Fred?

[Eden]

Yes, I am a mtb'er. When I went over the bars in January I did a face plant plus a full somersault with a half twist (clipped in to boot). The only thing that saved me from a busted nose or a ton of orthodontic work was my visor, which was hanging off my helmet when I finally got up to assess the damage.

Oh, and btw, some people have skin sensitive to the rubber in legs grippers, so they turn them up. That's why the manufacturers print their logos upside down inside the legs.

Ahh - but visors on mt bikers are not considered "Fred" at all, maybe even for that very reason?

I've always heard that "Fred" was a guy that would show up to the local shop's fast ride on his old clunky 10 speed wearing ripped cycling shorts, long socks and tennis shoes and badly needing a shower... His most endering trait that made him such a hated figure was that he had no problem hanging with the fast guys.... or even riding the legs off of them. If they couldn't out ride him, they could at least make fun of him.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I've always heard that "Fred" was a guy that would show up to the local shop's fast ride on his old clunky 10 speed wearing ripped cycling shorts, long socks and tennis shoes and badly needing a shower... His most endering trait that made him such a hated figure was that he had no problem hanging with the fast guys.... or even riding the legs off of them. If they couldn't out ride him, they could at least make fun of him.

Sounds like the kind of guy I would like. (except for the needing a shower part)

[mimitabby]

Sounds like the kind of guy I would like. (except for the needing a shower part)

ah, come on, Lisa, water is cheap!

[velocilex]

I recently heard that having a chain ring mark on your right leg is tres Fred. Awright! Chalk up another Fred point to me! I'm such a total Fred (or Doris, as the case may be). Occasionally I pass a group of cyclists who are likely the type to point the Fred finger at others and I always make sure to wave and say "Hi!" as I go by.

[RoadRaven]

LOL...

May I just add to this?

My boss is a triathelete... his name is

... drrrrrrrum rrrrroll....

FRED!

[Mr. Bloom]

Occasionally I pass a group of cyclists who are likely the type to point the Fred finger at others and I always make sure to wave and say "Hi!" as I go by.

Slight Hijack:

OK, I know I'm new. But whenever I pass cyclists, I wave, nod, say "hi"...something. Even if I'm working hard....

Half the time I get a friendly response, half the time...I'm ignored. What's the deal? Are these the real FREDs who are so self-absorbed that they're rude?

So, is the 50%/50% experience common or unusual to my area?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

So, is the 50%/50% experience common or unusual to my area?

It's not unusual....but wait! Don't assume they are being rude! It's quite possible that these poor roadies are struggling mightily to keep up with their group and impress each other- struggling so hard, in fact, that they become totally absorbed in their own private agony. Don't resent them, instead, they need your sympathy and understanding!

Too funny about the Ivory and the Safeguard...