Originally Posted by
chewybrian
I find this forum and long distance to be civil. In both cases, you don't have to lose for me to win.(In case some don't know, most LD rides are timed, but not competitive, as finishers are not ranked, beyond pass/fail). So there is little reason to run you down. There is also no incentive to hold tight to "trade secrets", so people are quicker to help each other out.
Another good one... and Touring is typically very friendly as well... also Utility cycling, if you fit into that specialty niche too. I fit into none of those categories, but as a clydesdale have some interest in the style of bikes (touring/utility) so I have read the forums at some points in the past.