Roadies and their full kit - is it really necessary or just a desperate cry for attention and validation? Why do road cyclists feel the need to wear matching team jerseys, shorts, and shoes, complete with obnoxious logos and neon colors, just to ride in a group or solo? Is the full kit somehow magically going to improve their aerodynamics, increase their speed, or enhance their overall performance? Or is it just a way to show off their expensive gear and pretend to be a pro?
Do roadies really think theyre fooling anyone with their pseudo-professional getup, or are they just trying to intimidate other cyclists into thinking theyre more experienced or skilled? Whats wrong with just wearing comfortable, functional clothing thats suitable for the ride, rather than dressing up like a try-hard wannabe?
And lets be real, how many roadies can actually back up their fancy kit with actual skills and experience? How many of them have actually ridden in a real peloton, or finished a century ride, or even just ridden a decent distance without complaining about their saddle sores? Or are they just posers who think the kit alone makes them a real cyclist?
Is the full kit just a way to compensate for lack of actual ability or experience? Are roadies using the kit as a way to hide their own insecurities and shortcomings, or to make up for their lack of confidence on the bike? Or is there something more to it that Im just missing?
Do roadies really think theyre fooling anyone with their pseudo-professional getup, or are they just trying to intimidate other cyclists into thinking theyre more experienced or skilled? Whats wrong with just wearing comfortable, functional clothing thats suitable for the ride, rather than dressing up like a try-hard wannabe?
And lets be real, how many roadies can actually back up their fancy kit with actual skills and experience? How many of them have actually ridden in a real peloton, or finished a century ride, or even just ridden a decent distance without complaining about their saddle sores? Or are they just posers who think the kit alone makes them a real cyclist?
Is the full kit just a way to compensate for lack of actual ability or experience? Are roadies using the kit as a way to hide their own insecurities and shortcomings, or to make up for their lack of confidence on the bike? Or is there something more to it that Im just missing?
I've noticed some roadies acting like peacocks, flaunting their shiny kits, as if it's a guaranteed ticket to cycling prowess. Honestly, it's not the kit that makes a cyclist, but their grit and determination on the bike. I've seen beginners whip past "pros" in their expensive gear. So, before you judge a cyclist by their kit, consider giving them a chance to prove themselves on the road. It's not about the clothes, but the pedal power! #cyclingreality
