After decades of bicycle riding and seven-plus years of running a Local Bike Shop SJ and I have concluded that are essentially two types of mountain bikers \u2013 the cyclist and the rider. Neither one is better (or worse) than the other. Also, there are many that straddle the middle ground. In fact, it is unlikely that there is a single rider who falls 100% into either category.<\/p>\n
After a night ride and a few beers around the fire, a group of our cycling<\/i> and riding<\/i> mates came up with this sometimes fun and sometimes serious list. The idea now is for you to have some fun working out whether you\u2019re a CYCLIST or a RIDER by selecting the statement that most applies to you. You MUST make a choice \u2013 A or B.<\/p>\n
My weapon of choice:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Lightweight XC hard tail\/full suspension MTB Style:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Shave my legs A. Bib shorts\/lycra A. No Peak A. Leg warmers A. Short-finger gloves A. Wear my fitness watch as a daily timepiece Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Argus is a race A. Stage and marathon races A. Goal: fast time Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. stem A. Bar ends A. Carbon seat post A. Anything carbon A. Bottles A. Second bike is a road bike A. Lightweight saddle Recording my ride:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. GPS After my MTB ride\/race:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Drink a recovery drink A. Remain in my cycling clothes Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Intervals and distance A. Time trials A. Crack of dawn When it rains:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Indoor trainer or gym session Tyre choice:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Lightweight & Low rolling resistance Bike fit<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Professional set up for maximum performance The next bike I buy is\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n A. For my spouse or girl\/boyfriend My favourite question at the bike shop\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n A. How much does it weigh? Preferred bike rack:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. On the roof of my vehicle My bike sleeps\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n A. In the garage\/storeroom For Xmas I want\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n A. A power meter <\/p>\n 46 points or less<\/b> means you are a cool rider<\/i> out there looking for fun\u2026 but be careful not to be too-cool-for-school.<\/p>\n 47 to 64 points<\/b> means you are a cyclist<\/i> at heart but a few style changes and you could be on your way to being a rider <\/i>or a racing snake<\/i><\/p>\n 65 points or more<\/b> means you are a committed racing snake <\/i>looking for results. Just remember to greet other riders when you are out on your training rides!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" … or a Cyclist? After decades of bicycle riding and seven-plus years of running a Local Bike Shop SJ and I have concluded that are essentially two types of mountain bikers \u2013 the cyclist and the rider. Neither one is …<\/p>\n
\nB. Trail\/Enduro full suspension MTB<\/p>\n
\nB. Grow facial hair<\/p>\n
\nB. Baggies\/shorts<\/p>\n
\nB. Peak<\/p>\n
\nB. Knee pads<\/p>\n
\nB. Long-finger gloves<\/p>\n
\nB. Wear a real watch<\/p>\n
\nB. Argus is a newspaper<\/p>\n
\nB. Anything with lots of single track<\/p>\n
\nB. Goal: fun time<\/p>\n
\nB. Short stem<\/p>\n
\nB. Wide handlebar<\/p>\n
\nB. Dropper seat post<\/p>\n
\nB. As long as it works<\/p>\n
\nB. Hydration pack<\/p>\n
\nB. Second bike is another MTB<\/p>\n
\nB. Comfortable saddle<\/p>\n
\nB. Strava<\/p>\n
\nB. Swig a beer!<\/p>\n
\nB. Strip naked next to my car and put on my casuals.<\/p>\n
\nB. Technical skills<\/p>\n
\nB. Trail time!<\/p>\n
\nB. Whenever, but seldom early<\/p>\n
\nB. Get wet and dirty<\/p>\n
\nB. Wide & knobby<\/p>\n
\nB. Do it myself for my riding style<\/p>\n
\nB. Another bike for myself<\/p>\n
\nB. How much travel does it have?<\/p>\n
\nB. Tow-bar carrier<\/p>\n
\nB. In the lounge\/TV room<\/p>\n
\nB. A GoPro Hero 3<\/p>\nNow that you\u2019re finished give yourself 3 points for each A-choice and give yourself 1 point for each B-choice, and add up your total points<\/h3>\n