Comments on: Exploring the Kickstand Kingdom

By: skico

skico — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:37:15 +0000

If this is all you think about when you ride, I think you should find another sport. I ride to get rid of the daily stress and could care the least if I don’t get a wave back. Some riders have more on their mind like what their watts output or other training regime than making you happy. I think Harley riders are good at that low side finger point as a wave. Now that’s a sport you should check out.

By: Chris Hawkins

Chris Hawkins — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:03:20 +0000

jhoese,

So you’re a Big Deal? Congratulations! Try leaving the attitude at home before you jump on the bike. Or maybe try getting off the trainer in your parents’ basement and start riding on the road. Or just lighten up, Francis.

But seriously, if you are like 90% of cyclists–friendly to other cyclists–good for you. You get it. Like you say, “cycling is supposed to fun.”

If you’re friendly and considerate to pedestrians, now you’re really gettin’ it.

And if you’re friendly and considerate to gasp….drivers….you’re really starting to mature. That was and still is a tough one for me.

Good luck with your racing career!

Chris

p.s. that rider isn’t me. I try to wave, nod and smile to everyone out there, even motorists on occasion. It goes against my general nature, but it’s part of the gig.

By: jhoese

jhoese — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:46:31 +0000

Chris,
If that is you in the picture, I can see why you have so many “snubbing” experiences. Try smiling. Cycling is supposed to fun and a great source of excercise. Or try turning off the judgmental BS and not putting anymore of your preconceived crap out to the cycling community. As a “The Big Deal” rider who spends most of my free time on my bike,I have not suffered the persecution you have. We have enough trouble with angry and ignorant motorist, don’t turn us on each other!

By: katielag1

katielag1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:54:04 +0000

I know what you mean. I experience the same thing while walking my dog. What is up with these people? My biggest pet peeve though is cyclists who do not announce themselves when they come up behind you. I have almost been hit a couple of times and then they act as if it is my fault. Next time that happens I will lasso them with my dog’s leash.