Passed a roadie on my hybrid! Got it on video!

[luv2climb]

Thank you to those who understood why I was excited that I finally was able to pass someone (who had passed me earlier himself). I don't race and don't have any illusions of being a racer. I'm a sucky climber due to being overweight and I am used to being passed by roadies on every ride, even though I'm normally also on a road bike instead of my hybrid.

The road I was on was not in the city. It was a nice wide, safe, suburban road. Plenty of room.

Let me remind those who are criticizing me that this guy made a conscious effort to pass me first on the descent I had just passed him on. He didn't say a word to me as he passed me. As far as I know, he was racing me. If that's the case, it's game on, baby

Roadtrip started a similar thread here on 3-16. I didn't see a bunch of people criticizing her for being proud of passing a guy. Why is that, hmm?

I may be a newbie here, unlike Roadtrip, but I'm not into the whole "initiation" thing. I can hold my own

[Veronica]

There is no initiation.

Veronica

[luv2climb]

There is no initiation.

Veronica

I was being half-serious, hence the "". I just thought it was odd that I got negative reactions and Roadtrip didn't. Maybe because I posted the video?

[Veronica]

Since you asked...

I didn't read her thread until you linked to it. I think it was a tone thing. My perception was that she proud of how far she has come and acknowledged that maybe the guy wasn't "racing". Your post made me think you were gloating. Not that's there's anything wrong with that. I've been known to gloat. That may or may not be what you intended. But communication occurs in the mind of the listener (reader.)

Veronica

[luv2climb]

Since you asked...

I didn't read her thread until you linked to it. I think it was a tone thing. My perception was that she proud of how far she has come and acknowledged that maybe the guy wasn't "racing". Your post made me think you were gloating. Not that's there's anything wrong with that. I've been known to gloat. That may or may not be what you intended. But communication occurs in the mind of the listener (reader.)

Veronica

That's the problem with the printed word vs. speaking with someone face-to-face. This isn't the first time my posts on the internet have been taken out of context. No, I wasn't gloating. I was just happy to finally be making progress. Especially since I am experiencing a weight loss plateau right now, which is frustrating.

[Grits]

I didn't think you were gloating. You seemed to be happy at an achievement, and many of us use this forum to celebrate individual achievements. Don't worry about it. Keep riding and celebrating when you pass a roadie! I'll celebrate with you.

[luv2climb]

I didn't think you were gloating. You seemed to be happy at an achievement, and many of us use this forum to celebrate individual achievements. Don't worry about it. Keep riding and celebrating when you pass a roadie! I'll celebrate with you.

Thank you You hit the nail on the head