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Was this a Jerk move? (poll)
08-24-18, 01:22 PM
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this was worth recounting and posting about?
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08-24-18, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bbbean
this was worth recounting and posting about?
08-24-18, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelochs
Was it worth reading and posting the question about?
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08-24-18, 05:21 PM
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Racer X did have a point - You started the 'race' and then bailed - regardless of the reason you started it or why you bailed. I love a Cat 6 race as much as anybody, but ya gotta stick with it long enough to prove your point; don't just eke out a lead until the next driveway and call it a 'win.'
Still, I'm coming down on the 'No" side. The real jerk move was calling someone else "Pokey."
Still, I'm coming down on the 'No" side. The real jerk move was calling someone else "Pokey."
08-24-18, 06:54 PM
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The OP stayed ahead ... the chaser couldn't catch, let alone pass. How many miles out of his way should the OP have gone, waiting to be sure that the chaser was not fasst enough?
For that matter, should we deride Usein Bolt for only runnig 100 meters?
For that matter, should we deride Usein Bolt for only runnig 100 meters?
08-24-18, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rollagain
I think you were both jerks; him for the challenge, and you for jumping on it on a mixed-use path. This was a testosterone fight. You both encouraged reckless behavior where it didn't belong.
If I'd been challenged like that, I'd have said, "Sure, go ahead," because I want that kind of person in front of me where I can see everything they do and react appropriately. I do this when I'm driving; if someone behind me is speeding and/or behaving recklessly, I give them all the room I can for them to get ahead of me.
If I'd been challenged like that, I'd have said, "Sure, go ahead," because I want that kind of person in front of me where I can see everything they do and react appropriately. I do this when I'm driving; if someone behind me is speeding and/or behaving recklessly, I give them all the room I can for them to get ahead of me.
08-25-18, 08:41 PM
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"after the bridge I am going to pass you pokey!"
Sounds like a challenge to me. As long as nobody was endangered I'd be good with it.
Sounds like a challenge to me. As long as nobody was endangered I'd be good with it.
08-26-18, 12:29 AM
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One day I was out trucking along- I thought at a decent pace, not slow- but faster than I normally ride out where this was.
I usually am aware of bikes coming up behind me and stuff- and this is a pretty open, straight stretch- I'd think I'd notice at some point someone a half mile back... then out of nowhere, some dude comes blazing past me. No "on your left" or anything- it kind of startled me.
I thought "oh no you didn't!!!!" and I kicked it in.
As I'm hammering away, picking up speed- really going- I'm noticing that guy still getting farther and farther away from me.
I thought "I guess you did."
I usually am aware of bikes coming up behind me and stuff- and this is a pretty open, straight stretch- I'd think I'd notice at some point someone a half mile back... then out of nowhere, some dude comes blazing past me. No "on your left" or anything- it kind of startled me.
I thought "oh no you didn't!!!!" and I kicked it in.
As I'm hammering away, picking up speed- really going- I'm noticing that guy still getting farther and farther away from me.
I thought "I guess you did."
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"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
08-26-18, 03:55 AM
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Sounds like the guy violated Rule 1 in challenges: Don't let your mouth write a check your butt can't cash.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry about it.
08-26-18, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by canklecat
Sounds like the guy violated Rule 1 in challenges: Don't let your mouth write a check your butt can't cash.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry about it.
08-26-18, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sdmc530
I was on my local bike trail today just doing a fun ride, nothing really exciting about it. Not doing any training plan or anything just enjoying the ride. I was on my way back when I got caught behind a few runners on the path in both directions. I don't really mind to slow down and let everyone enjoy the path. Behind me was another guy I see on the path and on the road often while out riding. I know he has seen me before. Anyways we were approaching a clearing where we could get going again and had to cross a small bridge in about 1/4 mile. He yells out from behind me, "after the bridge I am going to pass you pokey!" Now normally I don't care if I pass anyone or anyone passes me but this kind of motivated me to get after it. So after the bridge I gave it all I had. I raced off and he tried to keep up but just could never pass me. Stayed with me but couldn't get around when not on my wheel. We went like this for about 3-4 miles maybe at the longest then my exit off the path came so I veered off towards my house. As I veered off he went buy me and yelled out at me @SSH*loe! I laughed at the time and shrugged it off but was it a bad move? I am not a confrontational person at all but he motivated me for some reason to not let him pass me. I was totally knackered when I got home too, I was 150% like no other time I have ever done before. I obviously need more interval training!!
I put in a poll but what I being a @ss? I actually feel kind of bad thinking about it.
I don't think he intended any ill intent with his words.
I put in a poll but what I being a @ss? I actually feel kind of bad thinking about it.
I don't think he intended any ill intent with his words.
08-26-18, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian25
I think that you need to get out and go to some actual bicycle races instead being a competitive tourist.
Seems to me your comment was entirely selfish and designed to show everyone how smart You are ,... and really in no way addressed the needs or desires of the OP.
Which makes you ... a BF member in good standing. Glad to have your input.
08-26-18, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
Racer X did have a point - You started the 'race' and then bailed - regardless of the reason you started it or why you bailed. I love a Cat 6 race as much as anybody, but ya gotta stick with it long enough to prove your point; don't just eke out a lead until the next driveway and call it a 'win.'
Still, I'm coming down on the 'No" side. The real jerk move was calling someone else "Pokey."
Still, I'm coming down on the 'No" side. The real jerk move was calling someone else "Pokey."
No sense in riding past one's house just to make another rider huff
08-26-18, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
Bailing may well be part of the issue, but that is life with commuting. Each person is heading in a different direction, so one can hammer it for a half mile, or a couple of miles... then turn off.
No sense in riding past one's house just to make another rider huff
No sense in riding past one's house just to make another rider huff
08-26-18, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Reynolds
Sometimes the bailing is so obvious. I was passed quite a few times while going about 30kph on my road bike by guys on beach cruisers, pedalling like mad, swerving and panting, looking like they couldn't sustain that pace 1 minute more - and they turn at the next corner, happy to beat a "racer guy" I guess.
No one thinks, "Awwww, (sniffs back tears) ... I didn't get to beat the kid on the Big Wheel because he got to the end of his yard first and his mom told him he couldn't go past there." I hope.
Basically, anyone who chooses can handle any situation with grace and dignity ... or not.
08-26-18, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelochs
Right ... and in that case, you weren't upset, right?
08-26-18, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Reynolds
Of course I wasn't upset. While I have some endurance, I'm a slow rider and most roadies can beat me. I engage in Cat 6 racing occasionally for fun and playing, but if was upset every time I lose, I'd live upset.
08-26-18, 06:38 PM
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Pretty sure every angle has been covered... CLOSED
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