Pig ignorant

[chillyuk]

I have started doing evening rides along the cycle paths around Harlow on the BSO mountain bike (Apollo XC26). Tonight just after 7pm I came to a junction where I wanted to turn left, but a large group of cyclist came towards me along the path I wanted to turn into. There must have been about 30 of them. I didn't know we had 30 cyclists in Harlow! Anyway, they completely took up the path and the junction so I stopped and let them go. Not one of the pig ignorant mothers showed the courtesy of a simple nod or a thank you. If I see them again I will ride right through the middle of them and see how many I can scatter. I expect they are the ones who moan about lack of courtesy from car drivers.

I have no idea who they were or from where.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

A cheery shout of "Don't mention it!" sometimes does the trick... and if not then at least you amuse yourself.

 

[accountantpete]

You have to remember that there are a lot of introverted insecure types that cycle and make allowance.

 

[John the Monkey]

Sod 'em.

If you're having a good ride, why worry about other folk?

 

[Cush]

Fact of Life: Any large group be it cyclists, walkers or motorists or louts will behave worse than the individual.
Unless they are controlled.

 

[rodgy-dodge]

Costs Knothing does it? just a cheery thank you. I always thank walkers when they gather their dogs to let me past or drivers when they show courtesy with a wave or nod of the head, even a good morning or good day to other cyclists, makes for a better environment.

 

[slugonabike]

A cheery shout of "Don't mention it!" sometimes does the trick... and if not then at least you amuse yourself.

That's my tactic in situations like this, it makes me feel better if nothing else!

 

[stevie_b]

Fact of Life: Any large group be it cyclists, walkers or motorists or louts will behave worse than the individual.
Unless they are controlled.

The IQ of a group of people is the IQ of the least-intelligent member, divided by the number of members.

 

[Chris S]

Anyway, they completely took up the path and the junction so I stopped and let them go.

Where they wearing fluorescent vests with 'SkyRide' on them by any chance?

 

[chillyuk]

Where they wearing fluorescent vests with 'SkyRide' on them by any chance?

I didn't notice to be honest.

They did all have HiViz vests on, and seemed a wide range of ages, bikes and I expect abilities.

It doesn't really matter now. I had my moan, now I have put it behind me and forgotten it. Life's too short to let things fester.

 

[Chrisz]

You should try cycling in Belgium - saw hundreds of cyclists (commuters, kids, roadies etc.) - shouted/waved to just about everyone and got not one single acknowledgement! Once we crossed the border into Holland things were completely different

 

[Road_Rubber]

Dare i say it but in Harlow your lucky they didnt nick your bike!

 

[Rebel Ian]

As I've always said, an ignorant and inconsiderate ****** is the same whether he/she is riding a bike, motorbike or driving a car. It's to do with the person, not their mode of transport.

 

[swee'pea99]

Harlow is in Essex. Innit.