OP, out haven't answered why you have this animosity toward cycling gear but not gear for other sports.

^^ again, not OP. You know the truth about what you look like, and can't stand it when so many others agree. Most bicycle boy men start with the spandex shorts, and by a year later then have the whole banana hammock on in their wild colors riding in packs and shaving their legs and arms for their sport. These are not elite athletes, just packs of old dudes who are constantly laughed at by pedestrians and drivers. Yes we laugh at you. Get over it and yield.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

... And you get laughed at every time you ride your little bicycle.

OP, you sound seriously angry and petty. Get a better hobby than laughing at people.

I think cyclists would be much less hated by drivers, runners, walkers, etc if they displayed much more consideration. Obey the laws. You can, occasionally bend the laws some (speed limits) to go with the flow of things.

Going 15+ mph on places like the Mount Vernon Trail? You are NOT going with the flow of things. You are going way too fast, and almost never yielding to pedestrians.

On the road? Find roads that are conducive - not just any road. Don't block car traffic, and obey basic laws like stopping at stop signs and red lights. You're not going to gain sympathy by just saying "because I want to" for your little hobby.

http://wtop.com/dc/2017/04/dc-cyclist-cited-in-crash-that-left-woman-dead/

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Anonymous wrote:

Sorry I left you for my cycling buddy.

Not helping your cause . . .

And they flock to rock creek park and seem intent on only riding in parts of the park that are still open to traffic. I like to hug the curb so they can't get past me in all their goofy gear.

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.

Haha. I was considering buying some driving gloves for when I take the Bimmer out.

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Sorry I left you for my cycling buddy.

Not helping your cause . . .

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This guy who's exercising and raising $ for MS doesn't care what you think.

God, what a disgusting sight that is. Where's my barf bag.

+1

This proves OP's point. Riding in a pack of DBs.

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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.

Not OP, you douche.

Anonymous wrote: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.

... And you get laughed at every time you ride your little bicycle.

Anonymous wrote: Pic of OP:

http://m.imgur.com/sFFMu5E?r

Pic of OP:

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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.

...or sedentary.

Sorry I left you for my cycling buddy.