Are we a miserable lot?

[sploo]

Went out for a pedal this morning; loads of runners and cyclists about. Plenty of friendly "hellos" from runners, and two ladies on bikes. Absolutely nothing from other blokes on bikes - stony silence. Have we MAMILs become a miserable bunch?

(posted somewhat tongue in cheek, but only somewhat)

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Calling @ianrauk

 

[Slick]

Went out for a pedal this morning; loads of runners and cyclists about. Plenty of friendly "hellos" from runners, and two ladies on bikes. Absolutely nothing from other blokes on bikes - stony silence. Have we MAMILs become a miserable bunch?

(posted somewhat tongue in cheek, but only somewhat)

Are you in London?

 

[Smokin Joe]

The more people who ride bikes, the less they will see the need to acknowledge one and other as part of an exclusive group. Motorists used to greet fellow drivers in the early days of cars.

 

[Drago]

I'm not a Mamil.

I'm a Mamiyf.

 

[lazybloke]

Riders who are training or focused on speed are miserable gits less friendly that those who ride purely for fun.
I got and gave a fair number of "hellos" this morning, except when I was on a climb.

 

[rydabent]

Went out for a pedal this morning; loads of runners and cyclists about. Plenty of friendly "hellos" from runners, and two ladies on bikes. Absolutely nothing from other blokes on bikes - stony silence. Have we MAMILs become a miserable bunch?

(posted somewhat tongue in cheek, but only somewhat)

As an old age trike cyclist (86) and NEVER suited up with "the kit", it is the same here. Almost everyone on the MUP waves back when I wave, except the fully kitted riders on $5000 bikes and up. Maybe they dont see anyone, because their head is down staring at their front wheel.

 

[teeonethousand]

Good timing. I remarked to my wife this morning that I had a few good mornings on my ride earlier but a complete blank from one guy…he definitely had all the gear and so was obviously much better than me (not)😂.
Also..I was overtaken once on a country road by a guy on a time trial bike…miserable **** never said a word on his way past.

IMHO it’s nothing yo do with cycling..some people are just tosser/s

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I don't get this gratuitouos greeting thing. It's not as if we are all Landrover drivers or live on a small island.

 

[oldwheels]

I don't drive a Land Rover but do live on a small island where most [but no all] cyclists give greetings when passing.
I remember when caravan tuggers waved to each other and some motorhome ones also when they were rare vehicles.

 

[Slick]

I don't drive a Land Rover but do live on a small island where most [but no all] cyclists give greetings when passing.
I remember when caravan tuggers waved to each other and some motorhome ones also when they were rare vehicles.

Everyone still waves to everyone on Islay still regardless of transportation choice.

 

[craigwend]

I'm not a Mamil.

I'm a Mamiyf.

Yellow Foliage?

 

[All uphill]

I love seeing MAMILS glancing in my direction and then choosing not to acknowledge my existence; to be fair I don't see myself as one of their tribe so I prefer it this way.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Yellow Foliage?

Middle aged man in your face.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Isn't it a teeny bit needy to demand that everyone acknowledges your presence? And if they don't, go on the internet complaining about it.