You're a cyclist if...

[joewein]

...you look at fuel prices in yen/litre posted at a petrol station and it makes you think of your average and max HR on the last ride.

(it happens to me anyway)

 

[TimeTraveler]

...you have accumulated a collection of saddles, stems, brake levers,...need I say more

 

[kiwisimon]

You know the wind direction without checking.

 

[TokyoTurtle]

(You're a cyclist in Japan if) You've been scolded by police numerous times about "following the rules" i.e. using turning lanes on right turns.

 

[Bartek]

(You're a cyclist in Japan if) You've been scolded by police numerous times about "following the rules" i.e. using turning lanes on right turns.

or been asked to ride on the sidewalk.

 

[Half-Fast Mike]

...when driving a motor vehicle you stop at a red light and since no pedestrians are in the crosswalk you start to drive right through before you realize you are NOT on a bike, and slam on the brakes.

 

[GrantT]

You use hand signals when walking on the pavement.

 

[joewein]

...you own more bib tights and jerseys than business suits.

 

[TimeTraveler]

...you want to cause whoever is sucking on your wheel pain and suffering!!!!

 

[Sibreen]

You find yourself checking the weather forecast on multiple websites every hour..

 

[Musashi13]

..you've seen this thread on multiple other cycling forums and thought you wouldn't have to suffer it here

 

[TokyoTurtle]

or been asked to ride on the sidewalk.

By police? Remind them to study the law.

 

[leicaman]

you ride a bike !!!!
(Not sure where I thought that one up. Call it a flash of inspiration )

 

[Half-Fast Mike]

you ride a bike !!!!
(Not sure where I thought that one up. Call it a flash of inspiration )

Are you saying people have to ride a bike to be cyclists? How very oppressive and discriminatory. Diversity Awareness Course for you, young man.

 

[mrkamot]

when you wonder about how it would feel like riding down the stairs you are descending on on your way to work.

 

[TimeTraveler]

Are you saying people have to ride a bike to be cyclists? How very oppressive and discriminatory. Diversity Awareness Course for you, young man.

I hate ta jack da thread, but I don ge dit!!!! whear da bike???? we needa cyclin course! who cares bout diversity awareness anyway!!!!

 

[wexford]

you're watching your cpu graph in the corner of your screen and wondering what the climbs would be like.
....and then you login to tcc and post it. hmmm.

 

[JackTheCommuter]

if... you eye taxis wearily, even when not cycling.

 

[joewein]

...you're feeling odd not wearing cycling gloves when you get into your car.

 

[JackTheCommuter]

...mosquitoes have drowned in your sweat when they land on your skin.