I think I may have gone too far ...

[margo49]

Well restrained , sister
My motto is "Don't give 'em *any* energy" ie not even negative energy

Well ridden, btw and keep it up!

[donnambr]

You were far more polite to that jerk than I would have been!

[Dogmama]

I was on a group ride many years ago & we were climbing a pretty big hill. The guy next to me put his hand on my lower back (to help me up) - except I was having NO problem with the hill.

I snarled at him, "GET YOUR HAND OFF OF ME!"

Condescending jerks.

[littlegrasshopp]

I LOVE IT!! Perfect answer. wish we could have seen the look on his face!!!

[Bad JuJu]

I agree wholeheartedly with the general consensus so far. I think your response was just right. The restrained but witty comeback is even more cutting than an emotional response--gets your point across without letting the jerk know how much he pissed you off.

I hate it when guys just assume you want/need their help, without knowing you or even asking. And that "babe" crap, when he doesn't even know you--jeez, I've got steam coming out of my ears and I wasn't even there! You did great!

[jobob]

Oh, that was too funny ! Great response.

[donnambr]

I was on a group ride many years ago & we were climbing a pretty big hill. The guy next to me put his hand on my lower back (to help me up) - except I was having NO problem with the hill.

I snarled at him, "GET YOUR HAND OFF OF ME!"

Condescending jerks.

Slime was just trying to cop a feel. Why do they not understand the whole "time and place for everything" concept?

[CycleChic06]

That is so great! I really hope I'm not offending anyone here, but the men who ride those Trek Discovery Channel bikes are such tools! I know one or two guys that ride them and they sound exactly like the guy you described...condescending wannabes.

You said the best thing possible, I think it's hysterical...good for you!