Ass-slappin' roadies?
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Since the beginning of bikedom, there has been a huge chasm between commuters and roadies. Oh, some have tried valiantly to bridge the gap, alas to no avial.
However, in a recent incident a group of roadies passed a commuter and in a whim of spontaneous confusion tried to reach the never before dimension of communicating with a commuter.
Yes, take heart dear friends we have reached the ends of the universe.
However, in a recent incident a group of roadies passed a commuter and in a whim of spontaneous confusion tried to reach the never before dimension of communicating with a commuter.
Yes, take heart dear friends we have reached the ends of the universe.
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Our team distributed a Racing 101 guide that has a reference to this signal. This is the only place I've found a reference to it. My searches on the Internet yielded no results.
See below:
See below:
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
Our team distributed a Racing 101 guide that has a reference to this signal. This is the only place I've found that referenced this signal. My searches on the Internet yielded no results when searching for this signal.
See below:
See below:
Chipcom, luckily I didn't catch them.
Sorry everyone, these were guys, had it been women slapping their asses at me, my OP would have had a totally different tone .
Speaking of ass-slapping, is it just me or is it incredibly tempting to slap some asses when you're passing cute joggers on the MUP? Never have and I'm sure I never will, but man...
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
Odd. Really odd.
Reminds me of something that happened to me last week, though. I was waiting in my LTO lane, and somebody in the straight-only lane to my right on a motorcycle smacked my butt as they went past. By the time I figured out what had happened, all I saw was someone on a motorcycle veering back toward the center of their lane.
Reminds me of something that happened to me last week, though. I was waiting in my LTO lane, and somebody in the straight-only lane to my right on a motorcycle smacked my butt as they went past. By the time I figured out what had happened, all I saw was someone on a motorcycle veering back toward the center of their lane.
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The small group that I ride with uses a double tap of the left cheek with the left hand to signal the rider on the front is moving left to give up the pull. This lets the second rider know to get out of the way. I've ridden with other groups that don't use that signal and they just assume that you are using good etiquette and not grossly overlapping wheels.
It's probably regional, like the finger!
It's probably regional, like the finger!
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When the ride is over, and they're all gathered together in their tight, sweaty, gaily-colored spandex panties and matching blouses, that's when the real slappin' begins.
Sorry -- I try not to be a hater -- but I just can't help it when it comes to roadies.
Sorry -- I try not to be a hater -- but I just can't help it when it comes to roadies.
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The slapping was not a signal to you, it was a signal to the riders behind them. The slap is to get the attention of the rider behind you, then a hand signal follows. Could be one of many such as move right, move left, glass on road, etc, etc.
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They were signaling (waving not slapping !)to the ones coming behind to get out and pass you. A pedestrian was killed in Norway some years ago when she was crossing the street. First two cyclists in a line of 5 passed her and the third hit her hard. If they are going well over 40 kmh these signals are really necessary.
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Originally Posted by ginsoakedboy
Sorry -- I try not to be a hater -- but I just can't help it when it comes to roadies.
I dont think of cyclists as distinct groups, with hatred towards the other groups.
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Originally Posted by Eggplant Jeff
Speaking of ass-slapping, is it just me or is it incredibly tempting to slap some asses when you're passing cute joggers on the MUP? Never have and I'm sure I never will, but man...
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Originally Posted by Jarery
Do you also assume that no roadies also commute?
I dont think of cyclists as distinct groups, with hatred towards the other groups.
I dont think of cyclists as distinct groups, with hatred towards the other groups.
The self-hatred was unbearable.
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Originally Posted by rando
perhaps someone from the roadie forums can translate the meaning of this strange ritual...
the thread title would also be a great porn title.
the thread title would also be a great porn title.
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Originally Posted by ginsoakedboy
When the ride is over, and they're all gathered together in their tight, sweaty, gaily-colored spandex panties and matching blouses, that's when the real slappin' begins.
Sorry -- I try not to be a hater -- but I just can't help it when it comes to roadies.
