What a frustrating and upsetting situation to be in! This kind of thing makes me mad - when a small group feel they have the right to spoil everyone elses fun. If this was a school playground they'd be known as bullies and they could be reported to the Head.

At the end of the day we're all cyclists - even the baddies from the LBS - and our passion is to ride bikes. Seems crazy that 2 groups of people who love to do the same thing have been driven apart by their passion rather than being united by it. If only this could be turned round.

Best of luck LBTC - keep us posted on the situation and to quote a great British phrase 'Don't let the b'strds grind you down!'

Liz