Why do some pure roadies tend to snub running? I find this a bit curious and kind of amusing. I guess it’s a tribal thing. I do not find the opposite to be true of pure runners - they tend to respect cycling. I guess most runners tend to workout by themselves or with 1-2 others, hence there’s no “pack” mentality or general attitude that develops. Wondering what other slowtwitchers may have observed around this topic.
Not here.
I did one du, but I ride bikes. When the local marathon comes by the MUP behind the house I take a chair out there and my coffee and noise maker to cheer them on and give encouraging.
True roadies, who race, probably run in off season a good bit. I follow a few pros on the company team who run 6’s for 10k distance.
Sure, a few turds, but anyone I mention running to in the bike group is generally highly impressed by runners.
Thanks. Where are you from? I’m from the Northeast and would say this is truly a phenomenon. I guess I’ve just been noticing it lately. The occasional comments and snickers on group rides and out on Strava. But I digress…!
Its all about thinking one group is better then another. Some radies do it to triathletes too “because they’re not great at any one thing”, some triathletes are snobby to towards runners/cyclists/swimmers because they cant do all three…runners on LetsRun hate everyone.
I quit cycle racing and group rides back in the 80’s because they were such pricks as a whole, even back then. I gave it 2 years, and it just wasn’t my kind of scene. There are dicks everywhere, but I’ve never seen this level of prickness in running, swimming, or triathlons.
Thanks. Where are you from? I’m from the Northeast and would say this is truly a phenomenon. I guess I’ve just been noticing it lately. The occasional comments and snickers on group rides and out on Strava. But I digress…!
I think a lot of it is tongue in cheek, but true runners can get a little runner-y in their conversations. And I think they like to rag on triathletes simply over bike handling and sleeveless kits. I don’t think there’s deep down animosity. If someone has that, they have the problem.
I noticed it when I lived in New England. I don’t see it here in SoCal.
Here I smile, nod, wave or grunt at anyone who is out exercising. It’s not always reciprocated, but there is no bias to exercisers of another breed.
You mean “snub” as in having a generally snobbish attitude?
I don’t see this in SoCal, which is pretty snobbish in general. Roadies basically never talk about running or runners at all. The only thing that comes to mind is when a marathon or something closes a bunch of roads, and we have to go around. But that’s just a general annoyance at the situation, not directed at the runners themselves. We’re perfectly aware that some bike races require road closures too.
I quit cycle racing and group rides back in the 80’s because they were such pricks as a whole, even back then. I gave it 2 years, and it just wasn’t my kind of scene. There are dicks everywhere, but I’ve never seen this level of prickness in running, swimming, or triathlons.
You’re quite the grumpy old man.
Raleigh.
Me, I think folks can’t knock it till you try it. Or “tri†it.
Running is tough. It’s a religion requiring devotion and care. You can’t just throw intensity at it to make up for time. Swimming? All that form. All three? So far and such balance.
I do not find the opposite to be true of pure runners - they tend to respect cycling.
Have you been on letsrun?
Snub order IMO.
- Swimmers who wear t-shirts that say “swimming is my super power”. Look how they protect their turf on ST.
1.5) Triathletes.
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Cyclists because it takes more money, time and skill to ride a bike than run.
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Runners are the most humble and the involuntary celibates of the group (go see Let’srun). Try to make up for it by going long.
Snub?
Same reason I snub any sport I’m not interested in.
Because I don’t care about it.
Very easy to be a poser roadie. Buy a bling bike and all the gear, spin around for 20k then sit at the coffee shop for 3 hours and ride home. Tough to be a poser runner. If you’re out there you’re getting it done.
Not noticed that at all. Indeed I had a load of my road club who volunteer marshal for the local run and tri races. Some came down to support me and the other triathletes at the Ironman, and plenty do the bike leg for the teams event at the half ironman.
I do not find the opposite to be true of pure runners - they tend to respect cycling.
Have you been on letsrun?
I’ve never heard of letsrun, I’m just referring to people I run with and post on Strava. Personally, I honestly can’t recall meeting a snobby runner.
Running is hard on the legs. Cyclists generally have the cardio but need to build the run specific strength. I would consider myself more of a cyclist than a runner. Whenever I take a break from running and then get back into it I have to force myself to take my time. With my cardio I could go forever but my legs doth protest to much.
I know plenty of “pure roadies†who run in the off-season. During race season it is detrimental to put that kind of non-specific stress on your legs.
I know plenty of cyclists who snub the act of running, but no one with any animosity towards those who identify as runners.
I don’t think roadies snub runners. However, there are definitely lots of roadies that are overweight riding expensive rigs in group rides. Running is a different beast. There are lots roadies that do not run because it is too difficult and too hard on the body to run and run well.
Snub order IMO.
- Swimmers who wear t-shirts that say “swimming is my super power”. Look how they protect their turf on ST.
1.5) Triathletes.
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Cyclists because it takes more money, time and skill to ride a bike than run.
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Runners are the most humble and the involuntary celibates of the group (go see Let’srun). Try to make up for it by going long.
This^. I’m a roadie. Wish I could run and swim. Can’t. Admire those who can and do. I have a sister who was a triathlete until she broke her back and isn’t allowed to run anymore.
The only athletes I’ve heard roadies snub are triathletes - and only for their handling skills.
This thread does an excellent job of demonstrating that roadies aren’t the only snobs on bikes.