"FranklynMint" <
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> I have always cycled, but have only recently (12 months)
> taken up regular recreational cycling for health reasons
> (dodgy knee means I can't jog or play footy, and swimming
> lengths is tedious). I have a 35 quid mountain bike,
> bought 2nd hand because i am not well-paid, and couldn't
> afford to splash out. I usualy road-cycle, occasionally
> going off-road when the fancy takes me. I wear cheap but
> functional proper cycling gear. All mountain-bikers will
> give a cheery wave and hello, but I have noticed that
> people on road bikes will often totally ignore you as you
> pass in opposite directions in the middle of the
> countryside miles from anywhere. I don't understand it. I
> have no wish to harbour negative thoughts about other
> people, or spoil anyone's enjoyment of a wonderfully
> fulfilling and healthy pastime, but why would anyone want
> to ignore another cyclist, especially if there is nobody
> else around! I have started to grow a chip on my own
> shoulder, and now get enormous enjoyment from overtaking
> road-bikers in all the latest gear, on the latest,
> flashiest bikes, who are not as fast as me. Hur hur. Can
> anyone explain or help me get rid of the shoulder chip?
Lighten up troll.
There are all kinds of w***ers on bikes.