Cycling vanity
04-07-20, 09:19 PM
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I'm so vain I wait until no one is looking before unfolding the piece of newspaper in my jersey pocket and stuffing it under the front of my jersey on long, cold descents.
I'm so vain I keep my hair long enough that plenty of gray peeks out of the back of my helmet. That way all the young hotshots who pass me will think "That guy's pretty fast for someone with one foot in the grave."
I'm so vain I actually wash my cycling shorts, something we tried to avoid at all costs back in the natural fiber age when chamois were made out of real leather that got stiffer and scratchier with each washing.
Now you know the real reason chamois cream was invented.
Brent
I'm so vain I keep my hair long enough that plenty of gray peeks out of the back of my helmet. That way all the young hotshots who pass me will think "That guy's pretty fast for someone with one foot in the grave."
I'm so vain I actually wash my cycling shorts, something we tried to avoid at all costs back in the natural fiber age when chamois were made out of real leather that got stiffer and scratchier with each washing.
Now you know the real reason chamois cream was invented.
Brent
I'm so vain I subscribe to the Wall Street Journal just so the EMT who discovers it when he cuts off my jersey will think I'm someone with enough money to actually care what happens on Wall Street.
Brent
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04-07-20, 11:49 PM
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I use a carbon saddle, & get mild satisfaction when folks remark on how hard is looks.
Also like it when they notice that I went up a hill in the big ring- they usually don't notice that it's a 48/34.
Also like it when they notice that I went up a hill in the big ring- they usually don't notice that it's a 48/34.
04-08-20, 04:35 AM
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Not vanity, but I love riding. It puts me in a good mood, the more the misery the better the mood. It baffles me seeing very serious types who look like they are not having any fun, the types who don’t respond or acknowledge a “ hello “. On long painful rides like the Garrett County Diabolical Double, 125 miles / 16,000’ I enjoy the hills. I try to cheer up others who are in serious pain!
Anyway, I was at the end of a hill, trying my best and I am sure it could be seen, and this guy comes down and notices it and loudly encourages me, and you know what, it did help. I really appreciated that.
04-08-20, 06:39 AM
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I just thought of something - I love bright colors, but I have (thus far) refrained from buying/wearing apparel that clashes with my bike(s). For instance, I like bright orange, but my bike is primarily red and gray, so no bright orange jersey or jacket for me.
Then again, I still have the Domane in the basement, waiting to be sold, and that's a blue/gray that would look good with orange...
Now that would be some cycling vanity - buying/keeping a bike so that you could wear complementary colors that you fancy.
Then again, I still have the Domane in the basement, waiting to be sold, and that's a blue/gray that would look good with orange...
Now that would be some cycling vanity - buying/keeping a bike so that you could wear complementary colors that you fancy.
04-08-20, 10:03 AM
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I just thought of something - I love bright colors, but I have (thus far) refrained from buying/wearing apparel that clashes with my bike(s). For instance, I like bright orange, but my bike is primarily red and gray, so no bright orange jersey or jacket for me.
Then again, I still have the Domane in the basement, waiting to be sold, and that's a blue/gray that would look good with orange... Now that would be some cycling vanity - buying/keeping a bike so that you could wear complementary colors that you fancy.
Then again, I still have the Domane in the basement, waiting to be sold, and that's a blue/gray that would look good with orange...
Now that would be some cycling vanity - buying/keeping a bike so that you could wear complementary colors that you fancy.
04-08-20, 11:41 AM
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04-14-20, 11:55 PM
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I roll up the sleeves of my jerseys and slide up the legs of my bibs so my tan lines are a bit higher. I also have to make sure my bib grippers are pushed up the same amount so my tan lines are even.
04-15-20, 12:23 AM
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I'm so vain I spend tons of money on a bike when most people with a $200 huffy could beat me in a race. 
I'm also so vain that when riding on Zwift, I pretend like my Cat D race podium finish is incredible, so my wife (who knows nothing about cycling) will think I'm amazing and give me a reward.
I'm also so vain that when riding on Zwift, I pretend like my Cat D race podium finish is incredible, so my wife (who knows nothing about cycling) will think I'm amazing and give me a reward.
04-15-20, 06:43 AM
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When I pull up next to the dude doing a trackstand at the lights, I do one too, but without standing up.
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At the end of a ride, I'll ride an extra couple miles around my hood to "round up" the distance to the nearest 5 miles. 40 just looks better than 38.3 on Strava.
04-15-20, 11:45 AM
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I've done that so many times, though for me it's just rounding up to the nearest mile, not the nearest five miles. After too many instances where my Garmin reported X.0 miles, then Strava showed (X -1).9 miles, however, I'm getting jaded and more willing to let the fractional part slide.
04-15-20, 11:59 AM
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A long time ago, I rode so I could justify massive snacking. However, massive snacking continued when I quit riding. So I understand the caramel apple on a stick reference.
Passing people on odd bikes was a fun thing when I was younger. Passing weight weenie roadies on a knobby tired MTB was fun. Especially grabbing the next gear as I passed them, and stayed seated as they gave chase. Ohhhhh, to be that strong again...
Rules are made to be broken. If my legs are shaved, it is for surgery. Not vanity. Tan lines are for those too chicken for au natural sun bathing (or tanning booth)...
