AWESOME PICS GUYS!zachdank said:
I don't believe you, 'double diamond chick'!TreeSaw said:Sadly...I never do anything cool that's picture worthy
:I hope you're kidding about the mini-skirt...cuz it's bad enough that we have chicks like April Lawyer posing in a mini for her poster shots instead of some sick drops or something...why is it that girls have to try and look sexy for all the guys in this sport...Why don't you try letting your skills talk for themselves and they'll think you're even hotter than if you do it mediocre in a mini skirt...I'm all for looking like a hottie off my bike...but you aren't gonna catch me putting on my makeup before a ride...This post is in no way derogatory to the quoted...I'm sure it was more of a joke...but come on girls...get some self respect...Megan Black said:AWESOME PICS GUYS!
and you just wait. for my last weekend up at whistler this weekend, i plan on getting some action shots in a mini-skirt...i'll post 'em next week
Absolutely not kidding about the mini skirt. And Im not offended by your comments, but you should hear my defense since you quoted megoodtobeIrie said:I hope you're kidding about the mini-skirt...cuz it's bad enough that we have chicks like April Lawyer posing in a mini for her poster shots instead of some sick drops or something...why is it that girls have to try and look sexy for all the guys in this sport...Why don't you try letting your skills talk for themselves and they'll think you're even hotter than if you do it mediocre in a mini skirt...I'm all for looking like a hottie off my bike...but you aren't gonna catch me putting on my makeup before a ride...This post is in no way derogatory to the quoted...I'm sure it was more of a joke...but come on girls...get some self respect...
Not necessarily true! Ask any guy on this forum. (Hey, we should do a poll in the lounge, thatd be a good one!) From my personal experience, all Ive heard from guys is that they dont care WTF a girl does on a bike, as long as shes on one, its hot. Im not going for hottest, Im going for hot.goodtobeIrie said:
and what are your reasons for that? Probably the same as mine for riding in a skirt: attention.goodtobeIrie said:
ouch! (not meant to offend??)goodtobeIrie said:
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Knowing that she is well spoken tooMegan Black said:
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goodtobeIrie said:I hope you're kidding about the mini-skirt...cuz it's bad enough that we have chicks like April Lawyer posing in a mini for her poster shots instead of some sick drops or something...why is it that girls have to try and look sexy for all the guys in this sport...Why don't you try letting your skills talk for themselves and they'll think you're even hotter than if you do it mediocre in a mini skirt...I'm all for looking like a hottie off my bike...but you aren't gonna catch me putting on my makeup before a ride...This post is in no way derogatory to the quoted...I'm sure it was more of a joke...but come on girls...get some self respect...
) It's the same reason I have a pink helmet with the Power Puff Girls on it....it's girly and silly and is a stark constranst to the dirty, muddy, male-dominated sport we choose to play in. I don't think many of us would give a guy the time of day who actually cared only what we looked like. As for gals like April...bottom line is sex sells. She's got a job to do and posing for those pics helps insure she'll have paychecks coming in so more power to her...let all the boys eat it up while keeping her out there rippin' up the trails Of course guys think girls ripping it in a skirt is hot...but I'd rather be recognized for my skills than my body...Megan Black said:Absolutely not kidding about the mini skirt. And Im not offended by your comments, but you should hear my defense since you quoted me
Not necessarily true! Ask any guy on this forum. (Hey, we should do a poll in the lounge, thatd be a good one!) From my personal experience, all Ive heard from guys is that they dont care WTF a girl does on a bike, as long as shes on one, its hot. Im not going for hottest, Im going for hot.
Skills talk for themselves, no question about that. These pics in my mini will be me showing my own level of skill, however that is interpreted. If it is mediocre to you, then rock on for being a better rider.
Who knows why April Lawyer poses in a mini and not going big (even though I know shes got pics of that). Maybe in addition to being known as a sick rider, she wants to show her femininity. Shes not just a rider, shes a girl too. In a guys mind, whats hotter than seeing an attractive female and knowing she can rip it up.
and what are your reasons for that? Probably the same as mine for riding in a skirt: attention.
ouch! (not meant to offend??)
Im all for the feminist movement and girls getting recognized for skill, not just looks and not having to look like a slut to impress guys. But progress is slow and you have to play the game first. The fact that guys dig girls on bikes is a great first step. Now that weve dangled mini-skirts in front of them to get their attention, lets show em what we can do!
Im not worried, girls will eventually take over and rule the planet just a matter of time
I fully understand you women taking advantage of the sex sells and I understand it...but we don't all need to give in...money isn't everything...and I think a silly pink helmet is a little different than wearing a mini skirt and showing off your body or T&A...and April's job is to ride a bike not look like a playboy bunny...although she doesn't go that far...she can keep earning that paycheck by increasing her skills and not her sex appeal...but I do understand your side of it as well...so forget I even started this topic...Velocity Girl said:I think it's more about not taking ourselves too seriously and enjoying and embracing the fact that we're chics who ride. (And yes...the attention is nice too
What does looking for a man have to do with any of it? I'm not looking for a man, but wouldn't be against wearing a mini while riding. Not for looking like a sex object, but because I can.goodtobeIrie said:
The comparison to my helmet and Megan Black's mini is the having fun with the sport and not taking ourselves too seriously. Embracing that we're girls and having fun with it.goodtobeIrie said:
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LOL! No mini skirt for me, but I think I may have found a good pic or 2. Not as cool as the jumping pics, but hey, you gotta start somewhere rightMegan Black said:I don't believe you, 'double diamond chick'!
