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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
So this is interesting train of thought vomitus. Let's take that apart shall we?
1. Peloton is not a bicycle that people can ride. It's a stationary bicycle. That means you set it up on your lanai or somewhere in the house, and it doesn't go anywhere. It has one wheel - the other end is attached to a base. So you're griping about something you clearly know nothing about, and making it up as you go along.
2. It sounds like you have a lot of anger against teenage girls, or possibly have some resentment against teenage girls who wear tight clothes and heels when they go dancing? Pretty weird, and possibly creepy, if you ask me.
3. I don't know what you mean by cyclist shoes. I wear sneakers, just normal sneakers. I also wear leggings or skin-hugging shorts, because otherwise I get chafing on my thighs from constant peddling up and down against the bike seat.
4. You're running in the street, at probably around 6-7mph. A bicycle is riding, usually between 13-17mph. A golf cart is driving between 17-20mph. And a car is driving at 20-45mph. If they're all approaching each other, whether from behind or in front, then everyone has to squeeze in so everyone fits and has room to pass each other. It has to be paced, timed so that no one ends up tipped over and injured. The pedestrian has the easiest job of stopping or getting out of the way. That's just physics. The golf cart has the second easiest job of stopping or getting out of the way. The car has the third easiest job. And the bicycle - has the hardest time either stopping or getting out of the way.
So cut those cyclists some slack. If you see them coming toward you, get as close to the edge of the path as you can. In fact, if it's safe to get on the grass, then get on the grass. YOU won't be inconvenienced even a smidge.
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So this is interesting train of thought vomitus. Let's take that apart shall we? Clearly you are confusing recreational cycling with hardcore cyclists.
1. A peloton is a massive group of cyclists. The term has been around much longer than the recent few years and the uber popular stationary bike;
2. You are projecting wayyyy too much. "Creep" is a quick way to severely disparage someone. Usually used by those with little else to retort since there is little defense from the accusation. It's not "Creepy" like putting up cameras in bathrooms. THAT'S creepy, not comparing attire from one group to another. Is it "creepy" to say someone is on their cell phone all the time like a pre-teen girl? It's an apt comparison.
3. I'm simply saying, when cyclists and their specialized shoes (not the Keds you are wearing) stop at Starbucks, all you can hear is the clicking of their "clip-in" cycling shoes;
4. Physics aside, the slower traffic generally has the right of way. You have clearly never done serious running. First, you cannot slow and step out of the way easily when you are running because one does not have eyes in the back of their head in order to see the rapidly approaching cyclist. Using your logic, cyclists should always stop and pull over to the curb when faster cars approach from behind.
Additionally, stopping and dodging, even slowing for traffic lights causes a myriad of biomechanics issues to a body's dynamics when it is training at a high level. Have you ever watched a marathon? Do you really think they can just side-step an obstacle and not cause phenomenal counter-impacts to their tendons, ligaments, ankles, knees, and hips, never mind the break in breathing rhythm necessary to continue at a certain pace for many many miles.
By the way, the word you wanted to use is "Pedaling" not "Peddling." Unless you're selling something besides illogic.
You are clearly responding out of context. A person running dozens of miles a week and a very serious cyclist are far different than you out for a walk/jog or casual bike ride on your Schwinn.
PS- Sorry Bill14564, I didn't see you already addressed her points before I replied. You were far more succinct.