Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Sometimes I'll see a few bikers at rest stops when I'm cycling on the Natchez Trace. If they seem interested in interacting, I'll say something self deprecating like "Well, who's the dumbass in this group?" Makes them feel good about their choice, everyone gets a laugh. Many of them couldn't even walk up some of the hills we cycle regularly.
I do similar. I'll say, "I'm to F'n old for this F'n stuff.....my too old to ride one of them?" The older, wealthier riders on Sunday rides are better than the crotch rocket crowd tearing up the twisties. They are usually intrigued by my all black laidback recumbent and all black kit.