Skinny Tire Assholes

[Skinny Tire AH]

It’s not about “ getting it”. It’s simply... most people do not like people who act like dicks. Unfortunately, the road biking culture seems to actually encourage this. Which make most others not like them. You don’t see this attitude towards people on mountain bikes. Because they don’t generally act like dicks. The fact that people who road bike don’t usually understand this, really gets to the heart of the problem.

I get it and agree.

Mountain Bikers are kinda like surfers.

Roadies “generally” act like entitled prima-donna’s.

My guess is the the rank and file RDP roadie is not the problem child. Seems we all feel the same.

I often (yesterday) will jump on with a group I meet out. First light/stop, whatever they run. I’m off the back.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Rob,we move on fast @ RDP like suggested “Abandon Thread”. Next up Lounge opinion that hiker who lost his life Sara park yesterday was a moron. Hopefully when publicly identified the man or members of family not RDP Members. Cannot imagine the loss that family is feeling today and the coming years.

 

[MK1MOD0]

And for the record, I road biked for years. Stopped years ago because I didn’t feel safe on roads anymore. So just kept on mountain biking.

 

[Gelcoater]

I get it and agree.

Mountain Bikers are kinda like surfers.

Roadies “generally” act like entitled prima-donna’s.

My guess is the the rank and file RDP roadie is not the problem child. Seems we all feel the same.

I often (yesterday) will jump on with a group I meet out. First light/stop, whatever they run. I’m off the back.

Mountain bikers generally ride...on the mountain. Or other off road trails and tracks.


Road bikers are on the road obviously so they are more visible. And apparently grouped together as one by some, lol.

 

[hman442]

I'm thinking that the references and meme of whacking a bike with a truck mirror is 100% joking on an online forum. I doubt that anyone here would even consider actually doing that. It's hopefully and very likely a joke. If you're offended, yes, you can consider it a joke in poor taste, but still, a joke. And, I think we all can agree that there are absolute Dicks on bicycles, in cars, in Dodge pickups with big mirrors, in GMC pickups with little mirrors, in all kinds of boats, powered or not, on the road, in a parking lot. I used to snowmobile, the cross country skiers were total Dicks, but ask them, they said we were. I think a lot of the non motorized gang do think that they are superior for whatever reason, and I have seen way too many operators of powered vehicles that think cyclists, or sailers, are less than human. Sadly, you can grab 20 people anywhere, off the street, off the dock, wherever, and about 13 of them are Dicks. We can argue it all day, or realize and admit that there are Dicks from all walks of life, and a guy will be happier and healthier, if he just acknowledges it, let's it go and gets on with his day, or his life. I used to dwell on the Dicks that I came across, it takes a lot of energy, brings I guy down. Anymore, I just grin, go on with what I'm doing, and think to myself, Wow, what a dick, and realize that my day is going better than his, cuz I'm not pissed off over a stupid biker, or a asshole pickup driver. The only exception to this rule, is if said Dick, endangers my kid or grandkids, like the asshole that pulls in right behind my kid wakeboarding or tubing, and drives along not even looking where he's going. This would be for another thread though

 

[86403]

I'm just curious....are the pro-bicycle guys in this thread Biden supporters? You all sound just like the liberals on all the Facebook threads I see.

Nope. Hell no. I'm a proud, conservative American. Own a Hallett and V8 Raptor. Served 20+ years flying in the USAF/USAFR. Logged 200+ respectful miles on my bike last week.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

While in the Canyon on my motorcycle, I have smacked a few faggy cyclists that refused to ride on the shoulder.

Those dick heads have ZERO respect for other people.
And it truly warms my heart seeing videos like this....

Soo satisfying.

 

[WhatExit?]

It’s not about “ getting it”. It’s simply... most people do not like people who act like dicks. Unfortunately, the road biking culture seems to actually encourage this. Which make most others not like them. You don’t see this attitude towards people on mountain bikes. Because they don’t generally act like dicks. The fact that people who road bike don’t usually understand this, really gets to the heart of the problem.

