The competitive aspect of all physical sports is tainted by PEDs, unfortunately this objectively disqualifies any of them from being 'the greatest sport'.
The competitive aspect of all physical sports is tainted by performance enhancing substances, unfortunately this objectively disqualifies any of them from being 'the greatest sport'.
LOL... All the fun of cycling begins when you can ride at 30+kph constantly between traffic lights, for the thrilling; or when you can ride 3hr+ or 60 80 90 100 kms at a time so you can see your surrounding in a completely different view, for the experience; or when you can bike 20km or 30km without a sweat to commute and get around and you start to feeling that "I don't need a car", for the practicality, and the freedom. Not to mention the mountains, that's where all the true fun begins... Unfortunately for most general population it's something that's just too hard for them to experience. I always say the best friend for general population or beginner cyclist actually is a CAR. Take them directly to some iconic climbs or scenery routes, skip the 20/30/40km "warm up", then they can get the key idea of about what you are talking about, and if they like it, they might want to go faster next time or go further. I find most of times in this way people can get it, especially family members. Oh I forgot there's another thing called E-bike, I think that's also great in these scenarios.
So true, no point talking about it to normal folks. Everyone that meets me nowadays questions me - "Are you still Cycling?" I just twist and respond - "Yeah, I still workout a little" mere mortals don't get the real feeling of being on a bike, wattabombing on a slope.. let them be.. !
I know they don't understand and don't care about it. But, I'm going to do it anyway. If I have to listen to them talk about things I don't like nor understand, they do too. And if you can't abuse your friends, who can you abuse? My closest friend is obsessed with mopeds, for god's sake! I'm talking to old school ones with pedals and two stroke motors. He has about 20 of them! So, he can listen to me talk about my last gravel race or the new crankset once in a while.
Honestly, this applies to any niche hobby or fandom that people get deeply into. You want to have someone else to talk about the thing that eats up your mindshare, but most people only want to engage at a surface level of not at all.
I truly believe that, even considering that I am absolutely that annoying cycle-boy that constantly talks about cycling, that bros talking about their jiujitsu thing is absolutely the worst example of this phenomenon. My theory is that they catch some organic neurological parasite from a nasty mat that makes ‘em stoopid.
Same goes for hearing about hunting trips & golf games from friends or co-workers, us Bikers could care less about that stuff. Like you hit a white ball around the field and had a few beers when finished, oooookkkkkaay........
I believe that nobody cares about my cycling ventures, the same way nobody cares about any other hobby except for the person speaking. But we can't just be quiet all the time.
2:37 “unless you won the thing…” sometimes I tell people I won when I didn’t if they ask how it went because as you said yourself, no one cares anyways.
Racing and watching taces can be utterly boring. No, it is boring. I have been bired shiftless IN races. But cycling is a beautiful thing. The fitness, speed, new places, bikepacking and Z1/2 pleasure rides are a blessing. But my apologies for talking about cycling…🙄
No kidding, just yesterday, I finished my ride and my wife asked "how was your" and stopped speaking. I asked "how was my what"? She said nothing...
LOL...that "how was your" undoubtedly took a lot of strength
Cycling is the greatest sport and if you disagree you are wrong
If you know you know
The competitive aspect of all physical sports is tainted by PEDs, unfortunately this objectively disqualifies any of them from being 'the greatest sport'.
The competitive aspect of all physical sports is tainted by performance enhancing substances, unfortunately this objectively disqualifies any of them from being 'the greatest sport'.
I want to commend you for this video. It caused my wife to spit coffee out her nose while laughing at me laffing at you. For that I thank you. ❤️
😂😂 thanks david
LOL... All the fun of cycling begins when you can ride at 30+kph constantly between traffic lights, for the thrilling; or when you can ride 3hr+ or 60 80 90 100 kms at a time so you can see your surrounding in a completely different view, for the experience; or when you can bike 20km or 30km without a sweat to commute and get around and you start to feeling that "I don't need a car", for the practicality, and the freedom. Not to mention the mountains, that's where all the true fun begins... Unfortunately for most general population it's something that's just too hard for them to experience. I always say the best friend for general population or beginner cyclist actually is a CAR. Take them directly to some iconic climbs or scenery routes, skip the 20/30/40km "warm up", then they can get the key idea of about what you are talking about, and if they like it, they might want to go faster next time or go further. I find most of times in this way people can get it, especially family members. Oh I forgot there's another thing called E-bike, I think that's also great in these scenarios.
