au revoir

Good bye. I thought you were going

So, Fullgas, who is the bully? Have you any more insults to throw at me? If you don't think LA has done huge damage to cycling, that's your opinion. But there are plenty of others who do, and I for one wouldn't want his name associated with my efforts to raise money for charity.

I saw your comment about me raising money for charity. I've done my bit and continue to do more.

And to dismiss the LA episode and all that has happened after it and is still happening now as "politics" is conveniently stupid.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out but please be aware that none really give a fat rat's arse as to whether you post or not you attention seeking queen.

If you want to stop posting, do so, but please do not be mistaken for a moment that people care or will do so because of your pathetic attempt at seeking attention.

I've been cycling in LA a few times and it wasn't great. I prefer SF, despite the tram tracks. I hear Davis is even better. The OP shouldn't be so touchy just because most people don't like LA.

Ched isn't the only convicted rapist in football is he?

people can not forget and forgive LA because his crimes were so bad (in the context of using the wins to campaign for a cancer charity) that what he did at this moment is the biggest scandal in any sport.

Maybe once the truth is know about football that will overshadow it eventually.

enrique, its not like you to moan, lol.

...very serious. But tell me WTF is TDF BTW anyway?

Poor flounce. 2/10.

I've got to agree with others, it does feel like a bit of an attention seeking post looking for others to beg the OP not to leave. I'm sure we have all seen similar on other social media where they say 'this is my last post/tweet/FB update' but secretly they are looking for 'some love'! They all come back

I agree with some of the OP sentiments that this place can be a bit depressing at times with some of the aggression towards others and 'bad attitudes'. I often have my head in my hands as soon as the police, helmets or hi viz is mentioned!!

As for LA, personally I have no time for him and wish he bow out once and for all. Over his career his destroyed others careers, therefore it wasn't just about egos, he was a thoroughly nasty individual who didn't care who he hurt/destroyed to get to the top. If someone acted in the same way in your workplace and put you out of work, not sure you would feel the same about him? IMHO of course!

In one way I can see a point. Lots of opinionated / extreme views are express on here, but then it is a forum! As for me, I take a pop at the pricey stuff, simply because I don't buy it. I tend to the cheaper end of push bike stuff. But that's just me and take it with a pinch of salt. As for LA, well anything on him, past or present will always divide opinion anyway.

Blue skies to all the readers! (Apart from Friday morning, when we will see ranting views on ninja cyclist riding without hi vis, lights and stabilizers during the "day")

Oooh a flounce! Excellent.

https://imagemacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/flounce2.jpg?w=720

Re 'cyclist' I don't know what has happened on the lance thread, but having seen some of his posts, he came across as knowledgeable but also has an attitude of get out of my way.

To be fair there is a lot of moaning and negativity on this site. I suspect - at least in terms of the equipment reviews - it's largely due to an unusual mixture of audience: both wealthy and poor people frequent this site. Or at least those who like spending their money on fancy bike gear and those that don't. I'm simplifying it of course but a site like DCRainmaker is very clearly targeted toward a more discerning and affluent audience, whereas this site tries to be all things for all people.

Regarding the Lance Armstrong vitriol, I just find it funny. Laugh it off - its got to the stage where its just a parody - he's the archetypical pantomime villain. It's as if he introduced drugs to cycling. To be honest I used to hate him about 6 months ago too, now I really admire him again - opinions change.

I'm not sure I've ever been on a forum with the OP before.

He will be sadly missed for all the rich arguments and opinions he came up with.....why does he care about a rider who doesn't race anymore I wonder?!

So an attention seeker points out that he is leaving just in case we didn't notice that he had gone. Good bye, you wont be missed but I bet you are soon back under a different name.

What I do feel diminishes this site is the number of people who charge in to moan about anything reviewed that costs more than 1 pound. Sure say if something is expensive compared equivalent quality goods (and kindly provide some evidence to back it up), but don't just troll "it costs too much".

Contrast this site with DC Rainmakers' , for instance, who is constantly reviewing expensive Bike-tech gear (or a dozen other forums/sites which review TVs, Photographic goods, Cars, etc) and his commentators provide well balanced comments, ask technical questions and don't complain at the product if they can't afford to buy it.

So, just to be sure, this isn't actually the real Lance Armstrong signing off from road.cc?

I wonder how often the OP will check to see how many commented on this attention-seeking missive.

At least it was short so I didn't waste too much time in the vain hope of finding something constructive.

But seriously, does he/she have a point? Are too many comments bitter or spiteful? (I think describing them as 'hateful' is exaggerating but feel free to slag me off for it if you must) Or is it just a 'glass half-empty' view?

It can feel that some people are incapable of disagreeing about such pressing matters like wheel upgrades, chain lube or whether to use energy gels on a ride and still remain civil, but you get that everywhere (or so I'm told, I've not been there myself).

Lance who?