Two motorcycles were waiting at a red light. In the crosswalk, I crossed the street right in front of them (just peddling, motor was off). I think both bikes had a man and woman riding on each. At least one of the couples was laughing as I passed, and they were looking my way. I barely noticed because I was concentrating on traffic. I assumed they might have been entertained by the novelty of a bicycle with a motor. I try to think positively. Of course, if they were laughing derisively, I wouldn't mind much. Skin gets thicker with age.
I've had a lot of people comment on the bike. All were positive except one.
I was coming out of a store as a couple was pulling up on bicycles. It was a man and woman in their 30's at least. They had nice bikes, spandex, helmets. The man pulled up first and said "That's cheating", obviously referring to my motor. He was smiling, though, so I smiled back and said "Yeah, but it sure helps with the wind and hills". His female partner had a sour face as she said "You don't get any exercise without wind and hills." I resisted the urge to say something rotten. My response was "Well, don't knock it if you haven't tried it."
I can understand some of the negative comments here about the "spandex crowd". I generally have respect for all people out there riding their bikes. Someone with an expensive bike and clothes must be dedicated to riding. That's cool with me. I've ridden thousands of miles a year without a motor, so I guess I am dedicated too. I prefer casual clothes and cheap bikes because I am casual and cheap!
I've met many very friendly "spandex" riders. Some, though, don't return a friendly gesture and just ignore you. You would think that all bike riders would sympathise with each other.
Has anyone else got a bad attitude from other bikers, bike shops, etc.?
I've had a lot of people comment on the bike. All were positive except one.
I was coming out of a store as a couple was pulling up on bicycles. It was a man and woman in their 30's at least. They had nice bikes, spandex, helmets. The man pulled up first and said "That's cheating", obviously referring to my motor. He was smiling, though, so I smiled back and said "Yeah, but it sure helps with the wind and hills". His female partner had a sour face as she said "You don't get any exercise without wind and hills." I resisted the urge to say something rotten. My response was "Well, don't knock it if you haven't tried it."
I can understand some of the negative comments here about the "spandex crowd". I generally have respect for all people out there riding their bikes. Someone with an expensive bike and clothes must be dedicated to riding. That's cool with me. I've ridden thousands of miles a year without a motor, so I guess I am dedicated too. I prefer casual clothes and cheap bikes because I am casual and cheap!
I've met many very friendly "spandex" riders. Some, though, don't return a friendly gesture and just ignore you. You would think that all bike riders would sympathise with each other.
Has anyone else got a bad attitude from other bikers, bike shops, etc.?
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signs, and thumbs up from bikers most every time i see them.
