Scalping

[barongreenback]

I took my first scalp today <wipes tear from eye>.

Ok, so it was uphill and he was on what looked to be a very heavy Tesco type MTB. Still counts though, right?

 

[Randochap]

Baldies can't be 'scalped' as they are sex Gods that can do no wrong.

Got that right!

 

[jimboalee]

Did a 100 km DIY on Saturday morning. Got my start proof from Tesco Metro and set off. Before long, an idiot on a bmx tried his best to get me to race him along Church Rd, Sheldon.
My next 'scalping' was not 2 miles later when a young lad on a MTB came out of the newsagents at The White Hart and chased me down Cooks Lane. He triumphed just before turning into Eileen Gardens with his Saturday newspaper stuck out of the back of his trousers ( hanging half way down his arse ). He glanced rearward at me as if to say "You're slow".

My first stop was at Woodend, North Warks. I lingered a bit at the Co-op, but when I got going again, two lads on MTBs gave me the chase but stopped their challenge when they realised I was not going to race and I was heading off into open countryside. Wise fools.

Approaching Coalville, another 'scalping' was had when two lads on MTBs ( not the same pair ) gave chase and went past me down the incline to the bike shop right next door to the motorcycle dealers. I swung off to stop at the newsagents opposite, so they stopped at the bike shop wondering why I wasn't game.

The exit of Coalville was less eventful because a short smattering of rain kept the morons indoors.

I was well ahead of time with ten miles to go, so I 'low geared' it through Coleshill ( note ColesHILL ). The lazy run into the finish was a gentle pootle at 12 – 14 mph trying to keep my average at 12.5 mph.
I was 'scalped' again up Hobs Moat Road past Solihull ice rink. This time it was by a rider more serious than the others. A chap on a Bianchi. "Afternoon" he called as he passed. "Afternoon" I replied.

Arrived back at Tesco at just before half past one, with 68 miles on my trip, and 5 hours 27 minutes on the timer. 12.5 mph average. Mission accomplished.

All the hoo-ha about 'scalping'. Who gives a shoot?

 

[garrilla]

The braves?

 

[Hont]

I don't say hello on passing usually, unless I know the person has seen me (i.e. looked back wondering where all the puffing and panting is coming from, no doubt) - had a couple of people visibly jump, and thought it best to stop saying anything while passing.

I always wait until I'm just in front and then look back and say hello, so they've already seen me when I speak. You have to say hello, though, I've been passed by people who ignore you even when you speak to them . I just thought "what a self-gratification artist".