Skinny Tire Assholes

[Desert Whaler]

I'll jump in and take a hack . . . .

First off I'm fat & out of shape . . . now that that's out of the way . . .

I remember in 8th grade a teacher gave us a broom and said, "You've got 2 minutes to do a commercial on how to use this broom for anything EXCEPT sweeping the floor"
. . . I said a couple things then finished with . . . "but the best use for it is ... You know those 10 speeders on the bike path at the beach who ride by so fast????? . . . you throw this right through their spokes, problem solved" !!!!!!

The class all cracked up laughing, and then the teacher grabbed the broom out of my hands and said, "Go back to your desk Eric" !!!!

That was 1984 . . . so yeah, My disdain for road-bikers runs deep.

 

[86403]

There are somethings that aren’t being addressed here.. when the Ukraine war started the very first comical meme that I saw on the internet showed a bicycle in front of a tank. The caption was “Even in the middle of a fucking war they think they own the road.”

This isn’t an rdp thing.. this is a general public thing and it’s global. It has nothing to do with with being in shape or out of shape.

It has to do with an absolute arrogance that runs rampant across the road cyclist community that covers every facet of the game.. from moral superiority, to blocking an entire lanes with a pod and absolutely not giving a shit who they inconvenience while they do it.

The cyclists on here have made some pretty damning comments about my community.. I’d ask them why are they universally hated? Not just on here? That isn’t an rdp thing that’s something they are doing as a whole.

A slice of humble pie and look in the mirror at actions and reactions would be a good start. What actions are creating such animosity that would make reasonable people make such ridiculous comments?

Signed River”porker”Dave

I guess RDP cycling kits (matching jerseys and shorts) are out of the question?

 

[Badchoices03]

While we are talking about hoggin up the road....I like to throw a shout-out to the asshole Costco shoppers that push their carts diagonally across the parking lanes to take the absolute longest time crossing while you patiently wait to go by...is it just me, but aren't Costco Shopping Assholes the worst???

 

[RiverDave]

I get what you are saying. I hate asshole cyclist as much as the next guy and I hate jerks in general, whether they are driving a diesel truck or a bicycle. Jerks are jerks.

I guess in general, I just feel people are just really upset about such minor stuff. If a group of dickhead cyclist are taking up the road does it really affect anyone? No, because nobody on here has ever been late because of a cyclist. If some dumbass cyclist decides to run a light and get wacked does that affect me? From the looks of it, most of the people on here would love to see that happen. Run a light, you deserve what you get. Run a light in a big truck and you might kill someone. Completely different things. Shoot someone with a water cannon in the Channel, it may ruin someones electronics, leave your cart alone in a lot and the wind could pick it up and run it in to a nice car. In general, all those other things that are always talked about on here have consequences. Cyclist in a parking lot or on the road; rarely if never.

You're right. Running stop signs and taking more than your share of the road isn't right. But I see more drivers in cars everyday breaking laws that could actually kill someone. I think many are really making a problem where one really doesn't exist; or at least exist at the level they think it does.

I'm done here. Most time I have spent on RDP in a long time and not really the time I want to spend. Maybe Ill go hit up @Nganga/ @Skinny Tire AH for a ride.

***Oh, and talking about my fitness/weight etc was not meant to be bragging. Maybe some people should quit bashing a sport or exercise and maybe give it a shot. Cycling has changed my life in so many positive ways. I would be a depressed fat ass if it wasn't for my bike. There is nothing like covering some beautiful country on your own power, then getting home and know you have done some good for yourself.

Have a great week everyone and be safe out there.

I don’t understand the “it’s not a big deal” approach and placing the blame on the reaction instead of the cause.

Granted I don’t understand some of the extreme reactions to the inconvenience either though?

 

[mbrown2]

I road bike and don’t necessarily like cops like this one … but I like this cop…

Funny

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR54TBJq/

 

[ChrisV]

 

[Good Stuff]

 

[spectra3279]

I don’t understand the “it’s not a big deal” approach and placing the blame on the reaction instead of the cause.

Granted I don’t understand some of the extreme reactions to the inconvenience either though?

I think it's a death by a 1000 cuts. It happens so often that it builds up till you snap

 

[tostark]

Had an interesting encounter that made me think of this thread and laugh. RzR riding with a group from LHC to Golden Shores for lunch. On the trail north of town, i encounter a “skinny tire asshole” fully geared up on his mountain bike pedaling down the middle of the trail. I try to be polite and stay about 30 ft back and give a rev to let him know i am there. Without turning around, He shakes his head ”no” and keeps riding down the middle skipping obvious spots he could have moved over. I rev again and another shake of the head. I see my spot and go around to his right at a safe passing speed (still trying to be nice!). I dont see it, but the car behind me said the guy flipped me off as i passed. That caused an instant roost from that car as he passed! Lol. Unbelievable.

 

[was thatguy]

You know what I hate?
EVERY fucking place I try to go for lunch it seems the parking lot is completely jammed with socially needy razor groups who seem unable to eat or drink or go anywhere in anything less than a 20 car herd.

 

[Taboma]

While we are talking about hoggin up the road....I like to throw a shout-out to the asshole Costco shoppers that push their carts diagonally across the parking lanes to take the absolute longest time crossing while you patiently wait to go by...is it just me, but aren't Costco Shopping Assholes the worst???

As much as it doesn't sound like you're "Patiently waiting", I do get your point. My wife loves it when I start the 5-4-3-2-1 --- now I'm going countdown.
One Costco near us has been kind enough to create a cross walk with really nice sidewalks that lead to various areas of the parking lot. The idea of course is to mitigate what's frustrating you and others, increase safety and allow exiting shoppers pushing carts, less stress by not having to dodge cars who've run out of patience, or reached 1 in their countdown.
The PROBLEM IS --- these nice concrete sidewalks are curbed and only wide enough for one way pedestrian traffic, so when lazy ass, inconsiderate fuck-tard shoppers abandon their carts in this isles instead of pushing them another 20' to a rack, then you can't get past, so you end up back to dodging cars again.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

You know what I hate?
EVERY fucking place I try to go for lunch it seems the parking lot is completely jammed with socially needy razor groups who seem unable to eat or drink or go anywhere in anything less than a 20 car herd.

Is “Socially Inept Golfer” too long of a screen name?

 

[Mandelon]

 

[Outdrive1]

You know what I hate?
EVERY fucking place I try to go for lunch it seems the parking lot is completely jammed with socially needy razor groups who seem unable to eat or drink or go anywhere in anything less than a 20 car herd.

If they went by themselves they might get lost.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

 

[FROGMAN524]

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A whole group literally blew by me two days ago right through a red light.

 

[Looking Glass]

A whole group literally blew by me two days ago right right through a red light.

Then if they had been hit and many killed and hurt, OH!! TheHeadlines!!

 

[Tremor Therapy]

Okay, wasn't going to chime in, but here goes. Like many here, I rode BMX, then rode on the street, and now mountain bike when I get the chance. Gave up road riding for one simple reason.....people in cars are too distracted now and give no f*cks about me and my safety. Just 1 example......early 2000's I was riding on the extreme right side of a two-lane road, speed limit was 35 mph, and an extended rearview mirror of a service truck hit me in my lower back and knocked me off my bike and down into a ditch. Truck didn't even bother to slow down. Another motorist saw what happened and pulled over to help me but no plate number from the truck. F*cked me up for a good 3 months. and still have the scar on my back and the road rash scars.

Fast forward to yesterday....driving through old town Murrieta, and a dozen or so road cyclists don't unclip and stop at any of the stop signs. When I got to the end of the street to make a left turn, they just moved over into the left lane and turned left in front of me and another car crossing into every lane of traffic.....once again not even stopping or obeying any traffic laws. Finally made my left turn and hollered "nice stop." They caught up to me at the traffic light and started to mouth off and share a flurry of middle fingers. I just rolled up the window and put them on ignore..

I would like to say this is the first time I saw this, or the first time this has ever happened....but it is not. It is now the norm, and unfortunately for those who do ride safe and follow the rules, you are the minority, and I mean the very small minority.

 

[monkeyswrench]

@Tremor Therapy , the distracted drivers are why I gave up riding motorcycles in Cali. Had an Accord gently push my happy ass into the next lane. Decided I'd stick to dirt and more rural areas.

 

[Tremor Therapy]

Decided I'd stick to dirt and more rural areas.

Now we are talking!

 

[lbhsbz]

Trump's Popularity Skyrockets After He Deports All Cyclists

U.S. — Despite controversies surrounding tariffs and the defunding of dozens of large government departments, a new poll showed President Donald Trump's popularity skyrocketed after he announced the deportation of all cyclists.

babylonbee.com

 

[Javajoe]

Trump's Popularity Skyrockets After He Deports All Cyclists

U.S. — Despite controversies surrounding tariffs and the defunding of dozens of large government departments, a new poll showed President Donald Trump's popularity skyrocketed after he announced the deportation of all cyclists.

babylonbee.com

Oh how I wish this was true