Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette

Carpenter

Just for fun http://www.cycling-inform.com/bike-skills/136-unwritten-rules-of-cycling-etiquette

marketty

No mention of waving?

newmug

They forgot the "cycle as many abreast as possible, instead of the logical, safe, single file" rule.

Tonyandthewhale

newmug wrote: »

They forgot the "cycle as many abreast as possible, instead of the logical, safe, single file" rule.

Well don't come running to me if you break both your legs in a terrible bicycle accident because you never bothered to google why cycling two abreast is often the safest option.

Seaneh

newmug wrote: »

They forgot the "cycle as many abreast as possible, instead of the logical, safe, single file" rule.

It's safer to cycle 2-3 abreast as it forces cars to obey the ****ing law and not force you into a ditch.

Tonyandthewhale

Seaneh wrote: »

It's safer to cycle 2-3 abreast as it forces cars to obey the ****ing law and not force you into a ditch.

Aye, 3 abreast only when one cyclists is over-taking two (or vice-versa) though, thems the rules.

Ole Rodrigo

The rule of no shorts below 10 degrees is frequently ignored around Dublin. And thats not just commuters in GAA kit.

Lumen

"Unwritten" fail.

Dubba

Laughed a mental image of fella driving to a race in full kit, including helmet.

"If you are driving to the start and it is less than a 45 minute trip, it is ok to wear your bibs under a pair of regular shorts, but not your jersey or your gloves and especially not your helmet."

Dermot Illogical

Amn't I a great fella? Able to read unwritten rules no less.

Dermot Illogical

newmug wrote: »

They forgot the "cycle as many abreast as possible, instead of the logical, safe, single file" rule.

That'll be the illogical, unsafe, doesn't exist, single file rule.

You're welcome.

marketty

newmug wrote: »

They forgot the "cycle as many abreast as possible, instead of the logical, safe, single file" rule.

Ah heee-orr!!!

Canis Lupus

Here's a random question for leg shavers (seeing as it's in the rules). Where exactly do you stop? I'm a pretty average fella hair wise and I thought about shaving the legs once but can't help feel I'll look ridiculous (when nekkid). You can't just stop at the shorts line so have do you all your legs but then that leaves you with a hairy arse etc so do you shave ever upwards?

shaka

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Here's a random question for leg shavers (seeing as it's in the rules). Where exactly do you stop? I'm a pretty average fella hair wise and I thought about shaving the legs once but can't help feel I'll look ridiculous (when nekkid). You can't just stop at the shorts line so have do you all your legs but then that leaves you with a hairy arse etc so do you shave ever upwards?

Ha ha can't help but think of father ted episode where his nickname of father ted fluffy bottom came out , he must of been a cyclist

route66

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Here's a random question for leg shavers (seeing as it's in the rules). Where exactly do you stop? I'm a pretty average fella hair wise and I thought about shaving the legs once but can't help feel I'll look ridiculous (when nekkid). You can't just stop at the shorts line so have do you all your legs but then that leaves you with a hairy arse etc so do you shave ever upwards?

Only shave the bits that get massaged :-o

Or none.

ashleey

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000KKNQBK

It's been posted before but in case you missed it, read this before you make a decision.

Lumen

ashleey wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000KKNQBK

It's been posted before but in case you missed it, read this before you make a decision.

The problem with the cream version is that by the time it's done its job at hair removal you have no skin left.

The aerosol version is much more effective. Almost disturbingly so.

Lusk Doyle

Lumen wrote: »

The problem with the cream version is that by the time it's done its job at hair removal you have no skin left.

The aerosol version is much more effective. Almost disturbingly so.

But it runs out too quickly!

Lusk Doyle

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Here's a random question for leg shavers (seeing as it's in the rules). Where exactly do you stop? I'm a pretty average fella hair wise and I thought about shaving the legs once but can't help feel I'll look ridiculous (when nekkid). You can't just stop at the shorts line so have do you all your legs but then that leaves you with a hairy arse etc so do you shave ever upwards?

Shave upwards on upper legs = itchy red spots when the hair starts to pierce the skin again. Shave downwards on the upper leg.

Lumen

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

But it runs out too quickly!

You're doing it wrong.

Seaneh

Lumen wrote: »

You're doing it wrong.

either that or hes a very hairy man.

im never shaving my legs though. pile of pansies. do you lot borrow your birds gelitte venus? :-P

Feedy

Cyclists need to remain within 12 inches of the kerb otherwise if a car hits them they are in the wrong

Lumen

Seaneh wrote: »

do you lot borrow your birds gelitte venus? :-P

Bird? Really?

Rofo

Feedy wrote: »

Cyclists need to remain within 12 inches of the kerb otherwise if a car hits them they are in the wrong

Actual LOL

What day is it again?

Chips Lovell

Feedy wrote: »

Cyclists need to remain within 12 inches of the kerb otherwise if a car hits them they are in the wrong

Troll this thread again and you'll be the one hitting the kerb.

Feedy

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Troll this thread again and you'll be the one hitting the kerb.

