First, my conclusions were not based on an isolated incident...
Originally Posted by
Jancouver
I dont mean to sound as a jerk but why the heck are going to do BLVD? Why? Why? Why? Did you see the race profile? You shouldnt be wasting your time and money by signing up for race where you get dropped after 5min. Just go out and train. I did the race when I was a 5 too but I just needed the race start for my upgrade. These days you have to finish the race ... IMO you are taking away a spot from somebody who got better shot at it and if I can remember you are still riding with the B ride on Saturday so perhaps you should reconsider this race. No really, anybody over 200lb should not be even allowed for this race.
If you end up going, dont forget the bike cam
As for my superiority...that's a joke, I respect anyone gives it a shot and I try to be upbeat and supportive although certainly have my own faults. My point was not that I'm above that, my point was that he was criticizing somebody that's in his own category but clearly looking down on him. As I said, I realize I threw my towell in the ring, and consequently open myself up to criticism. But you know what, if I view something that I consider to be blatantly wrong, I'm going to say something. But instead of just doing so, I went back and read a few of his posts and it didn't take me long to confirm my initial impression. I also read the Slowtwitch link posted (it has since been deleted), and not only did he not apologize to the guy when confronted, he continued to try and justify his position....and I'll flat out say it...Jancouver, you were in the wrong, nothing different than what I'd say face to face. And no, not in a confrontational manner, in my opinion, it's just a matter of fact.