Originally Posted by
wgscott
Because he (she?) finds the idea of bike touring inspirational. But that would require you to have actually read the thread, and to display a milligram of compassion, instead of trying to police the sub-forum to make sure only certified bike tourists post in it.
How about "welcome to bike forums" in answer to someone's first post?
" I am a 36yr old male, weigh 150lbs, am a shade over 5’9,"