Cycle Snobs

[CycleD]

I've been cycling for six months on and off now and on Thursday I cycled 50 miles for the first time and another 40 today. Today I noticed a few people on road bikes giving me dirty looks because I don't ride a road bike but a hybrid.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

The bastards

 

[Welsh wheels]

Some roadies might be like that, but that doesn't speak for all of them. I am a 'roadie' now in the sense that I predominantly ride road bikes, but I rode hybrids for many years and loved it. I did my first 50 miler on a hybrid. Congratulations on your first 50 miler as well! Next time you get a dirty look, try and overtake the offender on a hill and show them up.

 

[S-Express]

How can you be certain they were giving you 'dirty looks'..?? I doubt if they could give a sh1t what you ride. I certainly couldn't.

 

[KneesUp]

How can you possibly know why they were giving yo dirty looks? Are you sure you're not projecting on to them?

Plus, also, who cares what other people think? You only have to look at the news to realise that most people are idiots.

 

[Crackle]

You ride a hybrid! I don't think I'd even look at you.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

They been giving you evils?

 

[welsh dragon]

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. There is another thread about cyclists not waving or saying hello to fellow cyclists. It's all relevent. Some will wave, some will ignore you. Some will have all the gear and brand new 3 grand bikes, and won't acknowledge anyone else who doesn't ride a bike worth as much as theirs.

On the other hand, there will be fellow cyclists who ride a BSO and will ride along with stupid grins on their faces, and will wave and talk to anyone.

Just enjoy your ride and if along the way someone acknowledges you, then you will have a win win situation. And well done on achieving your first 50 mile ride.

 

[vickster]

Don't sweat it, just ride

 

[Doobiesis]

I thought that. I started cycling on a hybrid and noticed cycle snobbery. But they're the same now I'm on a racer.

Some cyclists think they're above everyone else and don't give the customary nod. Others I think are so engrossed in achieving a goal, they don't notice you.

As Vickster said, don't sweat it. Just enjoy the 'camaraderie' from those who do. I nod to everyone, on anything! Even been known to nod to horses!

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I'm a roadie, I don't think I've ever cast a dismissive glance at anyone else. I couldn't care less what bike someone is riding. They're cycling, so I respect that.

I bet other cyclists think I have cocked a snook. But it's just because roadies look so cool and nonchalant. We're virtually Parisienne.

 

[mybike]

Congrats on over 50, I've not managed 25 yet. But this roadie, in club colours, was nice as pie.

 

[raleighnut]

Don't worry about it they're probably ex-golfists who've flogged their bats and found new ways to dress stupidly of a weekend.

Well done on the 50 though.

 

[mick1836]

A Hybrid?

 

[cyberknight]

F**K em , there are better things to worry about .