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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Very cool!! Thank for sharing that. :)

Very cool!! Thank for sharing that. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

It's a really good coming-of age movie about...

It's a really good coming-of age movie about young men at the beginning of their adult lives learning how the world works. Cycling is just one of the vehicles used for telling the story. It also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Without the larger context, you're really missing...

Without the larger context, you're really missing the point. He isn't poking fun at the Italian riders, he idolizes them, and wants to be accepted as a fellow competitor. They try to swat him away...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

IMO, it has aged just fine. It's no longer a...

IMO, it has aged just fine. It's no longer a modern story, but rather a story told about characters from some decades ago. However, the themes you highlight are still current.

I'm still working...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Why are only skinny people are allowed to ride...

Why are only skinny people are allowed to ride road bikes? What about guys who used to be skinny? I see people of all different sizes riding Harleys and sport bikes. Is that also a problem for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Who is being a fraud?

Who is being a fraud?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

The duration of the ride is going to be similar,...

The duration of the ride is going to be similar, regardless of the bike weight, as limited by the time I have available. It's about the velocity. More fast is more fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

You forgot the most important part... ...

You forgot the most important part...

Lighter = faster = funner
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Do what works for you. Personally, I don't give...

Do what works for you. Personally, I don't give a damn what non-cyclists think of the clothing I wear when I ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Sounds like a pretty typical local team kit to me.

Sounds like a pretty typical local team kit to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Why? When I see a rider decked out in a full...

Why? When I see a rider decked out in a full club/team kit, I tend to perceive them as someone who is serious and enthusiastic about riding their bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Thankfully, my deer encounters were while I was...

Thankfully, my deer encounters were while I was going uphill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

I struggle with the ability to "just ride". The...

I struggle with the ability to "just ride". The intent might be to take it easy after a hard couple of days, but my years of being a racer-boy programmed my brain to always ride with an intent -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

I see a lot of cyclists, but very few who wear...

I see a lot of cyclists, but very few who wear replica kits of professional teams. That said, I guess to the unknowing eye, the kit of a local club or race team is undiscernible from a pro team kit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Funny that you mention deer. Twice now, on a...

Funny that you mention deer. Twice now, on a local climb that is one of my targeted Strava segments, while in the midst of trying to set a new PR, I've seen deer on the side of the road. Most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

There are also riders who have a foot in each...

There are also riders who have a foot in each camp. It is quite possible to enjoy the scenery while suffering.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

This is false. A light bike doesn't mean I put...

This is false. A light bike doesn't mean I put out less effort, it means I go farther/faster with the same effort. I can guarantee you that I can get an extremely good workout on my 16 lb. road bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

The aerodynamic advantage of non-flappy clothing...

The aerodynamic advantage of non-flappy clothing is probably more than you think. Remember, we are talking about the clothing worn by fast road riders, not casual cruisers. Modern fabrics used for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

For cycling, they can absolutely be beat....

For cycling, they can absolutely be beat. Cycling-specific clothing and shoes are not just about a certain appearance, but also practical application of materials designed specifically to improve the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Your conclusion is false.

Your conclusion is false.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

How do you prefer to look when you are huffing up...

How do you prefer to look when you are huffing up a hill?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

I get it. As a kid, I had those same kinds of...

I get it. As a kid, I had those same kinds of sports fantasies - I've been both Ron Hextall and Steve Garvey on the same day. However, neither Pimp or aplcr were talking about childhood imagination.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Hmm....I’ve been a Lycra-clad roadie since before...

Hmm....I’ve been a Lycra-clad roadie since before Lance won his first Tour. I have yet to meet another Lycra-clad roadie who was pretending to be - or thinking they were - someone else. Does everyone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

WT* is the "eating disorder crowd"?

WT* is the "eating disorder crowd"?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

A few pieces in my collection of musical gear...

A few pieces in my collection of musical gear cost way more than my mediocre skill level can probably justify. I also have a ton of mediocre stuff, more of it than my current lack of musical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Accurate. Fast is fun. More fast is more fun.

Accurate. Fast is fun. More fast is more fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,331
Posted By Eric F

Bicycle racing. The Tour de France - as you...

Bicycle racing. The Tour de France - as you referenced in your thread title - is one example of a bicycle racing event. There are many, and quite a lot of variety of different types.

It is...
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