Shops that discriminate against cyclists

Prada sport trousers are great for cycling in, they are teflon coated and have a decent ammount of lycra in them so stretch well. Cheaper than Rapha when in in the sales!

I'll stay off the forum for the next couple of hours of abuse.

Hehe ;)

I'll stay off the forum for the next couple of hours of abuse.
You love it really. ;p

Now that is an idea. Pictures of members track standing in the most unlikely departments of posh shops that hate cyclists. Any one for lingerie at Harvey Nicks?

Don't know if this counts but I have done a trackstand in my local waitrose, probably helps that I work there and it was after hours but hey ho, no pics tho :(

My mother used to work there, and it was one of her favourite shops, so part of the reason for going there was sentimental.

Funny, my mum used to work there but I'd hardly say going there is a sentimental thing...

Funny, my mum used to work there but I'd hardly say going there is a sentimental thing...

When I was a kid it was a real treat to go to London, and Harrods always felt really glamorous. Plus we would then go for Caesar Salad at Bendicks (before it closed) - who did the best ever bitter hot chocolate.

One of the last shopping trips I made with my mother before she passed away was to Harrods, which was a trip down memory lane. Out came all the old stories, how she had to wait at the door for her boss to arrive and give him the newspaper each morning, and if it was raining one of the doormen would shield her with an umbrella.

I always seem to act lots more posh in the upmarket shops like Harrods. It's just that I can't fucking stand being talked down to like a child because they presume I can't afford the gear. I can, thank you, I just don't want it.
Fuck, I know it's a broad statement, but I hate shop assistants. Probably makes my assumption no better than theirs, but you know.

It's a fucking tourist shop anyway, and that statue made me lol/puke on cock.

I can't fucking stand being talked down to like a child because they presume I can't afford the gear.

+1

As arrogant as it sounds, and I appreciate that it's the nature of capitalism that the workers can't afford the product they're producing (or selling in this case), it does annoy me that I probably earn around 2-3 times what those shop assistants do and they still look down their noses at me. Chanel, Gucci and other 'made for 10p, sold for £1,000' brands hold no appeal for me. While I do wear branded clothes, I don't get the whole conspicuous consumption thing that's gripped the nation.

I know it shouldn't bother me, and I should just resign myself to the fact that if people define their lives by such things then they're not worth me getting worked up about, but when it's the prevailing culture of this country I do find it hard to ignore.

Sorry - that's my soapbox moment for this year. I hope it was worth it.

+1

As arrogant as it sounds, and I appreciate that it's the nature of capitalism that the workers can't afford the product they're producing (or selling in this case), it does annoy me that I probably earn around 2-3 times what those shop assistants do and they still look down their noses at me. Chanel, Gucci and other 'made for 10p, sold for £1,000' brands hold no appeal for me. While I do wear branded clothes, I don't get the whole conspicuous consumption thing that's gripped the nation.

I know it shouldn't bother me, and I should just resign myself to the fact that if people define their lives by such things then they're not worth me getting worked up about, but when it's the prevailing culture of this country I do find it hard to ignore.

Sorry - that's my soapbox moment for this year. I hope it was worth it.

I think they seem to believe they are classy by association, which is laughable considering class is not a brand.

"Class is not a brand" - Mechamorgan

I like that.

bikes are not supposed to be in shops (other than bike shops) for H&S reasons, i'm always pleasantly surprised when people let me bring mine in, but really don't expect them too or get mad if they say no. You know a bit like getting a homerun on a first date.

This reminds me of a really annoying sign in St James Square, which asks cyclists not to lock their bikes to the railings, as this poses a danger to passersby. (I'm intrigued to know how many pedestrians a year are injured by vicious bicycles jumping out and biting them.)

^^whilst being chained up??/??

This reminds me of a really annoying sign in St James Square, which asks cyclists not to lock their bikes to the railings, as this poses a danger to passersby. (I'm intrigued to know how many pedestrians a year are injured by vicious bicycles jumping out and biting them.)

Clearly none as everyone obeys the sign and the danger is averted.

The wonders of society.

Clearly none as everyone obeys the sign and the danger is averted.

The wonders of society.

I don't. (Must check my chain for small lumps of flesh.)

I don't. (Must check my chain for small lumps of flesh.)

Emilia, are you single-handedly trying to destroy all of our social values?

Emilia, are you single-handedly trying to destroy all of our social values?

Nah there's plenty of us.

I thought you had been given the night off. Glad to see you here.

Just finished an 11hr shift; was hoping to find some commuters talking about the cold weather so I could give full vent to my bitterness and sarcasm - everyone needs a hobby.

It's very quiet on here tonight. Perhaps some of those with longer commutes are frozen solid. Thermal gloves ftw.

Bath, biscuits, bed.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Goodnight.

Some twat on the BBC was just reporting on the freeze that is gripping Britain. Bunch of wusses. It's only -10 in the coldest part of the country, which, frankly, is not that cold. I got to work this morning and all my colleagues were aghast that I'd cycled in given the ice, snow and cold. I was toasty. As Billy Connolly once said, there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing.

DancingJames - did you send that on New Zealand Government headed notepaper? Cause if you didn't you missed a trick. Written (as opposed to emailed) correspondence always gets more attention. When I worked in the Mirror offices I used to send letters on their headed notepaper and would get a favourable response...

(I'm intrigued to know how many pedestrians a year are injured by vicious bicycles jumping out and biting them.)

Quite a lot, actually. It's a bit like those cows, seeming all innocent, like, but when no-one's looking the time comes ...

Gary Larson

Love the part about recessed cleats.

These, my good man, are not common 'bike shoes'. You heathen
These are Sidi Dragons, and worth more than your suit.
They are especially designed to function both on the bike, and around uppercrust boutiques.
;)