What I was trying to get at was there appears to be a absolute cast iron belief from some Roadies that they must be on the road at all times, sort of like VC cyclists who always practice VC no matter what. Anywhere else is not cool or something.

I am not a Roadie, I'm not part of a club and was wondering if this "you must ride on the road and nowhere else" is actually some sort of code that Roadies have? I'm genuinely interested.

Also I'm not anti Roadie, anyone on a bike is good thing for me I just think that it's a shame that they are not appreciating the versatility of the bike, which is one of the reasons I enjoy cycling.

Talking of Roadies/Fred Roadies I've seen a sudden increase in the number of middle-aged men from around their mid forties to sixties riding mostly very nice road bikes at the mo. They don't seem to be enjoying it with all the facial grimacing going on , (Was it Robert Hurst who mentioned this in his blog recently?) They seem intent on passing me then slowing down, cheers for the draft though lads. I'm glad as I don't get to see many cyclists on my route in and having a quick chat or just a hello is nice.