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Yesterday, while working on the final climb of what would turn out to be a solo 71 mile, 3500 feet of climbing day, a car passed me and pulled over about 20 yards ahead of me. Door opened and an older man emerged holding a map. As I approached he began to speak while pointing to his map. Before he could get 3 words out I waived him off and said "can't stop." I reacted on instinct but about a 100 yards later I thought that wasn't very nice...I had a slight pang of quilt. This is not something that would normally bother me, as I am usally willing to help another espcially when they ask. However, I did realize that had he been a cyclist in need I would have stopped, without a doubt.
Was there a line crossed? When do we set aside common courtesy for cycling? What is the difference between an older man seeking help and an older man in lyca with a bike seeking help? (I am presupposing that most cyclist would help out another cyclist in need)
Just a topic for discussion....trust me, I did not loose and sleep over this....
Was there a line crossed? When do we set aside common courtesy for cycling? What is the difference between an older man seeking help and an older man in lyca with a bike seeking help? (I am presupposing that most cyclist would help out another cyclist in need)
Just a topic for discussion....trust me, I did not loose and sleep over this....