The Moscon incidents and the other racist abuse faced by cyclists of colour suggest the pro-peloton is still not the most welcoming of places, so the hostility might stem from having someone who doesn't fit the 'norm' in terms of background or behaviour.
I've wondered the same thing.
The Moscon incidents and the other racist abuse faced by cyclists of colour suggest the pro-peloton is still not the most welcoming of places, so the hostility might stem from having someone who doesn't fit the 'norm' in terms of background or behaviour.