Whenever you move to a different part of the country, people have different customs/dialects/ways of doing things differently than you are used to. However, these three individuals that I have noticed would qualify as dorks no matter where they were seen in the country. Please rank 1-3 who is the biggest dork.
1. Two weeks ago at the swim race. Guy looks normal, but decides that he just can't make it through the 30 minute swim without tunes, and pulls out the Finis MP3 Swim Player to use for the race.
2. One week ago on Sat morning ride. Pull up on a guy at about 6:30 in the morning. He is 35, riding a Specialized S-works with Zipp 404's and Assos head to toe. He was doing 15 mph-16 tops on a flat piece of road. Thought, well maybe he is just warming up or cooling down. An hour later on the way back, passed him again doing same speed.
3. Thursday afternoon on ride home. About 90 degrees, humid as hell. See a muscle bound type flying coming the other way. He is wearing bib tights, not bib shorts, no shirt.
So in your opinion, who is the biggest dork?
Boys, it is hot here, it is like Chisago every day. But I felt a lot better this morning than last week, starting to acclimitize.
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It's between guy #1 and guy #3 for sure.
The only difference between me and guy #2 is the bank account, that's why he's out.
So, the argument is narrowed to two. Swim tunes, lame. Bib shorts, possible posing, also lame.
I am saying biggest dork goes to guy #1. Don't get me wrong, bib shorts with no shirt is not okay. But, I can imagine scenarios that would let him off the hook. No clean shirt, heat, reduced chafing, who knows. I'm reaching, he's probably just a tool.
But, swim tunes, there's no excuse. The purpose of swim tunes is to curb the boredom of training. If you're bored during a race, get a new hobby.
Aqua-dancer is the biggest dork.
I say guy #3. I can see no other reason for tights and no shirt other than him saying "hey, look at my upper body, which is ripped". I can't stand the type of person who loves themselves so much they have to call out their own personal greatness. Barf.
Also, I have swim tunes, so guy #1 is off the hook. Ok, well, I have the stuff, but have actually never used the swim tunes. but I could if I wanted.
Dude #2 is off the hook for me for 2 reasons - 1, the Specialized S works is in my top 2 bikes I'd fantisize about periodically. That and the Cervelo P3. mmmmm...
Dude #3 = douche.
Couple of clarifications.
Guy #1- Gilbs, I don't have a problem with the concept of tunes while swimming, although after Cronz brought it to my attention, I have noticed that people that have them spend an inorndinate amount of time screwing around with them during workouts. I would be interested in your experience with it. But for a race? cmon Gilbs, would you seriously bring it out for a race? Would you bring out your ipod for a 5K?
Guy #2- Guy was a little overweight, slicked back hair. For some reason it bugs me if you are a rich dork who says, "I am going to outspend you on a bike" although it was obvious he hadn't put the time into riding it. For some reason it is different to me than a car or house or suit or electronics. I feel the same way about skis, or the New Yorker who shows up in SD with thousands of dollars in new hunting gear for his first pheasant hunt. Maybe it is just me.
Guy #3- Bib tights. 90 degrees and humid. No shirt. Enough said.
Another clarification. I don't think swim tunes are lame for training. I think they would be cool for training. I just can't imagine wanting to listen to music during a race.
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