TdF and the call of nature

[twinkie]

I found this article through some link on Bicycling.com

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadin...vacuation.html

[PscyclePath]

I found this article through some link on Bicycling.com

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadin...vacuation.html

If you've ever read Bobke II, Bob Roll tells a hilarious story about when the call of nature hit him during a hotly contested stage of the '87 Tour.

In the '03 Tour, Robbie McEwen was hit by the same bug, and was seen to do a running, cyclo-cross dismount from his bike followed by a sprint to a convenient thicket. He emerged a minute or so later, minus his left glove, and rode to the finish.

Nature calls, and is sometimes tough to ignore...

[Suzi-Sue]

Good thread! lol
I have been trying to get my head around this for the past 6 days now (since the start of the TdF!)
It made me laugh when i saw the CSC team orginising themselves for a 'comfort break'
then the thought did occur...what about the women!

My friend told me that the men just wet themselves on the TdF, but clearly, it is easy for them just to stop for a quick break. then again, wetting yourself would be the easiest option....but how uncomfortable would that be?! YUK!


I think these might be of some interest for those of you into outdoor sports like camping/hiking/and yes, cycling!

I like to camp n hike n all in my spare time, and found this neat invention for women to 'releive themselves in the woods, without the embarresment of baring your backside to everyone!
http://www.shewee.com/buy.html
Haven't got one though, but i think it's a great idea

[tygab]

From that link....

>>If you are reusing the Shewee to give urine samples, the Shewee can be sterilized...<<<

Note to self: Never work for a company that requires Shewee urine tests!

[Zen]

This thread has been so ...enlightening.