idropboys.com

[channlluv]

DH told me about this over dinner. Apparently one of the young women in the SD Triathlon Club who is friends with DH's best friend is starting this new site. I just went and checked it out, but there's not a lot of content yet. She does, however, have these fun-looking jerseys and shorts on order.
http://idropboys.com/Gear.html

I think I might wait a bit and see how it develops. I do not drop boys. I can barely drop old men on mountain bikes. But I like the attitude.

I thought some of you - those who DO drop boys on a regular basis, you know who you are - might get a kick out of it.

Roxy

[lph]

Love it :D A bit committing maybe, but love it! And I love your comment about old men on mountain bikes :D

[teigyr]

Once I got dropped on the Santa Ana River Trail (if you know that one) by a man on a mtn bike with knobby tires. I heard him coming up behind me. As I tried to keep up, he told me stories about how it was his 70th birthday and to celebrate, he was riding 70 miles and then going home to his wife and champagne.

I only hope to be that cool. But I've been dropped by an old dude on a mountain bike :)

[smilingcat]

Back in mid-late 80's I was riding the back bay in Newport Beach Calif. Its a flat winding road and can be technical with all the hairpin turns. I was training, riding alone at around 24MPH, then I heard this whine of tire approaching me from behind. Really too dangerous to look back so I cranked up the speed to about 26MPH, That was all I had... and the whine just kept getting louder... The guy managed to pop me and when he passed, I realized he was riding a flat bar mtn bike with knobby tires. What an animal!! I never seen anyone like that since that time.

I realized then that there will always be someone who is going to be faster than you no matter how fast or good you may be. The bad boy (silver haired) managed to pop me hands down. I swear he was going around 28MPH... :eek::eek:

I just toot around these days... I'm more than okay with that.

[tctrek]

I drop boys -- 3 years olds on tricycles :D!!!!

[Tuckervill]

I dropped one of my baby boys, once. did I say that out loud?

Karen :P

[bmccasland]

I love the notion, but it would only be in my dreams. Although I have dropped boys a time or two - I was having a really good day, and they were having a really bad day. So it makes it even worse for them, "even BMcc dropped him, with her bad lungs..." But I wouldn't be so bold to get the jersey.

[Andrea]

She should try road racing :D

Dropping boys is fun!

[7rider]

If I showed up on the Saturday morning ride, wearing that kit....I wouldn't drop the boys. They'd fall over, laughing.

[Pax]

I drop boys -- 3 years olds on tricycles :D!!!!

Ditto! :p

[Biciclista]

look out for those old men! Some of them are really strong riders.
I guess I can drop a 3 year old too..
:p

[Cataboo]

I dropped my older brother on Sunday.

I was letting him try out on kayak, he paddled up to the shore and held out his hand so I could pull him up. I had my slr in one hand and was bracing myself to haul him up with the other hand. He's a bulky guy - not fat, but muscled/thick...

So when he started to pull me & my camera into the water - I opted to save the camera, and let go of him.

He fell into the water.

Ooops.

And I've been passed by the old guy on a mountain bike many a time... I just pretend they're better at cycling 'cause they've had sooo many more years to practice.

[Wahine]

If I showed up on the Saturday morning ride, wearing that kit....I wouldn't drop the boys. They'd fall over, laughing.

LOL. That pretty much sums it up for me.

[GLC1968]

I think that's awesome! When I was a newbie, I used to drop boys all the time...but that's because I would ride with the other newbies even though I was already in really good shape (just not from cycling).

Now, not so much.

Though, even if you can drop boys, I'd think that wearing that would be like putting a big ole target on your back!

[Tri Girl]

argh...the teacher in me wants to capitalize that i so bad!

and I don't even know if I could drop 3 year olds on tricycles... but I'd like to think I could. :D

[arielmoon]

LOVE. IT!

hehehe

[kermit]

Dropped a guy on a beach cruiser once...does that count?

[limewave]

Perhaps not on the bike . . . but I've dropped a few boys in my day ;)

[limewave]

Okay . . . this may seem stupid . . . but are they on TT bikes? Do you "drop" people during TT? I thought that was more of a group ride thing.

