I know the stereotypes define elite cyclists as rude, and snobby toward other bikers, but I dont think that is true of all of them. I wouldnt mind reaching elite status and here is why....
The other day I was out for my ride and was having a great one. I was in the zone the whole time... I was coming off of a decline and was pumping away trying to maintain the high speed as long as possible... next thing I know a car slows down to keep pace with me and the passenger starts asking for directions. I had to slow down and even come to a stop because of these dolts... I was really focused too.
I am really sure that if I was on a $2000 bike and wearing a $300 cycling wardrobe a looked the part of the elitist these people would not have bothered with me... they would have known I was trying to accomplish something and left me alone.
The other day I was out for my ride and was having a great one. I was in the zone the whole time... I was coming off of a decline and was pumping away trying to maintain the high speed as long as possible... next thing I know a car slows down to keep pace with me and the passenger starts asking for directions. I had to slow down and even come to a stop because of these dolts... I was really focused too.
I am really sure that if I was on a $2000 bike and wearing a $300 cycling wardrobe a looked the part of the elitist these people would not have bothered with me... they would have known I was trying to accomplish something and left me alone.