"Chicked"

[TigerMom]

Since I have never been athletic in my life, I'm happy to pass ANYONE!
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle

2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle

[hebe]

Since I have never been athletic in my life, I'm happy to pass ANYONE!

+1 My "chicking" tally is a massive 3 and I suspect one doesn't count as it was a mum with a childseat (though I was pulling B in a trailer at the time), the second is dubious as it was a much older gentleman with a laden backpack. The third was my dh, just a few yards from the top of a hill, and I have to say that passing him was the icing on the cake as that was the first time I'd managed to ride the whole hill in one go. He took it in very good form, as indeed I do every time he passes me.

[Catrin]

The term is an interesting one, and it does seem to often have an edge to it. I think I prefer "dropping", though that term would probably bother some anyway. Regardless, I've not done it often, but I've done it a few times. Generally the other rider has been very new or only rides once a year, far more out of shape, and/or on a bike without many gears. There isn't much of a chance for an ego boost when I've done it. This is a good thing!

[radacrider]

I have never really heard that term used. With co-workers who bike and commute we like to talk about our cat 6 (category 6) racing. Cat 6 is the act of riding/commuting with the idea that everyone else is "racing" you/them. We get some great stories. I don't tend to base it on gender though as I see this on both sides.