Originally Posted by
beng1
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I had the typical close-minded cyclist stop and ask me why I was walking my bike up a steep hill, they thought the only reason for it was something must be wrong, but the only thing wrong is their lack of education. When you see a really serious and well-educated cyclist, they will be taking it easy most days you see them riding.
Perhaps we have different standards, but I'd consider myself a reasonably "well-educated" cyclist. If I see someone walking their bike, I will assume that something's wrong and I'm going to ask if they need help. Always.