One thing I've noticed here is that road bikers tend to get together in groups. And many mountain bikers ride solo. And their trail manners (sharing the trail with others) typically is extremely selfish unlike the mountain bikers that bike in groups. Solo Mtn Bikers seem to demonstrate why they're by themselves (unsocial types). Just my experience.

 

[clarence]

Look at the metabolic age. I’m 61

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That's great.

And the cool thing is: it can't be bought, you have to earn it.

 

[kurtis500]

This skinny tire bike thread has me really pissed off. I’ve been riding all my life. BMX. Then mountain bikes. All over the country. Tahoe to Fla. and every where in between. Then road bikes at a very high level. I’m the guy in blue. . And the idea that other inmates want to run us over or whack us with their mirrors is upsetting to me. So much hate. Frustrated and venting. If we’re going 32 in and 30 mph zone, what’s the focking problem? I pay my road taxes and gas taxes and every other damn tax. Same as you. I grew up in hot boats. I still have my dad’s old jet boat. Originally built with an L88 427. Now 496 powered. That’s why I came here. To learn about fixing old boats. In the same thread, they also called out another passion of mine. I’ve raced sailboats for 30 years. Won a couple national championships. Still race a big sled out of Newport RI. Guy paid 1.5 million for a 10 year old boat. These owners don’t screw around. Oh. And we bikers buy the lightest and the best because good equipment works better than cheap equipment. Same as your boat, car or airplane. Land, sea, air.
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When people piss you off in a forum remember…
A little advice,

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

And for the record, I road biked for years. Stopped years ago because I didn’t feel safe on roads anymore. So just kept on mountain biking.

Same here. MT biking is way better anyway.

I have family that are avid road riders. I always give cyclists a wide berth as I pass.

That said, I think most road riders are fine when by themselves. It's when they are in a group that they become Wild Hogs, thinking and acting like they are HA. I've seen many groups that take up two lanes and don't give a crap about anyone else and if you call them out on it (even politely) they go off on you and are ready to fight (again, because they have their gang with them). These are the bad apples that ruin it for everyone else.

I believe in policing your own. The problem is, when good cyclists try to do so they get the same gang mentality treatment they give car drivers. I've even tried it when riding in a group saying we should ride single file (there is zero reason cyclists need to ride side by side) and get all the standard BS responses (we have the right to clog the roads, we pay taxes, etc.). They really succumb to that tribal / gang mentality.

And I don't want to hear that "I pay taxes" crap either! Do you have a license plate on your bike? No, so you are not paying taxes for your bike. It's like the people that say to cops, "I pay your salary with my tax dollars".

So my question to those of you here that road ride, do you ride 2 or 3 or more abreast? If a car comes up behind you, do you try to pull over as much as possible? Do you respect others or is it all about you? And if this thread pisses you off, well maybe you're the problem.

Fortunately, I live in an area where there aren't many cyclists. and the ones that are here don't group ride. What we get here are tractors or live stock. the tractors will pull over but the live stock, not so much. Even when running code.

 

[MOUZER]

 

[FCT]

Any of you skinny tire assholes doing the Mammoth Gran Fondo next weekend?

 

[BajaT]

"I'm on your left"

 

[RiverDave]

Granted I don’t really have to deal with cyclists in Havasu.. there just aren’t many out here..

But you guys seem a little bitter towards the boys in tights..

 

[Dunerking]

Dipshit in the Cummins is a a idiot. I saw nothing wrong with the cyclist to the right of the white line. There can be a blend of sharing the road between both cyclists and drivers. I ride MTB for the safety reason of staying off the roads,but give roadies respect if they give it.
Now I’ve had to work down around the Rose Bowl and those dumbass roadies will suck up the whole lane 50-100 riders deep on a 2 lane road. It’s at that point once I can get around I’ll roll coal from my Cummins.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Dipshit in the Cummins is a a idiot. I saw nothing wrong with the cyclist to the right of the white line.
Now I’ve had to work down around the Rose Bowl and those dumbass roadies will suck up the whole lane 50-100 riders deep on a 2 lane road. It’s at that point I’ll roll coal out of my Cummins.

