I wasn't aware.....

[double0jedi]

Can I just say that I wasn't aware that you needed to start cycling with an acceptable physique and a top of the range bike. Clearly me being overweight and having brought a bike from Halfords means that I can't go out for a ride.
I would just like to thank the somewhat athletically built professional rider that commented on my stature today. I thought that following up the "Oh look its a yellow shamoo" comment with "didn't halfords do well ! " was hilarious.
I was so amused that I could not contain my laughter.

I encountered many cyclists today, some were family's out for a ramble and some were more serious, some nodded and said hello and others stayed focused on the path ahead. But only one was rude.
I may not be sponsored by sky, or have a top flight road bike, but I am doing the best that I can. Ive lost weight and hope to continue to do so.
It is a shame that there are always some who will look down on beginners.

 

[ianrauk]

Just ignore these type of idiots.
You get on and do your own thing and to date what you have done with getting on your bike and losing weight is brilliant in itself.

 

[rb58]

Sounds like a nobber. Best ignored.

 

[cyberknight]

You get numpties in every part of lifes rich tapestry on and off the bike the trick is not to rise to it as it just justifies their childish behavior.
Ride what you like as long as you enjoy it then feck em.

 

[13 rider]

As above . we all begin somewhere .just enjoy the majority of fellow cyclists will be supportive ignore the nodders and enjoy the riding .

 

[winjim]

I doubt they're actually a professional. Just some weekend wannabe who thinks a sportive is a race and is trying to compensate for their lack of personality by spending far too much on a bike which they'll never use to its full potential, and feeling high and mighty by belittling you.

Ignore them, it's not even worth the wasted breath telling them to eff off.

 

[Banjo]

Says far more about the other dickhead than it does about you.

keep at it ride what you like wear what you like.

 

[vickster]

Insecure and a small penis, best ignored

Enjoy your bike

 

[cosmicbike]

Yep, nobber. Best ignored. Go out, enjoy the ride. FWIW 2 of my bikes are Halfords, nothing wrong with them.

 

[Cuchilo]

I think most people would rather ride with you than him so don't let it bother you mate

 

[Mrs M]

As above, best ignored.
Well done for going for it and getting fitter.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Ignore them.
I've had comments too, the last one only last week. As I ploughed my way up a really steep hill, head down, concentrating on breathing and just getting up without stopping, a car full of youths passed me and two were shouting something out the window. I just smiled.
I wonder if it was their mum, aged 51 with various medical issues, ploughing up that hill, if they'd have been so rude. I doubt it!

I've lost 4 stone (although admit I have another 4 to go!) and the way I see it, I am out there, doing something about my weight and enjoying it.
I got my ex into cycling. He's lost a massive 8 stone and still losing...he could hardly go to the end of his street to start with - now we go for 20 milers together, and off road on MTB's too!
Rise above it, you're doing great!

 

[uclown2002]

At least he acknowledged you though.............................

 

[Hill Wimp]

I wouldn't waste a post on a person like that but excellent news on your achievements so far.

Enjoy the ride, however far and whatever speed it will be an enjoyable one.

 

[Big Dave laaa]

Dicks like this aren't even worth a second thought! My friend is just getting back into cycling after a lengthy lay off, he rides a Trek Armstrong replica from around year 2000 and believe me it wasn't cheap when he bought it. The local roadies look down their noses at him when he's going the other way. They wouldn't if he was going in the same direction because he averages around 23-4 mph there are dicks in all walks of life but road cycling seems to have its fair share. Well done for getting out there and don't give the nobbers a second thought.