I too have experienced some level of aggro from "serious" cyclists when I happen to be in the mix, a situation I prefer to avoid. There is an A-Type segment of the population drawn to cycling who view it as another arena where they might assert themselves, for reasons that aren't readily apparent. They have what I (in my own elitist fashion) consider poor taste in bikes and gear, and announce a monolithic view of cycling. They certainly don't like my wald basket. I generally chalk it up to insecurity, perhaps the result of a lack of athletic achievement in their youth, mediocre performance in law school, coupled with inherently poor manners.
The attitude is not unique to this idiom, though. I've seen it manifest in the long-distance running and even the kayaking communities as well. Over time I have come to the conclusion that it is best not to engage with them, and that it is ethically inappropriate to assault these psychically damaged and socially challenged individuals. Pity them. They eat their own bad medicine. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
