The question tackled here is of carrying the bicycle, should it require carrying. The non-cyclist is perhaps more inclined to consider carrying their bicycle than is the Cyclist. Examples that come to mind include the navigation of a giant mud pit or a steep twisty narrow snowy descent, where the uninitiated may erroneously contemplate the likelihood of survival between riding the bike as opposed to walking or carrying it. Other examples might be bunny-hopping a 1 meter vertical wall where a slight miscalculation may result in going from being Awesome to merely being OK.
But if one thing is certain, should matters come to carrying the bicycle, it is the shoulder that should be employed for this task, as time-tested by cyclocross riders for well over a century. No further research is required to resolve this matter. And, should the question of leather handles come up, I put it to you thusly: are you a giant hipster douche nozzle, or are you a hardman with Ultimate Rule #5 Leg and balls so big you could wear a sun visor with a gauze stocking cap?
Thanks to KRX10 for making me aware of this abomination of a leather handle.
I know as well as any of you that I've been checked out lately, kind…
Peter Sagan has undergone quite the transformation over the years; starting as a brash and…
The Women's road race has to be my favorite one-day road race after Paris-Roubaix and…
Holy fuckballs. I've never been this late ever on a VSP. I mean, I've missed…
This week we are currently in is the most boring week of the year. After…
I have memories of my life before Cycling, but as the years wear slowly on…
View Comments
@Nate Incredible...
@frank
Excellent news. I wondered if that might be the backstory. Much edified that my snark smoked out the truth.
@The Oracle
You've obviously never been to the Koppenberg in the wet.
@unversio, @Xyverz
As any Dutchman will tell you, he's saying "my Pontiac is still ticking." Right Frank?
Some interesting sartorial issues with the lead picture. Shorts look good, but after that . . . .
The cap looks a bit big in the brim.
The half sleeve jersey certainly predates Cav's awful effort in last year's WC road race..
The gloves seem a bit "wintery" for a race which is clearly being ridden by hardmen.
Other than that:
That's a single speed bike he's riding!
What's the gradient of that hill? 50%?
@Nate
I don't know. On my ride yesterday, I saw the first leaves changing colour. And the temperature had dropped enough to bring about the first chills on some of the steeper descents. Not trying to be a downer here, just saying...
By the way, that photograph is great! I love the range of expressions on the faces of the spectators.
@Duende
Maybe up there in Canuckia, but not here. Then again, thinking about the end of summer has always made sad.
@Duende
I really like the spectator on the far left. Everyone else seems to be concerned about the rider, he is obviously wondering where he can get a pair of those awesome cycling shoes.
@itburns
He reminds me of the "Nat'zi" Third Reich character from Inglorious Bastards
@unversio