Tuesday Fun: Tips for Women Cyclists

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:01 PM EST in Women's Cycling

The lovely ladies over at The Hairpin found this list of tips for women cyclists. The list dates from 1895. Among the things a proper lady rider should avoid? Don't try on your brother's pants just to see how it feels. Also, bicycle face. Don't make bicycle face, young lady, or your face will freeze like that!

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Don’t chew gum. Exercise your jaws in private.

Them dirty 19th century girls.

by tgsgirl on Jan 3, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions

I know right?

That sounds impressively dirty.

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

I shall reread The Picture of Dorian Gray with a whole new perspective

by tgsgirl on Jan 3, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

rofl :D

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

My mother agreed with this one

she’d say unless you want to bond with the cows instead of frightening them away

by uninformed consent on Jan 4, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

Yes

It is rather uncivilised to (visibly) chew gum, is what I learned as well.

"Beer helps." -- Ant1.

by tedvdw on Jan 4, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

Don’t scream if you meet a cow. If she sees you first, she will run.

quite good advice

moo

by Willj on Jan 3, 2012 4:17 PM EST reply actions

But what if she doesn't see you and you surprise her?

by tgsgirl on Jan 3, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

Yes!

Also, marmottes. Does this advice apply to marmottes? What about ’beccos?

A friend wants to know.

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions

Marmottes are much more likely to scream at you :)

’beccos hide these days since the “incidents” a couple years back

moo

by Willj on Jan 3, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

And bears! What about bears!

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 4, 2012 7:58 AM EST up reply actions

Excellent question.

Really, what were they thinking failing to mention bears?

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 4, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

bears like to cycle

moo

by Willj on Jan 4, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

Are you sure those aren't dogs?

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 4, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

by Monty. on Jan 4, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

paddington!

moo

by Willj on Jan 5, 2012 2:47 AM EST up reply actions

Awwww how cute!

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 5, 2012 4:38 AM EST up reply actions

oops, saw the other thread first

by yeehoo on Jan 3, 2012 4:29 PM EST reply actions

Ha!

No probs. I didn’t see the other thread. Until like just now.

You know what I always tell you people about fanshots ;)

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

They are evil

and every time you put one up god kills a kitten. I have learned my lesson.

by tgsgirl on Jan 3, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions

ha ha, right.

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

i thought about it

but the odds of my 75 words on the topic getting me in trouble were pretty good, so i figured i’d keep it short and my foot out of my mouth.

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Jan 3, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

but we like you with your foot in your mouth ant1 ;)

just you know, chew in private and stuff.

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

by Jen See on Jan 3, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions

Don’t scratch a match on the seat of your bloomers.

Yeah, I hate it when chicks do this.

by swells on Jan 3, 2012 8:13 PM EST reply actions

If I were to go back in time . . .

And so many women would say, “Wanna see my bloomers?”, I’d be fairly confused.

by Le Sprinteur on Jan 3, 2012 11:45 PM EST reply actions

Don’t forget your toolbag

Is that what a husband/suitor was called in 1895? Cause I am occasionally called …oh, never mind.

by JustJoshinYa on Jan 4, 2012 7:43 AM EST reply actions

hee :D

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 4, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

Don't faint on the road?

I’d better not be riding near where [insert hot cyclist] lives.

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 4, 2012 8:00 AM EST reply actions

insert hot cyclist?

You have such a filthy mouth on you, young lady!

Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck

by majope on Jan 5, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions

Oh heck, I'll just shut up....shameface.

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 5, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions

•Don’t emulate your brother’s attitude if he rides parallel with the ground

This puzzled me for a while. I thought they were talking about 19th century Euskies.

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Jan 4, 2012 8:03 AM EST reply actions

Me too, me too!

by tgsgirl on Jan 4, 2012 8:16 AM EST up reply actions

I think

they’re maybe worried about the disneyland zone if girls get all aero and stuff? Or, is it the, er, tool bags looking down the bloomers? Confusing this advice.

~ Gavia ~

by Jen See on Jan 4, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions