There are a lot of things I like about this photo, which was recently submitted by the Flahute In Training. It’s like one of those games in the Sunday funny papers where you have to find the ten bunny rabbits hidden in the picture. Here are my favorite parts: 1) the USCF Blue Shirt standing there with his hands in his pockets wearing a helmet, no bike in evidence, 2) the woman with crutches. why is her sweater/top layer so small? is it borrowed? did it shrink in the wash? how did she hurt her knee? and, most importantly, is she wearing a sports kilt? 3) back to the Blue Shirt – is that an official USA Cycling referee’s badge sewn to his shirt or is it hanging from a lanyard? is it homemade? is he proud of of it and how much do you make for being the brunt of riders’ complaints on any given Sunday.
Anyway, thanks Flahute for the pic. Looks like he has been training, but his seat may be too far forward and his cuffs are most definitely flipped up.
December 13th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
4.) Rider flips his leg-grippers over on his shorts …
December 14th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Why are the shoes not matching the Tape & Saddle?
December 14th, 2008 at 8:27 am
The Flip-Up: Appears when a new rider is secretly bewitched with new muscular definition thus he/she feels it necessary to shorten the bib for fuller visibility therefore possibly intimidating competitors; also used for competitors to view tan line indicating intense summer training regime. note* none of this works.
December 15th, 2008 at 9:05 am
What puzzles me is that the both the riders and the top of the girl’s heads are cropped out, both of which would seem more interesting to normal people. So, if a photo is sort of a keepsake, is the memento the Elsworth or the chizzled calf. Dammit…now you got me looking for a gecko or a critter hiding in the scrubby grass. This will puzzle me all day.
December 15th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
that bitch stole my sports kilt!
December 15th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
As long as the topics of Kilts has been brought up I have questions.
Do you wear your Sporran in front even though it pounces around as you pedal? Do you flip it around and let it hang down the back even though it might drag on the tire? Or should you just leave the Sporran at home even though it’s handy place to keep a spare tube, CO2 inflator and a Belgium powerbar? Should the trim on the Sporran match your tape and saddle, jersey, or shoes?
What if your Tartan doesn’t match your bike? How do you keep your saddle from wrinkling your pleats? And since it’s proper to tuck your shirt into a kilt does that mean your jersey needs to be tucked in also? It’s traditional to not wear anything under your kilt, but isn’t that risking saddle sores? Should you wear your bids and roll the legs up to give the appearance of going commando? Is it acceptable to wear leg warmers with a kilt or should I were tights. Do the tight go over or under the kilt?
Please someone enlighten me on the proper cycling kilt etiquette. I have group ride this weekend and don’t want to look foolish.
December 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I did not catch what you guys said at the 2:23:43 second mark? Marks for every Key word just might be important. I googled Two Johns and Uprightly Challenged Cyclist Special Edition Podcast and got Zilch. How are the loyal members of the Two Johnic Lodge No# 238 supposed get specific topic info for the lodge meetings? Say is that a PBR?
Regarding the above pic. Some of you are thinking kilt. I’m thinking more of the retro School Girl look. I know one would make me stay at bottom of the hill. and other makes it worth climbing. Hey, just sayin”.
December 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
There must be a drug I can take to get all of this out of my head.
December 16th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
not a kilt after all. that is definitely a pair of plaid shorts. the kids shirt over an adult sized shird is a disaster. she probably hurt her knee trying to put on a pair of kids pants over those plaid shorts.
December 17th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Yo CB in NC,
My Santini bibs have grippers inside and out, not sure what brand the guy is wearing in the photo.
(nor am I sure why Santini does that, but the grippers are “printed” with the word “Santini” on them)
- KA
December 17th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I flip mine just so that my tan line is higher. What’s the big deal?
December 17th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
yes, bernie was a very strong rider. I wonder what’s ever happened to him. The next day at Zanesville I did the last lap attack. Thought I had it too until I was swamped at the line and ended up 10th.
December 17th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
The kit is Hincapie,and I flip too. It’s sooo pro..
December 17th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
…dig those black socks…
December 17th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
thats two votes for flipping. and this photo is a homage to my bike. not my calves. but if you feel like paying homage… who am i to stop?
December 18th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Looks like Seattle CX race at Fort Steilacoom (been there, done that)
To your first question, USCF guy is racing time to time in masters,and judging from this picture, he rode his bike there:
http://picasaweb.google.com/joemartincyclocross/2008SCC4Part2FtSteilacoomPark#5261656609521384146
That said, Steilacoom course was kinda big to navigate on foot.
I’m sure I can answer your other questions, but it’s getting late here
December 18th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Flahute, your calves have nothing on mine, my teammates call me godzilla calves! The USCF official does have his badge on a lanyard, you can clearly see it. The woman’s too small outer layer is all about fashion, get with the times.
And a local team, not mine, is sponsored by PBR, they have a big PBR logo on their jersey, does that make them all freds???
December 18th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
No, no. Legit beer sponsorship is totally acceptable– and admired. Mafia Racing is sponsored by PBR too – http://www.mafiaracing.com/
December 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Or you could just name you team,Team Beer…
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2396/2523703520_0177850af3.jpg
December 18th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
thats only acceptable if your a chronic alcoholic who races cyclocross. wait a minute…