What are they looking at?

[annedonnelly]

There's a certain type of cyclist - usually men with mountain bikes - who I meet on cycle paths. They are always looking down towards their suspension.

Naturally they're not looking where they're going. Sometimes they weave around as they approach me. Often there are two or more of them so at least one of them will be heading straight for me as I try to avoid a head on collision.

I don't mind slowing down and taking evasive action. I'm not in a hurry. But I'd love to know what they're looking at. Is there something about these bikes that you've constantly got to keep an eye on?

 

[swede54]

It's caused by the down force of the peak on their helmets. They just need another one at the back to keep their heads level.

 

[Dave 123]

They've spent many a year not being able to see "IT", due to the beer belly. With every pedal revolution comes the feint hope thet they'll catch sight of the old boy after all the exercise that they are now doing!

 

[Crosstrailer]

There's a certain type of cyclist - usually men with mountain bikes - who I meet on cycle paths. They are always looking down towards their suspension.

Naturally they're not looking where they're going. Sometimes they weave around as they approach me. Often there are two or more of them so at least one of them will be heading straight for me as I try to avoid a head on collision.

I don't mind slowing down and taking evasive action. I'm not in a hurry. But I'd love to know what they're looking at. Is there something about these bikes that you've constantly got to keep an eye on?

Probably messing around with their suspension settings and using the highly accurate visual check to see how much suzzy bounce they are getting !!!!!

 

[Accy cyclist]

They're probably looking down to see if their tyres or forks have picked up dog sh!t. A common sight to be found on such paths, due to the total inconsideration of anti social beings!!

 

[BLUE(UK)]

Or they could be trying to avoid eye contact with anyone who looks ugly with 200yds. I've never found such people and I ride off Tarmac where possible.

 

[annedonnelly]

Or they could be trying to avoid eye contact with anyone who looks ugly with 200yds. I've never found such people and I ride off Tarmac where possible.

Yeah, I did wonder if it was because I'm so scary that they are frightened to look at me. You'd think they'd keep out of my way in that case!

 

[SomethingLikeThat]

Checking what gear they are in perhaps? Although I'm sure most can usually tell without looking.

 

[defy-one]

I get this from leisure riders as they think i'm a pro on defy one!!!!!
Ha ha ha ha ha me?

 

[akb]

Its to make sure that my massive penis doesnt get caught in the spokes. Its happened before, and aint pretty I tell thee.
I guess not so much of an issue on a road bike....

 

[Cyclopathic]

Probably looking down to see what is making that god awful squeaking clunking noise.