Too many cycling twits!

Judge dreadful wrote:

As with everything in life, you are going to happen across the odd Pillock now and again

And you are doing a fine job of demonstrating that. Who cares what people wear and why are you so jealous that they can afford an expensive bike? Sounds like you need to chill out. 'Orbiting' fellow cyclists to try and prove you're better than them is a bit pathetic...

Judge dreadful wrote:

Kadinkski wrote:

What do people say when they go past each other? All I've ever heard or said is 'good morning'.

The vast majority of the time, you're right, it's a bit of friendly piss taking at worst, or a hello, or good morning, or whatever. It's the douche bags who try and be the big man, for no reason whatsoever, that I play with.

Douche bags who try to be the big man? Delicious, delicious irony.....

And stop liking your own posts.

arfa wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

arfa wrote:

Quite a fair amount of kung fu coming out on this thread. I am fascinated to know where these stretches of London Road are where you can sprint ahead, drop back and repeat ad nauseum, in traffic ?

The cycle path between Hampton Court and Kingston usually.

Well maybe it's time to work on your endurance so you can stay in front for the full half mile stretch.....

Nowt wrong with my endurance. That stretch is usually after 100 odd miles, with another 70 to go. Cycling is the most tedious, boring thing in the known world. If I could get the 'pay off' any other (legal) way, I would. Unfortunately, I have to endure cretins on bikes, it's all part of it. If I have to put up with that sort of horse shit, I'm at least going to make the most of it.

Tintow wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

As with everything in life, you are going to happen across the odd Pillock now and again

And you are doing a fine job of demonstrating that. Who cares what people wear and why are you so jealous that they can afford an expensive bike? Sounds like you need to chill out. 'Orbiting' fellow cyclists to try and prove you're better than them is a bit pathetic...

you really need to get a grip.

Chasseur Patate wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Kadinkski wrote:

What do people say when they go past each other? All I've ever heard or said is 'good morning'.

The vast majority of the time, you're right, it's a bit of friendly piss taking at worst, or a hello, or good morning, or whatever. It's the douche bags who try and be the big man, for no reason whatsoever, that I play with.

Douche bags who try to be the big man? Delicious, delicious irony.....

And stop liking your own posts.

If I don't, who will? And bollocks.

Judge dreadful wrote:

arfa wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

arfa wrote:

Quite a fair amount of kung fu coming out on this thread. I am fascinated to know where these stretches of London Road are where you can sprint ahead, drop back and repeat ad nauseum, in traffic ?

The cycle path between Hampton Court and Kingston usually.

Well maybe it's time to work on your endurance so you can stay in front for the full half mile stretch.....

Nowt wrong with my endurance. That stretch is usually after 100 odd miles, with another 70 to go. Cycling is the most tedious, boring thing in the known world. If I could get the 'pay off' any other (legal) way, I would. Unfortunately, I have to endure cretins on bikes, it's all part of it. If I have to put up with that sort of horse shit, I'm at least going to make the most of it.

Judge dreadful wrote:

Tintow wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

As with everything in life, you are going to happen across the odd Pillock now and again

And you are doing a fine job of demonstrating that. Who cares what people wear and why are you so jealous that they can afford an expensive bike? Sounds like you need to chill out. 'Orbiting' fellow cyclists to try and prove you're better than them is a bit pathetic...

you really need to get a grip.

I have a firm grip thanks and the only thing I need to stop doing is feeding the pathetic troll.

Judge dreadful wrote:

arfa wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

arfa wrote:

Quite a fair amount of kung fu coming out on this thread. I am fascinated to know where these stretches of London Road are where you can sprint ahead, drop back and repeat ad nauseum, in traffic ?

The cycle path between Hampton Court and Kingston usually.

Well maybe it's time to work on your endurance so you can stay in front for the full half mile stretch.....