Classic RDP here

 

[Mark G]

I guarantee you, Mr. Asshole, are not on RDP because you are too much of a bitch to own a boat or anything closely related to "Cool." If for some miraculous reason you were to ever read this, fuck you!

I WAS a cyclist earlier in my life and have ridden everywhere from rural roads to trails and through congested city streets. Let's say I have PLENTY of miles under these feet. I've dodged cars, crashed a number of times and have broken bones. I'm not new at cycling. I am also a very courteous rider which is apparently as rare as a Schiada in the water.

Today, I had to run an errand in our fine city, and pulled into a parking lot. And there they were. Mr. Asshole and his dipshit friends. Clogging up the center of a small parking lot waiting for other hairless, skinny wheel fanatics to arrive at "The meet spot." There were about 8-10 guys, hunched over their bikes, feet spread out on the ground, talking. Waiting. Doing nothing. As I pulled in, a few looked in my direction, and continued talking about granola, carbon fiber frames and gay sex. Whatever.

Just my luck, this group of homos happened to be staged in front of the last available parking space. No problem, I'll go around. So I did. I pulled in to the right side of them, and slowly circled to the left, so as not to disturb them. Mr. Asshole looked at me a second time....then looked back towards his friends. I shifted my truck into reverse and proceeded to back into the parking space.

I completed this slow-speed parking maneuver at an extremely slow speed. Why?? Because I'm not an asshole and I LOVE my truck!!!! I didn't want to hit anyone and more importantly, didn't want to scratch my baby.

I slipped her in there slow, nice and smooth, just like Shintoooo did on his birthday.

Did ONE of those Spandex-wearing dicks on their cute little bikes move a muscle?? Nope. Notta one. They all just stood there coddling their miniscule nutsacks and outrageously expensive pedal machines. That's cool, don't worry, I've got this. I'm a professional driver.

But Jeeeeezus, at least make it LOOK like you're not a fucking douche! At least make it seem like you're sorry for being in the way, or plugging up a parking lot inconveniencing other folks who are simply going about their day. For fucks sake!

I ran inside, did my business and went back out to my truck to leave. I hopped in, turned the key and fired up that 6.0 LS engine powered by fire, tornadoes and masculinity. The sound must have startled them in their cute little ankle socks because the moment the motor turned over, those cucks scattered like mechanics at Sunrise Ford when the food truck shows up!

I pulled out of the parking lot just shaking my head in disbelief. Focking guys!!!

Rant over. Now on to something more meaningful.....

FUCK inconsiderate cyclists!!!

Have a great day!!

With the heading about skinny tire fucks, I thought you were pissed at me for putting 295/70's on my Chevy. I feel better now. Lol!

 

[Mark G]

I guarantee you, Mr. Asshole, are not on RDP because you are too much of a bitch to own a boat or anything closely related to "Cool." If for some miraculous reason you were to ever read this, fuck you!

I WAS a cyclist earlier in my life and have ridden everywhere from rural roads to trails and through congested city streets. Let's say I have PLENTY of miles under these feet. I've dodged cars, crashed a number of times and have broken bones. I'm not new at cycling. I am also a very courteous rider which is apparently as rare as a Schiada in the water.

Today, I had to run an errand in our fine city, and pulled into a parking lot. And there they were. Mr. Asshole and his dipshit friends. Clogging up the center of a small parking lot waiting for other hairless, skinny wheel fanatics to arrive at "The meet spot." There were about 8-10 guys, hunched over their bikes, feet spread out on the ground, talking. Waiting. Doing nothing. As I pulled in, a few looked in my direction, and continued talking about granola, carbon fiber frames and gay sex. Whatever.

Just my luck, this group of homos happened to be staged in front of the last available parking space. No problem, I'll go around. So I did. I pulled in to the right side of them, and slowly circled to the left, so as not to disturb them. Mr. Asshole looked at me a second time....then looked back towards his friends. I shifted my truck into reverse and proceeded to back into the parking space.

I completed this slow-speed parking maneuver at an extremely slow speed. Why?? Because I'm not an asshole and I LOVE my truck!!!! I didn't want to hit anyone and more importantly, didn't want to scratch my baby.

