If the reception on social media is any indication, this will now become a rule of thumb. Recently, a popular bicycle-themed Twitter account, “Arleigh aka Bike Shop Girl exhorted cyclists to “stop telling people they must know how to change a flat,” and was met with widespread approbation. Yet even this seems to be increasingly unwelcome. The ultimate example of our arrogance is the oft-quoted Velominati, which may or may not be tongue-in-cheek, but which induces douche chills either way, and is so cloyingly self-important it even makes me want to quit riding.Īt the same time, while it is important to eliminate barriers to entry, the self-appointed gatekeepers of cycling do have something useful to offer beyond attitude and smarm: knowledge. Like any tight-knit group of enthusiasts, we can, whether intentionally or unintentionally, be rather proprietary when it comes to our beloved pursuit. As cyclists, we could all stand to be a bit more welcoming to newcomers.
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