Unsympathetic

[sawyl]

Pater's first attempt to lead his cycling group was not an unalloyed success. His planned route took in various local gradients, including Edge Hill, on the way out and a relatively flat return. Unfortunate, the weather changed and they found themselves cycling back into a strong headwind. It was, apparently, like riding 35 miles up hill.

Talking about this on the phone, I got the distinct impression that my father's mind wasn't really on the conversation; rather he seemed to be distracted by cramps, brought on by his ride. I was not at all sympathetic, blaming the problem on a lack of fitness and a dearth of meteorological knowledge.