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alex_m
May 10, 09 9:40
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How (Euro) cyclists see triathletes
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... not that I care, or that it matters, but I stumbled upon this golden nugget of Euro wisdom from the
Official Rules of the European Cyclist group on Facebook
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The key to the euro cyclist is to be ridiculously stylish, with a layed back attitude, but still ride well. If you're thinking you're intense, regularly updating your status on slowtwich to say how many hours you've ridden that day, you're moving in the wrong direction.
It made me laugh so hard that some of my double espresso (short) came out my nose.
For the record, I just came back from an easy 35 Km LSD run at 4min/Km pace and made sure to wear my Newtons, 2XU compression socks, Fuel Belt, 2009 Boston Marathon tech shirt (day glow yellow thank you very much) and M-dot visor - while only giving the "no eye contact hand signal acknowledgment" to other Newton clad runners I crossed paths with.
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uli
May 10, 09 10:35
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I think we've already 'discussed' that last year.
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Herbert
May 10, 09 10:36
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As someone who grew up in Europe and raced in Europe and the USA, it always strikes me funny that quite a few people who see themselves as Euro Cyclists are usually neither from Europe, nor a serious cyclist. Kind of like little kids wanting to be Superman. Just because you have a red cape (riding without a helmet) doesn't make you Superman.
:-)
Along those lines, I do not see myself as a Euro cyclist either, I am a guy who likes to ride bikes.
jackmott
May 10, 09 11:35
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youve got way too much shit on
fuel belt? seriously?
that is for old ladies pretneding to lose weight while they walk 3 miles with a gallon of gatorade
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jackmott
May 10, 09 11:40
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are euro cyclists, serious cyclists?
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As someone who grew up in Europe and raced in Europe and the USA, it always strikes me funny that quite a few people who see themselves as Euro Cyclists are usually neither from Europe, nor a serious cyclist. Kind of like little kids wanting to be Superman. Just because you have a red cape (riding without a helmet) doesn't make you Superman.
:-)
Along those lines, I do not see myself as a Euro cyclist either, I am a guy who likes to ride bikes.
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Sunglasses:
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Tri Gear:
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rear wheel
disc ALWAYS
http://www.wheelbuilder.com
if poor
front wheel
whatever torodial rim wheel you want, or H3. deeper if yer faster shallower if yer slower
tires
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http://www.biketechreview.com
has crr data, use it
frames
- position trumps aero trumps weight trumps paintjob trumps stiffness
water bottle
between your arms or not at all if its a sprint
swim
get some swim lessons, its cheaper than buying bike speed
train more and HTFU
race100
May 10, 09 11:51
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I have noticed that my triathlete friends always post updates to facebook on what they they did that day, meanwhile my cyclist friends do no such thing
peterwong
May 10, 09 13:03
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youve got way too much shit on
fuel belt? seriously?
that is for old ladies pretneding to lose weight while they walk 3 miles with a gallon of gatorade
:D
alex_m
May 10, 09 13:03
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Not big on sarcasm eh?
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bonk
May 10, 09 13:10
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Please confirm that your hand signal was discrete enough to be noticed only by the most discerning civilian bystander.
rroof
May 10, 09 13:17
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I have noticed that my triathlete friends always post updates to facebook on what they they did that day, meanwhile my cyclist friends do no such thing
LOL! I've noticed the same thing ... Roadie buddies might talk about the last race, crit, etc. Such a difference in the "racing" mentalities as well.
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Lactone
May 10, 09 13:43
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Haha, that is some funny shit. Unless someone is running long distance in an isolated area, I don't get the fuel belts. I often run at Mission Bay in SD - a place with no shortage of water fountains - and I see many "serious looking" runners with fuel belts. WTF? I ran 22 miles this morning and brought 3 gels. They fit neatly in my back pocket. There was no need for a 5-lb psuedo Batman utility belt with 4 drink bottles and a Swiss army knife. It's even funnier to see people using fuel belts in races, where there are aid stations like every damn mile.
alex_m
May 10, 09 16:58
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The only people who can detect (read: are worthy enough of) my "no eye contact acknowledgments" are:
Athletes training for an Iron distance event
Athletes who can run a sub 34 minute 10 Km or a sub 2:45 marathon
Chuck Norris
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jackmott
May 10, 09 17:02
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Not big on sarcasm eh?
