Passing the roadies
04-12-12 | 08:34 PM
#101
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aww, ain't that cute, the OP has a champion defending his honor. get a rope, no good deed goes unpunished.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
04-12-12 | 08:55 PM
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Regardless of the original intent, the most disconcerting aspect of this entire thread is sheer amount of negativity that is exuding from obvious long-standing members of these forums. This isn't the "Pro athlete racing discussion only" forum. It's the Commuting forum. Cyclists should be looking out for and supporting each other regardless of what motivate them to get on their bike every day and ride.
04-12-12 | 09:04 PM
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I assume you mean me, but no, I defend logic and sensibility. Either the OP is employing sarcasm for the sake of humor, or he actually believes he is professional cycling athlete material and few could ever match his cycling prowess. Every indicator in the OP points to the former. Maybe the OP does actually believe he could somehow outpace every professional cyclists on the planet, but everything in the OP points to the exact opposite.
Regardless of the original intent, the most disconcerting aspect of this entire thread is sheer amount of negativity that is exuding from obvious long-standing members of these forums. This isn't the "Pro athlete racing discussion only" forum. It's the Commuting forum. Cyclists should be looking out for and supporting each other regardless of what motivate them to get on their bike every day and ride.
Regardless of the original intent, the most disconcerting aspect of this entire thread is sheer amount of negativity that is exuding from obvious long-standing members of these forums. This isn't the "Pro athlete racing discussion only" forum. It's the Commuting forum. Cyclists should be looking out for and supporting each other regardless of what motivate them to get on their bike every day and ride.
04-12-12 | 09:11 PM
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i generally use my bell or say "on your left" as i pass others, and that's about it. but i do enjoy going fast and any motivation for going fast. anyway, i commute on my road bike while wearing lycra so i'm not sure what to make of all this... maybe mushroom soup.
lol
lol
04-12-12 | 09:25 PM
#106
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I identify with the competitive inner self, but gloating is a different story. Any time I've ever passed anyone in anything, I don't brag, I just enjoy my internal victory, as I never get to best anyone. But gloating and getting a big head?
No.
Just... no.
No.
Just... no.
04-13-12 | 12:25 AM
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yea, OP is gloating over an empty victory. Even if you do have an inner competitive spirit, you should keep 'victories' to yourself. I'm not now nor have I ever been a roadie. I would never sport a "kit" but I don't think I owe this fellow commuter any support. If anything his overly competitive and immature spirit is divisive. A roadie is still just a dude on a bike and I really doubt the majority of them have smug and malicious thoughts as they pass you up. In fact, every roadie I've ever talked to on the road has been nothing but nice, cheerful, and helpful to me. I still wouldn't wear lycra, though.
04-13-12 | 08:20 AM
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I assume you mean me, but no, I defend logic and sensibility. Either the OP is employing sarcasm for the sake of humor, or he actually believes he is professional cycling athlete material and few could ever match his cycling prowess. Every indicator in the OP points to the former. Maybe the OP does actually believe he could somehow outpace every professional cyclists on the planet, but everything in the OP points to the exact opposite.
Regardless of the original intent, the most disconcerting aspect of this entire thread is sheer amount of negativity that is exuding from obvious long-standing members of these forums. This isn't the "Pro athlete racing discussion only" forum. It's the Commuting forum. Cyclists should be looking out for and supporting each other regardless of what motivate them to get on their bike every day and ride.
Regardless of the original intent, the most disconcerting aspect of this entire thread is sheer amount of negativity that is exuding from obvious long-standing members of these forums. This isn't the "Pro athlete racing discussion only" forum. It's the Commuting forum. Cyclists should be looking out for and supporting each other regardless of what motivate them to get on their bike every day and ride.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
04-13-12 | 11:25 AM
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OP, dude. I just bough a light carbon road bike and you have no idea how fast it can go compared to my commuter. I can go 22mph easily on flat for an hour and I can burst sprints past 30mph quite easily and I'm not even close to be in good shape. If that roadie wanted to drop you he would have done it easily. He just didn't think it was worth it to race a commuter.
Oh, and I have a split personality: one day I'm a commuter, next day I'm a roadie, yet some other day I'm a mountain biker or a touring cyclist.
Oh, and I have a split personality: one day I'm a commuter, next day I'm a roadie, yet some other day I'm a mountain biker or a touring cyclist.
04-13-12 | 11:42 AM
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It's always kind of cute when some random commuter thinks he's racing me when I'm out training. It's like playing tug of war with a puppy.
aw! there you go little guy! wow you got it! *grrr!* *wags tail and slobbers*
aw! there you go little guy! wow you got it! *grrr!* *wags tail and slobbers*
04-13-12 | 01:00 PM
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Exactly... I absoloutely despise this...
Especially all the people (they're always on mountain bikes) who use all their strength and might to pass me... Only to run out of strength and not even be able to pull away, but instead... slow down significantly.
