on yesterday's ride, a phone #

[Cataboo]

No, if a boy talks to a girl, he must like her like her! 'cause apparently there's no such thing as a boy only liking a girl. Especially if he pulls her pigtails or punches her or trips her. redrhoodie's got pigtails to pull and he hasn't pulled them yet. I think.

Unless he's gay. And I kinda think a stereotypical gay male best friend biking partner who could help you pick out lycra in the bike shop would be awesome. Except I don't think the stereotypical gay male would like bike grease on his leg or lift a bike onto a bike rack.

Racer guys only like to ride super fast, never need recovery days, and never just wanna go for a leisurely bike ride talking with someone fun.

Sorry, this thread just makes me laugh.

[TxDoc]

Racer guys only like to ride super fast, never need recovery days, and never just wanna go for a leisurely bike ride talking with someone fun.

Well, I grew up with racers, and a few turned pro over the years - never noticed anything like this. Maybe times have changed - or maybe we just tend to use too many stereotypes and make too many assumptions
There are nice people out there.
I help people get bikes out of the car or put them up, regardless of whether they are male or female, single or married. Frankly, I hope that none of them thinks of me that I am offering help only because I'm 'hitting on them'. I see people that look like they could use help - and I offer to help them. I know of many others that do the same - with no hidden intentions.
We are so superficial sometimes. We see a young guy hold the elevator for an elder and we think oh what a nice gesture. If we saw the same young guy hold the elevator for a young pretty woman, we'd probably think he must like her. It's just stereotyping. It's just superficial.
Some people like to help. It's called being a good citizen, and has nothing to do with hitting on people.
Likewise for the rides. Some people like to be social and friendly. I invite people to ride with me all the time, men and women. I do not know whether they are single or married, and frankly I do not care. I ask them to ride because I'd like to go on rides together - it's that simple. A ride is a ride, period.
Life is complicated enough on its own - how about we keep it simple?

[Geonz]

I remember trying to figure out the assorted "Mixed messages" a guy seemed to be sending me on a couple of rides... and then he did something that made me realize he didn't speak "message." Much easier to understand him then!