Nowt wrong with my endurance. That stretch is usually after 100 odd miles, with another 70 to go. Cycling is the most tedious, boring thing in the known world. If I could get the 'pay off' any other (legal) way, I would. Unfortunately, I have to endure cretins on bikes, it's all part of it. If I have to put up with that sort of horse shit, I'm at least going to make the most of it.

Enduring 'cretins on bikes' in undoubtably necessary for the 'pay off' that cycling brings, but I'm curious about what you gain from enduring 'cretins on bike forums'... What's the pay off from that?

Quince wrote:

Enduring 'cretins on bikes' in undoubtably necessary for the 'pay off' that cycling brings, but I'm curious about what you gain from enduring 'cretins on bike forums'... What's the pay off from that?

That's the thing with Internet forums. They are a mine of useful information (the pay off), and you do find a lot of chest beating knobbers as well. I endure the chest beaters, to get the information I need.

Judge dreadful wrote:

Cycling is the most tedious, boring thing in the known world.

Maybe you should take up knitting instead, clearly you are not suited to cycling. I shall have to dig out my old Lance Armstrong USPS 2001 blue train kit. I wear it occasionally even in the last two years and do you know how many people have said anything about it? Zero. Most people don't even know what I am wearing. Are you the person who thinks it is their place to say something, or give me an 'orbit.' You would just prove what an arse you are by calling me out. Or maybe you should just keep you trap shut and seethe with rage instead. It should be a dickhead magnet if I go past you.

Why you think your cretinous violent fantasies would be appreciated here I don't know. You should watch the Last Leg #dontbeadick

bikeboy76 wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Cycling is the most tedious, boring thing in the known world.

Maybe you should take up knitting instead, clearly you are not suited to cycling. I shall have to dig out my old Lance Armstrong USPS 2001 blue train kit. I wear it occasionally even in the last two years and do you know how many people have said anything about it? Zero. Most people don't even know what I am wearing. Are you the person who thinks it is their place to say something, or give me an 'orbit.' You would just prove what an arse you are by calling me out. Or maybe you should just keep you trap shut and seethe with rage instead. It should be a dickhead magnet if I go past you.

Why you think your cretinous violent fantasies would be appreciated here I don't know. You should watch the Last Leg #dontbeadick

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Judge dreadful wrote:

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Said the close passing fantasist.

atgni wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Said the close passing fantasist.

The only fantasies are in your head. Get over yourself.

Judge dreadful wrote:

atgni wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Said the close passing fantasist.

The only fantasies are in your head. Get over yourself.

Judge dreadful wrote:

atgni wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Said the close passing fantasist.

The only fantasies are in your head. Get over yourself.

I am an angry LARGE man. You better watch yourself. If you orbit me you will end up like Beagle 2.

bikeboy76 wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

atgni wrote:

Judge dreadful wrote:

Good Lord, you're an angry little man aren't you?

Said the close passing fantasist.

The only fantasies are in your head. Get over yourself.

I am an angry LARGE man. You better watch yourself. If you orbit me you will end up like Beagle 2.

Oh good god, did you really type that?

stenmeister wrote:

birzzles wrote:

interesting this. In mainland Europe everyone wears the kit. In Britain it seems to be regarded as strange. Cultural difference?

Maybe it's because cycling is more ingrained in the culture of those countries whereas here the wearing of pro kit has a correlation with Froome and Wiggo winning the tour?

I've a pair of Belkin bib-shorts, and my lad has a matching junior Belkin top (courtesy of the magnificent Prendas and their clearance ) which we like to wear in honour of Lars Boom's magnificent TdF Stage 5 victory last year (but only once the team had changed sponsor)

But the Prendas replica of the old San Pellegrino jersey must be the finest cycling apparel ever. The font always makes me smile

birzzles wrote:

interesting this. In mainland Europe everyone wears the kit. In Britain it seems to be regarded as strange. Cultural difference?

It goes to show how weird human beings are.

If I ride my Ducati to work in full Ducati leathers nobody would bat an eyelid.

