Originally Posted by
gfc781
I always thought forums like this were set up to be an advocate, promote, grow the hobby, help out others with questions, I looked for a mission statement for this forum but only found this post made by
Joe Gardner
Thanks for setting my straight appearently the mission of these forums has changed a lot since 2005 when the above was made.
you should read the sticky on the top of the road forum
Road Cyclists are in general highly competitive athletes, and can be a bit rough in their humor. Sarcasm and insults can and do occur, so you're going to need a bit of a thick skin in here. They aren't meant in malice (generally). It's just their aggressive, cutting humor, often with a razors edge. Think of them as an athletic versions of George Carlin, Billy Connolly, or Chris Rock. Just like riding with a new group of cyclists, it may be a good idea to sit in the back, to get a feel for the group, before you jump into the thick of things.
Posted by Tom Stormcrowe who I think is the owner of the forum.