weird boyfriends

[light_sabe_r]

Oh, my husband and I could wear each other's shorts. He's given me shorts before where he didn't like the chamois, and while he wouldn't borrow mine because I'd kill him, he bought his last pair based on a pair that I had. (He bought the men's version, but they were nearly identical.) The differences between men's and women's shorts are not that dramatic, I've found. If all of mine were dirty and he had a clean pair, I am pretty sure I could ride in them and never notice the difference.

But he's the one who told me about the used bike short ebay ads and the particular fetish for dirty bike shorts, so I think he'd think this was a troll, too!

BF and I are the same size as well. We ACCIDENTLY borrow each others shorts (they were on sale, just a minor brand. They look IDENTICAL and we each have three pair!!) It annoys me when he steals my last pair of clean lycra instead of his own! I hate his chamois and could never wear them!

But I do borrow his clean cycling socks when I've run out Shouldn't be a problem now with all the SS going ons...

But We've never worn each other's dirty lycra! EWE that's just gross.

[velogirl]

I won't even wear my own dirty lycra.....but, I have a friend who did the AIDS Ride (seven days in a row riding) and he only had one pair of shorts. He'd wear them one day and the next day he would turn them inside out and wear them again. And then he'd reverse the process -- never washing them all week. His feeling was that by wearing the chamois outside, it was getting clean and disinfected in the sun and wind.

Oh, and he was 22 at the time. I guess young kids like CaliGirl's boyfriend (and my AIDS Ride buddy) have different standards than middle-aged women like us!

[CyclChyk]

decided to delete my post myself

Ditto to this one. I am still trying to figure out how guys who "never lose a race" lost a race.......

[KSH]

i mean i just got back riding in these and they're sweaty, damp and don't smell too great and he's wearing them. i mean do men have any type of ethics when it comes to hygeine or what? to me that's disgusting. i know i would never wear anyone's used shorts. or is this one of those "he loves me" type things where a close relative or spouse will eat off your plate and so forth... just weird

Men are gross. Plain and simple.

I think most would only shower 2 times a week if women weren't around.

[Veronica]

Thom and I wear the same size and ride the same size bike. So it's possible. It's definitely weird... and I'd probably be looking for a new boyfriend if he was really into wearing my dirty shorts.

And all of you who are saying men are gross... My guy isn't! Or is that ain't?

Finally, why the assumption that this person is a troll? It's certainly not the first odd post we've had. And if you're put off by what she had to say, remember what your mother told you. I'll leave that bit to your imagination.

V.

PS Please note the correct use of it's and your.

[CyclChyk]

PS Please note the correct use of it's and your.

very impressive! (and the "ain't" did not go unnoticed)

[Trek420]

Regina ...."and I'm making a concerted effort to get more "girly" jerseys, so...well, he wouldn't be wearing those."

and skorts, then he won't wear the shorts either

[chickwhorips]

i just got done running with BF's running pants that he wore earlier today. so he ran a couple miles in them, but i knew they were clean. he doesn't sweat that much. besides i had my own underwear on.

[BadgerGirl]

Besides, Chickwhorips, it isn't hot enough in AK to sweat anyways, right? Ewww

[Triskeliongirl]

Back off guys. If you think she's a troll ignore her posts, but don't make her feel unwelcome here. My husband would do exactly the same thing. He is much taller than me, and rides a much larger framed bike, but once he visited me on cape cod, pulled out my daughters bike (way too small), jacked up the seatpost to the max insertion line, and went for it. He wears the same shorts for a week without washing, and yes, he gets the shorts that I don't like the chamois on and wears them too. Not all guys care that much about any of this stuff, if its a choice of riding or not riding.

[cherinyc]

OK, after reading your slew of posts today, I have to say it's really obvious you are the same guy from last month who got thrown off after starting the lame peeing thread.

i guess i haven't been paying attention. how can you all tell when someone is a "troll"? considering the stuff that I've opened up to you guys about - this thread seemed mild. I definitely can't see my bf wearing any of my shorts (way too small) but I've worn a (clean) pair of his - that he said were too tight on him. the waistband could be pulled up to my chin practically, but it's hard to find "baggy" lycra.

[Eden]

i guess i haven't been paying attention. how can you all tell when someone is a "troll"? considering the stuff that I've opened up to you guys about - this thread seemed mild.

I am not passing any judgement on this poster as to whether or not they are serious or trolling.

"Trolls" - named for both the ugly hairy guys that hang out under bridges and for those who troll (like the fishing term of dragging a line behind a slowly moving boat) forums to see if they can hook a sucker.

Generally they go around posting inflamatory things just to see how bad (good) the reactions that they can get are. Often they have a specific subject they like to troll about - "CF s*cks, Ti is the only good material" or "Lance Armstrong is the greatest of all times" or conversely "Lance Armstrong is the biggest Doper of all times". This kind of stuff is very elementary trolling, but can get people going good on some boards. Its not that the subjects are personal or intimate, its more that they inspire a strong reaction from the audience. Trolls like to make people argue.

[cherinyc]

I am not passing any judgement on this poster as to whether or not they are serious or trolling.

"Trolls" - named for both the ugly hairy guys that hang out under bridges and for those who troll (like the fishing term of dragging a line behind a slowly moving boat) forums to see if they can hook a sucker.

Generally they go around posting inflamatory things just to see how bad (good) the reactions that they can get are. Often they have a specific subject they like to troll about - "CF s*cks, Ti is the only good material" or "Lance Armstrong is the greatest of all times" or conversely "Lance Armstrong is the biggest Doper of all times". This kind of stuff is very elementary trolling, but can get people going good on some boards. Its not that the subjects are personal or intimate, its more that they inspire a strong reaction from the audience. Trolls like to make people argue.

hmmmm. interesting. I think I am just too simple of a person. I have way too much respect for my time to just go around trying to egg people on (is egg the right word there? it sounded right in my head). anyway - I am often considered naive b/c I generally think that people are being genuine and honest, when they are not. It's hard to not become cynical in this day and age, huh?

It makes me sad to realize that people can be so decrepid. Like poor Suzie's bike being stolen (this world is full of bad stuff - makes you appreciate when you find the good stuff, right?)

Cali - I am not sure how to even tell you how you could prove yourself to this group (any many here do not need you to prove anything) - but if it were me, and I knew I wasn't trying to do anything dis-honest, I would want to justify myself. I believe you have that right.

[Dianyla]

I don't think Cali Sunshine is a garden variety internet troll trying to bait us into arguing (although, if that is the goal then s/he has actually been successful ).

However, I am getting very strong vibes suggesting a cycling garments fetish. This very thread we're on now is soliciting stories about folks wearing someone else's dirty shorts, another post is asking about ripped up shorts/tights. And in the questionably sexist We Beat The Guys thread s/he waxes eloquent on the variety of fancy things that all these poser guys were wearing.

That's what creeps me out. Maybe these are all just innocent coincidences, but I've seen too many fetishists on other online forums to ignore my gut instincts on this.

[paigette]

However, I am getting very strong vibes suggesting a cycling garments fetish.

I'm leaning towards that thinking, too.