Originally Posted by eja_ bottecchia

At one point we came across a group of riders riding cheap Walmart bikes and wearing torn-up tee-shirts and ratty shorts. Dennis and I cheerfully waved at this bunch but they totally ignored our efforts to engage them in a bit of cycling bonhomie. In fact, I am certain that one of them gave us the one-finger salute.

Why are out-of-shape guys, riding cheap Walmart bikes and wearing ratty clothing so rude? I just don't get it!