Originally Posted by GreenFix

I have to say that I have felt like you from time to time. When I rode I ocassionally felt hated by automobiles and hated by other cyclists. ONe time I met one of the rude cyclists in a non-cycling venue, and you know what? He was a jerk off the bike too.

I have been fortuante enough to find a great group of cyclists to ride with for the past couple of years. We are kind of a mixed up bunch riding all different set ups, but we all have fun. I still run into the snobbery you write about, and I read it here on the forums almost daily. However, cycling is a great soprt, and there are great people out there doing it. As an earlier poster said, don't give up on it yet.


As for your quote: "In all, road bikers seem to form the most insular and intolerant community of enthusiasts I have run across." . . . Have you ever tried golf?