[Norse]

I have sometimes dropped the guys or, more likely, led them up the hill. But then again, I have also been passed by old men on mountain bikes with knobby tires. ;)

[martinkap]

I am more often dropped by boys than I drop them...

However, two days ago I lived through a new low point of my cycling 'carrier' ! I was dropped by 2 runners as I was cycling up the hill. I was trying to ride above 8mph (it is a steep hill but not long) and suddenly I hear huffing and puffing and two guys run past me!

At least they had shirts off, spandex shorts and very nice bod's! I prefer to be dropped by someone with nice posterior views ... :o

[tribogota]

Had never heard the "dropping" bit, but where I ride, I don't drop anyone, boys or girls, young or old...matter of fact, didn't even know I was supposed too! Sometimes I don't even drop runners, guy ran up the hill 10k an hour the other day, me pufffing to keep up.

[ny biker]

I've been passed by runners on hills more than once. Makes me laugh every time. I was built for endurance, not speed.

[Eden]

Geezum - why not put a deer costume on and run around in the woods during hunting season....

Well OK, maybe overeager commuter boys don't shoot at you, but just being female and wearing a team kit around here puts a big bullseye on your back for some dudes (and a few women....). I can't imagine how bad it would be with a jersey like that.

[ny biker]

Not to get all serious and everything, but I don't really understand what riding faster than men, or riding fast at all, has to do with not being afraid of or intimidated by cycling. You can be slow as molasses and still embrace the sport and have passion for it.

[smilingcat]

Geezum - why not put a deer costume on and run around in the woods during hunting season....

Well OK, maybe overeager commuter boys don't shoot at you, but just being female and wearing a team kit around here puts a big bullseye on your back for some dudes (and a few women....). I can't imagine how bad it would be with a jersey like that.

But it might make you train to go faster?? :p

I still prefer the she loves hills she loves them not jersey...

[redrhodie]

That jersey would be especially funny if worn by a man.

[Eden]

But it might make you train to go faster?? :p

nah- the people who do that sort of thing are generally on the trail, which I tend to avoid, but during the summer my husband announces one night a week at the velodrome. I go to meet him there and while I could totally avoid the MUP, it would be inconvenient and its an active rest day for me, so I'm not looking to be a speed demon anyway (not to mention too fast on a MUP is not safe). I never seem to fail to pick up some silent wheel sucker who seems to think they are racing me.... and since I tend towards the polite and cautious on the MUP I'm often slowing for traffic and won't pass in unsafe places. This means mr competitive commuter usually pushes by me(generally in an unsafe manner at a narrow portion of the trail or by blowing through a stop sign) somewhere and I end up leap frogging him for a while until I either slow down for too long and don't catch up again or drop him completely. Track is done for the season, but the last time I went out it was a dude on a single speed (not a fixie, I saw him coast) who was no where near geared high enough to keep out in front of me, but it sure was funny to watch him spin like mad trying.

[Jen72]

Not to get all serious and everything, but I don't really understand what riding faster than men, or riding fast at all, has to do with not being afraid of or intimidated by cycling. You can be slow as molasses and still embrace the sport and have passion for it.

When i first started riding I was always being passed by everyone else. Now, 2 months later I rarely get passed and end up passing a lot of people. I feel a certain satisfaction in this and see it as a mark of my improvement. There is absolutely nothing wrong with riding slow and enjoying that but for that competitive streak I love being able to pass people. I especially love to pass boys but more often than not they still pass me.

[Eden]

Not to get all serious and everything, but I don't really understand what riding faster than men, or riding fast at all, has to do with not being afraid of or intimidated by cycling. You can be slow as molasses and still embrace the sport and have passion for it.

Afraid? not sure I follow you? Dropping boys or being dropped by them isn't the issue, but rather attracting every dude who wants to prove their manhood by taking on the girl riding her commuter bike and carrying a 15 lb messenger bag, when all I really want is a peaceful commute... I'd rather not encourage those types.

[ny biker]

Afraid? not sure I follow you? Dropping boys or being dropped by them isn't the issue, but rather attracting every dude who wants to prove their manhood by taking on the girl riding her commuter bike and carrying a 15 lb messenger bag, when all I really want is a peaceful commute... I'd rather not encourage those types.

From their About Us page -- I just don't see what this has to do with "dropping boys":

we are a network of women triathletes and cyclists who have attitude.

We are not afraid nor intimidated by the bike or the sport.

Our goal is to bring together women in communities and world wide who share the passion of riding.

[Eden]

Ah - I guess they figure dropping boys proves they are tough? I prefer to commute/train in peace for the most part and when I do ride with people I definitely prefer that I've chosen them, not just gathered them along the way. I wouldn't want the type of attention that jersey would likely garner.

[channlluv]

Well, as someone who was a bit intimidated by the bike before I started riding a lot more, and still am a bit on the scaredy cat side when it comes to upgrading to a real road bike with clipless pedals and all that...okay, a lot on the scaredy cat side of that one...I think she'd be lumping me in the need-not-apply group.

Alas.

Roxy

[Zen]

I'd wear that and I'm the slowest woman on two wheels.

At the gym I wear a tee shirt that says "I Make Boys Cry".
So what if it's not true (anymore)? It's all in fun and a great conversation starter.

[7rider]

We are not afraid nor intimidated by the bike or the sport.



I've seen lots of women who seem to be intimidated by their bikes. And by their cars. Oy! I can totally relate to that line.

Yeah, I don't see what it has to do with dropping anyone - male or female - but it has to do with fostering confidence.

[Crankin]

I have been dropped by guys wearing jeans, on a mountain bike, wearing a heavy backpack.
I (and my DH, a very strong rider) are regularly dropped by the local guy who has no use of his legs and rides a recumbent hand cycle.
On the other hand, I regularly drop guys on my group ride. Yea, they are old, but so am I.

[skyler]

love this thread.... my goal would be to drop some boys!!! maybe some motivation, right?

[mtbdarby]

I like the jersey but I think there should be small sayings all over like the comments "yeah, old guys on mountain bikes" or "3yo on trikes", etc.

Then it would be hilarious - at least to me - and I would wear it. This, I would not wear.

[Trek420]

If I showed up on the Saturday morning ride, wearing that kit....I wouldn't drop the boys. They'd fall over, laughing.

Yeah, then all the ride I'd hear "Yeah right, so you drop boys but this is a MAN on your left dropping YOU" :rolleyes:

But I'd prefer a simple "smile, you've been "girled" by a 53 year old.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodRI_SMILE.html

[ehirsch83]

I think it is great.
It is a group of hard working, dedicated girls(looks like tri girls) who are proud of being strong.
Think about it, we have had plenty of threads on here about CHICKing a guy. This is what it is.
I love going out on the fast group rides and giving it my all(26-32mph rides). I love even more, hearing after the ride, how strong I am from the guys.
A lot of guys can drop me, especially when the pace gets over 30mph(if it is a sudden jump to that pace, my acceleration sucks. but I can gradually get there and maintain it in a pelaton just fine).
But I know I can drop a bunch of guys out there also, I have the endurance to work in a paceline in the mid to high 20s and I love knowing that I can drop some guys.

So yes, these kits might not be for everyone- but for the hard working girls who put time in and are just as strong if not stronger then some of the guys out there- it is great!

[andtckrtoo]

I agree with Emily. This reminds me of when I was mountain biking with a group of guys regularly while I lived in El Paso (talk about macho country!). I led several rides after a while, and one of the guys (and older gent) gave me a sticker that said, "Girls Kick ***". It was a badge of honor. I put it on my bike. :D

If I were younger and fitter, I was so totally wear this.

[ny biker]

I'm not intimidated by my bike. I'm not afraid of it. I work hard and put the time in. I give it my all. I'm just not a fast rider. That doesn't mean my efforts or passion are any less real or valid than someone whose physiology enables them to ride faster.

