If you're referring to my observations about the cycling scene in metro
DC / Southern Maryland, first let's not be so quick to dismiss as
"anecdotal". It's unnecessary and doesn't help. There's been no
statistical or experimental evidence provided in this discussion and my
observations of the large numbers of black cyclists at the Indian Head
100 and the Rural Legacy aren't "anecdotal."
Nor are they "proof that there isn't a cultural, hierarchical,
documented problem." What they are is proof that things vary by
geographic location (note, I did say /Southern Maryland/, which is
culturally, geographically and demographically different from other
parts of the metro DC area); evidence that in this area there are
largely-black cycling clubs and for whatever reason -- and we can
speculate on those reasons to our hearts' content -- that black cyclists
may prefer to ride with such largely-black clubs; and that in at least
one case there is a bicycle club that isn't predominantly black where
black cyclists do feel welcome and have long held leadership positions.
I think there are many explanations for that including geography and the
effect of individual members and personalities: it's a small enough
group with a small-group culture so that the actions of individuals can
have a noticeable effect.
On 6/9/19 11:01 PM, Drw wrote:
Also not to pick a fight or anything but citing anecdotal evidence (albeit cool
and good and positive and I’m happy all that’s happening evidence) as proof
that there isn’t a cultural, hierarchical, documented problem is
overgeneralization.
--
Steve Palincsar
Alexandria, Virginia
USA
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