EC1 Collective

Hadn't shaved for four days.

very Mottram

In one sense @amey 's right - EC1 simply don't matter that much, are only another 'tribe' in the culture of cycling, many of which are also guilty of positioning themselves as superior to other types of cyclists. Which in general means no one really gives a shit about any of them because their (negligible) impact is so niche. But I previously gave a shit about EC1 when the first started because they positioned themselves as a City version of an old-boys club to network, with the accompanying inference of No Women, No Minorities, No Poor People. I don't really know who actually makes up the EC1 'collective' at the moment, my guess would just be harmless brosefs. But just because we live in the Internet Age doesn't mean everything is permissible, everyone's motives are valid, every club and organisation deserves a shot and an equal voice. Some people are selfish, some people perpetuate fucked up value systems to other people's detriment and should so be asked to be held to account and/or explain themselves. I asked this of the founder. He never emailed back.

Anyway, others clubs like Brixton Cycles do not suffer from the majority of these pitfalls and should throw into relief most of the failings of EC1 and the self-aggrandising micro.cc's and who, in my opinion, make it hard to just say 'bros let bros live and let live'.

Dear god, how did that happen?!

Another thing I find ghastly is all the micro.cc's (thanks @youramericanlover) weird relationship with brands and the pursuit of free stuff, which always feels to me, like a very grande begging charade.

Can't you just buy your fucking bikes, coffee and pizza like the rest of us?

I'm sure it's just a quantitative expression of their 'value'. But, eugh.

That also makes me insanely jealous that I have to pay for things.

That also makes me insanely jealous that I have to pay for things.

This is definitely a factor in the h8 for micro.ccs - jealousy and perceived 'unfairness'?

Would I like a free bespoke steel track bike to ride around a few Red Hooks? You bet!

We haven't taken LFGSS CC far enough.

Get a better IG impact matrix with quantifiable interaction schematics and you've got a deal!

It might help if you started taking your clothes off also.

I am a male model, not a male prostitute.

another 'tribe' in the culture of cycling, many of which are also guilty of positioning themselves as superior to other types of cyclists

Honey badgers?

Sorry, I'm only going to be sponsoring the sexiest of cycling disciplines, which is why I've gone for @umop3pisdn as everyone knows there is no discipline more marketable than TT's.

"ever driven on a straight dual carriage way in the Midlands and thought 'I'd love to ride this on a bicycle backwards and forwards, for twelve hours straight, whilst wearing a skin suit and an egg on your head'? Well now you can! [in sexy whisper] TALBOT FRAMEWORKS, 12 hours of your life you'll never get back."

Hahaha - love it!

Who wouldn't want to wear that fabulous 'Talbot Frameworks' jersey....

"Emporer, your Talbot Frameworks jersey is truly divine!"

Honey badgers?

Doesn't get any sexier

You're obsessed with getting us all naked

that's the suffering element of the ride.

When I was your age I blagged free Club Mrs holidays.

His next season is audax what now?

explain 'Club Mrs' please

No.

I think it's a swingers thing.

Fussballclub is a random sentence generator. What more explanation is needed.