I'm too "Prissy", so I'm told

[spokewench]

Ah, Bluetree - the mountain bike world is a wonderful place!

Here are some tips so that you can keep up your "prissiness" even while mountain biking!

Always wear short black socks - not white - oh they will get way too dirty!

Yes, you can wear lipstick at the beginning of the ride, just to make sure you don't lose your "prissiness".

And, of course, you can still match - just watch the light colors and white they don't do well off road.

Those friends of yours are going to have a hard time keeping you from being "prissy"

[Kitsune06]

Black and Grey and earthy colors ftw. Oh, they can be cute, but bear in mind that you're going to eventually destroy them if you're riding right. Plow into a holly tree or raspberry bush or whatnot once and it's gone. Bleed on light pants or socks? Gone. Prissy little spd shoes do *not* do well when you've got to lift the ol' bike and carry it over a log bridge (that passes over water that you don't want to fall into...)

Cute clothes... heh. they're only as cute as the tough-as-nails chica wearing 'em.

[caligurl]

OK.... i have to know.... what is FTW??????????????????

[caligurl]

Cute clothes... heh. they're only as cute as the tough-as-nails chica wearing 'em.

[Kitsune06]

"For The Win"...
as in in the comparison of two different things, it would be "Heavy denim, for the win"...
a vocabulary-based throwback to my l337 gamer days... also "For teh win"... R0XX0r.

hey now, I think the person makes the clothes. that's all. they have to. otherwise, judging by the way I'm generally dressed, I'm kind of a boyish d*ke, sporty and outdoorsy, and a pita to the core. Oh, but I do wear earrings... ...well, my 1/2" plugs... but I wear the hollow silicone ones cuz they won't hurt in a crash...

...oh, yes, Cali...
I see your point.

uh... did you ever take into account that if you're wearing studs, and you hit hard on the side of your head, you might end up puncturing that soft tissue by the side of your neck? Just saying... I worry for everyone. Too much.

I'm not sure if "months and months ago" is valid... Betcha look cute tho.

[caligurl]

"For The Win"...
as in in the comparison of two different things, it would be "Heavy denim, for the win"...
a vocabulary-based throwback to my l337 gamer days... also "For teh win"... R0XX0r.

hey now, I think the person makes the clothes. that's all. they have to. otherwise, judging by the way I'm generally dressed, I'm kind of a boyish d*ke, sporty and outdoorsy, and a pita to the core.

...oh, yes, Cali...
I see your point.

I'm not sure if "months and months ago" is valid...

it's valid!!!! it IS!!!!!!! (and awwwwwwwwwww..... thanx *blush*)

ok.... thanx the the explaination on ftw!!! got it! (i would have NEVER figured that out on my own!!!)

(for the record.... i even wear cute workout clothes when i workout... at home.... in my garage... where 90% of the time the only ones to see me are the cats and dog!!!!! so i think i qualify as a priss!)

[emily_in_nc]

Yeah, I'm a prissy new mountain biker too! I don't particularly like getting dirty (me or my bike), and I hate mud! Perhaps this comes from years of riding on the road? I've fallen enough while mountain biking (and yes, gotten dirty and a bit bloody too) to realize it would not be wise to wear my pretty blue Shebeest shorts or my prettiest pale girly jerseys on single track. Black socks are a good idea I hadn't thought of. Lipstick - yes - just a little.

Fortunately, my mtb is older so a bit beat up, clear-coated aluminum and not nearly as prissy as its rider. If I'd bought a brand-new bike, I probably would have ended up with a prissy pale blue (or eek, even pink!) and been even prissier-than-thou.

Loved your post, Bluetree. Can't wait to hear how the mountain biking goes! You have great friends.

Emily

[mimitabby]

so why DO you shave your legs? You couldn't possibly have much hair on them?!?!
(No, I don't either)

[caligurl]

i don't understand????????????????

[Kitsune06]

leg shaving? um... I do... just because. It's not that they're that furry otherwise, but silky legs etc etc feels good... and they're easier to bandage when you f*ck them up on the trails...

I don't get the lipstick thing. If you're getting your blood pressure/hr up, your lips should naturally pink up a good bit... why bother w/ lipstick?

chapstick works better... doesn't mark your camelbak or the back of your glove (snotragging...)
just at thought...

[mtbdarby]

I always shave my legs before I go mtb. I can pretty much guarantee bruising will occur, but just in case I, uh, earn some rash, it's easier to clean and heal with no hair around it (for bandage purposes).

To me it's not a good ride unless I get a little dirty, but I always start with some lip gloss or lip stick on.

[CyclingKat]

I think "too prissy" would mean that your hobby is shopping or lounging around the pool talking on a jewel-bedecked cell phone (pink)! And here here for matching socks and jerseys -- isn't that part of the fun of the whole thing? I'm a roadie at heart -- just got into mountain biking two months and had my first concussion and ambulance ride to show for it last week. (don't need to repeat that experience!) But I'm proud to say that my socks and my jersey matched. I looked good even though my riding sucked!

[horsemom]

I worked for many years in a 'man's' field--I was a horseshoer. At 5'8" and of muscular build, I worried about seeming manish, but my DH has assured me that I am not! In addition to always being shaven (I am dark haired, and while not 'hairy' it seems more feminine to be shaven) I have worn makeup almost every day of my life since the age of 14. I wear mascara and some maybe some blush. I have been known to put lipstick on during a race, just before I reach the check or finish....All that said, I think I am tough as nails - can mtbike, ride a horse in a 100 mile race, do a tri, shoe a horse, climb a tree. AND, I love pink!!!

Glad we are all different--give me a group hug!!!!

Laura

[caligurl]

Ah, Bluetree - the mountain bike world is a wonderful place!

Here are some tips so that you can keep up your "prissiness" even while mountain biking!

Always wear short black socks - not white - oh they will get way too dirty!

Yes, you can wear lipstick at the beginning of the ride, just to make sure you don't lose your "prissiness".

And, of course, you can still match - just watch the light colors and white they don't do well off road.

Those friends of yours are going to have a hard time keeping you from being "prissy"

OH!! i wear lipstick at the beginning of mtb or road rides! AND.... if i'm not wearing ear covers to keep them warm.... i wear little fake diamond stud earrings on the bike, too!!!!

and sometimes i actually paint my nails to match my outfit!

hmmmmmm i don't own white mtb shorts but i do have light light tan ones! and i have the cutest light pink socks!!!!!


(told you all i was a PRISS months and months ago!!!!!)