Cycling World Reacts to Heated trail Encounter, Team Bike Sale &… Bear Defecation Research?
A viral video of a tense exchange between a mountain biker and a runner is sparking debate online, while cycling fans are also buzzing about a chance to own a professional team bike and, somewhat surprisingly, new research into – you guessed it – bear defecation habits.
The video, circulating widely on social media and discussed extensively on Reddit, shows a mountain biker appearing frustrated while attempting to pass a runner on a trail. The incident has divided opinion, with some criticizing the biker’s aggressive tone and others questioning why the runner didn’t yield. Commenters have suggested a simple bunny-hop over the runner could have avoided the confrontation entirely, while others pointed to the potential dangers of running on dedicated mountain bike trails where faster speeds are common. One runner familiar with similar trails noted they are “always cognisant of riders and they’re frequently enough very cognisant of me,” expressing confusion over the situation. A Reddit user drew a parallel to car-bicycle interactions,stating,”if the runner was on a bike and the cyclist was in a car,this scenario would have…calling for the public execution of the driver.” Another commenter wryly observed the situation as simply “the ideal situation as everyone involved gets to be mad.” A paramedic chimed in, noting the incident mirrored the experience of driving an ambulance with emergency lights and sirens activated.
In other cycling news, EF Pro Cycling is offering team-issue bikes for sale at £4,500. This provides fans with a rare possibility to purchase the same equipment used by professional riders.
in a research update that has raised eyebrows, a cycling live blog highlighted a study focusing on… bear defecation habits. The report was jokingly described as coming “From the same department that researches bear defecation habits,” highlighting its somewhat unexpected nature.