im so huge on sarcasm you missed MINE
whoa
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Sunglasses:
http://www.framesdirect.com/sunglasses
Tri Gear:
http://www.atctrishop.com
rear wheel
disc ALWAYS
http://www.wheelbuilder.com
if poor
front wheel
whatever torodial rim wheel you want, or H3. deeper if yer faster shallower if yer slower
tires
-
http://www.biketechreview.com
has crr data, use it
frames
- position trumps aero trumps weight trumps paintjob trumps stiffness
water bottle
between your arms or not at all if its a sprint
swim
get some swim lessons, its cheaper than buying bike speed
train more and HTFU
Herbert
May 10, 09 17:33
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I have noticed that my triathlete friends always post updates to facebook on what they they did that day, meanwhile my cyclist friends do no such thing
I guess they only twitter then. :-)
ndenezzo
May 10, 09 17:36
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For the record, I just came back from an easy 35 Km LSD run at 4min/Km pace and made sure to wear my Newtons, 2XU compression socks, Fuel Belt, 2009 Boston Marathon tech shirt (day glow yellow thank you very much) and M-dot visor - while only giving the "no eye contact hand signal acknowledgment" to other Newton clad runners I crossed paths with.
The difference between the two:
Triathletes do LSD runs, the Euros run around high on LSD.
Fleck
May 10, 09 19:12
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I have noticed that my triathlete friends always post updates to facebook on what they they did that day
I do that every now and then. Like today:
Drove to cottage. Dug 30 foot long trench for new water line. Helped brother and brother in-law with wiring for the kitchen re-model, then moved all the furniture onto the front porch prior to floor refinishing. Drove home. Late dinner. A beer. Foot-rub for MissP. Then bed!
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Trianthes
May 10, 09 19:31
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love it ; )
but if I recall correctly, you need the foot rub . . . father's day is coming.
KeepOnGrinding
May 10, 09 20:08
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I've noticed the same. It's sickening to me, the whole status thing needs to be removed. Who cares what you did today, and that your going to sleep- or that 5min ago you were having the worst day ever now your heading to the mall..... I could go forever.
justfast
May 10, 09 20:20
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... not that I care, or that it matters, but I stumbled upon this golden nugget of Euro wisdom from the
Official Rules of the European Cyclist group on Facebook
Quote:
The key to the euro cyclist is to be ridiculously stylish, with a layed back attitude, but still ride well. If you're thinking you're intense, regularly updating your status on slowtwich to say how many hours you've ridden that day, you're moving in the wrong direction.
It made me laugh so hard that some of my double espresso (short) came out my nose.
For the record, I just came back from an easy 35 Km LSD run at 4min/Km pace and made sure to wear my Newtons, 2XU compression socks, Fuel Belt, 2009 Boston Marathon tech shirt (day glow yellow thank you very much) and M-dot visor - while only giving the "no eye contact hand signal acknowledgment" to other Newton clad runners I crossed paths with.
Please discuss.
What about white powder around the nostrils... is that Euro??
IKnowEverything
May 10, 09 21:35
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persondude27
May 10, 09 22:15
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What the hell do you think we have these finely toned calves for? Just to shave and lotion until they shine? My vote is to crush the Fred and offer him your bottle as you pass.
Classy! This is my vote.
caleb
May 10, 09 22:44
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The only people who can detect (read: are worthy enough of) my "no eye contact acknowledgments" are:
Athletes training for an Iron distance event
Athletes who can run a sub 34 minute 10 Km or a sub 2:45 marathon
Chuck Norris
No exceptions.
I don't see a necessary division between #1 and Jack Mott's "old ladies pretneding to lose weight while they walk 3 miles with a gallon of gatorade". In fact, they seem to overlap quite a bit. In other words, you must spend quite a bit of time waving at fat people.
Fleck
May 11, 09 5:04
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but if I recall correctly, you need the foot rub
Thanks. The bum foot is getting better. The human body's powers of recovery and repair are amazing if you give it time.
The training up-dates on Blogs, Facebook, Twitter get tiring. Some people can make them funny, such as "Hurricane" Bob Mina but for most it's blah, blah, blah! :)
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hgrong
May 11, 09 5:41
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Or you could just get off Facebook; which is childish anyhow.
admill
May 11, 09 6:05
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The training up-dates on Blogs, Facebook, Twitter get tiring. Some people can make them funny, such as "Hurricane" Bob Mina but for most it's blah, blah, blah! :)
I find it interesting what Ivan Basso, Mick Rogers or George Hincapie did for a training ride. What Joe Cat 3 or Joe Triathlete did, not interesting.
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