Question Should triathletes be allowed on bikes?

[42x16ss]

How about Tri Guy jogging the opposite direction in the bike lane and looking for a fight?

Haven't come across those before but I have had experience with tri guys and gals with no etiquette on the running track. They float between intervals 2-3 abreast on the lanes then wonder why sprinters are bearing down on them screaming "TRACK!"

Once at the University of Queensland track Pat Colessi (Robert di Castella's old coach) told a group to GFTO for not following basic courtesy and messing with elites.

 

[Boeing]

Haven't come across those before but I have had experience with tri guys and gals with no etiquette on the running track. They float between intervals 2-3 abreast on the lanes then wonder why sprinters are bearing down on them screaming "TRACK!"

Once at the University of Queensland track Pat Colessi (Robert di Castella's old coach) told a group to GFTO for not following basic courtesy and messing with elites.

It happens quite a bit here in SoCal on the back bay in the OC. Tri people train there. They can practice all 3 recreations there Tri guy isn't going to move his line you know. He has earned it.

 

[gregod]

It happens quite a bit here in SoCal on the back bay in the OC. Tri people train there. They can practice all 3 recreations there Tri guy isn't going to move his line you know. He has earned it.

the kind of thinking exemplified in this thread by triathletes is why i am a cyclist. i have noticed triathletes, runners and tennis players to be the most navel-gazing and cliquish of sports.

i started as a runner, but really hated how so many of the runners i knew were jerks to anybody who did not think the same as them. hive mind.

 

[TheBean]

Triathletes on bikes are funny to watch and terrifying to ride near.

Working in the industry as a bike salesman, triathletes - in general - were agonizing to work with. Some were nice guys and gals, but the vast majority were the type of client who wanted to come in and try to impress me with their vast knowledge of all things cycling.

Some of the funnier stories include:

A guy who wanted to put a set of carbon aero bars on a commuter townie because he wanted to save weight, but didn't like the skinny tires of a race bike. I did my best to try to help him spend his money more wisely, but he was equipped with a print-out from a tri magazing that illustrated the benefits he could expect from the improved bars. He let me know I culd learn from studying such charts. I thanked him, then sold him the $300 set of bars he just HAD to have. You should have seen the looks on the mechanics' faces when they were mounting them for him.

A tri lady was upset with our shop because we told her we couldn't mount a kick-stand to her $4000 carbon tri-bike. We ended up selling her one of the bike stands from our showroom floor for $10 just to get her to be quiet.

Since many swimmers like to have hairy legs when they train and shave them for the races, a tri-guy asked my advice about when he should shave to maximize his training on the bike. He seemed satisfied by my advice "Every other week, then, I guess, depending on where your training emphasis is."

I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. The list goes on-and-on...

 

[Soloist]

OK, so which is it?

Prior to the arrival of this new crop of forum "members" I was going to say...

The main difference between them and us would appear to be the fact that if a bunch of triathletes, on a tri forum, were start teeing off on the habits and behavioral patterns of road cyclists, no one here would give a damn or take them seriously for one second. And we wouldn't feel need to sign up to that forum in order to defend our honor!

We just don't care.


See the difference?

Oh please. Except when one person defends triathletes, and perhaps takes a shot at roadies in the process, a maelstrom of responses ensues. Then the 6 or 7 posters with seemingly no life responsibilities go screaming off to slowtwitch to look for new material and make themselves feel better. Time is money; get some therapy, it'll be cheaper in the long run.

The anti-triathlete responses here are so shrill one needs earplugs to read this ridiculous thread.

This thread should be retitled: "Should pretentious cyclists who think they invented bicycles be allowed to comment about whether triathletes should be allowed on bikes?" To any impartial human alive who could get through all 46 pages of this claptrap (and there is none), the answer would be a resounding no.

"We just don't care" Ha, to prove your claim, you'll have to resist responding to my post. Give it a try, Jasper.

 

[Ripper]

...blah blah blah ...

I was beaten in a TT once by a triathlete. Not by much though.

And he was a pro.

And had spent a bit more on the aero gear than I had.

