I came from a competitive running background and turned to bike racing due to cartilage issues in one of my knees. I thought my running fitness would turn immediately into race results on the bike...HA! That was a huge wake-up call. I used to kind of make fun of cyclists as the people who couldn't cut it running. Not necessarily. Thankfully, several of my collegiate running friends had made the transition and helped point me in the right direction. I joined a cycling team that was very open to new members and focused on developing racers. This atmosphere was very different than other teams that had that snobby "we're better than you" attitude.
While "discovering" bike races, I learned crits weren't my thing and TTs were much closer to the mentality I would use in the 5000m. For the most part, the TT scene wasn't snobby at all and very family like. I noticed that many of the crits were filled with many not very fit middle-aged guys who still thought they were "all that", just liked going fast, and were hell bent on sprinting for 19th place (with complete disregard to the safety of the riders around them).
Regarding the "roadies who snub running", I've been shocked over the years by how many triathletes are complete self-absorbed a-holes. Yes, you get those folks in running and a lot more in cycling, but it seems to be (at least in my perception) greater with tris. BTW, don't get me started on the number of male cyclists/triathletes who extoll the benefits of HRT...[rolling eyes].
So, what I have I learned...find the people you gel with in running, cycling, and/or tris. There are groups I'll ride/run with and those I won't. I prefer the groups that are supportive, focused on improvement, and tend to shun "elitist a-holes". This is especially true for group rides. It amazes me that in 2019, we still have guys that can't stand women being in the lead A-group (despite the fact they are way better than they are). Yes, everyone has an ego, but please check it at the door when you're with others. You can stare at yourself in the mirror all you want when you get home.
Just my perspective.
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