Author Topic: Members' photos (Read 501543 times)

Frenchie · « **Reply #375 on:** 30 September, 2008, 01:18:31 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 30 September, 2008, 11:40:36 am

We're talking here about adults dressed in Lycra [...]

We all look bloody odd so we're just arguing about degrees really.

[...]

Best just to wrap up warm and keep moving so nobody notices any fashion faux-pas.

Nothing more weird in this country than over weight adult blokes dressed in football replica kits as they go about (including their business) IMHO!

Until this is seen as an oddity, I have no issue with Lycra, although I do object to black socks!

blackpuddinonnabike · « **Reply #376 on:** 30 September, 2008, 01:38:05 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 30 September, 2008, 01:18:31 pm

Nothing more weird in this country than over weight adult blokes dressed in football replica kits as they go about (including their business) IMHO!

Until this is seen as an oddity, I have no issue with Lycra, although I do object to white socks!

I was going to post something very similar. Fat blokes in tight football tops that have been designed for athletic performance is an irony too good to pass up.

LEE · « **Reply #377 on:** 30 September, 2008, 01:58:04 pm »

Quote from: blackpuddinonnabike on 30 September, 2008, 01:38:05 pm

Quote from: Frenchie on 30 September, 2008, 01:18:31 pm
Nothing more weird in this country than over weight adult blokes dressed in football replica kits as they go about (including their business) IMHO!

Until this is seen as an oddity, I have no issue with Lycra, although I do object to white socks!

I was going to post something very similar. Fat blokes in tight football tops that have been designed for athletic performance is an irony too good to pass up.

Practical though, Pie filling, Curry Sauce, Lager and fag-ash washes out easily.

Also, I think they are 'easy care' polyester and don't need any irony.

Jaded · « **Reply #378 on:** 30 September, 2008, 02:08:21 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 30 September, 2008, 10:41:49 am

Ankle length socks of any colour look shite regardless of what type of bicycle you're riding.

Unless you are a cheerleader.

Frenchie · « **Reply #379 on:** 30 September, 2008, 05:26:10 pm »

I saw a bloke in the local park the other day in a football top, white "football" shorts, long football type socks and what looked like football boots (no studs) which I thought was a bit funny to go out for a walk avec madame.

scott · « **Reply #380 on:** 30 September, 2008, 05:58:24 pm »

Quote from: blackpuddinonnabike on 29 September, 2008, 10:40:05 pm

White socks get mucky brown...

That's why I wear mucky-brown socks.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #381 on:** 30 September, 2008, 06:24:53 pm »

Quote from: blackpuddinonnabike on 30 September, 2008, 09:27:57 am

Quote from: LEE on 30 September, 2008, 12:12:58 am
No, you're getting it confused with this very old Hovis advert

That's made my morning that has...

I think its a a bit creepy

Like the end of the Shining...

GruB · « **Reply #382 on:** 30 September, 2008, 08:18:19 pm »

I think if they are shorter black socks then they are okay, not the mid thigh ones that Anth has on. More discreet is fine. I don't like or wear white socks that high either.

I think we police that hill in Dorset - that is the Wiltshire Police - hope that clears that one up.

mecwales · « **Reply #383 on:** 30 September, 2008, 09:42:13 pm »

rogerzilla · « **Reply #384 on:** 30 September, 2008, 09:45:05 pm »

Is that a puddle, or sheep dip?

mecwales · « **Reply #385 on:** 30 September, 2008, 10:10:14 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 September, 2008, 09:45:05 pm

Is that a puddle, or sheep dip?

More of a small lake I'd say

. I was lucky in that that one was "fresh", all too often I've ridden through stuff like that only to find the water in it had been festering there for a few days and was a bit... "peaky"

.

LEE · « **Reply #386 on:** 30 September, 2008, 10:46:17 pm »

Quote from: Zoidburg on 30 September, 2008, 06:24:53 pm

Quote from: blackpuddinonnabike on 30 September, 2008, 09:27:57 am
Quote from: LEE on 30 September, 2008, 12:12:58 am
No, you're getting it confused with this very old Hovis advert

That's made my morning that has...
I think its a a bit creepy

Like the end of the Shining...

