Random Cyclist

Driving to work yesterday morning, travelling along Weston-s-Mare sea front at 8.30am I spotted a cyclist a little way ahead.

Not an unusual sight, a slightly plump rider in a pair of trackies and a jumper, with a black helmet a little too far back on their head, but what caught my eye was the bike; a full on Marco Pantani replica Bianchi, in absolutely 'as sold' condition (possibly not the pedals). :shock:

I'll have to keep my eyes open around the town, as I'd really like a closer look at the bike, and to tell the rider how nice it is, especially if they have no idea what it is they are riding.

Thought you meant to knock him off and steal it!

I was out a few weeks back on my "race ready" (LOL) Bianchi Mega Pro, dressed in combats, a rugby jumper and trainers (shoes, not pants). Even swapped the LOOK clipless pedals for some flatties from another bike. Went for a picnic and casual ride out with a gurl in the Sunny Northeast, passed the Barbour factory, then coastal/clifftop ride to Sunderland

Mr Panda":2pthghnx said:

I was out a few weeks back on my "race ready" (LOL) Bianchi Mega Pro, dressed in combats, a rugby jumper and trainers (shoes, not pants). Even swapped the LOOK clipless pedals for some flatties from another bike. Went for a picnic and casual ride out with a gurl in the Sunny Northeast, passed the Barbour factory, then coastal/clifftop ride to Sunderland

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You weren't on Weston sea front yesterday morning were you?


THM, much though I would love a Pantani Mega Pro, I could never hope to do it justice.

Still, I could always hang it on the wall. :facepalm:

Don't do any of mine justice but doesn't stop me riding them

The History Man":280uzojn said:

Don't do any of mine justice but doesn't stop me riding them

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Same here, but it's not quite the same as riding a replica bike.

NeilM":4hpdympq said:

THM, much though I would love a Pantani Mega Pro, I could never hope to do it justice.

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Love the Mega Pro as well, though they cracked if you looked at them askance...

To add to the random cyclist theme:
Most mornings on my way to work I see a woman, about 75 and thin as a rail, riding a 2010 Specialized Tarmac with Kysirium SL wheels and Dura-Ace 7800, and of course flat pedals. She usually has on a aqua jogging suit and running shoes and is moving at a brisk 3 mph.

Love to know how she came about owning that bike.

Steven