Vote for Cadel

Jack Russell said:

http://sportsawards.smh.com.au/

I really, really admire Cadel...but as a triathlete I had to vote for
Macca ;-)

Rob

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Quoted message said:

Jack Russell said:

http://sportsawards.smh.com.au/

I really, really admire Cadel...but as a triathlete I had to vote for
Macca ;-)

Rob

As a triathlete, you aren't a cyclist.

Robert Johnson said:

RobWoozle <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:cCd0j.14602

Quoted message said:

Jack Russell said:

http://sportsawards.smh.com.au/

Quoted message said:

I really, really admire Cadel...but as a triathlete I had to vote for
Macca ;-)

As a triathlete, you aren't a cyclist.

That's a nice bit of exclusionism, right there! ;-)

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?
Seems a bit counter-productive.

To be fair, I'm baffled at why kids on BMX bikes don't use a longish
seatpost with a quick-release clamp. That way you could have a
comfortable ride to the skate park, and drop the seat back down for
your tricksta pleasure. Around here they ride 5km to the BMX park
with their knees up around their ears, and the front of the saddle
cocked[1] up at 45 degrees...

BTH
[1] Yes, that's what it looks like too.

BT Humble said:

Robert Johnson wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

As a triathlete, you aren't a cyclist.

That's a nice bit of exclusionism, right there! ;-)

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?

It's the way religions work Ben. And now politics

Theo

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:10:51 -0800 (PST)

BT Humble said:

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?
Seems a bit counter-productive.

Welcome to the silliness of cycling.

Nt only aren't triathletes and recumbenteers not cyclists, neither are
people who don't wear lycra, who don't know or care which bloody
gruppo they have, or who are riding a bicycle cos they lost their car
licence.

IT isn't clear if people who ride bikes that cost less than $1k are,
or if a carbon fork can make up for not having Ultegra.

Zebee

Zebee Johnstone said:

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:10:51 -0800 (PST)

BT Humble said:

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?
Seems a bit counter-productive.

Welcome to the silliness of cycling.

Nt only aren't triathletes and recumbenteers not cyclists, neither are
people who don't wear lycra, who don't know or care which bloody
gruppo they have, or who are riding a bicycle cos they lost their car
licence.

IT isn't clear if people who ride bikes that cost less than $1k are,
or if a carbon fork can make up for not having Ultegra.

Zebee

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:39:44 -0800 (PST)

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Hey, can we rack up non-cyclist points?

Recumbent - 2
(triathletes and electric assist get 2 as well)
Mudguards - 1
tradie shirt instead of jersey - 1
no idea of gruppo - 1 (although I do know some of it's SRAM and some
Shimano)
no idea how much the bike weighs - 1
rack and pannier - 1
no carbon - 1

I'm not sure if I can take a lycra point as while I don't wear the
nappy shorts I do wear woolen tights in winter and a non-cycling long
short in summer on the commute, but jeans like as not to do the
shopping.

OK, so my non-cyclist score is 8 1/2.

Zebee

Zebee Johnstone said:

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:39:44 -0800 (PST)

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Hey, can we rack up non-cyclist points?

Recumbent - 2
(triathletes and electric assist get 2 as well)
Mudguards - 1
tradie shirt instead of jersey - 1
no idea of gruppo - 1 (although I do know some of it's SRAM and some
Shimano)
no idea how much the bike weighs - 1
rack and pannier - 1
no carbon - 1

I'm not sure if I can take a lycra point as while I don't wear the
nappy shorts I do wear woolen tights in winter and a non-cycling long
short in summer on the commute, but jeans like as not to do the
shopping.

OK, so my non-cyclist score is 8 1/2.

Zebee

I'll play!

Lugged steel frame - gotta be 2 (I have electric assist also but
that's a bike I don't ride anymore so I won't count it since it's
inactive)
Mudguards - 1
Fluro work shirt - only worn on long trips so 1/2
I know my "groupset", it's an eclectic mix of ancient Shimano 6 speed
rear with 27" steel rim to Suntour MTB triple, with a Shimano front
derailleur and Suntour rear (I cobbled it together so it's only fair
that I should take notice of what I was doing) that's got to be - 1
Friction shifters - 2 surely
No clue of bike weight - 1
Rack + panniers - 1
No carbon - 1
I've got lycra shorts but yet to wear them longer than 10 seconds so I
wont credit any points there.
Regular pedals, no toe clips but I'm not sure if I should add or
subtract any points for that.

