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I didn't see a megathread, so please point me the way if I missed. I learned that I really like cycling. Road cycling specifically which really means paved routes. This has been a fairly recent development in my life, started about 3 years ago. I have learned a ton but feel I have a lot to learn. When I go out I much prefer manicured bike trails which go into nature, avoiding all the hassles with automobiles and such. When I ride it's normally for about 60 to 120 minutes not really more than 40 miles tops. I tried doing a longer ride in November, a 60 mile loop and was wiped at the end (despite trying hard to eat often and stay hydrated). None of my friends are into cycling but maybe some of you are. If so, what kind? Would love to share practical advise.
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https://forums.somethingawful.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=272 There's a couple of them in there depending on the kind of riding you do. Biking is indeed very good.
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Mar 21, 2022 19:21
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That was exactly what I missed. Thanks
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Mar 21, 2022 19:23
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CYCLING SUCKS!!!!
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Mar 21, 2022 19:26
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LuckyCat posted:CYCLING SUCKS!!!!
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Mar 21, 2022 19:33
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getting sweaty in the woods with a bunch of dudes
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Mar 21, 2022 19:37
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I learned from the schadenfreude thread that the worst cyclists are almost always the ones wearing spandex. It's like a red flag that says "This person takes cycling way too seriously".
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Mar 21, 2022 20:20
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Yaldabaoth posted:I learned from the schadenfreude thread that the worst cyclists are almost always the ones wearing spandex. It's like a red flag that says "This person takes cycling way too seriously". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njgxH1aEg7w Confirmed E: well poo poo I guess he’s not wearing spandex but still a piece of poo poo!!
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Mar 21, 2022 20:44
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I broke my rib trying to be rad on my mountain bike, do not recommend.
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Mar 21, 2022 20:47
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Don't take the Bi out of cycling OP.
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Mar 21, 2022 20:51
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neato burrito posted:I broke my rib trying to suck myself off on my mountain bike, do not recommend.
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Mar 21, 2022 20:51
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My clavicle was broken because I was swinging KFC in a turn. Physics got all hosed up. Limping to Emergency Care room was full of chicken smells and I am sure everyone was as hungry as I was after the x-ray.
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Mar 22, 2022 09:10
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Nothing wrong with riding a bike. Everything wrong with playing dress ups like a wanker and riding a bike.
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Mar 22, 2022 09:29
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LuckyCat posted:CYCLING SUCKS!!!! its good actually. stops you getting fat and is fun! give it a try
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Mar 22, 2022 10:00
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contemplating doing the south downs way this weekend. that's off road though, not road cycling. haven't ridden my road bike for ages now
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Mar 22, 2022 11:20
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You either dress up like an idiot and be "acceptable" as a bike rider or you hate bikes fully because you think you have to dress up to ride them and are self conscious. Cool Dude Bike riding is the most female thing ever, lol, its men freaking out over their and each others prom dresses. Just put on some normal shorts and ride a bike idiots. Greg of Doom fucked around with this message at 11:32 on Mar 22, 2022 |
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Mar 22, 2022 11:26
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I had to stop commuting by bike in the city because after two years, car people have absolutely lost their minds. I stop at stop signs and red lights, pull over to let cars get past and this just further enrages them. I used to get into scream fights or wind up trying to climb into a truck to beat the poo poo out of someone every other week. Stay safe out there, OP.
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Mar 22, 2022 13:30
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Bikes are cool but you have to either drive your car to a place to ride your bike, or risk your life by trying to share the roads made back in 1960 or something.
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Mar 22, 2022 13:33
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HORSE-SLAUGHTERER posted:contemplating doing the south downs way this weekend. that's off road though, not road cycling. haven't ridden my road bike for ages now it's great! and the weather is forecast to be really nice. only downside is that it'll be super busy with people. Greg of Doom posted:You either dress up like an idiot and be "acceptable" as a bike rider or you hate bikes fully because you think you have to dress up to ride them and are self conscious. you sound unwell in the brain
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Mar 22, 2022 13:39
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Greg of Doom posted:You either dress up like an idiot and be "acceptable" as a bike rider or you hate bikes fully because you think you have to dress up to ride them and are self conscious. what the
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Mar 22, 2022 13:56
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Ya i also have like $1200 laying around for a dang childrens toy OP  *posts from computer with like a $3000 GPU or something*
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Mar 22, 2022 14:08
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Welcome to the cool guy world of cycling. There are dudes that shave legs and wear spandex. You don’t have to do this, and honestly the commuters, gravel, mountain crowd also has its share of dorks. So just ride the dang thing and enjoy yourself 
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Mar 22, 2022 14:22
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Greg of Doom posted:gibberish ravings cycling shorts are not expensive and they make it so you don't gently caress your arse up from cycling
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Mar 22, 2022 14:23
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I moved to Germany a couple of years ago where Cycling is a first class means of getting around, and there's dedicated cycling infrastructure and where the country is mostly flat and cycling is a pleasant, economical, and useful way of getting around. It'll be a pitty when I move home to Ireland I can't cycle anymore because drivers will literally attempt to kill me constantly for daring to use 5 inches by the side of the road.
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Mar 22, 2022 14:28
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On Saturdays I wear my vest and top-hat and ride my unicycle around the market and say "good tidings to ya" to the patrons as I flip nickels to the children. Those kids go nuts over a man in a top hat and vest on a unicycle flipping nickels at them, I tell ya.
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satanic splash-back posted:Bikes are cool but you have to either drive your car to a place to ride your bike, or risk your life by trying to share the roads made back in 1960 or something. I got an ebike for replacing my car for around town errands and a little exercise, and yeah it's striking just how many people on the road actively want you to die for not burning fossil fuels everyday.
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*does sweet lowside at 30 kph and crashes on carbon frame 3 months into ownership but suffers no damage* *cracks top tube on wooden bannister corner when bike falls over while i unlock the door to get into house* 
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Mar 22, 2022 17:59
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Unfortunately I live in London, and despite the hellworld we currently inhabit, I’m not ready for death quite yet.
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Mar 22, 2022 18:21
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Cycling Moans and the Greg of Doom
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Mar 22, 2022 18:24
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i like to LARP as a tour de frants guy ride way to fast while i listen to my insane techno tunes, never stop for anything, yell at cars, other cyclists, the wind
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Mar 22, 2022 18:58
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neato burrito posted:I broke my rib trying to be rad on my mountain bike, do not recommend. I won a free tattoo for taking my pants off completely while riding but i used to be a bicycle messenger and was talented
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Mar 22, 2022 19:01
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I live in the city and ride my bike almost every day for errands and longer rides for fun. Also I don't follow most traffic laws and I dont care. SUCK EM  I also have a cool downhill MTB so I can go off road or do sick rides down stairs at the park.
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the only law that applies to cyclists is "don't die"
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DELETE CASCADE posted:the only law that applies to cyclists is "don't die"
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deep carbon wheels own
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if your bike doesnt have carbon fiber components i mean why even have it i mean lmao
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Mar 22, 2022 19:54
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hey pick up my bike feel this
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Land tricks no one has ever scene because development happened.
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not all of us wear spandex because were mean some of us just like it
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i hate cycling btw
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