Murphy’s Law Of Cycling
Saturday, 10 April 2010 07:03
Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. This reminds me that Paris-Roubaix is quickly approaching and if Big George has another race like we’ve seen in past years we’ll officially be renaming these to Hincapie’s Laws. Murphy is no stranger to cycling and is perpetually sucking Big George’s wheel. In fact, he’s lurking close behind all of us ready to attack when you’re least ready for it.
Murphy’s Law #1
The day after you wash your bike it WILL rain.
Murphy’s Law #2
There will be a headwind in both directions. Always.
Murphy’s Law #3
You will always crash on the same side as your last crash. And crashes always come in 3’s.
Murphy’s Law #4
The light will turn green the moment you unclip.
Murphy’s Law #5
You will always puncture when you don’t bring a pump. You will have brought everything BUT a pump.
Murphy’s Law #6
It will never rain when you bring your rain jacket with you. Never.
Murphy’s Law #7
At the height of your career some amateur will nearly make you stack while taking a photo.
Murphy’s Law #8
Your good deed of giving some cyclo-tourist your spare tube will be rewarded with a puncture of your own.
Not necessarily “Murphy’s Laws”, but a few other Laws of Cycling that always hold true (while I’m on a roll)…
- When you go into a bikeshop with intentions to buy some handlebar tape you’ll come out at least $300 poorer every time.
- You will always be home from a ride 30mins later than you told your wife. Always blame Law#5 and your riding mate.
- You will drive into your garage with your bike on your roofrack at some stage in your life. Guaranteed.
- When building a bike from parts you bought over the internet there will always be a piece that doesn’t fit.
- The day you have an unplanned EPIC 200km wet, windy, cold ride you’ll have big social engagement that evening.
Have a fantastic weekend, ride safe, and ride hard!