Tulsa Tough Bicycle Festival This Weekend

[Townsend]

Again too modest to mention his own achievements, tulsacyclist scored a 3rd & 5th this weekend against very tough competition.  Based on his results 1/2 way into the season he's already "catted up" (moved up a skill category) in his first year of racing.  He's a natural.

Kudos sir.


I worked on observation and beer drinking skills. 

Unfortunately, while currently proficient, I reached the top of my game many years ago and am slowly riding into the sunset.

Indeed, I shall pass on my badges of honor but only when they are pried from my cold dead hands.

So sayeth the prophesies.

[guido911]

I gotta ask. How many cyclists were dressed like they were racing at the Tour de France? 

[Townsend]

I gotta ask. How many cyclists were dressed like they were racing at the Tour de France? 

You mean dressed like cyclists in a race?

[guido911]

You mean dressed like cyclists in a race?

Or dressed like their that while biking on a trail, or on the road, or their neighborhood, or anywhere. I am a huge Strikeforce fan, but I not put on my fighting shorts and striking gloves when I watch it or even when I train. Man you can really suck the air out of a room.

[RecycleMichael]

Or dressed like their that while biking on a trail, or on the road, or their neighborhood, or anywhere. I am a huge Strikeforce fan, but I not put on my fighting shorts and striking gloves when I watch it or even when I train. Man you can really suck the air out of a room.

Why do you insult him for asking a simple question about your post?

I understand why you insult me, it's fun and I give it back. But this seemed like an generic ask of clarification.

[guido911]

Why do you insult him for asking a simple question about your post?

I understand why you insult me, it's fun and I give it back. But this seemed like an generic ask of clarification.

My original point was a freakin joke (notice the tongue wag) and he decided to be a wiseass. That's his M.O.

[Ed W]

I gotta ask. How many cyclists were dressed like they were racing at the Tour de France? 

Given that nearly all of them receive some sort of sponsorship, nearly all of them have their sponsor's logos on jerseys and shorts. Most of the sponsor's money gets eaten up in travel expenses.  It's not big money, Guido.  In fact, you could probably sponsor a team and get national recognition.  In fact, in the heyday of the United States Postal Service Team, the budget amounted to $12 million.  I'll bet that for $100K, they'd put your face and logo on the seat of their shorts.  

[Conan71]

Or dressed like their that while biking on a trail, or on the road, or their neighborhood, or anywhere. I am a huge Strikeforce fan, but I not put on my fighting shorts and striking gloves when I watch it or even when I train. Man you can really suck the air out of a room.

Spandex is like kryptonite to Paul Tay so it keeps him away from Tulsa Tough.  

Good question, one I used to ask myself.  I used to avoid organized riding because I figured they were a bunch of cliquish dorks who wanted to dress like Lance Armstrong.

Then I learned working out in cotton just plain sucks and spandex is the most comfortable thing to cycle in, as well as having a pad sewn in the saddle area which is important for comfort.  There's not much to the lightweight seats on road bikes, so that's a benefit.  

As far as a lot of the logos you see on the jerseys and shorts (kits), some riders are literally paid riders (Like Team Jelly Belly), amateurs who ride for local teams like SoundPony or Tom's have a really good bike shop discount and bonus program which can save a cyclist hundreds to thousands each year depending on how much they like to spend on bikes and equipment.  Event jerseys are a source of pride for people who have completed a ride like the Triple Bypass in Colorado or Hotter 'N' Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls.

Quite frankly there's just no better clothing for distance riding.  Looser clothing chafes and other materials let sweat stay on your body instead of evaporate to help cool your body.

[guido911]

Spandex is like kryptonite to Paul Tay so it keeps him away from Tulsa Tough.  

Good question, one I used to ask myself.  I used to avoid organized riding because I figured they were a bunch of cliquish dorks who wanted to dress like Lance Armstrong.

Then I learned working out in cotton just plain sucks and spandex is the most comfortable thing to cycle in, as well as having a pad sewn in the saddle area which is important for comfort.  There's not much to the lightweight seats on road bikes, so that's a benefit.  

As far as a lot of the logos you see on the jerseys and shorts (kits), some riders are literally paid riders (Like Team Jelly Belly), amateurs who ride for local teams like SoundPony or Tom's have a really good bike shop discount and bonus program which can save a cyclist hundreds to thousands each year depending on how much they like to spend on bikes and equipment.  Event jerseys are a source of pride for people who have completed a ride like the Triple Bypass in Colorado or Hotter 'N' Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls.

Quite frankly there's just no better clothing for distance riding.  Looser clothing chafes and other materials let sweat stay on your body instead of evaporate to help cool your body.

Thank you for not freakin out. I cycle as well and own clothes like that. I think there is a safety element with neon look too. Keeps you from getting run over

[Townsend]

Why do you insult him for asking a simple question about your post?

I understand why you insult me, it's fun and I give it back. But this seemed like an generic ask of clarification.

I appreciate the back but I'm good.  It seems as though someone's got his sensitive girl clothing on and his VS thong wrenched up tight as a drum.

[Hoss]

I appreciate the back but I'm good.  It seems as though someone's got his sensitive girl clothing on and his VS thong wrenched up tight as a drum.

[Townsend]

That's freaking awesome

[dbacks fan]

Is that the new "pawsitraction" shoe I've heard about?

[Red Arrow]

Is that the new "pawsitraction" shoe I've heard about?

With retractable traction enhancers.  You don't need to swap for regular paws in the spring.

[dbacks fan]

With retractable traction enhancers.  You don't need to swap for regular paws in the spring.

Ahhh, yes, the "all season" style. Good choice.