You're upset because a female rider didn't want to engage in a conversation with a guy she didn't know, at the end of a trail? The fact is, just being a cyclist doesn't automatically make someone a nice person.Darktone said:Wish I could find a place to ride where I was the only one. The rudeness of the cyclists I see in my area is bad. I stopped at a trail end yesterday for a rest and a few seconds later a woman in her riding outfit stopped about 30 feet from me and took a break also. I said hello and got no response what so ever. i think I am going to act the same way from no on and be a snob myself.
mpre53 said:You're upset because a female rider didn't want to engage in a conversation with a guy she didn't know, at the end of a trail? The fact is, just being a cyclist doesn't automatically make someone a nice person.
So... how are we supposed to interpret you initial post and title? I've copied it below for convenience. Do you know what a "turn off" is? (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnoff). Turned off and having a blast are opposite ends of the spectrum.Darktone said:You guys are reading this all wrong- I am no way giving up this hobby- 580 miles last month alone. I am having a blast. Only listen to the facts I have said and don't put things into this that are not true like I am not enjoying myself biking. I am just not going to acknowledge the cyclists in racing suits anymore unless the say something first.
Would it have made any difference if she was walking and did not say helo or nod? What the heck does this have to do with cyclists at all? BEcause she happened to be on a bike? Here is a tid bit of info or ya: some folks just like to keep to themselves. Did you think that possibly she had other things on her mind? Maybe she had persona problems she was thinking about. A divorce, a family memeber with cancer, maybe she was a vet and has a form of mental illness. And YOU get upset without knowing anything about her or why she did not acknoledge you.Darktone said:Never wanted conversation but when I am sitting at a bench five miles out of town and another cyclist stops to take a break a car length from me I feel the polite thing to do is to acknowledge them- a simple nod would have sufficed for being polite. not really sure how you decided I wanted conversation ?? I really don't want conversation at all but a nod or hello is all that was warranted.
jhuskey said:He has already made the assumption that anyone wearing a jersey and bibs is an elitist snob. So who is then intolerant one here?
It is not true that all cyclist are snobs. I am but not everyone.Damn some trolls are smooth... It got you by the jersey!!!
Farewell, you will not be missed. Conversations are far more interesting among people who respect each other, but offer varying points of view. As of late, there have been too many posters looking for sympathy, legitimacy for their viewpoint and approval for their own agenda. It is beginning to sound like a support group in here. If you cannot deal with a bit of criticism and differing views without being offended and calling names, then you should go to another site where only your "friends" can see your comments.Darktone said:So long snobs I am done with this place. For those that are in this for fun- enjoy your biking! I know I will!
If you were blocking my way going uphill at 2mph on your huffy bike,id be snobby towards you as well,lol.....In all seriousness though, people are just having a little fun at your expense with some of these post.Just a little light humor...One sign that someone may not want to be approached is sunglasses. Sometmes they aren't just to block the sun.Darktone said:Wish I could find a place to ride where I was the only one. The rudeness of the cyclists I see in my area is bad. I stopped at a trail end yesterday for a rest and a few seconds later a woman in her riding outfit stopped about 30 feet from me and took a break also. I said hello and got no response what so ever. i think I am going to act the same way from no on and be a snob myself.
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