I slipped her in there slow, nice and smooth, just like Shintoooo did on his birthday.

Did ONE of those Spandex-wearing dicks on their cute little bikes move a muscle?? Nope. Notta one. They all just stood there coddling their miniscule nutsacks and outrageously expensive pedal machines. That's cool, don't worry, I've got this. I'm a professional driver.

But Jeeeeezus, at least make it LOOK like you're not a fucking douche! At least make it seem like you're sorry for being in the way, or plugging up a parking lot inconveniencing other folks who are simply going about their day. For fucks sake!

I ran inside, did my business and went back out to my truck to leave. I hopped in, turned the key and fired up that 6.0 LS engine powered by fire, tornadoes and masculinity. The sound must have startled them in their cute little ankle socks because the moment the motor turned over, those cucks scattered like mechanics at Sunrise Ford when the food truck shows up!

I pulled out of the parking lot just shaking my head in disbelief. Focking guys!!!

Rant over. Now on to something more meaningful.....

FUCK inconsiderate cyclists!!!

Have a great day!!

With the heading about skinny tire fucks, I thought you were pissed at me for putting 295/70's on my Chevy. I feel better now. Lol!

On a side note, very commendable grammer!

 

[poncho]

This is about a pet peeve of mine called situational awareness and why I hate being around the general public.

 

[checkrdpast]

How does a truck "Roll Coal" ?

 

[poncho]

How does a truck "Roll Coal" ?

Basically putting a ton of fuel to a diesel engine. Friend of mines Son in Oregon blasted some Antifa idiots with a bunch of news camera's running, cops showed up to his house he told them the throttle stuck and he had to hold the brake.

 

[WhatExit?]

Yeah, I think there’s more to it than just putting a lot of fuel to the diesel engine. My 6.7 won’t roll coal like that

 

[DBMX]

Any of you skinny tire assholes doing the Mammoth Gran Fondo next weekend?

I wish..... I'm so out of shape right now. Looking forward for Labor Day Weekend to be over so I can get back on my regular program.

 

[poncho]

Yeah, I think there’s more to it than just putting a lot of fuel to the diesel engine. My 6.7 won’t roll coal like that

I'm sure, not my expertise, my diesels are not tuned to run like that.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

I used to ride road bike when I was skinny and enjoyed it for the most part...even still have my Trek Madone hanging in the garage. However, I used to ride from San Clemente to Oceanside on the side road for the military. No traffic. I had some other rides where there was no traffic and I didn't impede anyone nor have a chance of getting hit.

I had a friend from Dana Point that actually got hit riding on the side of PCH. He had 3 kids, a wife and was an amazing person. Today, he is not really there at all, living in a wheelchair and being taken care of my his wife and family. Riding on major thoroughfares is not worth it to me.

I wish you riders well, but I just hope we don't hear a sad story of any of you getting hit.

 

[FCT]

I wish..... I'm so out of shape right now. Looking forward for Labor Day Weekend to be over so I can get back on my regular program.

I’m slowly getting it back. Trying to get my legs back under me before MTB season.

Doing SART tomorrow if you’re off. Pedaling by 6 done by 8:30 or so. We could pass each other at half way

 

[Shlbyntro]

I'm sure, not my expertise, my diesels are not tuned to run like that.

dont know if your talking about a Scorpion or a Cummins. but on either of them youd have to delete the entire emissions system and throw a tune at it.

On my 7.3, all I had to do was chip it. This was before I lost my chip in an unfortunate boating accident of course

 

[DBMX]

I’m slowly getting it back. Trying to get my legs back under me before MTB season.

Doing SART tomorrow if you’re off. Pedaling by 6 done by 8:30 or so. We could pass each other at half way

That would be great..... But I'm already at the river for the weekend!!!!

I finally got another skinny tire bike and have been enjoying it. But it is a bit concerning how many on here want to mow people down because of what they are riding.

