Cycling things that annoy you beyond reason.
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In the same vein as the thread in the lounge I thought I'd start a thread about biking specific things that make you want to do a murder.
Went to my local trail centre today for a ride to see if I could beat my time from last week, except I couldn't because even though there's places for people to walk their dog there, or have a stroll with the kids or ride their horse they'd much rather do it all on the biking trails where all the bikes are.
Maybe I brought it on myself by going on a Sunday but all the biking trails are clearly posted, especially all the red runs.
Then my stem started creaking which added to the irritation.
What makes you get all angry when out for a ride?
Went to my local trail centre today for a ride to see if I could beat my time from last week, except I couldn't because even though there's places for people to walk their dog there, or have a stroll with the kids or ride their horse they'd much rather do it all on the biking trails where all the bikes are.
Maybe I brought it on myself by going on a Sunday but all the biking trails are clearly posted, especially all the red runs.
Then my stem started creaking which added to the irritation.
What makes you get all angry when out for a ride?
Similar to you. Idiots who have their own 'bike free' footpaths, yet seem to love walking themselves, and their dogs, on bridleways. Then they b
h and moan about bikes, despite the fact that the reason Fido almost got run over is that the idiot at the other end of the lead forgot to connect it to Fido. FYI dog owners, we ride on bridleways because they are open to us. If'n how you don't like the nasty bicycles, then walk on the bloody footpaths where we are not allowed to ride... 
I can't be complaining about the horses on the bridleways, as they've every right to be there. I just look out for them, and stop to let them ride past. Riders, in general, seem to be a whole lot less ignorant than bloody ramblers and 'professional' dog walkers.
h and moan about bikes, despite the fact that the reason Fido almost got run over is that the idiot at the other end of the lead forgot to connect it to Fido. FYI dog owners, we ride on bridleways because they are open to us. If'n how you don't like the nasty bicycles, then walk on the bloody footpaths where we are not allowed to ride... I can't be complaining about the horses on the bridleways, as they've every right to be there. I just look out for them, and stop to let them ride past. Riders, in general, seem to be a whole lot less ignorant than bloody ramblers and 'professional' dog walkers.
On the road 'leapfroggers' make me want to push them into a hedge! You are tapping along at a steady pace, pass them with a cheery 'morning/afternoon' - then half a minute later they blast past you like their arse is on fire only to die on the very same arse 100 yds up the road, then you pass them again! Sometimes it only happens once, but if they are a real butmunch this could go on three of four times before they give up, puke, or look for a corner to bail around!!
On the trails the riders who resolutely refuse to let faster riders pass, even when there are plenty of places they could do so! Again, I would love to push them into a hedge but I am far too nice a person!
On the trails the riders who resolutely refuse to let faster riders pass, even when there are plenty of places they could do so! Again, I would love to push them into a hedge but I am far too nice a person!
Shared use paths. The other half of the sharing relationship are wandering about all over the whole width, without a care in the world, with dogs/kids straying randomly.
I catch-up to some, slow down significantly, use my extra loud campy freewheel to announce my arrival and I'm greeted with "you should get a bell" to which I'm fuming, "you should have indicators and a sense of direction you bell-end"
I catch-up to some, slow down significantly, use my extra loud campy freewheel to announce my arrival and I'm greeted with "you should get a bell" to which I'm fuming, "you should have indicators and a sense of direction you bell-end"
Not so much beyond reason but....
Roadie Wheel suckers
Roadies who can't hold a line round corners
Roadies with their saddle too low
MTBers who don't attack the climbs
MTBers who carry half a workshop round the trail centre with them
MTBers who moan how busy trail centres are at the weekend
Badge snobs
Anyone riding around with misaligned gears, clicky clicky clicky clicky.......
Roadie Wheel suckers
Roadies who can't hold a line round corners
Roadies with their saddle too low
MTBers who don't attack the climbs
MTBers who carry half a workshop round the trail centre with them
MTBers who moan how busy trail centres are at the weekend
Badge snobs
Anyone riding around with misaligned gears, clicky clicky clicky clicky.......
Apart from general numptyism that infuriates me whenever I use the road, it's dealing with the road network in Central London that irks the most. There aren't many opportunities to get yourself into a rhythm without being interrupted every 60 seconds by junctions, traffic lights or jams too dangerous to filter through. This is probably why Richmond Park is so popular. It's much better if I head out towards and past the M25 but that's a treat on the rare weekends when I'm afforded the luxury of a decent ride.
MadDad said:
On the road 'leapfroggers' make me want to push them into a hedge! You are tapping along at a steady pace, pass them with a cheery 'morning/afternoon' - then half a minute later they blast past you like their arse is on fire only to die on the very same arse 100 yds up the road, then you pass them again! Sometimes it only happens once, but if they are a real butmunch this could go on three of four times before they give up, puke, or look for a corner to bail around!!
On the trails the riders who resolutely refuse to let faster riders pass, even when there are plenty of places they could do so! Again, I would love to push them into a hedge but I am far too nice a person!
See, I really like it when that happens, makes me laugh that someone would rather nearly give themselves a coronary than be overtaken.On the trails the riders who resolutely refuse to let faster riders pass, even when there are plenty of places they could do so! Again, I would love to push them into a hedge but I am far too nice a person!
Apart from numpty SMIDSY drivers, I find cycling pretty relaxing. the only thing that really annoys me is a bloke who shares a big chunk of the route of my evening commute. There is a 1.1 mile long climb with about 100m of ascent, not exactly a category climb but makes it interesting. This guy will happily bimble up the hill at 10mph, until you overtake him, then he will sit right on your wheel all the way to the top, and then make a point of blasting past on the following downhill like some sort of hero. Wow your skinny road bike tyres roll faster than my chunky 26" MTB ones, who would have thought. Tw@.
Vocal Minority said:
Drivers who see you coming and creep out of junctions in a 'shall I? Shaln't I?' way until the moment has gone and it is no longer safe. The they decide to go for it.
!!!! I thought it was just me!Why do drivers do this? If they went straightaway it would be fine, instead they dither then go!
Gruffy said:
Apart from general numptyism that infuriates me whenever I use the road, it's dealing with the road network in Central London that irks the most. There aren't many opportunities to get yourself into a rhythm without being interrupted every 60 seconds by junctions, traffic lights or jams too dangerous to filter through. This is probably why Richmond Park is so popular. It's much better if I head out towards and past the M25 but that's a treat on the rare weekends when I'm afforded the luxury of a decent ride.
Where are you based? There is some good riding within 10 miles of most places (IME) - perhaps we can suggest a new route or two!Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff