Jokes can be written as observations,parodies,or light humor,we all will fail at one time or another, in verbal story telling or written text,just add it to your experiences....

Kathie and I know each others thoughts, before we have them, and yet the same happens often, days, sometimes, will go by, with thoughts of doubt, fustration, and hurt feelings bring a confrontation.....then we enjoy hugs, kisses, relieved feelings realizing the mistaken meaning of what was said.....and how nice, feeling foolish can be....cheers

Tell him to enter La Tour de France.
After that, he won't be tired after such a trifling bike journey as Seatle to Portland.

P.S. Note my cunning use of an emoji to signify 'joke'. Maybe you could do the same.
P.P.S. My fee for the above emoji advice is quite reasonable. A few snogs will suffice.

Those cyclists can be pretty touchy. I think it's all the grief they get for wearing that little outfit and funny little hat.

that's what happens in environmentally fanatical states like Wash where they're trying to save the world. you have mostly EVs on the road & not enough of the good old ICEs to mask the BO & farts.
there are consequences..

if only they sold humor in Amazon!

@BeerAndWine, @ToolGuy, @SeaGreenEyez, @maturin1919, @CallMeDave, @CynicalGirl, @bobwjr, @Mitch07102, @TomMcGiverin, @bigpawbullets, @PonDartIncbendog, @Bleurowz, @1of5, @scout123456

UPDATE

Bill texted me:

"I overreacted to the joke. That's one of the disadvantages of written communication. No inflection, so I could not read your emotions. It's all good."

Photo: Bill at the finish line, Seattle to Portland bicycle race. July 14, 2019.

Tell him to take the carrot out of.......or try working in Paulina's dragon story about a rough day....

No sense of humor

He doesn't sound like a fun guy. You even apologized, so I'd forget about it. If he doesn't forget about him.

On the one hand, Dr. Bill and CallMeDave have a point, there should be no double standard between the genders on sarcasm being used in the dating scene. On the other hand, the good doctor has more than enough money to buy a sense of humor, which he seems to be lacking, at least by my standards. But what do I know, since I seem to be undateable, at least in my local area... Your mileage may vary......

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Why do so many men think sarcastic humor is positive?
On their dating profiles, many men say they have sarcastic humor. I noticed this in the Plenty of Fish forums, particularly with young guys who complained they got no replies.

Sarcasm is defined as: 1. Harsh or bitter derision or irony; 2. A sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remarks; 3. Bitterness, ridicule and jeer. (dictionary.com)

“Sarcasm is really just hostility disguised as humor,” said Clifford N. Lazarus, Ph.D.

“If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm," Lazarus said. "Despite smiling outwardly, most people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and usually think the sarcastic person is a jerk.”

He was put off by a joke about cycling?
How about a joke about him?
BTW, a two hundred HP motorcycle engine might help in your bike.

This is why we need a universally recognised gently-taking-the-piss font.

I thought you were done with Dr. Bill.

Some jokes get lost in translation, especially through writing. The nuance of your voice isn't there, that can make all the difference. What makes a joke funny or not is often the way it's spoken.

If he doesn't get your sense of humor there is no recovery.