I think cycling is one of the few sports where you know someone as much by the bike they ride then actually who they are. You know how that conversation goes...

Hey joe, do you know the guy who rides that old barracuda single speed? Yea, I don't know his name either but I know who your talking about alright. Say, didn't that squirmy guy crash on last weeks ride?

So, how many times have you been out riding and known who you were following just because of the bike their on. Maybe it was that guy who always trains with his race wheels or the saddle bag that hangs by a thread. Which lead me to thinking, how many other sports are you known more by your equipment choices then by your name?
Alright, maybe some big production sport like NASCAR or something because they have huge numbers on the side & roof of their cars, plus sponsors galore. But I'm talking grassroots. Would you know a skier by the boards & binding they ride. Or would you recognize your running friends by which brand shoes are laying in the hallway? Skateboarding? BMX? You just may, but cyclist I feel are more prone to this place in nature then most others.

Now...if you know not only what kind of mountain bike they ride, but also what type of race & training bike they ride....or perhaps helmet as well, then you just may be a stalker!



So every Saturday for the last few months I've been riding with the WRCS crew, rain, shine or slush. Most guys are riding their winter bikes but we can still recognize each other by our bikes alone and even more so then our faces which are buried by scarfs, hats, goggles and whatever else you need to keep the wind chill down. When I pull up I always take inventory of everyone's bike to see who's there even before I step foot inside to warm up. Most Saturdays I can guess almost every bike right, except for the odd guy here or there that makes that once a winter appearance.

Take a peek into last weeks ride and see if you can guess who's bike is who's?