To the snotty self-entitled bike riders 5.25.26.


From reddit:

Why is elitism so prevalent in the cycling community?

I have a lot of hobbies, and I must say that the most pretentious group of people I deal with who share my interests are cyclists. (Maybe photographers are a close second)

I was 3/4 of the way through a 60 mile ride yesterday and bumped into 2 cyclists. I am on a temporary cheap bike I bought just to use on this trip I am on. Still a very decent bike specialized sirrus elite. I am loving riding it so far.

The guys were on nice entry level carbon bikes. Within 30 seconds of chatting with them they took out the time to trash my bike. Saying it was heavy, and didn't know how I could have ridden it so far. I bit my tounge because my real bike is more expensive then theirs, and they were turning around after 5 miles.

This has been a consistent thing that has always turned me off from associating with cyclists. My first real road bike purchase years ago was a Specialized Allez, that I saved up for all summer and was my pride and joy. I stopped by the local triathlon store and the owner called my bike cheap, and trashed the way I had it kitted out.

Then there is the dirty looks when I am out for a ride in regular gym clothes, not pretending to be a team rider. Or good forbid riding my fancy bike in flip flops just trying to run to the store.

I can't stand this attitude people have that you need to be in full spandex, on a $7500 bike to even be taken seriously as someone who enjoys cycling. I try to set a better example and encourage everyone to try it, and be happy with whatever bikes they have that fits their budget

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