I didn't ride today but I feel better about myself.

[false_Aest]

And so does my girlfriend.

LA Tri today. Bike section passed in front of my apt building.

Witnessed:

1 man on a hybrid with an aero helmet.
1 man on a black cruser tucked in the middle of his h-bars aero style.
1 large large large woman pass a dude on a guru with a Zipp disc.
1 14-17 year old male riding a pinarello
0 Serottas
15-20 people racing with back packs on
2 people taking pictures while riding
1 lady texting while riding
1 man with his helmet on backwards
Countless reasons why I bail on group rides as soon as someone shows up with aero bars mounted to their bike.

The girlfriend remarked that watching them made her self confidence and self-esteem go up.
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I wish I had enough sense to 1) bring a camera with me 2) hang out at one of the transitions.
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This thread is useless w/out picts.

[dd74]

No one passed riding on Penny Farthings? :D

[rugbysecondrow]

Some tri's Re funny to watch. I had the run route for a half come by my house today. I stop for a few on my bike ride shout a few encouragements, then reLized I wAs "that guy", so I ditched and went for a ride. Just 10 miles since I had 2 hours of soccer to play...great day.

[Ken Robb]

what the heck? you have a girlfriend so enjoy life!

[pbjbike]

At least they were out there, however attired, whatever bikes they rode.

[dd74]

At least they were out there, however attired, whatever bikes they rode.
+1. By reading this thread again, I'm reminded of those who make fun of the fixie riders (for whatever reason) with their black jeans, tee-shirts or whatever. Well, to be honest, fixies are some of the strongest riders I've seen on bicycles.

[AngryScientist]

i dont get how not riding your bike, watching others makes you feel better about yourself :confused:

whenever i see people out on their bikes and i havent put any miles in for the day, i feel like a slacker