Is it a 'girl' thing - ?

[simongt]

On my daily commute, I pass a number of other cyclists coming the other way. Being a cheery type, I acknowledge these fellow two wheelers. However what I find odd and pretty consistent is that almost without fail, female cyclists return my greeting, usually with a smile. BUT when it comes to the men, its invariably t'other way 'bout. They pass silent, eyes front and down with a gritted look of determination written all over their faces - ! So, in the experience of our fellow CycleChat members, is this a common phenomeneon, or is it just Norfolk blokes - ?

 

[andyfraser]

 

[jefmcg]

@ianrauk

 

[roadrash]

@ianrauk

hes gonna need a bigger jar........

 

[ianrauk]

Lovely... It's been a while and with the expense of Christmas...I'm happy for the extra penny.

 

[13 rider]

On my daily commute, I pass a number of other cyclists coming the other way. Being a cheery type, I acknowledge these fellow two wheelers. However what I find odd and pretty consistent is that almost without fail, female cyclists return my greeting, usually with a smile. BUT when it comes to the men, its invariably t'other way 'bout. They pass silent, eyes front and down with a gritted look of determination written all over their faces - ! So, in the experience of our fellow CycleChat members, is this a common phenomeneon, or is it just Norfolk blokes - ?

You may guess this topic has been discussed before . basically some cyclists wave some don't .
Do motorist wave at one another ?
Personally I acknowledge all cyclists .

 

[Tin Pot]

On my daily commute, I pass a number of other cyclists coming the other way. Being a cheery type, I acknowledge these fellow two wheelers. However what I find odd and pretty consistent is that almost without fail, female cyclists return my greeting, usually with a smile. BUT when it comes to the men, its invariably t'other way 'bout. They pass silent, eyes front and down with a gritted look of determination written all over their faces - ! So, in the experience of our fellow CycleChat members, is this a common phenomeneon, or is it just Norfolk blokes - ?

You are witnessing an in-joke. This subject comes up fairly frequently in the CC forums.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

To be fair, this is a new variation on the "why don't other cyclists wave?" threads.

Clearly the women find you appealing and the men don't.

 

[I like Skol]

Do motorist wave at one another ?

I have a Land Rover Defender and you would not believe the number of flashing, waving, nodding and group hugging Land Rover drivers that I have to ignore every time I go out in the 4x4!

 

[steve50]

I asked the same question when i was new to this forum, all I can add is some of us are sociable enough to acknowledge that we do share a common interest and as such "some" male and female cyclists will return a friendly wave or nod where others (anti social cyclists) will completely ignore you.
Such is life.

 

[Markymark]

I only read the 17th page in these threads. I'll check back in 10 minutes.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

The guys may just willy wave as you pass?

 

[Katherine]

It's not a girl thing. It's quite random, who acknowledges you and who doesn't.

 

[winjim]

Norfolk broads?

 

[sidevalve]

If you want camaraderie buy a m/cycle - if you want to be a loner buy a bicycle - simples.