Sorry -- I try not to be a hater -- but I just can't help it when it comes to roadies.
A perfect example of why I do not post much anymore.
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Originally Posted by Eggplant Jeff
Speaking of ass-slapping, is it just me or is it incredibly tempting to slap some asses when you're passing cute joggers on the MUP? Never have and I'm sure I never will, but man...
I have this hilarious image of someone slapping a jogger on the backside while riding past, and the jogger's arm goes out for the clothesline, like a toll-gate. I don't know why I think that's so funny. I probably need more sleep.
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Originally Posted by Jarery
Do you also assume that no roadies also commute?
I dont think of cyclists as distinct groups, with hatred towards the other groups.
I dont think of cyclists as distinct groups, with hatred towards the other groups.
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Never heard of that signal, but atleast now I have some things to look out for if I see someone give the signal. I honestly would have ignored it assuming it wasn't even a signal. Thanks for the info from some (and laughs from the rest).
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Originally Posted by DataJunkie
A perfect example of why I do not post much anymore.
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Originally Posted by Spreader
It's probably regional, like the finger!
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Originally Posted by jimmuter
I think the finger is pretty universal -- at least in the U.S.
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The criticism of my comment is well-deserved. I've got a problem and I need therapy to resolve it. It's really a form of homophobia -- an irrational fear of guys who are hyper-gullible when it comes to advertising, especially if the ad says that product X is 5 grams lighter than competitors' product; guys who dress up in colorful, skin-tight clothes and ride in lines with their noses pressed up the butt of the guy in front of them. Do you suppose that if I go drop $250 on a couple of carbon fiber bottle cages to shave 50 grams that I will start to develop some tolerance? Or do I need more intense therapy -- perhaps a set of Ksyriums with red tires? Some of those pretty little silver tinkerbell shoes with carbon fiber soles for $300?
For actual racers, fine, but for most people who behave this way, they're being led around by the nose and I just have to laugh.
"I don’t mind races, or racers, but I sure do mind the influence that racing has on equipment and riding attitudes. It seems like a big trick, to me. You flash it up and make it popular so you can fool new riders into going down this path of pain and not-fast-enoughness, and once you get them there, you assure them that they can go faster if only they ride your $800 wheels or the two-pound frame or chug the squeeze-gel you provide them. It’s like you’ve captured them like slaves, and now they’re serving you and can’t escape, and meanwhile, they’re missing out on the best kind of riding, which is just riding without comparing yourself to racers or wishing you were something you’re not, or not as good as you want to be. Anyway, it’s hard to talk about without sounding like a raving maniac, but the thing is, I feel like a raving maniac about it, too. I keep it under control to maintain a certain dignity, but let me tell you, I am not happy with the way racing has influenced bicycles and riding. I think it keeps too many people away."
(Excerpt from an interview of Grant Petersen, founder of Rivendell Bicycle Works and former head of Bridgestone Bicycles, USA)
For actual racers, fine, but for most people who behave this way, they're being led around by the nose and I just have to laugh.
"I don’t mind races, or racers, but I sure do mind the influence that racing has on equipment and riding attitudes. It seems like a big trick, to me. You flash it up and make it popular so you can fool new riders into going down this path of pain and not-fast-enoughness, and once you get them there, you assure them that they can go faster if only they ride your $800 wheels or the two-pound frame or chug the squeeze-gel you provide them. It’s like you’ve captured them like slaves, and now they’re serving you and can’t escape, and meanwhile, they’re missing out on the best kind of riding, which is just riding without comparing yourself to racers or wishing you were something you’re not, or not as good as you want to be. Anyway, it’s hard to talk about without sounding like a raving maniac, but the thing is, I feel like a raving maniac about it, too. I keep it under control to maintain a certain dignity, but let me tell you, I am not happy with the way racing has influenced bicycles and riding. I think it keeps too many people away."
(Excerpt from an interview of Grant Petersen, founder of Rivendell Bicycle Works and former head of Bridgestone Bicycles, USA)
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