[Cycling] non biking friends making fun - Ausbb

25-11-2008, 01:28 PM

How many other cyclists here getting made fun of because they ride?
I don't use my car all that often, so friends and for that matter family are always making those smart arse little comments , annoys me a bit

kindred · 26-11-2008, 09:40 AM

Dont look for comfort from me. I hate people that ride. Not all but those barstards that ride 2 a breast. I mean if you wanted a lane why not just drive a car.

26-11-2008, 09:56 AM

riding 2 abreast is legal (even in south Australia http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/perso...t_sheets.asp#1)

We are also by allowed to take the lane , we are classed as a vehicle

26-11-2008, 10:00 AM

i laugh my ass off when they start bitching about fuel prices
or one thing i like saying is "you're getting a bit of a beer gut there "

Stuff what people might say as long as you enjoy riding who cares

Dshwam · 23-08-2009, 09:01 PM

just come up with some good comebacks. just like anything you do in life... theres allways some one thats gona see it differently

Kyle Aaron · 23-08-2009, 09:03 PM

They mock. I point to their bellies and bums and say, "nobody built six pack abs and buns of steel sitting behind a powered steering wheel."

06-10-2009, 03:10 AM

criticism is the highest form of compliment - they've actually taken the time to consider you, think about what you do, draw a conclusion and make a comment...quite a lot of effort for something thats rediculous, apparently

10-10-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejay

riding 2 abreast is legal (even in south Australia http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/perso...t_sheets.asp#1)

We are also by allowed to take the lane , we are classed as a vehicle

Yes but so many cyclists do themselves and the rest of us no favours by being so arrogant about this.Often it is just not safe or practical to ride 2 abreast or take up a lane.
P.S. I am a cyclist.I don`t even own a car.

11-10-2009, 09:22 AM

I agree with Zarkov. There are times when riding two abreast is irresponsible. However, there are times when I will take the whole lane if the road is too narrow and cars tend to push you very close to the edge.

11-10-2009, 10:21 PM

Who cares what other people think. If you love it, keep doing it!

25-11-2008, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bluejay Guest Posts: n/a	non biking friends making fun How many other cyclists here getting made fun of because they ride? I don't use my car all that often, so friends and for that matter family are always making those smart arse little comments , annoys me a bit

26-11-2008, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	Dont look for comfort from me. I hate people that ride. Not all but those barstards that ride 2 a breast. I mean if you wanted a lane why not just drive a car. __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

23-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	They mock. I point to their bellies and bums and say, "nobody built six pack abs and buns of steel sitting behind a powered steering wheel." __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

26-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
bluejay Guest Posts: n/a	riding 2 abreast is legal (even in south Australia http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/perso...t_sheets.asp#1) We are also by allowed to take the lane , we are classed as a vehicle

26-11-2008, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Route7 Guest Posts: n/a	i laugh my ass off when they start bitching about fuel prices or one thing i like saying is "you're getting a bit of a beer gut there " Stuff what people might say as long as you enjoy riding who cares

23-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dshwam Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Gender: Posts: 79	just come up with some good comebacks. just like anything you do in life... theres allways some one thats gona see it differently

06-10-2009, 03:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigboss Guest Posts: n/a	criticism is the highest form of compliment - they've actually taken the time to consider you, think about what you do, draw a conclusion and make a comment...quite a lot of effort for something thats rediculous, apparently

11-10-2009, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
challs Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Zarkov. There are times when riding two abreast is irresponsible. However, there are times when I will take the whole lane if the road is too narrow and cars tend to push you very close to the edge.

11-10-2009, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Josh_GTiR Guest Posts: n/a	Who cares what other people think. If you love it, keep doing it!