Fred's ????

[fatsprintking]

Recently a fellow forum member accused me of being a “Fred”. It appeared I was also a “tosser” and a “punter”, but these are perhaps a story for another time…

Anyway, it got me thinking about the current usage of the term “Fred” and I was interested in some discussion re this, with a particular interest in different definitions around the place. Anyone got anything?

By the way, I am not sure if I am a “Fred”. I live on a small island in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, with a population of around 1000 people. I am pretty sure that I am the only one who rides a bike down here. Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am a tosser.

Anyway – “Freds” What’s the story?

 

[JRTinMA]

Recently a fellow forum member accused me of being a “Fred”. It appeared I was also a “tosser” and a “punter”, but these are perhaps a story for another time…

Anyway, it got me thinking about the current usage of the term “Fred” and I was interested in some discussion re this, with a particular interest in different definitions around the place. Anyone got anything?

By the way, I am not sure if I am a “Fred”. I live on a small island in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, with a population of around 1000 people. I am pretty sure that I am the only one who rides a bike down here. Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am a tosser.

Anyway – “Freds” What’s the story?

A 10 year old mountain bike, hmmm, well you may be a Fred but you're not a Wally. A quick search of the urban dictionary on tosser says you will need to provide some additional detail before you can be judged.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=A - Tosser

As far as a punter, are you #6?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=punter

 

[fatsprintking]

The "Urban Dictionary" hey - wtf is the world coming to. Its helped me out heaps though. It appears that I am no more of a tosser than the next bloke, but that I am perhaps veering toward the ****er end of the spectrum.

As for punter, if an old System U top and see through descente knicks qualifies as "all the gear" then I am a bona fide punter. It was pretty hot **** back in 88.

 

[Polyarmour]

Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat.

Never heard of Lycra?

 

[fatsprintking]

Lycra - yeah thats what I'm talkin about! Lets just say its lost a bit of form...

 

[Cobblestones]

Recently a fellow forum member accused me of being a “Fred”. It appeared I was also a “tosser” and a “punter”, but these are perhaps a story for another time…

Anyway, it got me thinking about the current usage of the term “Fred” and I was interested in some discussion re this, with a particular interest in different definitions around the place. Anyone got anything?

By the way, I am not sure if I am a “Fred”. I live on a small island in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, with a population of around 1000 people. I am pretty sure that I am the only one who rides a bike down here. Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am a tosser.

Anyway – “Freds” What’s the story?

Yup, you're pretty much a Fred by your own admission.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

Recently a fellow forum member accused me of being a “Fred”. It appeared I was also a “tosser” and a “punter”, but these are perhaps a story for another time…

Anyway, it got me thinking about the current usage of the term “Fred” and I was interested in some discussion re this, with a particular interest in different definitions around the place. Anyone got anything?

By the way, I am not sure if I am a “Fred”. I live on a small island in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, with a population of around 1000 people. I am pretty sure that I am the only one who rides a bike down here. Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am a tosser.

Anyway – “Freds” What’s the story?

From Wiki: "Fred is a derisive term used by "serious" road cyclists to describe other cyclists who do not conform to serious road cyclists' norms with regard to dress and equipment, and appear amateurish to them. The term is generally reserved for men, while the female Fred is sometimes called a "Doris." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_(bicycling)

... sorry cobblestones, just noticed your link

 

[BroDeal]

From Wiki: "Fred is a derisive term used by "serious" road cyclists to describe other cyclists who do not conform to serious road cyclists' norms with regard to dress and equipment, and appear amateurish to them. The term is generally reserved for men, while the female Fred is sometimes called a "Doris." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_(bicycling)

... sorry cobblestones, just noticed your link

The first part of the Wiki article is okay, but then it goes on to confuse Freds with posers.

 

[fatsprintking]

Yup, you're pretty much a Fred by your own admission.

Cool, I kinda like the idea of being a Fred.

 

[Stingray34]

So-called serious road cyclists are indignant of everyone who isn't a serious road cyclist. Whatever. That's a lot of people to be pi$$ed with.

It's a sub-culture and not a good one. Haughty SOBs.

 

[MR_Sarcastic]

There are "Freds", and then there are "Super Freds". Just because someone looks "Fred-like", you can't assume that they are slow. Even if you leave them in the dust, it may turn out that they are on a "recovery day", after pounding out 150 miles, and just riding smart.

 

[skippythepinhead]

Fred-liness can be a point of pride. I'd rather be a Fred than someone who views Fred qualities as only negative. You're out there on your bike, you've got two balls, let em hang Fred Fredly....

 

[BroDeal]

There are "Freds", and then there are "Super Freds". Just because someone looks "Fred-like", you can't assume that they are slow. Even if you leave them in the dust, it may turn out that they are on a "recovery day", after pounding out 150 miles, and just riding smart.

Freds are Freds. It does not matter how fast they are. Some Freds put in a lot of miles. These days Andy Hampsten is looking decidely Fred-like, but he can still kick about anyone's butt.

 

[Boeing]

in some circles it is an acronym for F.ing R.ace E.go D.ick

 

[Boeing]

Some Freds put in a lot of miles. 4utt.

Coke on keyboard moment that is classic. you sir are genius and some freds are smart

 

[Boeing]

Recently a fellow forum member accused me of being a “Fred”. It appeared I was also a “tosser” and a “punter”, but these are perhaps a story for another time…

Anyway, it got me thinking about the current usage of the term “Fred” and I was interested in some discussion re this, with a particular interest in different definitions around the place. Anyone got anything?

By the way, I am not sure if I am a “Fred”. I live on a small island in Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, with a population of around 1000 people. I am pretty sure that I am the only one who rides a bike down here. Mainly this involves crunching up dirt roads on my 10 year old mountain bike, or doing a session on the trainer in the shed, inevitably wearing old shorts that allow my balls to slip down the leg and get crushed by the seat. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am a tosser.

Anyway – “Freds” What’s the story?

I think there is a different term for people who "session" in their shed. Damn son we could put your life on TV here in Hollywood.

 

[fatsprintking]

I think there is a different term for people who "session" in their shed. Damn son we could put your life on TV here in Hollywood.

I was in a grunge band back in the day. We never quite made it......

 

[barn yard]

the 'fred' believes that everyone is out there doing a 2-3 hour ITT at max effort just like they are, so when they pass someone they get home and straight on the RBR forums to tell the world they just destroyed some roadie posers

 

[on3m@n@rmy]