 

[MPHSystems]

I'm thinking that the references and meme of whacking a bike with a truck mirror is 100% joking on an online forum. I doubt that anyone here would even consider actually doing that. It's hopefully and very likely a joke. If you're offended, yes, you can consider it a joke in poor taste, but still, a joke. And, I think we all can agree that there are absolute Dicks on bicycles, in cars, in Dodge pickups with big mirrors, in GMC pickups with little mirrors, in all kinds of boats, powered or not, on the road, in a parking lot. I used to snowmobile, the cross country skiers were total Dicks, but ask them, they said we were. I think a lot of the non motorized gang do think that they are superior for whatever reason, and I have seen way too many operators of powered vehicles that think cyclists, or sailers, are less than human. Sadly, you can grab 20 people anywhere, off the street, off the dock, wherever, and about 13 of them are Dicks. We can argue it all day, or realize and admit that there are Dicks from all walks of life, and a guy will be happier and healthier, if he just acknowledges it, let's it go and gets on with his day, or his life. I used to dwell on the Dicks that I came across, it takes a lot of energy, brings I guy down. Anymore, I just grin, go on with what I'm doing, and think to myself, Wow, what a dick, and realize that my day is going better than his, cuz I'm not pissed off over a stupid biker, or a asshole pickup driver. The only exception to this rule, is if said Dick, endangers my kid or grandkids, like the asshole that pulls in right behind my kid wakeboarding or tubing, and drives along not even looking where he's going. This would be for another thread though

 

[Heylam]

Granted I don’t really have to deal with cyclists in Havasu.. there just aren’t many out here..

But you guys seem a little bitter towards the boys in tights..

And, the negativity and hate on here surprises you?

 

[Ct5]

I guarantee you, Mr. Asshole, are not on RDP because you are too much of a bitch to own a boat or anything closely related to "Cool." If for some miraculous reason you were to ever read this, fuck you!

I WAS a cyclist earlier in my life and have ridden everywhere from rural roads to trails and through congested city streets. Let's say I have PLENTY of miles under these feet. I've dodged cars, crashed a number of times and have broken bones. I'm not new at cycling. I am also a very courteous rider which is apparently as rare as a Schiada in the water.

Today, I had to run an errand in our fine city, and pulled into a parking lot. And there they were. Mr. Asshole and his dipshit friends. Clogging up the center of a small parking lot waiting for other hairless, skinny wheel fanatics to arrive at "The meet spot." There were about 8-10 guys, hunched over their bikes, feet spread out on the ground, talking. Waiting. Doing nothing. As I pulled in, a few looked in my direction, and continued talking about granola, carbon fiber frames and gay sex. Whatever.

Just my luck, this group of homos happened to be staged in front of the last available parking space. No problem, I'll go around. So I did. I pulled in to the right side of them, and slowly circled to the left, so as not to disturb them. Mr. Asshole looked at me a second time....then looked back towards his friends. I shifted my truck into reverse and proceeded to back into the parking space.

I completed this slow-speed parking maneuver at an extremely slow speed. Why?? Because I'm not an asshole and I LOVE my truck!!!! I didn't want to hit anyone and more importantly, didn't want to scratch my baby.

I slipped her in there slow, nice and smooth, just like Shintoooo did on his birthday.

Did ONE of those Spandex-wearing dicks on their cute little bikes move a muscle?? Nope. Notta one. They all just stood there coddling their miniscule nutsacks and outrageously expensive pedal machines. That's cool, don't worry, I've got this. I'm a professional driver.

But Jeeeeezus, at least make it LOOK like you're not a fucking douche! At least make it seem like you're sorry for being in the way, or plugging up a parking lot inconveniencing other folks who are simply going about their day. For fucks sake!

I ran inside, did my business and went back out to my truck to leave. I hopped in, turned the key and fired up that 6.0 LS engine powered by fire, tornadoes and masculinity. The sound must have startled them in their cute little ankle socks because the moment the motor turned over, those cucks scattered like mechanics at Sunrise Ford when the food truck shows up!

I pulled out of the parking lot just shaking my head in disbelief. Focking guys!!!

Rant over. Now on to something more meaningful.....

FUCK inconsiderate cyclists!!!

Have a great day!!

Stop, you’re going to make me cry. You didn’t get the parking spot YOU deserved The entitlement in CA people is unparalleled. Those spandex ankle socks wearing assholes probably have the same mind set you do.

