Cycling etiquette...

[Mike5537]

Being new to the scene I was wondering what the etiquette was whilst out on my bike.
When passing other riders I smile or say hi (if I'm not too out of breath!) but is it ok to stop to chat? I want to meet other riders in my area and this seems the only way to make contact but then I don't want them to feel obliged to stop their ride to speak to me!

What would be your advise to me to make contact and expand my cycling circle from just me!!!

Cheers

 

[musa]

Look for the cyclin groups in your area or ask your lbs

Or have a look on ere

 

[cyberknight]

Look for the cyclin groups in your area or ask your lbs

Or have a look on ere

Your LBS should be able to point you towards some local clubs if google comes up short ,this is how i got invited to the cycle club i am a member of .
I wave at target groups of riders , finding that most commuters are POB`s rather than enthusiasts around here.I chat to riders if i see them out and about at cafes

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

You may have a local cycling action or focus group - this is as well as local clubs that is.
Try a local council search as well as google.
There is a Peterborough cycle club so have a look at its website

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Some cyclists may chat if you ride alongside but I wouldnt expect any to stop

 

[TheDoctor]

Try your local CTC, although that's more 'chat while you ride and at the cafe / pub'

 

[Nearly there]

Thought this was gonna be another "I didnt get acknowledged by another rider"Thread phew

 

[DCLane]

Local clubs will do rides; despite the weather I saw two of my local ones (Emley White Horse Wheelers and Ravensthorpe CC) out today.

And yes, said 'hello' to both of them as I passed in the other direction.