sometimes skinny people need to shut up
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Never, not a single time have I heard a top level athlete say nasty things about those who compete at a lower level or just play, swim or ride for fun. Oh some may be rude to a autograph seeker, but when it comes to others that love their sport the ones I have met have always been supportive.
I had no idea who he was but he was strong. Riding solo he backed off the pace and said, "dude, you're strong!". I thanked him then we started chatting. The guy was cruising and I was huffing and puffing trying to carry a conversation while maintaining a decent speed. We discussed our ride then he told me some race stories after introducing himself. I told him I was just a recreational rider riding a Crack-n-Fail. I brought up the Crack-N-Fail after reading several dissing threads in the forums figuring he wouldn't be impressed with my ride.
Then he says, "dude, I have to ride this carbon fiber bike because my sponsors provide my bikes, but if I had it my way, I'd ride the bike I had when our team bikes were aluminum Cannondales". Then he went on how CF was comfortable but he actually preferred the cannondale because it climbed better.
Strange but everything I said was great! I'm riding 50 miles today, dude that's great. I'm training for a timed event, dude that's great. I'm riding a Cannondale, dude that's a great bike! I'm only averaging 19 mph, dude, that's a great pace!
That's the point when I realized that all the forum trash talk about styles and equipment is gabage, it's about being on the bike. A good rider isn't going to diss your bike no matter what it is, how you ride, or why you ride. To them, it's all good. And if a rider does diss your ride, style or mileage, it's because he needs to compensate for something he's lacking. I've seen it over and over and over!
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That's the point when I realized that all the forum trash talk about styles and equipment is gabage, it's about being on the bike. A good rider isn't going to diss your bike no matter what it is, how you ride, or why you ride. To them, it's all good. And if a rider does diss your ride, style or mileage, it's because he needs to compensate for something he's lacking. I've seen it over and over and over!
It's all about the motor and the experience for me. I don't need a super-expensive bike. Besides, I would look pretty lame going my usual 3 mph up the steep part of a climb like Snows Road (instead of the 5 mph or higher that the roadies do), freight training and weaving on a $5,000 carbon fiber bike. I would look even lamer going less than 20 mph on flat ground. In other words, I would look like a poser.
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That's the point when I realized that all the forum trash talk about styles and equipment is gabage, it's about being on the bike. A good rider isn't going to diss your bike no matter what it is, how you ride, or why you ride. To them, it's all good. And if a rider does diss your ride, style or mileage, it's because he needs to compensate for something he's lacking. I've seen it over and over and over!
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It's all about the motor and the experience for me. I don't need a super-expensive bike. Besides, I would look pretty lame going my usual 3 mph up the steep part of a climb like Snows Road (instead of the 5 mph or higher that the roadies do), freight training and weaving on a $5,000 carbon fiber bike. I would look even lamer going less than 20 mph on flat ground. In other words, I would look like a poser.
That's pretty trashy IMO! Considering the rider rides a really nice high end super Colnago roadie but declined invitations to ride with a few of us forum members on GMR. She stated the ride was too hard. Wow, even Gina did the ride. I'm not sure what makes her so special that she can diss other rider styles but can't live up to the one she claims of which to be a part.............Total poser! These are the riders that bring nasty attitudes to the cycling world.
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Appearance is everything apparently. Clearly I am a big gal or I wouldn't be posting here. I have struggled with weight issues all my life but my weight has never kept me from being athletic. I have been cycling (road and mountain) for around 40 - 45 years. I even lead mountain bike rides and in active in cycling clubs and other cycling activties. Have done more centuries than I can remember and have ridden across the USA not once but twice...
OK not trying to toot my own horn, I am leading up to a story... Last year I finally ordered and received my first fully custom road bike. All and all I spent some good money on the bike, more than most people would ever consider. I needed a seat bag for tubes so decided, since I had to get some hiking stuff, to check out REI to see what they have.
I like REI and their staff is usually friendly but sometimes, those young kids are clueless. My SO (who is also heavy but an experienced rider as well) and I were looking at the bags when the clerk came over. She immediately assumed (for no other reason I am sure but my weight) that I was a newbie rider. She asks "so got a new bike!? Good for you? Have you learned how to change a tire yet? Do you need to know what equipment to get?..." I just stared at her as she went on explaining what all new riders should carry as she pulled out this huge "udder" bag to hold it all. At first I thought "just play the fool and let her think you are a newbie..." but my pride kicked in and I had to say "thanks so much for your help. I am looking for a small seat post bag for my new Landshark. I don't need anything too large as it just needs to hold some tubes. I thought about using one of the bags off one of my other bikes, but wanted to get something fanicer for the new custom bike..." Since she mentioned she mountain bikes, I invited her to come do one of our rides, then grabbed a bag and left.