I had one woman do this to me today... She was in some mountain bike with a rack and full panniers... She passes me... She keeps on a pretty good pace. I thought to myself "okay... nice.. You can sustain 30km/hr on a mountain bike with full panniers. You must have mighty legs.".
She didn't keep it up very far though. Maybe about 1/2 a block. We hit a hill... She stands up to pedal with all her might. Mean while... I pass her on the hill without even getting up off my seat.
I even made it a point of coasting behind her without pedaling... lol
She probably did it because she got offended that I passed her earlier at a really fast speed...
Why do people take it so personally? I'm faster then you... Big whoop. If you're gonna pass me, you better keep up that speed for the rest of your trip. Otherwise Don't waste my time. Because I always end up tailgating them until I find enough space to pass them.
I could tell this person was chasing me the entire time after I passed her. PRobably taking advantage of every red light I had to stop at... and also taking advantage of the momentum she got while I was waiting for a red light. lol
Last edited by UrbanPoet; 04-13-12 at 01:05 PM.
04-13-12 | 01:37 PM
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Exactly... I absoloutely despise this...
Especially all the people (they're always on mountain bikes) who use all their strength and might to pass me... Only to run out of strength and not even be able to pull away, but instead... slow down significantly.
I had one woman do this to me today... She was in some mountain bike with a rack and full panniers... She passes me... She keeps on a pretty good pace. I thought to myself "okay... nice.. You can sustain 30km/hr on a mountain bike with full panniers. You must have mighty legs.".
She didn't keep it up very far though. Maybe about 1/2 a block. We hit a hill... She stands up to pedal with all her might. Mean while... I pass her on the hill without even getting up off my seat.
I even made it a point of coasting behind her without pedaling... lol
She probably did it because she got offended that I passed her earlier at a really fast speed...
Why do people take it so personally? I'm faster then you... Big whoop. If you're gonna pass me, you better keep up that speed for the rest of your trip. Otherwise Don't waste my time. Because I always end up tailgating them until I find enough space to pass them.
I could tell this person was chasing me the entire time after I passed her. PRobably taking advantage of every red light I had to stop at... and also taking advantage of the momentum she got while I was waiting for a red light. lol
Especially all the people (they're always on mountain bikes) who use all their strength and might to pass me... Only to run out of strength and not even be able to pull away, but instead... slow down significantly.
I had one woman do this to me today... She was in some mountain bike with a rack and full panniers... She passes me... She keeps on a pretty good pace. I thought to myself "okay... nice.. You can sustain 30km/hr on a mountain bike with full panniers. You must have mighty legs.".
She didn't keep it up very far though. Maybe about 1/2 a block. We hit a hill... She stands up to pedal with all her might. Mean while... I pass her on the hill without even getting up off my seat.
I even made it a point of coasting behind her without pedaling... lol
She probably did it because she got offended that I passed her earlier at a really fast speed...
Why do people take it so personally? I'm faster then you... Big whoop. If you're gonna pass me, you better keep up that speed for the rest of your trip. Otherwise Don't waste my time. Because I always end up tailgating them until I find enough space to pass them.
I could tell this person was chasing me the entire time after I passed her. PRobably taking advantage of every red light I had to stop at... and also taking advantage of the momentum she got while I was waiting for a red light. lol
Last edited by CbadRider; 04-13-12 at 02:03 PM. Reason: Removed inapporpriate comment.
04-13-12 | 01:51 PM
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04-13-12 | 01:55 PM
#118
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I do notice roadies passing me when I commute occasionally. I do notice some CAT 6s passing me by pumping what I would imagine at least 400W considering the slope and weight of him with his bike. The desire to chase down of course surfaces but fades away real quick now a days. I typically have a lot more of distance to go than these people and it IS my relaxation time after all
04-13-12 | 02:02 PM
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But I'm sure you dont have any self-decency to recognize how such actions are inconsiderate to other people.
Much like how the only way you know how to insult someone is by putting down a minority group.
Last edited by CbadRider; 04-13-12 at 02:07 PM. Reason: Edited quoted post.
04-13-12 | 02:06 PM
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In half a century of riding, I have yet to be passed by a commuter or a mountain bike when I'm on a road bike on the road or the MUP.
Any of you quote-unquote roadies who have to deal with being passed by commuters are nothing more than nancy boys, panty waists, and nellie queens.
Any of you quote-unquote roadies who have to deal with being passed by commuters are nothing more than nancy boys, panty waists, and nellie queens.
04-13-12 | 02:24 PM
#121
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I have been passed by a commuter while on my road bike, but I'd rather not talk about it. The worst thing that happened to me on my road bike was that a guy on a hybrid pulled onto the road to my house just in front of me. He gave me "the look" and took off. I figured I still could catch him, but that didn't happen.
04-13-12 | 03:11 PM
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04-13-12 | 07:48 PM
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