So true, no point talking about it to normal folks. Everyone that meets me nowadays questions me - "Are you still Cycling?" I just twist and respond - "Yeah, I still workout a little"
mere mortals don't get the real feeling of being on a bike, wattabombing on a slope.. let them be.. !
I know they don't understand and don't care about it. But, I'm going to do it anyway. If I have to listen to them talk about things I don't like nor understand, they do too. And if you can't abuse your friends, who can you abuse? My closest friend is obsessed with mopeds, for god's sake! I'm talking to old school ones with pedals and two stroke motors. He has about 20 of them! So, he can listen to me talk about my last gravel race or the new crankset once in a while.
true friends happily smile and nod
Honestly, this applies to any niche hobby or fandom that people get deeply into. You want to have someone else to talk about the thing that eats up your mindshare, but most people only want to engage at a surface level of not at all.
Haha- I really enjoyed the closing monologue 👍🏾😂 starting with « unless you won the thing, it went well »
gotta be careful telling a midpack finish story
I truly believe that, even considering that I am absolutely that annoying cycle-boy that constantly talks about cycling, that bros talking about their jiujitsu thing is absolutely the worst example of this phenomenon. My theory is that they catch some organic neurological parasite from a nasty mat that makes ‘em stoopid.
Amen brother
I have the opposite problem. All my friends ride mountain bikes and it’s all anyone talks about.
This could be the most interesting and rewarding video of all time. I’m in tears
I’m from the uk which is football obsessed you can’t get away from it!!!
Aw buddy…. you had me laughing all the way to the reveal at the end… then I couldn’t stop grinning ☺️
Safe riding man 👍
right back atcha 🚴🏼🚴🏼
Superb.
great video and all so true
Lmao, this is the greatest video the algorithm has gifted me in months!
Beautiful
To be fair, that goes for any activity.
Same goes for hearing about hunting trips & golf games from friends or co-workers, us Bikers could care less about that stuff. Like you hit a white ball around the field and had a few beers when finished, oooookkkkkaay........
I believe that nobody cares about my cycling ventures, the same way nobody cares about any other hobby except for the person speaking. But we can't just be quiet all the time.
Nothing but facts and... FACTS
i like your cycling shirt, give the sauce of how to get it ?
Check out Ostroy 🚴🏼🚴🏼
2:37 “unless you won the thing…” sometimes I tell people I won when I didn’t if they ask how it went because as you said yourself, no one cares anyways.
LOL
This was too real
lovely jersey!
where did you get it from
Ostroy 🌸
Take my subscription 🎉
Appreciate it 🙏🏼
I beg to differ, but I'm also biking (but not to the point of shaving my legs ;-)
Nice jersey! I often wondered what happened to my grandmother's donationed bedspread.
LOL!
real
Nice video bro thanks!
Hahaha this is a wonderful piece of poetry slam combined with hard facts
😂
bomb outro
absolute gold!
Perfect
Love the Seinfeld vibes!
Freaking beautiful.
Agreed. Cyclists shouldn't drone on and on about their cycling. That is why God invented Golf.
That jersey scares me
I’m starting to think my friends don’t care
they don't 😂..but that's okay
Best video ever.
❤
It gets even worse if you ride fixed gear, fixed gear is basically the gateway to become a social outcast
haha well I think you’re cool
yes but i don't care that they don't care 😋
Only you should not talk about cycling. At least in this guise. Otherwise you're a great guy?
You should see my wife's eyes glaze over ,as she pretends to listen to the latest pro cycling news😂
Slip in some crazy subliminal message and see what happens.
Racing and watching taces can be utterly boring. No, it is boring. I have been bired shiftless IN races. But cycling is a beautiful thing. The fitness, speed, new places, bikepacking and Z1/2 pleasure rides are a blessing. But my apologies for talking about cycling…🙄