What I wanted to say was "honey don't make assumptions. If you are in doubt, ask a person if they are new or experienced and if new then move in for the sales pitch but experienced just ask the person if they need help and if not, back off!"
The whole experience which has occurred there several times, leaves me thinking I myself should not make judgements. As a mountain biker, I learned a long time ago not to judge people by their bikes and clothing. Some of the strongest riders I know ride old WalMart Slegehammers and wear tshirts and shorts just because its now considered to be cool. Conversely I have met riders with high end Colnagos, wearing full Assos kits and can't ride a darn.
To me, we are all riders, fellow cyclists and should be treated as such. And yes I know professional riders who are humble, cool folks . Generally the jerks to me are the "wanna-bees". Around here we have alot of young guys that have just gotten into riding and for 25 - 30 miles can go really fast. Big whoop. So can I. Until you can go really fast 120 miles like the pros, you got nothing on me. Those same jerks BTW generally don't know anything about road etiquette, a real pet peeve of mine!
OK not trying to toot my own horn, I am leading up to a story... Last year I finally ordered and received my first fully custom road bike. All and all I spent some good money on the bike, more than most people would ever consider. I needed a seat bag for tubes so decided, since I had to get some hiking stuff, to check out REI to see what they have.
I like REI and their staff is usually friendly but sometimes, those young kids are clueless. My SO (who is also heavy but an experienced rider as well) and I were looking at the bags when the clerk came over. She immediately assumed (for no other reason I am sure but my weight) that I was a newbie rider. She asks "so got a new bike!? Good for you? Have you learned how to change a tire yet? Do you need to know what equipment to get?..." I just stared at her as she went on explaining what all new riders should carry as she pulled out this huge "udder" bag to hold it all. At first I thought "just play the fool and let her think you are a newbie..." but my pride kicked in and I had to say "thanks so much for your help. I am looking for a small seat post bag for my new Landshark. I don't need anything too large as it just needs to hold some tubes. I thought about using one of the bags off one of my other bikes, but wanted to get something fanicer for the new custom bike..." Since she mentioned she mountain bikes, I invited her to come do one of our rides, then grabbed a bag and left.
What I wanted to say was "honey don't make assumptions. If you are in doubt, ask a person if they are new or experienced and if new then move in for the sales pitch but experienced just ask the person if they need help and if not, back off!"
The whole experience which has occurred there several times, leaves me thinking I myself should not make judgements. As a mountain biker, I learned a long time ago not to judge people by their bikes and clothing. Some of the strongest riders I know ride old WalMart Slegehammers and wear tshirts and shorts just because its now considered to be cool. Conversely I have met riders with high end Colnagos, wearing full Assos kits and can't ride a darn.
To me, we are all riders, fellow cyclists and should be treated as such. And yes I know professional riders who are humble, cool folks . Generally the jerks to me are the "wanna-bees". Around here we have alot of young guys that have just gotten into riding and for 25 - 30 miles can go really fast. Big whoop. So can I. Until you can go really fast 120 miles like the pros, you got nothing on me. Those same jerks BTW generally don't know anything about road etiquette, a real pet peeve of mine!
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I went into an REI, ended up looking at bikes as I do any other place, even Wallyworld. Sales dude told me that the Alex 24 hole rims, on the bike I was looking at, were top of the line for heavy riders and you can't get any better. I go in there to look around but not for advice!
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photographer came by today and noticed my Boston Bikes map. asked if I do any biking. I told him that I commute to work on two wheels, about 13 miles each way. he was unimpressed and said something to the effect of "well I do some serious distance riding" and went on for 10-15 minutes about how fast he is and how awesome his Cervelo bike is and so on and so on.
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Did she even know what a Landshark is?
I went into an REI, ended up looking at bikes as I do any other place, even Wallyworld. Sales dude told me that the Alex 24 hole rims, on the bike I was looking at, were top of the line for heavy riders and you can't get any better. I go in there to look around but not for advice!
I went into an REI, ended up looking at bikes as I do any other place, even Wallyworld. Sales dude told me that the Alex 24 hole rims, on the bike I was looking at, were top of the line for heavy riders and you can't get any better. I go in there to look around but not for advice!
Part of the problem is I think REI sees itself as a beginner's market when more and more experienced cyclists are going in for products. Bikes, maybe not, but gear and clothing yes.
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But then again, the other day we went into a local high end shop. Guy asked if he could help, kind of a chubby guy himself so I can't diss the skinnies here. "We're looking for white helmets in order to avoid attracting sun on our rides", I said. He said we dont have anything in white as far as entry level helmets. Funny, I don't ever remember seeing him on BA or the Bear, or even GMR.
