Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
Um, first of all, in my experience it IS unusual for a cyclist to sneer at other cyclists, for any reason. And the DC metro area is not exactly known for it's warm fuzzy polite people. .
I agree -- my interactions with cyclists are usually great. And I'm in Manhattan.
Racing I know nothing about, but plain old bikers are the best.

As far as the OP's experience, honestly, I would have noticed it. But it could just be an awkward attempt to be friendly.