bikeman564™ Posted April 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2019 is what I was called today while riding on a bike path. Also another reason to avoid bike paths. So I was riding along on the right (and correct) side while a millennial couple were walking toward me on their left (and incorrect) side. I stay my course, and they do not budge, even though they seen me. So the assphuck says "dumbass". I'm sure his spinner slut was proud of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted April 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead Posted April 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2019 I would have both called them obscene names. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted April 15, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 15, 2019 BCC would have punched him in the groin 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie Posted April 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2019 That is pretty bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, AirwickWithCheese said: BCC would have punched him in the groin I should of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted April 16, 2019 Share #7 Posted April 16, 2019 They were British. You were an American brute. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 16, 2019 Share #8 Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, bikeman564™ said: is what I was called today while riding on a bike path. Also another reason to avoid bike paths. So I was riding along on the right (and correct) side while a millennial couple were walking toward me on their left (and incorrect) side. I stay my course, and they do not budge, even though they seen me. So the assphuck says "dumbass". I'm sure his spinner slut was proud of him. Reminds me of the Real Housewife If OC wannabes who walk 5 across on the MUP. As I approach “WE ARE WALKING HEEEERE!!!! HELLO, CANT YOU SEE US HERE?!?!?!” Oh I’m sorry I didn’t realize this was your trail. It’s a walking trail, not a biking trail. Yeah no it’s a mixed use trail so please get out of the way. I get the wealthy entitled beotches out my way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted April 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, jsharr said: They were British. You were an American brute. he didn't sound brittish, besides...'merica fuck yea 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far Posted April 16, 2019 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: is what I was called today while riding on a bike path. Also another reason to avoid bike paths. So I was riding along on the right (and correct) side while a millennial couple were walking toward me on their left (and incorrect) side. I stay my course, and they do not budge, even though they seen me. So the assphuck says "dumbass". I'm sure his spinner slut was proud of him. You didn't stop? Puzzy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted April 16, 2019 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2019 @KrAzY has been a bad influence on you people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted April 16, 2019 Share #12 Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: is what I was called today while riding on a bike path. Also another reason to avoid bike paths. So I was riding along on the right (and correct) side while a millennial couple were walking toward me on their left (and incorrect) side. I stay my course, and they do not budge, even though they seen me. So the assphuck says "dumbass". I'm sure his spinner slut was proud of him. HA! But the general rule in cycling is to err on the side of being the gracious one and taking the high road. Keep in mind, too, that while that guy does seem to be a dick, there really is no reason to play chicken with him. Likewise, many pedestrians prefer walking against traffic, not with it. That is a pretty well established norm for folks running on the road, so a path may be considered "fair game" as well for that sort of thing. Finally, in the food chain, we cyclists are screwed, and the low man (animal) on the totem pole. On roads, motorists can find relative ease in pushing us around (even killing us) and making the "shared" roads non-shared to cyclists. On paths, pedestrians (walkers, runners, etc) rule the roost, and it is with their blessing that we - the unwashed masses - are allowed on their pathways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, 2Far said: You didn't stop? Puzzy. No, not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: there really is no reason to play chicken with him. I didn't, I figured they would move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted April 16, 2019 Share #15 Posted April 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: I didn't, I figured they would move In that case: It sucks, but it is the general rule. Sort of like how we stop at stop signs and red traffic lights, when we all know that's BS. It can be changed, but cyclists rarely win favor with the non riding public. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 16, 2019 Share #16 Posted April 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: In that case: It sucks, but it is the general rule. Sort of like how we stop at stop signs and red traffic lights, when we all know that's BS. It can be changed, but cyclists rarely win favor with the non riding public. I often come across people on horses and always ask if it’s OK to come through. I don’t think I have ever gotten a no but nearly always get a thanks for asking. I figure we have pissed off enough people so I try to build equity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted April 16, 2019 Share #17 Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: I figure we have pissed off enough people so I try to build equity. Well the challenge is that the azz Bikeguy was dealing with was likely just a puffed up azz with a chick. No building anything with dudes like that. On the other hand, I find it is easier to just err on the "let it go" side, since some of those folks are actually okay people, and I usually can't truly assess them at 18mph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 16, 2019 Share #18 Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Well the challenge is that the azz Bikeguy was dealing with was likely just a puffed up azz with a chick. No building anything with dudes like that. On the other hand, I find it is easier to just err on the "let it go" side, since some of those folks are actually okay people, and I usually can't truly assess them at 18mph. Wow you are fast! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted April 16, 2019 Share #19 Posted April 16, 2019 3 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: millennial We call them Soys. Shu Fang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted April 16, 2019 Share #20 Posted April 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Wow you are fast! ? ? So, what's that in MTB speeds? 8 mph? 9 mph? I assumed he was on a paved path (a la Beans), and not some technical dirt trail. A dirt trail would have been isolated enough for Bikeman to beat the dude silly and make away with his girl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted April 16, 2019 Share #21 Posted April 16, 2019 Dude needed a ride by bitch slap! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted April 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, KrAzY said: Dude needed a ride by bitch slap! We think alike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted April 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I assumed he was on a paved path You ass ume correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted April 16, 2019 Share #24 Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: You ass ume correct I find the Cafe to be a perfect place for all sorts of ASSuming. It's great. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 16, 2019 Share #25 Posted April 16, 2019 51 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: ? So, what's that in MTB speeds? 8 mph? 9 mph? I assumed he was on a paved path (a la Beans), and not some technical dirt trail. A dirt trail would have been isolated enough for Bikeman to beat the dude silly and make away with his girl. I was wondering if you would get the reference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted April 16, 2019 Share #26 Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, 2Far said: You didn't stop? Puzzy. This is the perfect passive aggressive move, just stop and make them go around you. I employ this a lot in the city. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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