Is it a 'girl' thing - ?

[steve50]

There's plenty camaraderie among cyclists, I have yet to go for a ride and have another cyclist completely ignore me. I've even had cyclists ask if I was ok or in need of help when i stopped to tweak my gears. The cyclists that completely ignore others are imo complete nobbers and are more than likely unsociable gits anyway.

 

[400bhp]

There's plenty camaraderie among cyclists, I have yet to go for a ride and have another cyclist completely ignore me. I've even had cyclists ask if I was ok or in need of help when i stopped to tweak my gears. The cyclists that completely ignore others are imo complete nobbers and are more than likely unsociable gits anyway.

That's a bit strong. In some areas, for example central London, there's just too many cyclists to nod and wave at.

Round where I live there's enough space and time to acknowledge other cyclists, most do, but there are some that (as far as I can tell) purposefully ignore. Their loss as, acknowledging other cyclists is part of what makes cycling so good.

 

[steveindenmark]

Change your way of thinking.

When you give a cherry "Hello". Do it to make yourself feel good. If they respond with a cherry "Hello" you get two shots of happiness for the price of one.

There are some miserable sods around.

 

[winjim]

The cyclists that completely ignore others are imo complete nobbers and are more than likely unsociable gits anyway.

You're the one calling names!

 

[steve50]

That's a bit strong. In some areas, for example central London, there's just too many cyclists to nod and wave at.

Round where I live there's enough space and time to acknowledge other cyclists, most do, but there are some that (as far as I can tell) purposefully ignore. Their loss as, acknowledging other cyclists is part of what makes cycling so good.

Exactly, strongly worded, maybe.

You're the one calling names!

Not calling names at all, not directed at anyone specifically, but if some find the description fits..................................

 

[Markymark]

I always stop with each cyclist for a picnic. We spend an hour enjoying cake and sandwiches. Sometimes there's ginger beer It's a bit tricky in London as it regularly takes me 3 weeks to get home. My wife gets annoyed. Women!!!!

 

[Sara_H]

My OH used to have a Mazda Bongo camper. There was a special wave that Bongo drivers used to do to each other. Male and female.

 

[winjim]

The cyclists that completely ignore others are imo complete nobbers

Not calling names at all,

You can't get offended by someone doing absolutely nothing at all, and then start calling them offensive names!

 

[graham bowers]

Interesting, I've never joined the dots up before, but I think the observation of the OP is correct in so far as proportionally more females will acknowledge a greeting, in fact I don't think I can remember when one did not. To be honest, the vast majority of males do as well. (OT, but I get markedly more greetings returned when I am on my road bike compared to a mountain bike).
Graham

 

[Markymark]

I only wave to cyclists with helmets as the rest are nobbers. I don't wave to cyclists without HiViz as I can't see them.

 

[winjim]

It's threads like this that make me determined to never wave at another cyclist, ever.

 

[ianrauk]

It's threads like this that make me determined to never wave at another cyclist, ever.

Oh yes...please...I'll get more needy people posting another version of this thread. All great for my penny jar.

 

[ufkacbln]

A certain Canal Boat user does...... he likes cyclists

 

[Markymark]

A certain Canal Boat user does...... he likes cyclists

What a lovely gesture. Making a cup of tea for you and asking how many sugars.

 

[summerdays]

I reply to anyone greeting me cheerfully on my commute, i go through phases of greeting everyone, or smiling, and I have a few regulars who will say hello to me! But in reality you don't have time to say hello to every one, sometimes you need to focus on the road, or distracted by some thought.