Non-cyclist score is 9 1/2 though I may have been too generous giving
myself 2 points for the lugs and friction shifters.

Quoted message said:

Zebee Johnstone said:

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:10:51 -0800 (PST)

BT Humble said:

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?
Seems a bit counter-productive.

Welcome to the silliness of cycling.

Nt only aren't triathletes and recumbenteers not cyclists, neither are
people who don't wear lycra, who don't know or care which bloody
gruppo they have, or who are riding a bicycle cos they lost their car
licence.

IT isn't clear if people who ride bikes that cost less than $1k are,
or if a carbon fork can make up for not having Ultegra.

Zebee

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Bugger, I was having such a good time. I assume my toeclips and
Carradice saddlebag also disqualify me!

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Jack Russell said:

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Bugger, I was having such a good time. I assume my toeclips and
Carradice saddlebag also disqualify me!

Well, they don't help!

Quoted message said:

Lugged steel frame - gotta be 2 (I have electric assist also but
that's a bike I don't ride anymore so I won't count it since it's
inactive)
Mudguards - 1
Fluro work shirt - only worn on long trips so 1/2
I know my "groupset", it's an eclectic mix of ancient Shimano 6 speed
rear with 27" steel rim to Suntour MTB triple, with a Shimano front
derailleur and Suntour rear (I cobbled it together so it's only fair
that I should take notice of what I was doing) that's got to be - 1
Friction shifters - 2 surely
No clue of bike weight - 1
Rack + panniers - 1
No carbon - 1

Classic Moite! Although I think anything Suntour has to be -3 points.
I just love my Superbe Pro pedals.

Theo

Quoted message said:

Jack Russell said:

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Bugger, I was having such a good time. I assume my toeclips and
Carradice saddlebag also disqualify me!

Well, they don't help!

Does cycling most of Europe and over the Andes in Venezuela get me any
points?

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Theo Bekkers said:

Classic Moite! Although I think anything Suntour has to be -3 points.

Minus?
All my suntour is over 20 years old

Jack Russell said:

Does cycling most of Europe and over the Andes in Venezuela get me any
points?

Europe; definitely not. With all the B&Bs, etc you can do that in lycra
with little luggage.

Terryc said:

Theo Bekkers said:

Classic Moite! Although I think anything Suntour has to be -3 points.

Minus?
All my suntour is over 20 years old

So is mine.

Theo

Jack Russell said:

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Bugger, I was having such a good time. I assume my toeclips and
Carradice saddlebag also disqualify me!

"Having a good time" definitely disqualifies you as a cyclist. If you
aren't riding around with a sweat soaked grimace on your face then
you're clearly Not Really Trying.

Graeme

Quoted message said:

Zebee Johnstone said:

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:10:51 -0800 (PST)

BT Humble said:

I realise you're probably being tongue-in-cheek, but what's with all
this "my chosen form of cycling is The One True Cycling" business?
Seems a bit counter-productive.

Welcome to the silliness of cycling.

Nt only aren't triathletes and recumbenteers not cyclists, neither are
people who don't wear lycra, who don't know or care which bloody
gruppo they have, or who are riding a bicycle cos they lost their car
licence.

IT isn't clear if people who ride bikes that cost less than $1k are,
or if a carbon fork can make up for not having Ultegra.

Zebee

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Ooooo!

Goody!!

I have 2 full length mudguards and a rack 🙂 [1]

G-S

[1] Good thing I'm not wearing lycra then... people might think I was a
cyclist!

Zebee Johnstone said:

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:39:44 -0800 (PST)

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Hey, can we rack up non-cyclist points?

OK, so my non-cyclist score is 8 1/2.

Zebee

Mudguards - 0.5 x 2
Rack - 0.5
Panniers - 0.5
Suspension seat post - 0.5
Front suspension on a road bike - 0.5
No lycra - 1
No idea how much the bike weighs -1
No carbon - 1

6

I guess I'll have to work harder 🙂

G-S

Graeme Dods said:

Jack Russell said:

Quoted message said:

I think if you have mudguards (particularly full length) and a rack on
your bike, you're not a cyclist either.

Bugger, I was having such a good time. I assume my toeclips and
Carradice saddlebag also disqualify me!

"Having a good time" definitely disqualifies you as a cyclist. If you
aren't riding around with a sweat soaked grimace on your face then
you're clearly Not Really Trying.

Graeme

I suspect anyone over 100kg soaked in sweat struggling along on the flat
(with a grimace) should probably be exempt from that clause 🙂

G-S