Old 11-11-23, 03:55 PM
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^ This dude is obviously a thread-sitting troll; not worth the breath.

SurferRosa has it right. Most non-cyclists don’t delineate Lycra from wool or any other sub-group of riders. Many see all of them (us?) as inherently annoying, or worse. That’s called stereotyping, and that’s exactly what’s going on in this stupid comic.

The problem is that cyclists are indeed a vulnerable group, and there is very real blood on the streets. If you want to lampoon an arrogant character fine. But if you tie them to recognizable sub-group you may be reinforcing real-world biases or worse. I’ll spare you the actual reports of senseless, unprovoked violence committed against cyclists.

I'm not a stick in the mud, I am someone who wants to ride my bike safely. If you can’t see the truth or don’t believe in anything bigger than yourself you should check your own head.
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