Are we a miserable lot?

[screenman]

I'm not a Mamil.

I'm a Mamiyf.

Yellow fur?

 

[Rusty Nails]

I thought the CyclingUK forum was bad....jeez.

I think it's just that many are fed up of this theme being repeated ad nauseum.

People can be smiley; people can be miserable gits; people can look down on others for their bikes, clothes, cars, houses; people don't give a toss about those things....cyclists are people.

 

[sploo]

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Unintentionally start a fire with a light hearted post apparently

Probably best for the mods to put the thread out of its misery, as it does seem to be upsetting some folks.

 

[Vantage]

It's an internet forum @wiggydiggy
People (myself included) get upset over everything. Don't worry about it

 

[ianrauk]

Unintentionally start a fire with a light hearted post apparently

Probably best for the mods to put the thread out of its misery, as it does seem to be upsetting some folks.

Don't take it personal. It's a form of forum bingo. There are certain things and posts that's been seen on here a hundred times over the years.

 

[sploo]

Don't take it personal. It's a form of forum bingo. There are certain things and posts that's been seen on here a hundred times over the years.

Not at all. It's not me that's wrong; it's everyone else

(but I am aware the thread's stirred up a few negative posts - which wasn't at all my intention)

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Middle aged man in yonder field? Hulloa!

Middle aged man in yellow frock?

 

[Profpointy]

The more people who ride bikes, the less they will see the need to acknowledge one and other as part of an exclusive group. Motorists used to greet fellow drivers in the early days of cars.

Motorcycling is like that. You'd nearly always exchange waves with other bikers: those coming towards you and those who'd overtaken... except on the Isle of Man during race week despite the Island is full of motorcycling enthusiasts having a good time. There are simply too many to exchange waves

 

[Electric_Andy]

I think you have a point; I'm one of the middle aged men who probably wouldn't gesture a greeting unless I was greeted first. My partner and I joke about it, as she'll strike up a conversation with anyone, whereas I don't see any point if I'm never going to see them again. I'll help someone out in a second, but don't normally say hello. If someone infers rudeness from my neutrality then that's up to them!

 

[numbnuts]

I thought the CyclingUK forum was bad....jeez.

They are I got a ban from them for speaking the truth, the whole site is very clicky and if you don't fit in.......

 

[Vantage]

They are I got a ban from them for speaking the truth, the whole site is very clicky and if you don't fit in.......

I've been threatened with bans a few times for the same reason. There's a few good eggs but I get the impression it's run by and populated by stuffy old humourless farts.

 

[scragend]

In the Netherlands cyclists don't acknowledge each other - it would be like every driver on the M25 waving at every other driver.

However when I was there a couple of weeks ago (near Utrecht) I noticed on a few occasions cyclists coming the other way who were in the habit of waiting until they were level with me and then giving it a "Hoi!" in a very loud voice. Startled me more than once and gave me no time to respond.

I don't know if they were locals or visitors. I suspect the latter.

 

[Drago]

I thought the CyclingUK forum was bad....jeez.

A 2 minute browse had me scurrying away without pausing to register. Its divided between the brownshirts and the revolutionaries, with little room for the likes of me in the middle.

 

[Time Waster]

What's

Come on @Dogtrousers , normally I agree with your POV on here, but I have to say that bike snobbery is alive and well, and it's the "look at me with all the gear and mega expensive bike" that are the worst.

I speak as one who sometimes goes out on an old MTB, no helmet, no lycra...

Not sure they are the worst. They're going out on a bike they chose to meet their needs and wear what they feel comfortable. You can't know that they are about getting you to look at them by having what is expensive gear. Afterall I buy the best that I can afford for what I do which includes a brompton and a touring recumbent. I think my brompton counts as the most expensive at £1300. I too. Wear what is comfortable and meets my needs. The only difference is I spend less.

Then I do think those who are worse include those who look down on anyone else for what they ride on or wear cycling. Whether that is racer types or grungey utility riders on their old battered MTB. Being judgemental is always a lower act than getting out and enjoying it wearing and using what you want and can afford.

There's prejudice in cycling based on stereotypes and prejudice. I'll leave that to others. It's really not a good look, especially if there's any newbies reading this thread.

PS anyone got bingo yet? I think there's been enough said that someone can claim the prize, castelli lycia in the latest style of black!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Middle aged man in yonder field? Hulloa!

If it’s Drago on a Friday night, it’ll be middle-aged man in yellow fishnets.