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In the US, yeah, they are as far as I know. Fixie riders are generally not welcome on roadie group rides. It's not IMPOSSIBLE to learn to ride predictably and
by ubermonkey 4y ago
In the US, yeah, they are as far as I know.
Fixie riders are generally not welcome on roadie group rides. It's not IMPOSSIBLE to learn to ride predictably and safely on one, but most fixie riders seem completely disinterested in the discipline required.
(See also: tri bikes.)
- giraffe_lady 4y agoRoad riders are also not really welcome on fixed gear rides because they're unwilling to hop curbs and scare drivers to keep the flow. It's different cultures and skill sets for sure but framing it as "discipline" is kinda shitty imo.
- ubermonkey 4y agoIt takes discipline and skill to ride in a double paceline at speed. I don't know what else to call it.
- thot_experiment 4y agoWe're just not interested in that particular thing, but we are disciplined. Riding to place in an alleycat absolutely requires discipline.
- ubermonkey 4y agoWhatever.