"bigass park" Richmond Park?
I have to say that in my 20 years cycling (low grade competitive mountain biking in the UK and recreational road here and in the UK) - I have never had any -ve sentiment that bothered me from any other cyclists. even most of the ribbing on this forum is usually good natured... As another poster recently said "we're in this together"
Remember this feeling and make sure you reciprocate when you meet some new rider in a couple of years when you are riding a new Orca with lightweight wheels!
Ride safe...