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fred n. 1) a person who spends a lot of money on his bike and clothing, but still can’t ride. “What a fred — too much Lycra and titanium and not enough skill.” Synonym for poser. Occasionally called a “barney”. 2) (from road riding) a person who has a mishmash of old gear, does’t care at all about technology or fashion, didn’t race or follow racing, etc. Often identified by chainring marks on white calf socks. Used by “serious” roadies to disparage utility cyclists and touring riders, especially after these totally unfashionable “freds” drop the “serious” roadies on hills because the “serious” guys were really posers. According to popular myth, “Fred” was a well-known grumpy old touring rider, who really was named Fred.

crotch-testing n. sudden impact between a male rider’s private parts and something very hard and pointy, such as a handlebar stem or seat.

‘rhoid buffing v. going down a hill so steep that your butt touches the rear wheel.

winky a reflector. “Nice winky set, fred!”