pee break at mile 38...
Amnesty Ride
50 or so folks, roll out on the road at 18 mph as for 50 miles or so. It was pretty nice, good to see lots of folks who I don't usually get to see. It was fun. Dan the man was of course there 2 hours early to get some extra miles. This was new year's day. That's why that the dude rules. Out works them all. It was good to see the PWC guys, and the B folks all together.
At the end of the ride some FSVS dude who I don't know says to me in a stern voice, "don't over lap wheels" which he was probably right, and he was looking out for my best interest, and the best interest of the pack. 99 out of 100 days I would have said okay, whatever, I was in control no biggie. But today, the combination of ego, hunger, and fatigue were too much so I yell out, "don't fXXking tell me how to ride a bike!!" dude responded, "don't yell at me." To which I had the highly intelligent retort, "well don't fucking tell me how to ride my bike!" the chatty group around us got really quiet after that. Yeah, I was a prick, Yes I was creeping up on the guy in front of me, but it's not like we had been in a paceline at all today. Anyway, that's not my point, My point is I shouldn't have yelled at the FSVS dude. I wanted to catch up with the dude in the parking lot before he jetted, but he bolted quickly. And so I apologize for yelling at you dude, it was wrong. Thank you for looking out for my safety, and the safety of the pelotone.
respect
fm
2 comments:
Well,
I have to side with you Marc. Here are my reasons even though I wasn't there.
The Self-annointed Peleton Cop that "Put you in your place" was over stepping his ego, he actually may have had to high jump it. Why do people bark out casual misques, like Rolling up on someone, then casually drifting out to catch wind and not hit the brakes, and mistake them for bad bike behavior, I'll never know. If he didn't know you he could have introduced himself to you before the ride began, so he would have a gauge on you and your tenure. People who cry out during rides at people they do not know are fearful riders, they tend to Clutch their handlebars a little too tight and maybe cause the occassional mishap themselves. I never worry about that. If I join a group for a ride, I make sure to introduce myself or am introduced to the group ie: "Everyone, this is ( INsert name here) he is/was/used to be/hasbeen/will/ whatever this way if anyone has any questions regarding your skills, they may want to second guess their own agressiveness, and possibly save a few teeth.
Suck are the reasons I tend not to ride in groups of more than 5 people on road training rides. Unless it's speedwork. I limit my contact with people because I just can;t listen to bushit when I want to enjoy a ride, pelple can be complete assholes on bike rides, I limit that experience.
Best,
Frank
sorry about the typos, I have huge hands and I am a caveman, these coomputers scare me
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