Behind the Times

[bambu101]

A little behind the times:

My BFs 88 year old mother came to visit over the Thanksgiving holiday, and we were both feeling a little smothered after the first day or so. I finally escaped for a 2 hour ride on Friday, and upon seeing my new bike, her comment was-"But it's a BOYS bike! How do you get on it?" I tried to give a brief explanation of WSD bikes, but she looked at me like she wasn’t buying it. If it has a “bar across the top”, it’s a boys bike- end of story.

And then seeing me all decked out in my cycling stuff (including tights)- "You look so sporty in those latex pants!" I assured her that women no longer ride in ankle-length skirts or bloomers, but let the "latex" comment slide by (I'm sure she meant Lycra)!

Wendy

[Offthegrid]

Latex pants ... what WERE you planning to do on your ride? ;)

[snapdragen]

I got the same "boy's bike" comment from my mom when I brought my bike home! And it's a Terry.:rolleyes:

[East Hill]

Couldn't they at least say "That's a MAN's bike!":D.

Even I find a bike meant for boys just a little too small:rolleyes:.

You would really throw them into confusion if you were riding a mixte.

East Hill

[Bluetree]

My mom came over once and saw my shorts hung up, drying in the bathroom. She calls them my Stretchy Pants.

[lph]

upon seeing my new bike, her comment was-"But it's a BOYS bike! How do you get on it?"

That's so funny! As if women's anatomy was somehow basically different!

Which it is. But not that way. Oh h*ll, you know what I mean. Men aren't the only ones with legs that can be lifted!

Whatever I say it looks funny. It's early, I need some coffee.

[doc]

"You look so sporty in those latex pants!"

Wendy

Wow. Just the thought of wearing latex pants. Yikes!

[IFjane]

y'know when you really think about it - considering a man's (or boy's) anatomy, why did they make bikes with top tubes in the first place??? Have you ever been with a guy when his cleat slipped and he didn't clip in at a red light?? OUCH!!! :eek:

[Bluetree]

Wow. Just the thought of wearing latex pants. Yikes!

It's important to always practice Safe Cycling.