[Hazy]

Just read a thread where the poster called someone a "Fred". Fairly new to this sport so thought I would ask what that term means. I'm quite sure it is NOT a flattering term just curious as to the meaning.

Thanks,

Hazy

 

[rola643]

Fred (bicycling) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia​

 

[rola643]

Oh and Welcome Hazy!

 

[Industry_Hack]

^^ Fred ^^

 

[Hazy]

Thanks Rola. Hope I can grow out of my "Fred" Stage soon

 

[rola643]

I think Hack just took a shot at me

 

[SprocketGirl]

back home being a Fred or a Doris is to me almost a compliment... meaning you ride for the love of riding and have not necessarily bought into having to have the fanciest race bikes and gear. when i was little the big riders would sweep through our town throwing used water bottles and nutrition bar wrappers out as they spun up the road. then a group of local "Freds" would set out on there bikes an pedal along picking up the trash.

in the US i believe it is not such a good thing...

 

[Industry_Hack]

I think Hack just took a shot at me

Mebbe.

 

[georgec]

JUst call me Fred please.

 

[photosbymark]

Being a Fred myself, I don't particularly find it insulting and if you KNOW you are a Fred and embrace it, no one really much cares. Most Fred's that can do that are good people and can be a real delight to be around.

The Fred's that are REALLY ANNOYING are the Fred's that don't know they are Fred's.

 

[Grenouille]

Since I'm married to my bike, should I name my bike Wilma?

 

[Garilia]

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[photosbymark]

Better than Doris

 

[funetical]

Hiho another Fred here, welcome!

 

[bikebum1975]

Ha now that made me laugh I am so a Fred then LOL.