how many seasons and/or miles til experienced?

[Veronica]

According to Veronica's criteria...

"It's a joke son. I say it's a joke."

V.

When you ask for someone's opinion, that's what you're going to get. It doesn't make it truth.

[7rider]

"It's a joke son. I say it's a joke."

V.

When you ask for someone's opinion, that's what you're going to get. It doesn't make it truth.

WHEW! That's a relief!!!
Cuz, when I read your list, I thought "Where's the bar? I thought your aren't a REAL cyclist until you walk into a seedy neighborhood bar while clad in lycra and ask to refill your waterbottles!"

And BTW, I thought I was experienced (anyone got Jimi Hendrix running through their brains?) but perhaps not! (BTW, I'm breathing down the neck of mile 2,000 also this year...a personal best for me.)

Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do with a chain tool and keep my LBS on speed dial on my cell! I know just enough about bike mechanics and maintenance to be dangerous. I figure, I don't change my oil in my car by myself and I have no clue how it works, so do I really need to do all my bike work by myself? Sure, I can fix a flat, adjust my saddle, replace my cleats, and change pedals. But repair or replace a headset? Overhaul a bottom bracket? Swap out a cassette? Nope. Mostly, I rely on routine check ups with my trusted mechanic to keep the machine running correctly from the start.

P.S. I never picked up a waterbottle from the ground, and I"d probably break my neck if I tried!