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bielijbog 12-12-12 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by RTDub (Post 15043038)
Pet Peeve threads.

I KID YOU!

1. Dog walkers who think because they are on the side of the MUP/road/path that their 20' extendo-leash isn't a hazard.

Happened to me the other day. It was ridiculous. I yelled out that I was coming up behind her and she paid no attention. Ended up slamming the brakes because her dog decided to run right across the trail. And then she had the gall to tell me I need to pay attention.

jtwilson 12-12-12 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by Clipped_in (Post 15043519)
Oh, but they can be quite amusing. Small engine + big ego = easily maniuplated
Hop on their wheel and watch them blow up before your very eyes. :innocent: Or, if you're not it the mood just drop 'em...

Absolutely. I have a ton of fun with it. It's funny when they get bent out of shape. The real peeve is when they engage in unsafe riding, putting themselves and others at risk, just to get an edge in an imaginary 'race'. This is the worst on MUPs.

misterwaterfall 12-12-12 05:49 PM


Originally Posted by jtwilson (Post 15043696)
Absolutely. I have a ton of fun with it. It's funny when they get bent out of shape. The real peeve is when they engage in unsafe riding, putting themselves and others at risk, just to get an edge in an imaginary 'race'. This is the worst on MUPs.

To tag onto this, I hate people that sit in without saying anything. Hey random guy that I didn't know what back there until I heard your shifter click, a heads up would be nice.

surgeonstone 12-12-12 06:03 PM


Originally Posted by tagaproject6 (Post 15043517)
Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians.

This, a thousand times this and all reality tv shows.

THSdrummer 12-12-12 06:12 PM

I'd say everything stated in this thread sums me up, with a focus on motorists.

I'd also like to add: chewing loudly.

There is a kid on my team I can hear chewing all the way across the loud cafeteria. I could be in the world's best mood going in there, but as soon as I hear him, I just want to throw a punch. Food is supposed to be tasted, not heard.

Genaro 12-12-12 06:19 PM

Cyclists who blow snot rockets, even if they don't hit me. Most disgusting thing on the planet - Especially women who do it

Cyclists who get angry that I don't announce myself when passing on left. Just hold your line and you'll be fine. I think its more of an ego thing for them. I've had more close calls by announcing myself because people get startled and squigly

banerjek 12-12-12 07:10 PM

Getting stuck behind idiots (especially those driving SUV's, trucks, and vehicles designed for rough conditions) who have to slow WAY down for the slightest bumps, gravel, or whatever. If it's no big deal on thin high pressure tires, it shouldn't be a big deal for people driving vehicles designed for stuff that's far rougher.

Bah Humbug 12-12-12 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by THSdrummer (Post 15043751)
I'd also like to add: chewing loudly.

There is a kid on my team I can hear chewing all the way across the loud cafeteria. I could be in the world's best mood going in there, but as soon as I hear him, I just want to throw a punch. Food is supposed to be tasted, not heard.

This, a thousand times this!

Marc7200 12-12-12 07:32 PM

My lazy egotistical boss.

rydaddy 12-12-12 07:54 PM

"Brifters"

"Deep dish"

Inflating to the max psi...

M_Wales 12-12-12 07:55 PM

Motorist that feel they have to blow there horn at me when they are right next to me.

Others on bicycles that for whatever reason feel that riding on the wrong side, at traffic is ok.

bsektzer 12-12-12 07:59 PM

I gave up keeping peeves as pets. They proved too difficult to house break :twitchy:

type36 12-12-12 08:18 PM

Groups of bikers who insist on riding 2 or even 3 wide on MUPs, and paying no attention to who might be coming the other way. And then looking shocked when they hear me mumbling obscenities when they swerve at the last moment.

mprelaw 12-12-12 08:30 PM

"Road" cyclists who come on these forums to complain about what the other users on "multiple" use paths do to annoy them. :innocent: :D

robble 12-12-12 08:46 PM


Originally Posted by marqueemoon (Post 15043166)
Editorials like this and the comments they inspire.

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/...s-opinion.html

I feel like as a cyclist you can't win. You are either invisible and therefore hitting you is excusable or you are part of an arrogant herd out to annoy drivers who lack the confidence to pass you.

That goes beyond peevish. what a butstain that guy is.

baj32161 12-12-12 09:02 PM

Adults who ride on the sidewalk on an, otherwise, lightly trafficked area.

Idiot cyclists who ride against traffic

Cyclists who don`t obey traffic laws, then expect motorists to share the road.

Gorden Gekko 12-12-12 09:16 PM

Bad posts on the 41

youcoming 12-12-12 09:32 PM

People who insist if you don't race you shouldn't have carbon anything. The trend of flat black on flat black on blacked out bikes.

009jim 12-12-12 09:43 PM


Originally Posted by type36 (Post 15044174)
Groups of bikers who insist on riding 2 or even 3 wide on MUPs, and paying no attention to who might be coming the other way. And then looking shocked when they hear me mumbling obscenities when they swerve at the last moment.

That's mine too !

banerjek 12-12-12 09:44 PM


Originally Posted by Gorden Gekko (Post 15044326)
Bad posts on the 41

Dude, you a so screwed...

Sixty Fiver 12-12-12 09:47 PM

The Dutch.

DataJunkie 12-12-12 09:48 PM

Geese.

DataJunkie 12-12-12 09:49 PM

Dutch geese.

david58 12-12-12 10:10 PM

Gray and dark green trash bins put into the bike lane for morning pickup. Then left there till late the next night. Get me coming and going.....

alexaschwanden 12-12-12 10:11 PM

People that steal parts off of bikes or steal the bike, bikes are cheap why not just buy them.


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