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Originally Posted by Tim C.
bikes that run through stop signs aren't just a danger to themselves and others, but **** me off. its a sort of arrogance. especially the ones that wear shirts like they are training for the Olympics or something - we used to call them "Spandex Douchebags" on the Pinellas County trails.
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Wow. What a nice guy! And, such an open mind! Talk about arrogance...
I can't speak for the casual cyclist who doesn't know the rules of the road and foolishly rides without a helmet, but I assure you that there is exactly zero arrogance involved with serious cyclists. Unlike you, we know the rules of the road with regards to cycling and we do what is safest for us and people around us and we don't pull out in front of motorists and are not a danger. We are not just cyclists, but we are motorists, too, and we have a much better idea of what is safe than you do.
And we "Spandex Douchebags" wear cycling jerseys for damn good reasons. When riding 30-50 miles at 15-20 mph, it is necessary to stay cool. A cotton t-shirt won't do that. The jerseys are also more visible than a standard t-shirt. They have tight sleeves and necks to prevent wind and insects from getting underneath. Nothing like having a ****ed off hornet inside your shirt!