a.twiddler
Veteran
Aren't joggers and runners a variety of pedestrian then? Just a bit faster.
Cyclists Always Say Hello But Joggers Not So Much.
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Rusty Nails
We remember
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- Living in the slow lane
MntnMan62
Über Member
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- Northern NJ
No. Walking means you have to have one foot on the floor all time.
But what if your walk has a bit of a skip in it that causes both feet to leave the ground at the same time? What would you call that?
LJR69
Well-Known Member
Skipping 😂But what if your walk has a bit of a skip in it that causes both feet to leave the ground at the same time? What would you call that?
Rusty Nails
We remember
- Location
- Living in the slow lane
But what if your walk has a bit of a skip in it that causes both feet to leave the ground at the same time? What would you call that?
Weird, or very powerful hiccups.
SkipdiverJohn
Deplorable Brexiteer
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- London
Frankly, the ones who ignore me look somewhat miserable as well. Maybe for some my lack of drop bars or excessive lycra paints me as a fake cyclist
I find them a mixed bag. Joggers generally are miserable buggers, or the've got headphones on and are oblivious to the world. There's the odd exception, but not many. Dog walkers on gravel paths are much more civilised and interactive.
Commuting cyclists on weekdays generally don't nod or wave. I suspect a lot don't cycle from choice and don't like having to do it, as they often look grumpy.
Weekend riders are more friendly, apart from the full-on head down, arse up in the air lycra brigade who are more concerned about getting their PB than they are about communicating with anyone else. God forbid, it might cost them 0.1 mph!
LJR69
Well-Known Member
head down, head up, Lycra, or dressed as a gorillagram makes no odds to me. I’m always as slow as molasses
RoadRider400
Some bloke that likes cycling alone
Speaking as a runner and a cyclist. I find it much easier to ease back, look towards somebody and say morning when on the bike. You can relax and rely on the momentum of the bike. When I used to respond to mornings whilst running I found it affected my rhythm so stopped doing it.
I think its a bit ignorant to consider a runner grumpy because they have not responded to a 'morning'/'evening'.
I think its a bit ignorant to consider a runner grumpy because they have not responded to a 'morning'/'evening'.
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lazybloke
Ginger biscuits and cheddar
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- Leafy Surrey
Fair enough, I'm not a runner so I don't know how much effort is involved; although I'm surprised a leisurely jogger can't even lift a hand in greeting!
Even when I'm riding full-bore up a hill with heart-rate approaching 190, I still like to acknowledge others.
I see plenty of miserable cyclists too, in case you think I'm picking on runners specifically.
MntnMan62
Über Member
- Location
- Northern NJ
The way I see it, those who would denigrate people simply because they can't be bothered enough to acknowledge some stranger passing by suggests that something else is afoot. Something like deep insecurity. I guess as I go by you on my bike and don't acknowledge your presence, that makes me a jerk? Yeah. That must be it.
shnjmsn
Veteran
- Location
- Somerset Levels
I'm still waving to everyone on a bike..........whether they acknowledge it or not, I'm not too bothered, but it cheers me up and I often stop to speak to people, not just on the bike............. I'm a people person...... However, now I'm running a bit more regularly it's more of a struggle, but I do try to put my hand up even if I can't speak !!!! The other thing I've realised is anything that put's me off of my rhythm isn't good....... like checking behind for traffic etc, it really doesn't help....... Whereas those things on a bike are a bit easier ! Still, I shall persist with the running to help out over the cold dark winter months to supplement the cycling
Mo1959
Legendary Member
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- Perthshire,Scotland
I'm doing the Marcothon Challenge. Running every day in December.Still, I shall persist with the running to help out over the cold dark winter months to supplement the cycling
Just back from a very leisurely 9 miles. Freezing here and roads a bit sparkly.
mudsticks
Obviously an Aubergine
I'm doing the Marcothon Challenge. Running every day in December.
Just back from a very leisurely 9 miles. Freezing here and roads a bit sparkly.
Wow that's keen, but I'll bet it was very picturesque.
You're not really running everyday are you -?
Don't you need a day of rest and recovery, to prevent injury.
Or is that just me finding an excuse not to go everyday ??
Mo1959
Legendary Member
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- Perthshire,Scotland
Lol. Has to be every day of the month with no rest days, even Christmas!
Just has to be for a minimum of 3 miles or 25 minutes whichever comes first, but I usually do a bit longer. Lots of easy days thrown in as a sort of recovery.