[chicagogal]

When I bring my A-game, I can drop some of the fast club guys. I love it. It makes me feel strong and confident (and, like in the case with Emily, get a lot of compliments afterward from the more confident guys whose egos weren't shattered). However, I am SURE that if I were to wear that jersey on a ride with guys, they would put me through a world of pain just to prove that I don't deserve to be wearing it. Or even if they don't, I would be too nervous, feeling like I had something to prove, that I wouldn't be able to really "bring it". So, however much I do enjoy dropping the guys (or at least making them suffer in the chase), I don't think I could ever wear that jersey . . .

[aeiea]

I drop boys so I can pick them up.





Wish I had a better pick-up line than "Is that a hand pump in your pants, or are you happy to see me?"

Wah-waaaaahhhhhh.

[Zen]

"Is that a hand pump in your pants, ...

:D:D

[lo123]

However, I am SURE that if I were to wear that jersey on a ride with guys, they would put me through a world of pain just to prove that I don't deserve to be wearing it.

Ditto.




"Is that a hand pump in your pants, ...
ROFL. :D

[lph]

I don't think I'd actually wear it, but I like the bravado and bluster it signifies. It's so different from the traditional womens role of being rational and sensitive and careful and caring and polite, and I like having something that caters to the side of me that, once in a while, will go insanely competitive and near bust a vein trying to drop someone :D
Sometime it's just fun to be a bit macho.

[owlice]

I thought I was doing pretty well on one ride, and then got passed by a little old lady in a flowered dress and wearing a hat. On a fixed-speed.

The only people I pass are small children with training wheels, and that's because they have parental units holding onto the kids with a death grip while they walk next to the bikes.

[emily_in_nc]

The only people I pass are small children with training wheels, and that's because they have parental units holding onto the kids with a death grip while they walk next to the bikes.

My girlfriend that I ride mountain bikes with and I are pretty darn slow and get passed all the time by both guys and gals, but this week we passed two guys going uphill. That felt really, really good! :D

[idropboys]

Okay . . . this may seem stupid . . . but are they on TT bikes? Do you "drop" people during TT? I thought that was more of a group ride thing.

Actually the site is mine and the term is all in fun.....really about girls who can and like to ride faster that the boys...sometimes, all the time or even just one time. It's not super technical just a concept to have some fun with

[idropboys]

My girlfriend that I ride mountain bikes with and I are pretty darn slow and get passed all the time by both guys and gals, but this week we passed two guys going uphill. That felt really, really good! :D


AWESOME!!! this is dropping a boy. It' my site and it is all about having a good time and a good attitude as well!

[idropboys]

My girlfriend that I ride mountain bikes with and I are pretty darn slow and get passed all the time by both guys and gals, but this week we passed two guys going uphill. That felt really, really good! :D


Ditto.




ROFL. :D

Absolutely!! you have your game on when wearing the gear. It's my site and it's a lot of fun. Most guys get a kick out of it and some are aggressive.

[idropboys]

I don't think I'd actually wear it, but I like the bravado and bluster it signifies. It's so different from the traditional womens role of being rational and sensitive and careful and caring and polite, and I like having something that caters to the side of me that, once in a while, will go insanely competitive and near bust a vein trying to drop someone :D
Sometime it's just fun to be a bit macho.

Sometimes you do go insane but more often it is just a lot of fun and a conversation starter for sure. Group of girls riding with idropboys jerseys is awesome. Just got all the gear in stock so look for more girls around with the gear

[bluejellybean]

Sometimes you do go insane but more often it is just a lot of fun and a conversation starter for sure. Group of girls riding with idropboys jerseys is awesome. Just got all the gear in stock so look for more girls around with the gear

Could you post photos of the actual jerseys on your site? I'd love to see what they look like for real. Thanks!

[blackhillsbiker]

My cross-country running daughters loved the runner shirts.

Deb

[deedolce]

If I showed up on the Saturday morning ride, wearing that kit....I wouldn't drop the boys. They'd fall over, laughing.

This fits my humor more than the original Something like 'I drop boys' and in fine print: ...they see me coming, a fall over laughing :p

[solobiker]

I've been passed by runners on hills more than once. Makes me laugh every time. I was built for endurance, not speed.

This happened to me today while mtn biking on a local trail:)