So overall, I was OK with it

 

[BroDeal]

Hey, look. The humorless triathlete with a severe case of butthurt is back to complain about everybody.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Hey, look. The humorless triathlete with a severe case of butthurt is back to complain about everybody.

let there be humor

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

 

[Soloist]

Hey, look. The humorless triathlete with a severe case of butthurt is back to complain about everybody.

Hey look, it's page 1000 and the same circle jerk of ill will is still going strong. "Hey it's just good clean fun." How you all are still entertained by another instance of some guy who has his shorts on backwards is beyond belief. Oh, I'm sorry, hahahhahahahhahahahah!!! You're right it's hilarious.

I've told you guys to get jobs, to take a class, to learn knitting, to volunteer at the food bank, to work on the railroad, to pick up litter in your neighborhood, to adopt a pet, to get therapy. Nothing helps. I'm just trying to save you guys from yourselves. It's discouraging.

I promise you - I have a good sense of humor. Your mistake is assuming this thread is funny. According to the 5 or so diehards on this thread, you've answered the question posed by the doob who started this thread. Clearly, triathletes should not be allowed on bikes. Now close the thread and move on.

I'll be back in about 3 months to check on you. In the meantime, I want you to take a second look at some of those suggestions I made above.

 

[Archibald]

Hey look, it's page 1000 and the same circle jerk of ill will is still going strong. "Hey it's just good clean fun." How you all are still entertained by another instance of some guy who has his shorts on backwards is beyond belief. Oh, I'm sorry, hahahhahahahhahahahah!!! You're right it's hilarious.

I've told you guys to get jobs, to take a class, to learn knitting, to volunteer at the food bank, to work on the railroad, to pick up litter in your neighborhood, to adopt a pet, to get therapy. Nothing helps. I'm just trying to save you guys from yourselves. It's discouraging.

I promise you - I have a good sense of humor. Your mistake is assuming this thread is funny. According to the 5 or so diehards on this thread, you've answered the question posed by the doob who started this thread. Clearly, triathletes should not be allowed on bikes. Now close the thread and move on.

I'll be back in about 3 months to check on you. In the meantime, I want you to take a second look at some of those suggestions I made above.

bit touchy aren't we?

 

[laziali]

Hey look, it's page 1000 and the same circle jerk of ill will is still going strong ... Blah Blah Blah ... I'll be back in about 3 months to check on you. In the meantime, I want you to take a second look at some of those suggestions I made above.

He he, I love the way you are so awesome at showing you "don't care". Keep up the excellent work

 

[BroDeal]

bit touchy aren't we?

Obviously one of those who cannot handle his machine.

A few posts from a laugh impaired Cervelo owner stewing about the reputation of triathletes is a worthy addition to this thread. LOL.

 

[Boeing]

Hey look, it's page 1000 and the same circle jerk of ill will is still going strong. "Hey it's just good clean fun." How you all are still entertained by another instance of some guy who has his shorts on backwards is beyond belief. Oh, I'm sorry, hahahhahahahhahahahah!!! You're right it's hilarious.

I've told you guys to get jobs, to take a class, to learn knitting, to volunteer at the food bank, to work on the railroad, to pick up litter in your neighborhood, to adopt a pet, to get therapy. Nothing helps. I'm just trying to save you guys from yourselves. It's discouraging.

I promise you - I have a good sense of humor. Your mistake is assuming this thread is funny. According to the 5 or so diehards on this thread, you've answered the question posed by the doob who started this thread. Clearly, triathletes should not be allowed on bikes. Now close the thread and move on.

I'll be back in about 3 months to check on you. In the meantime, I want you to take a second look at some of those suggestions I made above.

Perhaps you could begin by telling us how a guy who cant put his shorts on right should be considered an athlete in the first place.

 

[winkybiker]

.....by another instance of some guy who has his shorts on backwards.......

There's a guy with his shorts on backwards? That sound hilarious. Can someone please post the photo?

 

[kuoirad]

There's a guy with his shorts on backwards? That sound hilarious. Can someone please post the photo?