If I drive my Porshe to work decked out in every bit of clothing etc. from their accessories catalogue a lot of people would think I was a bit of a plonker.

If I wear my Arsenal shirt to the pub to watch the game it's considered normal but when I wear my full Arsenal kit and matching boots (not to mention my branded kit bag and towel) to football training on a Wednesday night people laugh at me.

Cycling in full pro kit seems to be a grey area in terms of public opinion.

disclaimer: I do not own a Ducati, drive a Porsche, support Arsenal or play football.

Kadinkski wrote:

What do people say when they go past each other? All I've ever heard or said is 'good morning'.

I guess it depends. I always say good morning/evening etc to those I'm passing or raise my hand in salute to those on the other side and if someone passes me I'll reply to their salutation.

If I'm out on a training ride for example and go past someone then the comment may be something like "the headwind is hard today" or "this hill is a killer".

If someone passes me then I'll always try to jump on their wheel but will, again, always answer any salutation.

ianrobo wrote:

There are some right snobs on this forums. I welcome everyone who rides and who cares if they try to be like Wiggins and spend loads on kit. Surely the most important things is 1) they are cycling and 2) most important - obey the laws on the road ?

Seconded. Ladies and gentlemen, can we please draw a line under this one now.

Some cyclists wear team kit; some don't.

Some cyclists ride road bikes; some don't.

Some cyclists obey the Highway Code as it applies to cyclists; some don't.

And here endeth the lesson.

S13SFC wrote:

Kadinkski wrote:

What do people say when they go past each other? All I've ever heard or said is 'good morning'.

I guess it depends. I always say good morning/evening etc to those I'm passing or raise my hand in salute to those on the other side and if someone passes me I'll reply to their salutation.

If I'm out on a training ride for example and go past someone then the comment may be something like "the headwind is hard today" or "this hill is a killer".

If someone passes me then I'll always try to jump on their wheel but will, again, always answer any salutation.

That's more or less what I do. Most cyclists respond with a jokey reply or a wave, but occasionally I'm just blanked. Some cyclists are just anti-social. A nod or wave doesn't hurt.

Kadinkski wrote:

What do people say when they go past each other? All I've ever heard or said is 'good morning'.

Come to Yorkshire, a simple nod is sufficient.

Reggie Plate wrote:

This thread seems to have degenerated into a nasty slanging match. What's up with people. We're all just cyclists at the end of the day. What does it matter what sort of bike we ride/kit we wear? Each to his/her own. If it makes you feel good . . .

Absolutely right. I don't think anyone cares about what equipment or kit other cyclists have. I sure as hell don't, I've got better things to worry about. I just can't resist winding the 'all the gear, no idea, but have to try and be a hero, because they've splashed the cash on some super fancy gear' brigade up.

Judge dreadful wrote:

Reggie Plate wrote:

This thread seems to have degenerated into a nasty slanging match. What's up with people. We're all just cyclists at the end of the day. What does it matter what sort of bike we ride/kit we wear? Each to his/her own. If it makes you feel good . . .

Absolutely right. I don't think anyone cares about what equipment or kit other cyclists have. I sure as hell don't, I've got better things to worry about. I just can't resist winding the 'all the gear, no idea, but have to try and be a hero, because they've splashed the cash on some super fancy gear' brigade up.

You are thick as well as a prick! You say you don't care, then go on a rant that suggests the opposite!

daddyELVIS wrote:

You are thick as well as a prick! You say you don't care, then go on a rant that suggests the opposite!

I find those two things are usually attributed to people who make judgements on people they've never met, on an Internet forum. Ohhhhhhhh you are the epitome of irony.

Judge dreadful wrote:

daddyELVIS wrote:

You are thick as well as a prick! You say you don't care, then go on a rant that suggests the opposite!

I find those two things are usually attributed to people who make judgements on people they've never met, on an Internet forum. Ohhhhhhhh you are the epitome of irony.

You actually said that, didn't you ? To someone else ? That's genius - a sort of irony mobius strip....