well, I don't really do anything cool either, that's why mine has to be done in a mini-skirt to be picture worthy
hehegoodtobeIrie said:
you're not getting out of it THAT easy ahhhh, the age old dilemna (can be applied to many things in this world, not just biking and women). But I agree with Snacks, Venus and Serena aren't compromising themselves. I think being recognized for both is possible.goodtobeIrie said:
Yikes! Holy assumption, Batman! I'm not on the "lookout" and I don't have to be to enjoy a little attention. Why did you say you like to try to look hot off the bike, again?goodtobeIrie said:
I was thinking along the lines of going for sex appeal as to attract attention from the guys cuz that would go along with it...when you're not looking for one it's more of a functionality thing...as to wearing baggies instead of a mini skirt for more protection...but I will admit it was a very opinionated statement (the whole first one) and feel bad for voicing it...to each their own...but makes no sense to me because of the skin exposure and your legs will just look worse after a bad crash...but the minis do look cute if you're trying to attract attention...but if I was to try and attract attention I think I'd opt for a 10 ft drop...but you girls are all correct on "calling" me on my first statement...which really wasn't directly aimed at Megan's quote...as though it seemed to be...just quoted her cuz of the topic of minis...I'll admit it was more of a case of foot in mouth syndrome and topped with a little PMS...Snacks said:
(directed towards myself)
Ah, doesn't everyoneMegan Black said:
yes!!!!goodtobeIrie said:
Yeah...I'm sure I'm not getting out of it that easy...but I do apologize for my opinionated statement and feel bad for saying it...can't say I never stuck my foot in my mouth before...Megan Black said:hehe
ahhhh, the age old dilemna (can be applied to many things in this world, not just biking and women). But I agree with Snacks, Venus and Serena aren't compromising themselves. I think being recognized for both is possible.
Yikes! Holy assumption, Batman! I'm not on the "lookout" and I don't have to be to enjoy a little attention. Why did you say you like to try to look hot off the bike, again?
No real offense taken, just wanted to clear some assumptions up. I understand you have a personal opinion on this, right on for that. I think it's an interesting issue and you bring up a valid point regarding sexism.
speaking of sexism, I want CEDRIC GRACIA as my slave-boy!!!
point taken and understood...I imagine if it was laid out in front of me I might have a go at it myself...I guess I should have stated it more like you and said if we're gonna do it why don't the guys have to do it more for us...give us more butts...I'm not totally against sexism...but it seems to be more directed at females and it takes away from the focus on what we've accomplished on our bikes...or whatever it may be...just seems like they're selling out and having more of their "fame" be about sexuality than how good they are at their sport...but I guess if it pays more bills than go for it...Velocity Girl said:The comparison to my helmet and Megan Black's mini is the having fun with the sport and not taking ourselves too seriously. Embracing that we're girls and having fun with it.
The topic of April and using her sex appeal is a bit of a different topic. Yes, I see your point that it would be nice if we could all be judged on our skills alone. As racers we all have a job to do beyond what we do on race day, and that is to promote our sponsors and their products. April (and Maxxis) have choosen a path that for them has been very successful....I know what tires she rides when I don't think I can tell you that about anybody but my teammates! For some it's the right choice, for others it isn't. I just wish they had more ads like hers but with some of the boys.....I still love the Cannondale ad with Cedrics butt!!! (Yummy!!!
yeah, me too and I agree: functionality of DHing in a mini=nillgoodtobeIrie said:
Thanks! Those were taken one of the first days out on my bike and I was amazed that I could actually jump with minimal effort on hergoodtobeIrie said:point taken and understood...I imagine if it was laid out in front of me I might have a go at it myself...I guess I should have stated it more like you and said if we're gonna do it why don't the guys have to do it more for us...give us more butts...I'm not totally against sexism...but it seems to be more directed at females and it takes away from the focus on what we've accomplished on our bikes...or whatever it may be...just seems like they're selling out and having more of their "fame" be about sexuality than how good they are at their sport...but I guess if it pays more bills than go for it...
and BTW nice pics...was gonna get another one for you ladies today...but I felt like such a jacka** I couldn't focus on riding and opted not to hurt myself today...maybe the karma will be better tomorrow...
) But it seems every year there are more than more women I see out on trails so at least that's a step in the right direction LOL!
Too funny....we are both definitely on the same wavelength!!!Megan Black said:
well, "great minds" and all that!Velocity Girl said:
Gheez woman!!! Is that all you think about??Velocity Girl said:
somebodys gettin jealousFreak said:Gheez woman!!! Is that all you think about??
Sign of a good husband!!zachdank said:
i was just messin w/ you. if my girl was all about cedrics butt, i would have to regulate herFreak said:Sign of a good husband!!
We give each other crap all the time about this kind of stuff
That seems damn near impossible but while she's busy checking out Cedric I suggest you check out Cedric's girlfriends butt. Let's put it this way, he isn't dating her because of how fast she is on a bikezachdank said:i was just messin w/ you. if my girl was all about cedrics butt, i would have to regulate her
goodtobeIrie said:I hope you're kidding about the mini-skirt...cuz it's bad enough that we have chicks like April Lawyer posing in a mini for her poster shots instead of some sick drops or something...why is it that girls have to try and look sexy for all the guys in this sport...Why don't you try letting your skills talk for themselves and they'll think you're even hotter than if you do it mediocre in a mini skirt...I'm all for looking like a hottie off my bike...but you aren't gonna catch me putting on my makeup before a ride...This post is in no way derogatory to the quoted...I'm sure it was more of a joke...but come on girls...get some self respect...
Amenlaura said:
let's see some pics of you " kicking some major ass" in a mini skirt.laura said:
yeaaaah for you...I already was over that post but whatever....I'm all about looking like a bada** chick when I ride cuz I can and I do and I ride like that too...but girly is cool too if that's what kind of chick you are...Thanks for chiming in...laura said:
