Cheerily says hello then ignores

[summerdays]

I've been smiling at a large proportion of the cyclists I meet each morning, and I'm beginning to get some response/glimmer of recognition/hello's and nod's from some. Only last week I realised that one of them was someone I worked with about 15 years ago. I don't think it has mattered what type of bike they are on I've had smiles, hello's back from all types - well maybe not from the electric bike ones or teenagers. I've noticed the roadie nod is extremely subtle - just a slight nod - but it's a response. I've definitely got a couple I now look out for and gauge whether I'm running slow or fast by where I meet them.

 

[redcard]

Not another one of these....

I never smile or nod at anyone on a hybrid or mountain bike because they're usually poorly attired and pretty clueless regarding etiquette.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Not another one of these....

I never smile or nod at anyone on a hybrid or mountain bike because they're usually poorly attired and pretty clueless regarding etiquette.

You got me in one

 

[Nearly there]

Its so natural for me to nod smile or speak to fellow cyclists whatever their steed its when I pass one that doesn't do the afore mentioned It seems odd but hey ho there's no written rule so each to their own.

 

[Sara_H]

Funny, since I got my electric bike, which is very pretty, sit up and beg, step through frame with a basket and flowery paniers, people smile indulgently at me as I ride by.
And I got my first "that's cheating" comment yesterday, from a chap I passed in the park. Was meant in very good humour thought!

 

[Kies]

I don't say hello to anyone in central london .... Just too many peeps!

 

[Fnaar]

Had a really odd one last week. I say hi to most peeps, cos that's the kind of chap I am.
My weak point in cycling is hills. I like 'em, but I seem to be slower than many in getting up them. So I was overtaken on a hill by two cyclists riding out together. I said hi, but got no response. Odd, I thought, but never mind. On the flat, at the top, I overtook them. They didn't even move their gaze away from the road in front. Next hill, they overtake me again. Same thing. Then a downhill into town, I overtake them. I get into town first. I heard one say to t'other "Ha, thought he could take us!".
Erm... sorry, who got into town first, you un-cheery armpit.

 

[Ciar]

the other sunday, riding back from the wharf with my friend he on his road bike me on my cannondale cx which is basically an mtb, we got quite a few nods from fellow cyclists going the other way, most of them roadies..

 

[4F]

This is my criteria for blanking people

I refuse to acknowledge

Bso's
Anyone on an Apollo
Anyone on something with full suspension
People in high vis
Wearing headphones
Wearing a helmet
Pavement cyclists
Red light jumpers
Fakerangers
Very serious cyclists
Not serious cyclists
People who wear safety boots
Anyone on a mtb
Anyone when I have had a bad day
People who look shifty
Men with pony tails
Anyone who has a glow in the dark bike

The above list is not final and I will often change at a whim. I do tend to relax my rules on cycle chat meets but only for a few hours. ;>)

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Sometimes I pull a Voeckler face.

 

[Rob3rt]

I ignore people to see if they come on here to complain about it later!

 

[Ciar]

Lets be honest, if your driving a car do you say hi to all of those you pass? no neither do I

 

[Fnaar]

Lets be honest, if your driving a car do you say hi to all of those you pass? no neither do I

I just flash my lights at all cars coming in the opposite direction, and occasionally toot my horn.

 

[ianrauk]

Every time someone comes on Cycle Chat to complain that another cyclist did not say Hi. I make a point of not saying Hi to any other cyclist on my next ride.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Every time someone comes on Cycle Chat to complain that another cyclist did not say Hi. I make a point of not saying Hi to any other cyclist on my next ride.

And everytime you do that, god kills a kitten.

You heartless,heartless man.