Learn to obey the rules of the road and cycle with ONE foot if the kerb or you will be getting a tip off a car

Chips Lovell

Feedy wrote: »

Learn to obey the rules of the road and cycle with ONE foot if the kerb or you will be getting a tip off a car

And so ends Feedy's brief presence on the cycling forum. Banned.

davidsatelle100

"But under no circumstances should a replica pro team kit or a national/world champion kit be worn unless you’ve earned it"


Lots of lads in BMC gear going to be breaking this one (me included)

Hungrycol

What's a century jersey?

Chips Lovell

Hungrycol wrote: »

What's a century jersey?

The US equivalent to those jerseys you get for doing the Sean Kelly Tour.

Lusk Doyle

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Troll this thread again and you'll be the one hitting the kerb.

Isn't threatening behaviour against the rules Vladimir? Even for mods? Even in jest?

Lusk Doyle

Lumen wrote: »

You're doing it wrong.

I like a nice even , full coverage of the work area before I'm ready to raze!

Lusk Doyle

Feedy wrote: »

Learn to obey the rules of the road and cycle with ONE foot if the kerb or you will be getting a tip off a car

@ the mods: Are posts like this reported to the Gardai? This person has made a direct threat of assault to cyclists. They should be identified if possible and details sent to the Gardai for follow up.

Lumen

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Isn't threatening behaviour against the rules Vladimir? Even for mods? Even in jest?

met·a·phor [met-uh-fawr, -fer]
noun
1.
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” Compare mixed metaphor, simile ( def 1 ) .
2.
something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol.

Chips Lovell

@Lusk Doyle

If you've questions/queries about moderation, could you PM the mods as per the charter and not clutter up the thread with off topic stuff.

ROK ON

While in the topic of smoothness, anyone ever waxed?

After a winter of growth I can't face into spending an evening shearing my pins of their fluff.
Thinking of going down the wax route.

shaka

ROK ON wrote: »

While in the topic of smoothness, anyone ever waxed?

After a winter of growth I can't face into spending an evening shearing my pins of their fluff.
Thinking of going down the wax route.

If your going down the hairless route why not go the whole hog and get permanent laser treatment :eek:

Harrybelafonte

ROK ON wrote: »

While in the topic of smoothness, anyone ever waxed?

After a winter of growth I can't face into spending an evening shearing my pins of their fluff.
Thinking of going down the wax route.

I asked a lady friend if it was worth my while doing this. She grimaced. I think she was thinking of the cost though.

Harrybelafonte

"But under no circumstances should a replica pro team kit or a national/world champion kit be worn unless you’ve earned it"

Older pro team jerseys are ok though. Especially the pink T-Mobile kit

daragh_

I'm intrigued by all this talk of Veet/Waxing etc. I'm a beardy chap but the rest of me is pretty much hairless. :rolleyes:

When I took up cycling I got slagged off right away for going native and shaving my legs, when in fact they had never been near a razor.

Maybe I need hormone therapy?

Chips Lovell

ROK ON wrote: »

While in the topic of smoothness, anyone ever waxed?

After a winter of growth I can't face into spending an evening shearing my pins of their fluff.
Thinking of going down the wax route.

I got a wax before Christmas for the laugh. If you've got the full growth, it's a good way of dealing with it. Also lasts for ages. Don't gauge it by women's experience though. It took much longer and much more wax and strips to do me than it would the average lady.

Lusk Doyle

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

I got a wax before Christmas for the laugh. If you've got the full growth, it's a good way of dealing with it. Also lasts for ages. Don't gauge it by women's experience though. It took much longer and much more wax and strips to do me than it would the average lady.

I bet you cried instead of laughing?

tunney

ROK ON wrote: »

While in the topic of smoothness, anyone ever waxed?

After a winter of growth I can't face into spending an evening shearing my pins of their fluff.
Thinking of going down the wax route.

I self waxed once. Nightmare, agony. As bad as women describe. Mainly because I got a wax strip stuck to my helmet.

Waxed properly too, didn't hurt at all but didn't last as long as I'd expected

Lumen

tunney wrote: »

didn't hurt at all but didn't last as long as I'd expected

It's sometimes that way the first time.

Chips Lovell

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

I bet you cried instead of laughing?

It wasn't half as painful as I was led to believe actually. Bit of a sting when its ripped off, that's all.

RobertFoster

tunney wrote: »

Mainly because I got a wax strip stuck to my helmet.

You probably should have taken off all your cycling gear first

Flandria

Didn't take long to turn into a helmet thread:p

tunney

Flandria wrote: »

Didn't take long to turn into a helmet thread:p

Except in this helmet conversation there is not two ways about it - a bloke is always better off with a helmet than without

Carpenter

Flandria wrote: »

Didn't take long to turn into a helmet thread:p

YEA everybody is killing my funny link :D:D

NamelessPhil

Real women use epilators.

Think of the stinging of a thousand hornets infesting your legs.

Lumen

NamelessPhil wrote: »

Real women use epilators.

Think of the stinging of a thousand hornets infesting your legs.

I have one of those. Uncomfortable and takes ages!