I've been to an "infamous" (at least amongst KU fans) college basketball game where the opposing team's starting point guard *did* start the game with his shorts on backwards. Seriously. Crowd noticed and a "SHORTS ON BACKWARDS!" chant got going. Took a little over 7 minutes of game time, Okie State took a timeout, the team huddled around the guy, and he took his shorts off and put them on right.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf1izKbjTZ0

(Yes, it's way off topic, but someone brought up shorts on backwards, so...)

 

[joebednar4]

Lol, I have to admit, I was on a serious tangent that day. Not usually that worked up. My seat post must have been too high after my ride!

I swear I wave and get more bad looks for saying hi to roadies. I must have read through the whole posting and just kept getting more agitated at the "tri" comments. I now have read through with a different mindset and do surely find a lot of the comments more humorous than before.

Can't we all just get along?

Ha!

 

[Tri-Fred]

Found this thread through Slowtwitch and have to say that you people owe me a new keyboard! Triathlon definitely has its absurdities and you've got to step back and laugh at yourself every now and then, so thank you for that.

I'd wave at you good people on my next ride, but if I take my hands off my aerobars my arm warmers will slide down over my hands and I'll crash and spill my gu.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Found this thread through Slowtwitch and have to say that you people owe me a new keyboard! Triathlon definitely has its absurdities and you've got to step back and laugh at yourself every now and then, so thank you for that.

I'd wave at you good people on my next ride, but if I take my hands off my aerobars my arm warmers will slide down over my hands and I'll crash and spill my gu.

a warm welcome to you
not meant to be mean here -- you've got it right

 

[42x16ss]

Hey bro, you forgot to tell us to increase our cadence and start believing in miracles.

 

[42x16ss]

Hey look, it's page 1000 and the same circle jerk of ill will is still going strong. "Hey it's just good clean fun." How you all are still entertained by another instance of some guy who has his shorts on backwards is beyond belief. Oh, I'm sorry, hahahhahahahhahahahah!!! You're right it's hilarious.

I've told you guys to get jobs, to take a class, to learn knitting, to volunteer at the food bank, to work on the railroad, to pick up litter in your neighborhood, to adopt a pet, to get therapy. Nothing helps. I'm just trying to save you guys from yourselves. It's discouraging.

I promise you - I have a good sense of humor. Your mistake is assuming this thread is funny. According to the 5 or so diehards on this thread, you've answered the question posed by the doob who started this thread. Clearly, triathletes should not be allowed on bikes. Now close the thread and move on.

I'll be back in about 3 months to check on you. In the meantime, I want you to take a second look at some of those suggestions I made above.

Hey Bro, you forgot to tell us to increase our cadence and start believing in miracles.

 

[Race Radio]

I've told you guys to get jobs, to take a class, to learn knitting, to volunteer at the food bank, to work on the railroad, to pick up litter in your neighborhood, to adopt a pet, to get therapy.

Says the guy posting on a message board......

If you look around this, and other, cycling forums you will see threads that heckle fast masters dopers, fanboy groupies, the media, manufactures, team owners, riders. etc. Don't take it personally, you are in good company. All areas of the sport have ******bags. Tri geeks to Protour riders..... the ****** is strong

 

[laziali]

This is too good not to post. Arms-warmers with a Tri-top, no socks, ridiculously oversized water bottle. Comedy Gold!!!

 

[2beeDammed]

Arms-warmers with a Tri-top, no socks, ridiculously oversized water bottle.

and don't miss what looks to be a 'power band' on the left wrist, tho I'd hope it was some sort of timing chip...

 

[tskeltonpga]

This is too good not to post. Arms-warmers with a Tri-top, no socks, ridiculously oversized water bottle. Comedy Gold!!!

FWIW...that is in kona, middle of 112 mile bike with a 26 mile run after, crazy heat and humidity, and wind, and nobody to draft...and those "arm warmers" i belive are actually supposed to be arm "coolers". squirt cold water on them and it helps.

plenty of studies show holding cold things in your hands can be beneficial in the heat.

as for the big bottle, i have no idea...aid stations aren't exactly frequent...could have a majority of this calories in the bottle. no idea.

sure does look goofy though