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Charlie S.
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I apologize in advance for not posting this in a road bike newsgroup. Even though I road bike more
than mountain, I just can't relate to the suave roadie get-up many wear, nor the snotty attitude
many of them seem to carry on their faces. I do post here from time to time, but I haven't been
posting for some time.
I came across this article while throwing out a bunch of Bicycling Magazines.
Well anyway getting to the point. In the October 2002 edition of Bicycling magazine, someone wrote
in complaining to the editor(s). The heading states, "Everyone Pees." Then the rest of the article
states the following. "You crossed the line of taste with the photo of Oscar Freire urinating ("Your
Tour de France Handbook"). My 3 year daughter doesn't need to see that, and most adults don't ,
either. Brian E. Boguhn, Fremont, CA" The editor's response. "When a two-time world champion takes a
whiz, we watch. There's gotta be something we can learn."
I thought it was a pretty absurd response. But anyways, I am curious, from watching or reading about
'the Tour' I realize that it's a very long race. And, these guys are drinking lots and lots of
liquids. Naturally, eventually, they must have to pee or **** sometime during the race. (We've all
experienced this from time to time on longer rides.)
My question is, do most riders do what this rider did and pee while they ride? Or, is it more
commonplace they hold it until the end of the race? Anyone have any insight what the protocol
is for this?
I realize from a spectators viewpoint this happen must appear somewhat comical, but realistically
everyone has to go sometime during a very long ride. Sometimes when I am riding on a paved trail I
have to sneak into a wooded area to find a place to pee. It's quite an awkward experience. I imagine
these riders are in an even more awkward position with crowds all along the Tour.
Again, I apologize for such an off topic and possibly offensive post. (I just couldn't bring myself
to post in a roadie ng.)
than mountain, I just can't relate to the suave roadie get-up many wear, nor the snotty attitude
many of them seem to carry on their faces. I do post here from time to time, but I haven't been
posting for some time.
I came across this article while throwing out a bunch of Bicycling Magazines.
Well anyway getting to the point. In the October 2002 edition of Bicycling magazine, someone wrote
in complaining to the editor(s). The heading states, "Everyone Pees." Then the rest of the article
states the following. "You crossed the line of taste with the photo of Oscar Freire urinating ("Your
Tour de France Handbook"). My 3 year daughter doesn't need to see that, and most adults don't ,
either. Brian E. Boguhn, Fremont, CA" The editor's response. "When a two-time world champion takes a
whiz, we watch. There's gotta be something we can learn."
I thought it was a pretty absurd response. But anyways, I am curious, from watching or reading about
'the Tour' I realize that it's a very long race. And, these guys are drinking lots and lots of
liquids. Naturally, eventually, they must have to pee or **** sometime during the race. (We've all
experienced this from time to time on longer rides.)
My question is, do most riders do what this rider did and pee while they ride? Or, is it more
commonplace they hold it until the end of the race? Anyone have any insight what the protocol
is for this?
I realize from a spectators viewpoint this happen must appear somewhat comical, but realistically
everyone has to go sometime during a very long ride. Sometimes when I am riding on a paved trail I
have to sneak into a wooded area to find a place to pee. It's quite an awkward experience. I imagine
these riders are in an even more awkward position with crowds all along the Tour.
Again, I apologize for such an off topic and possibly offensive post. (I just couldn't bring myself
to post in a roadie ng.)
