10 Signs Cycling has taken over your life

[greenedge]

When you ride up a hill illuminated by NYE fireworks.

 

[Maxiton]

You wake up at 4 AM, on a work day, to watch a race.

 

[auscyclefan94]

You wake up at 4 AM, on a work day, to watch a race.

I do that often.

 

[Maxiton]

I do that often.

Yeah, me too. Could be worse, though. In Hawaii most European races start at 1 AM or thereabouts. Instead of getting up early you just don't sleep at all.

I had to laugh because I do a lot of the stuff in this thread, like shrugging my shoulders over possible impotence, looking at terrain in terms of cycling - even when I'm in a car, and worrying about my bike during a crash instead of myself. Sick.

 

[Martin318is]

You are posting on CN forums at midnight +AND- 10mins on New Year's Eve.

(ACF and I were both guilty of that one this year I think)

 

[mewmewmew13]

You are posting on CN forums at midnight +AND- 10mins on New Year's Eve.

(ACF and I were both guilty of that one this year I think)

Or you immediately think of posting or dashing to the forum to see what your forumite friends are sharing whenever there is something of cycling-related news or importance....sometimes taking precedence over anything else that might be going on in your life.

Not feeling complete until you check in for the day's updates.
i.e. when I travel I don't feel right until I am up to speed with what I've missed on CN and the forum.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Somebody mentions nipples and you think of those things that keep the end of your brake and gear cables tidy!

LOL!!! very funny

 

[ggusta]

You actually find it rather outrageous that a Gossip Magazine fails to mention Weylandt and Tondo on a list of people who died this year

Yes, I find that sort of thing puzzling at times. Snaps me back to reality. What?!? They knew Lance's birthday, his kids' birthdays, ex-wives and gf's birthdays, his mother's (is it wrong for me to dislike her?) ..... but Fiorenzo Magni turns 91 and not a peep....WTF ????

If I can't count on TMZ then all is lost....!!!

 

[ggusta]

You cycle on Xmas Day. C'mon who else did?

Of course I did....I also happen to live in the South...and New Year's day too. These are not signs of going too far. The rest of the world needs to re-live their Christmas memories, most of which featured a bicycle, while riding a bicycle. A little chilly on xmas, New Year's was beautiful though.

 

[RedheadDane]

Honestly, looking at some of the stuff you guys post in the yearly mileage thread I'd say I've found a rather clear sign!

You're all raging mad!

 

[The Hitch]

While watching The Simpsons you see Dr Nick.

and think - theres Dr Masserati

 

[The Hitch]

You like every World Tour team's FB page. (Even those you can't actually read) Then you start considering which Pro Conti teams to like...

lol yeah.

You make a note of the fact that Liquigas say its Vivianis birthday on the activity reel, but dont care for who is listed as having their birthday in the upper right hand corner.

 

[RedheadDane]

The first thing you check in the TV programme for the day is whether or not there'll be any race on. Even if you're pretty certain there won't!

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

You know you've got it bad when one of the stewards (flight attendants) on the flight to the US looks like Cavendish and one on the flight back to Europe absolutely has to be a Schleck brother.....

Susan

 

[woodenswan]

3. You start drafting behind people on the sidewalk.

i do that from time to time, definitely
love this thread

 

[mewmewmew13]

While watching The Simpsons you see Dr Nick.


and think - theres Dr Masserati

This is funny!

And...I mentioned it before but it just happened again yesterday...when I'm texting on my phone and autocorrect keeps coming up with cycling terms like TT or Gilbert instead of some everyday word that I'm trying to text..

 

[Boeing]

you pick lines to climb or descend on every hill or mountain you see

 

[CobbleStoner]

you cash out your car and carbon footprint to move to Amsterdam, not for the sex, drugs, and rock n roll, but because the bicycle is the mode of transportation (from night clubs to grocery shopping), every pro race is broadcast on local TV and in the bars, and you can go on a 5 hour training ride and never get within 10 feet of a car/truck, and girls understand (and actually like) your shaved legs and funny tan lines.

 

[Microchip]

You attempt to brake hard when you have to stop suddenly ... only thing is that you're driving a car and the steering wheel doesn't have brakes!

 

[Microchip]

uəəʇɹ!ɥʇ: you always turn the number uəəʇɹ!ɥʇ upside down as a way to avoid bad luck.

How's you do that!?!

 

[RedheadDane]

Hey. We all agree that the topic being discussed here is a good thing, right?

 

[Barracuda]

You can't view a weather report without considering the impact it will have on your upcoming rides--even if you aren't riding.

Ha Ha .... spot on ..... also obtaining "browny points" well in advance from the missus to keep up the sleeve.

 

[gustienordic]

you cash out your car and carbon footprint to move to Amsterdam, not for the sex, drugs, and rock n roll, but because the bicycle is the mode of transportation (from night clubs to grocery shopping), every pro race is broadcast on local TV and in the bars, and you can go on a 5 hour training ride and never get within 10 feet of a car/truck, and girls understand (and actually like) your shaved legs and funny tan lines.

Hmm. I need to move there!

 

[Cycle Chic]

Cycling taking over my life

The dentist has just injected your gum to take out a wisdom tooth and you stop him from proceding - having had too much time to think that actually this operation will stop you riding. I let him do a root canal instead

 

[The Hitch]

you cash out your car and carbon footprint to move to Amsterdam, not for the sex, drugs, and rock n roll, but because the bicycle is the mode of transportation (from night clubs to grocery shopping), every pro race is broadcast on local TV and in the bars, and you can go on a 5 hour training ride and never get within 10 feet of a car/truck, and girls understand (and actually like) your shaved legs and funny tan lines.

Belgium is the one where they watch races in bars