That's one against the chubbies in this case!
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It sound likes the guy saw your map and in an attempt to establish rapport just went on, and on, and on, and ... .
Probably didn't realize you weren't that interested and just continued until he said what he wanted to say.
He was probably oblivious or nervous and just didn't know when to shut up. Just learn not to be "that guy". The one who doesn't have a clue.
Probably didn't realize you weren't that interested and just continued until he said what he wanted to say.
He was probably oblivious or nervous and just didn't know when to shut up. Just learn not to be "that guy". The one who doesn't have a clue.
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Personally I think rudness comes in all sizes and shapes and and sizes. IMHO it's just as rude to call out all skinny people because of one rude person. I've heard very smilar conversations between reasonably fit persons.
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Don't talk about me that way! One of these days I'll get down there so you can show me the ropes.
Personally I think rudness comes in all sizes and shapes and and sizes. IMHO it's just as rude to call out all skinny people because of one rude person. I've heard very smilar conversations between reasonably fit persons.
Personally I think rudness comes in all sizes and shapes and and sizes. IMHO it's just as rude to call out all skinny people because of one rude person. I've heard very smilar conversations between reasonably fit persons.
I ran into this dude last weekend with a Landshark. Nice bikes but I'm not real crazy about the paint schemes.
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On a ride a little over a week ago, we had 2 serious hill climbs. In the middle of the second a friend of mine, Bob, who is about 5'4" and 120 lbs, said "I'd hate to pull you up a hill on a bike. I'm really proud of you for what you can do on a bike." I could tell he really gets it. Not all the skinny guys are jerks.
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Sounds like a typical m*******!
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No sweat, I know you were talking about a lady. I was just teasing. I am going to get down there and ride GMR with you one day though, hopefully before I'm too old.
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What is this man doing?
A) Commuting to/from work
B) 300k brevet with 11,500' of climbing
C) Grocery run for some chips and beer before the Giro highlights
D) Just arsing about because it's fun to ride bikes
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This is Stephen Barnes, of the Seattle International Randonneurs during the 3 Volcanoes 300k brevet, August 2010. He forgot his bike clothes, and rode the first 200k in jeans and a buttondown until someone lent him their spare pair of shorts.
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Oddly, the way the OP described his encounter, I didn't perceive that the thin guy actually said anything nasty about big guy. In fact, the OP assumed something about the thin guy's demeanour, then the OP became annoyed... annoyed enough to spend probably more time relating the encounter than what it took for the encounter to occur.
There was a thread here not so long ago about thinking fat. Maybe some of the posters here should revist that thread...
There was a thread here not so long ago about thinking fat. Maybe some of the posters here should revist that thread...
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Some folks always have to feel like they are superior so their fragile egos aren't bruised. Nothing you can do but say, "cool" and walk away. No matter what you came up with, he would have said something to top it. Just let it roll off you back and hope that person finds some peace with themselves.
5K a year is awesome whether it was cruising down a boardwalk or hammering up the Alps. Way to go!
5K a year is awesome whether it was cruising down a boardwalk or hammering up the Alps. Way to go!
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Oddly, the way the OP described his encounter, I didn't perceive that the thin guy actually said anything nasty about big guy. In fact, the OP assumed something about the thin guy's demeanour, then the OP became annoyed... annoyed enough to spend probably more time relating the encounter than what it took for the encounter to occur.
There was a thread here not so long ago about thinking fat. Maybe some of the posters here should revist that thread...
There was a thread here not so long ago about thinking fat. Maybe some of the posters here should revist that thread...
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I got moo'd at today. That was new.
Wasn't going to bike, but the temperature was great and I needed an endorphin boost, so I went out for a "quick" 10 mile ride, which somehow ended up being 20 miles instead (happens quite often to me...).
2 miles before I got home, some young girl, highschooler, leans out the back of an SUV and shouts "MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" at me.
Sigh.
Wasn't going to bike, but the temperature was great and I needed an endorphin boost, so I went out for a "quick" 10 mile ride, which somehow ended up being 20 miles instead (happens quite often to me...).
2 miles before I got home, some young girl, highschooler, leans out the back of an SUV and shouts "MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" at me.
Sigh.
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"A" Personalities
I rarely attend the 'party rides' the one club I belong to has.
If it isn't the one up mans ship about riding, it's the one up mans ship about stocks or travel or...
Love riding with the folks
It's when they stop and start the chatter.......
I rarely attend the 'party rides' the one club I belong to has.
If it isn't the one up mans ship about riding, it's the one up mans ship about stocks or travel or...
Love riding with the folks
It's when they stop and start the chatter.......