainly about beer, and cake

 

[Mike Muz]

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Cake? :shock:

Where? :roll: Who mentioned cake?

Getting hungry now

Mike

 

[shinobi]

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Cake? :shock:

Where? :roll: Who mentioned cake?

Getting hungry now

Mike

You will get me into trouble with comments like that
as you are well aware Chis is half my size and twice as fit ( if your reading this hope you enjoyed your chinese as much as i did )
As a mate i will try and find you something to spend some cash on , you dont have to thank me now
Paul

 

[Hotwheels.]

I recall an MBUK sticker that read 'I brake for cake'

 

[Mike Muz]

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Cake? :shock:

Where? :roll: Who mentioned cake?

Getting hungry now

Mike

You will get me into trouble with comments like that
as you are well aware Chis is half my size and twice as fit ( if your reading this hope you enjoyed your chinese as much as i did )
As a mate i will try and find you something to spend some cash on , you dont have to thank me now
Paul

Ah , thank you for thinking of me

Do you reckon purple ano would go well with lime green?

No reason,

Mike