40 year old men who ride bikes... in packs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you dress like this whenever you drive your car? No?

That would be how ridiculous you look in your branded jerseys, cyclists. You look absurd.

Perfect! +1 lol

[Anonymous]

DH is a cyclist. He does century rides (100 milers) with groups of guys in their 40s. The kits are sometimes sponsored for fundraising, or giveaways at events (just like the technical shirts from runs that I get and wear while running--which also have a lot of advertising). Technical gear works well when you're riding for hours. I kit out even for a 15-mile ride. It's comfy. Lastly, FU for kidding body shapes. DH is overweight with a serious dad bod, and cycling is great exercise for people who are carrying weight or have knee issues / injuries because of the lack of impact.

Trust me, after riding 100 miles, cyclists don't care what you think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you dress like this whenever you drive your car? No?

That would be how ridiculous you look in your branded jerseys, cyclists. You look absurd.

Um, no.

Cyclists are wearing gear appropriate for their activity. A NASCAR driver needs some protection from heat, etc., unlike a "Sunday driver" or commuter.

Do you get this worked up over joggers in spandex or swimmers in caps?

[Anonymous]

your fat DH is a DB and a fairy for wearing that crap

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trust me, after riding 100 miles, cyclists don't care what you think.

Actually, this is not entirely true. When I ride on the road I generally try to minimize the inconvenience I cause drivers in general, but after reading this thread I will enjoy the fact that apparently I'm liable to cause a stroke in some subset of entitled shitbirds who think they own the road.




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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:your fat DH is a DB and a fairy for wearing that crap

Not.


or,


I know you are, but what am I?


Seriously, how juvenile are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you dress like this whenever you drive your car? No?

That would be how ridiculous you look in your branded jerseys, cyclists. You look absurd.

Um, no.

Cyclists are wearing gear appropriate for their activity. A NASCAR driver needs some protection from heat, etc., unlike a "Sunday driver" or commuter.

Do you get this worked up over joggers in spandex or swimmers in caps?

Or tennis players in whites or golfers in Masters polos?

Seriously, OP, all athletes look a little silly in their gear. Doesn't mean it's frivolous or unnecessary or worth making fun of. In fact, the very fact that you are making fun of people who are having fun exercising (often for s good cause) makes you seem a little unhinged.

[Anonymous]

OP is spot on - that's why cyclists with their heads in their skin tight man boy shorts end up with broomsticks in their spokes. seen it happen to 1 guy in a pack of big gut men boys in spandex cutting through a pedestrian square.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone please burn your Redskins, Nats and Caps jerseys unless they sponsor you. Don't get me started on the Yankee, Mets and Red Sox posers.

Analogy fail. The right analogy would be guys who play softball who are decked out in eye black, official Nats' jersey and shorts, stirrups, and cleats with official MLB sponsors. That would be pretty stupid looking too.

Have you ever seen Little League?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone please burn your Redskins, Nats and Caps jerseys unless they sponsor you. Don't get me started on the Yankee, Mets and Red Sox posers.

Analogy fail. The right analogy would be guys who play softball who are decked out in eye black, official Nats' jersey and shorts, stirrups, and cleats with official MLB sponsors. That would be pretty stupid looking too.

Have you ever seen Little League?

Great, so you're now validating the behavior of grown men by pointing to the way 11 year olds function and dress? I'm not sure that helps your side of the house in this debate.

[Anonymous]

Hey- good for them for getting out there and doing something that they enjoy. I'm in yoga or golf clothes 7 days a week so what do I have to say about it?

[Anonymous]

Sorry you're jealous OP.

As for me, I dress for the activity I'm doing.

Cycling=bike shorts, jersey, gloves, etc.
Jogging=running shoes, spandex, maybe a technical shirt from a run
Yoga=yoga pants & tank
Gardening=old shorts & tee, sun hat, and gloves
Work=suit


Etc.

Wearing appropriate gear is not something to make fun of. Just because you don't get it doesn't mean you need to feel threatened by it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is spot on - that's why cyclists with their heads in their skin tight man boy shorts end up with broomsticks in their spokes. seen it happen to 1 guy in a pack of big gut men boys in spandex cutting through a pedestrian square.

Okay, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey- good for them for getting out there and doing something that they enjoy. I'm in yoga or golf clothes 7 days a week so what do I have to say about it?

Yes! I NEVER make fun of someone exercising. It's bad juju.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:your fat DH is a DB and a fairy for wearing that crap

Get back to me after your next century ride.