 

[Singleton]

I’ll add...someone asked “why we do it”

Here’s one reason I do. I wish to live a long and healthy life. Look at the metabolic age. I’m 61

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Show off . That slip shows hard work pays off.
I bet a few RDP members in their 40’s have a metabolic age older then you.

 

[brgrcru]

Show off . That slip shows hard work pays off.
I bet a few RDP members in their 40’s have a metabolic age older then you.

A few ? lol

 

[Javajoe]

It is quite possible I may have come upon 50 or so road bike guys a few years ago hogging the only lane down a steep grade and it is quite possible that my 6.0 rolled coal all over them and I passed them in the other lane

 

[Backlash]

Stop, you’re going to make me cry. You didn’t get the parking spot YOU deserved The entitlement in CA people is unparalleled. Those spandex ankle socks wearing assholes probably have the same mind set you do.

Obviously, reading comprehension isn't your strength. No need to cry about it, you'll get better once you graduate from kindergarten.

 

[Backlash]

That would be great..... But I'm already at the river for the weekend!!!!

I finally got another skinny tire bike and have been enjoying it. But it is a bit concerning how many on here want to mow people down because of what they are riding.

Never once did I mention mowing down anyone. Just wanted to make that clear, rude cyclist or not. I wouldn't advocate violence over something like hogging the road, plugging up parking lots waiting for your fellow cyclists, or any other selfish uneducated displays of vehicle code violations.....while demanding EVERYONE else conforms to what YOU think they should do. Somehow, the original topic morphed into something significantly more violent than what I intended.

 

[Javajoe]

My 45 year old nephew is a racer and he said he agrees that him and most other cyclists are assholes by the way they ride

 

[Ct5]

Obviously, reading comprehension isn't your strength. No need to cry about it, you'll get better once you graduate from kindergarten.

I read your bitching loud and clear, friend. You have painted a perfect picture of the author of this post.

 

[OC Mike]

 

[MK1MOD0]

Fake news.

 

[Tank]

I was just driving through Malibu a week or so ago and thinking of how entitled these mother fuckers are.

2 lanes of travel, there’s a shoulder. They COULD ride in single file, but alas, they do not. Take up the whole #2 lane causing huge traffic back up.

Douche nozzles.

 

[Backlash]

I was just driving through Malibu a week or so ago and thinking of how entitled these mother fuckers are.

2 lanes of travel, there’s a shoulder. They COULD ride in single file, but alas, they do not. Take up the whole #2 lane causing huge traffic back up.

Douche nozzles.

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I'm glad I'm not the only one who shares this frustration. Rude.

 

[RiverDave]

I’m just here to see if nganga is gonna post with his new screen name

 

[clarence]

42mm, BTW

 

[CLdrinker]

So are we talking shit about skinny tire assholes on bikes?
Or little dick assholes that roal coal in there clapped out diesel that’s 15yrs old and they still make payments on?

 

[hallett21]

Granted I don’t really have to deal with cyclists in Havasu.. there just aren’t many out here..

But you guys seem a little bitter towards the boys in tights..

I’ll bite since I’m feeling spicy lol.

I grew up at the top of Stunt rd/Las Flores canyon on Schueren Rd.

For those that know this is a LA County weekend hot rod spot for exotic cars, crotch rockets, Harley’s and you guessed it cyclists.

Now similar to the river between havasu and Laughlin, you’d think we can all get along (kayaker = cyclist). Clearly we can’t.

But…… knowing that multiple performance vehicles run the roads Friday through Sunday you would think the cyclist would be weary of that.

Nope. They’re running 2-3 wide and six deep.

To clarify since the age of 12 I’d always give them at least 4-5ft when I passed. And I am not a hater as I mountain bike in mammoth and our local mountains. But I don’t ride where CRF450s ride.

 

[FCT]

Just out here by Crowley being a asshole on the other side of the white line

 

[RiverDave]

You know you guys ran off nganga right.. I hope this lame ass thread was worth it

 

[rivermobster]

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Just out here by Crowley being a asshole on the other side of the white line

Holy shit! Where did you ride from???