I think there is some jealousy involved too. Yes, I do ride with a pair Zipp. The only time you can catch me is drafting behind at 27 mph.
Yes, I do ride them on my pre-race recovery ride (slow). Of course, my tan and legs give away that I am a racer. I haven't blown away many posers lately given that I race on weekends and train on weekdays. Well, this is the culture of cycling. A sport about proving yourself and others. That's the nature of it. All my life I have the need to prove myself and others that I am not what they think I am. Even on a bike, I do the same thing. I kind of like it. 2 years ago I would never think that I can hit 25 mph on the flat at LTHR. Now, a piece of cake.
Originally Posted by khuon
Wow... such a bigotted view of the world. How about we all try just respecting each other for being out there and riding a bike? I'm certainly glad I have come to realise that not all cyclists sport such a closed-minded attitude else I probably would have just kept to myself and not met the majority of wonderful cyclists out there who don't cast judgement based on looks and equipment. Perhaps it's because of such blatant elitism that forces other cyclists to be introverts.