He's my wife now....

hatler · « **Reply #387 on:** 30 September, 2008, 10:54:39 pm »

Small-hatler approaching the top of Streat Hill (parallel to, but steeper than, Ditchling Beacon).

GruB · « **Reply #388 on:** 30 September, 2008, 11:23:26 pm »

Quote from: mecwales on 30 September, 2008, 09:42:13 pm

What colour socks are you wearing?

Jasper the surreal cyclist · « **Reply #389 on:** 01 October, 2008, 09:06:35 am »

Quote from: hatler on 30 September, 2008, 10:54:39 pm

Small-hatler approaching the top of Streat Hill (parallel to, but steeper than, Ditchling Beacon).

Looks like a shoe in for the maillot a' pois rouge.....

mecwales · « **Reply #390 on:** 01 October, 2008, 02:10:45 pm »

Quote from: GruB on 30 September, 2008, 11:23:26 pm

Quote from: mecwales on 30 September, 2008, 09:42:13 pm

What colour socks are you wearing?

From later that same day...

MTBing = black (well mostly black in the above pic. I guess

) socks... It's the law!

Regulator · « **Reply #391 on:** 01 October, 2008, 02:13:10 pm »

Quote from: mecwales on 01 October, 2008, 02:10:45 pm

MTBing = black (well mostly black in the above pic. I guess ) socks... It's the law!

SealSkinz by any chance?

Frenchie · « **Reply #392 on:** 01 October, 2008, 08:15:23 pm »

Baby G. Picture taken tonight, after dinner and before the bath, as I arrived home.

francisbarton · « **Reply #393 on:** 02 October, 2008, 12:35:47 am »

Quote from: Frenchie on 01 October, 2008, 08:15:23 pm

Baby G. Picture taken tonight, after dinner and before the bath, as I arrived home.

Cute! Nice one Frenchie. I remember you posting photos on acf of a newborn Gabrielle. A proper little girl now.

GruB · « **Reply #394 on:** 02 October, 2008, 05:35:02 am »

That is already 'wanting' to be like her Dad and make that transition from an average person to becoming a cyclist.

Blah · « **Reply #395 on:** 02 October, 2008, 08:14:21 am »

Has she got a bike yet?

Frenchie · « **Reply #396 on:** 02 October, 2008, 08:40:54 am »

She does have a trike* (still too large for her though!), her own helmet and loves it when we go shopping/wandering or simply commute by bike. I pick her up from school on at least a couple of nights a week and we usually have a fab' time, singing all the way! When the weather's nice or if mummy's going to be home "late"

we even extend the ride back "a bit"...

It is true that she now wants to imitate us; she likes to dress up with her mum's swimsuit, my cycling caps and helmet.

*Santa may bring us a bike, who knows?

Regulator · « **Reply #397 on:** 02 October, 2008, 09:00:21 am »

I hope you're going to teach her how to put her helmet on the right way round..?

Blah · « **Reply #398 on:** 02 October, 2008, 10:26:46 am »

Quote from: Frenchie on 02 October, 2008, 08:40:54 am

*Santa may bring us a bike, who knows?

I probably don't need to say this, but I really recommend Islabikes. Young Blah (was 2 about a month ago) loves his and is getting really quick on it. More in kidstuff.

Frenchie · « **Reply #399 on:** 02 October, 2008, 11:08:54 am »

Quote from: Blah on 02 October, 2008, 10:26:46 am

Quote from: Frenchie on 02 October, 2008, 08:40:54 am
*Santa may bring us a bike, who knows?

I probably don't need to say this, but I really recommend Islabikes. Young Blah (was 2 about a month ago) loves his and is getting really quick on it. More in kidstuff.

Cheers.

Baby G. will be 2 in November.