Sometimes I do suspect the more gear-oriented riders seem to judge other riders by their gear, and if it doesn't measure up to a certain standard, the rider I isn't worthy. The guys in lycra don't often wave at me
The guys in lycra are fools to under-estimate Rudi. If you've going to break down you had better hope Rudi is the next one coming down the lane. You would not believe what he's got in that seat bag. He could fix a commercial mower or a transit bus. And if the spandexinistas think that oddly dressed old man is just a codger then "Behave boys, cuz if he kicks into pursuit mode, even with two full socket sets in his seat bag, he is going to get real big in your mirror, real fast".
People have been pre-judging people for several thousand years.