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Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 1:44pm
by Velocio
Syd wrote:
Jdsk wrote:Where does control come into it when other people stop for a chat?

Jonathan

When a person completely unknown to you asks inappropriate questions then it becomes necessary.


Perhaps they're just being friendly ...and not a nuisance...! :)

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 1:49pm
by Syd
Velocio wrote:
Syd wrote:
Jdsk wrote:Where does control come into it when other people stop for a chat?

Jonathan

When a person completely unknown to you asks inappropriate questions then it becomes necessary.


Perhaps they're just being friendly ...and not a nuisance...! :)

If a complete stranger’s first question to me was to ask where I was from the word ‘friendly’ would not be top of my list.

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 2:08pm
by Jdsk
Why is it "necessary"? What's the bad thing that you have to avoid?

Thanks

Jonathan

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 5:18pm
by mumbojumbo
If a complete stranger’s first question to me was to ask where I was from the word ‘friendly’ would not be top of my list.


Is n't life a struggle?Did you run out of vouchers for charm school?

Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 5:24pm
by Syd
mumbojumbo wrote:
If a complete stranger’s first question to me was to ask where I was from the word ‘friendly’ would not be top of my list.


Is n't life a struggle?Did you run out of vouchers for charm school?

One thing I can never be accused of is having charm. [emoji23]

Live need not be a struggle I am perfectly happy with life and follow some basic rules; simply ignore those that annoy you and tell them to go forth and multiply if they persist.

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 6:24pm
by mumbojumbo
Understood?Where are you from-I am guessing Telford or M Keynes?

Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 6:29pm
by Syd
mumbojumbo wrote:Understood?Where are you from-I am guessing Telford or M Keynes?

Neither. Originally from the West coast of Scotland with typical West of Scotland, working class, parentage which explains a lot.

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 8:31pm
by cycle tramp
Cyril Haearn wrote:
De Sisti wrote:I'm always anti-social* to other riders when they cycle up to me and ask me where I'm from.

*I respond by asking them to introduce themselves to me. They become very uneasy, because I have taken control
of the conversation and watch as they squirm, wanting to make a quick exit.
:)

Is that the usual opening gambit? Any idea why? I should not be surprised to be asked how fast I ride, and how many miles I have done
Plus One for taking control of the conversation


Only on this thread it appears, and if its not the first question then the it's the sixth.
However may I take this opportunity to ask, do you really cycle on a fixed wheel with 49" gear? And do you think mumbojumbo watches Derren Brown at all?

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 8:44pm
by Cyril Haearn
cycle tramp wrote:
Cyril Haearn wrote:
De Sisti wrote:I'm always anti-social* to other riders when they cycle up to me and ask me where I'm from.

*I respond by asking them to introduce themselves to me. They become very uneasy, because I have taken control
of the conversation and watch as they squirm, wanting to make a quick exit.
:)

Is that the usual opening gambit? Any idea why? I should not be surprised to be asked how fast I ride, and how many miles I have done
Plus One for taking control of the conversation


Only on this thread it appears, and if its not the first question then the it's the sixth.
However may I take this opportunity to ask, do you really cycle on a fixed wheel with 49" gear? And do you think mumbojumbo watches Derren Brown at all?

Yes I really do ride a 49" fixed, at 100 rpm I reach 15 mph, that is plenty, longest day so far 82 km
Rode my geared cycle today

The second question, I do not understand, sorry

Re: Antisocial cyclists

Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 8:50pm
by cycle tramp
Cyril Haearn wrote:
cycle tramp wrote:Yes I really do ride a 49" fixed, at 100 rpm I reach 15 mph, that is plenty, longest day so far 82 km
Rode my geared cycle today

The second question, I do not understand, sorry


Thanks for the reply, i'm very much impressed! (as for the second question I'll leave it for Mumbojumbo to answer)