Well guys I didn't expect my thread to become so popular and turn into a orgy of puns and slurs. All of which I must admit I shamelessly enjoy.
BRING IT ON.
Comedian wrote:
This is a serious issue for females from what I can see and impinges on their ability to cycle in some cases. Some of the LBS run basic bike maintenance courses.
Some of them may be free.
They might even be run by a HOT instructor... oh sorry
It really is. I've never had a issue with not being able to find anyone to fix my bike for me, slave or not. I'm god-awful at the basic bike mechanics (albeit slowly and steadily getting there. Practised and practised at home in case I get a flat on my next ride. Fine tuned the breaks, oiled my chain, did a bit of tweaking after spinning on the trainer and I think she's ready to go.
A bit of muscle and logic goes a long way.)
In the past, I've only ever ridden with men. I have run into trouble on the road before, definitely, but the next bunch of cyclists have always stopped and lent me a hand, my personal slave or not. Hell, people in cars stop and help me if I have a flat. (However, the nightmare of being stranded in boganland has always crossed my mind) I have male cyclist friends who have crashed, ended up bruised and bloody on the side of the road and no one will stop their car. It's a demonstration of sexism at it's worst
So not having to do any actual bike work has left me with zero knowledge and skill in this area. I have been mollycoddled but I refuse to be so useless now! Ding ding ding.
goodlookingcyclist wrote:
That's Victoria Pendleton is it not?
I will take her legs, lungs, heart, skills and her slave. Thank you.
Christine Tham wrote:
Treat her advice as "big sister" talk - you may not like it, but it's good for you.
As for me, I am always willing to offer myself, but with my looks and my age, I think I need to pay.
No I have not realised. That is the most enlightening thing I've read on the thread all day!
And they wonder why us women are our own worst enemies. In all seriousness, even if you can't pick up my sarcasm or appreciate my crass and sometimes downright offensive humor, why would anyone sane come looking for life advice on a cycling forum?
(see my use of emoticon? - SARCASM ALERT) Sister, I can do without the didactic tales on morality, karma and rebounds.
And Christine, I'll take you and your posse of hello kitties any day. For you it will of course be free of charge