Walking Cyclist & Selfless Male Cyclist

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02-02-2012, 07:35 PM
shootingstar

Walking Cyclist & Selfless Male Cyclist

I got off the light rail transit here after work and walked half a km. to the bike store. On my way, I wore my mountain bike cycling shoes, helmet, and carried my 2 panniers. I was going to pick up my repaired bike (drive train was completely replaced) and ride it home.

A cycling guy detoured abit and asked me if I was ok since I didn't have my bike with me. :rolleyes:

I thanked him nicely and so no, I was going to get my bike at the shop after it was repaired.

I was flummoxed by his selflessness.
02-02-2012, 10:44 PM
Susan

Clearly, he was "presented with an opportunity to copulate." :D;)
02-03-2012, 03:02 AM
shootingstar

Believe me, I wasn't cycling chic lovely. :p And obscured by wearing sunglasses and helmet as I walked along.

Not even as elegant as I was a few days ago in my business jacket and black jeans.
02-03-2012, 04:39 AM
spokewench

It was very nice of him to try to help you out. I have done this many times for cyclists and hope that some day when I really need a ride, someone will be there for me.
02-03-2012, 12:39 PM
malkin

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Originally Posted by Susan

Clearly, he was "presented with an opportunity to copulate." :D;)

lol!
02-03-2012, 06:44 PM
BodhiTree

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Originally Posted by spokewench

It was very nice of him to try to help you out. I have done this many times for cyclists and hope that some day when I really need a ride, someone will be there for me.

I've also many times offered to help others, and had other cyclists offer to help me. Cyclists seem to watch out for each other.
02-04-2012, 05:34 AM
spindizzy

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Originally Posted by susan

clearly, he was "presented with an opportunity to copulate." :d;)

*like!*
02-04-2012, 06:59 AM
PamNY

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Originally Posted by Susan

Clearly, he was "presented with an opportunity to copulate." :D;)

LOL. That probably explains a lot.

Seriously, I have found cyclists to be very helpful and alert for potential problems. It's nice to feel like part of a community.
02-04-2012, 07:05 AM
OakLeaf

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Originally Posted by PamNY

Seriously, I have found cyclists to be very helpful and alert for potential problems. It's nice to feel like part of a community.

+1. I think it's just part of two-wheel etiquette. Motorcyclists generally will do the same. I won't stop if someone's on the phone or obviously has everything under control, but if there's a question in my mind, I'll at least make a hand gesture or ask whether they have everything they need.
02-04-2012, 07:09 AM
rubysoho

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Originally Posted by PamNY

LOL. That probably explains a lot.

Seriously, I have found cyclists to be very helpful and alert for potential problems. It's nice to feel like part of a community.

I've seen the same thing and had people ask if I was okay. As a result I also try to make sure someone is okay even if they don't look hurt. You never know.