I used to ride alot with a local club but just got so tired of all the testosterone crazies (men and women) and have stopped riding with them. We just started having too many awful accidents. And then of course, the guys would complain about everyone taking off and rushing a hill etc. I would say "so why didn't you hang back and let them go...?" and the response was always (sheepishly) "well, you know..." Yes I do, nutso crazies; just looking for something bad to happen not to mention pisses off motorist etc.

I do understand at times why non-cyclists think little of riders. The reputation is deserved. I now mostly ride with a small group or alone and am much happier for it!

Thankfully however, on event rides, or tours, I haven't run into that problem. Most everyone is usually out to enjoy the scenary...