Lycra Rant

[Goggs]

Yebbut.... I was riding a bike near the top of a far off mountain, miles from civilisation. I passed several dog walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, motor cyclists, and even CAR DRIVERS and we acknowledged each others presence with a wave , nod, or a quick "hello". Fellow human beings just acknowledging each others presence. I also came across a few roadies.... They made more effort to ignore me than it would have taken to give a small acknowledgement in a similar way that other members of the human race had done. Weirdos ..




OK, so the above scenario is mostly fictitious but not far from the truth IME... I wouldn't be expecting any acknowledgement in an area where cyclists are concentrated, e.g. London. But rural locations? Come on.... It's only good manners, IMHO., particularly if someone has made the effort to be friendly and you then decide to blank them!

This is what I mean. Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I like to mix things up by only waving at MTBs when on my Roadie, and vice versa. It makes the depression more funny.

 

[Slick]

And it's rude not to acknowledge your relatives....

Haha, nice one.

 

[stephec]

Actually, it's quite funny because cycling in the south, out in the villages, you can say hello to everyone, but generally when you ride into a town or city, you'll be regarded with extreme suspicion if you say hello to anyone. Norwich is an exception - no-one seems to mind a chat while you wait for the lights to change.

But do they wave with all six fingers?

Edit: bollocks, TMN to @User

Read the whole thread before replying.

 

[Markymark]

Lets face it , us northeners are just friendly by nature and we do say hello or good morning to walkers, cyclists, joggers , policemen and women, fire fighters, doctors and nurses, the butcher the baker and the candlestick maker, we speak to just about anyone who crosses our paths but that is accepted as normal up this neck of the woods, we are a friendly bunch by nature. Now if you happen to be a southerner, especially a city dwelling bicycle riding southerner you really wouldn't understand.

I reckon I probably encounter some 100-150 cyclists on my commute into central London.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

I reckon I probably encounter some 100-150 cyclists on my commute into central London.

That's about the same number as have started waving threads here so it must be you they are complaining about.

I hope you're proud of yourself

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMR39pbCfE


The GCN guys, their first greeting is exactly what should be done when seeing another cyclist. Anything less isn't worth riding for.

 

[John the Monkey]

Every time I am not acknowledged by a fellow wheeler, I play this gif.

How can you stay cross when a lovely bear has waved to you[1]?

[1] Perhaps by thinking about a disappointing cheese you have experienced recently, or people who pronounce the word nougat incorrectly. BUT DON'T THINK OF THOSE THINGS.

Also, do not go too near the bear.

 

[adamangler]

I generally don't wave at any cyclists unless they wave first. It gets a bit tiresome waving or saying hello every 5 mins.

 

[S-Express]

I generally don't wave at any cyclists unless they wave first. It gets a bit tiresome waving or saying hello every 5 mins.

You must be great fun at parties.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

You must be great fun at parties.

Yes, almost as much fun as the PR/Estate Agent types who walk around parties with one hand outstretched ready for a shake and the other clutching business cards, all the while forcing a smile and seeking eye contact where there's none to have. They just can't switch off and when they get on a bike on the weekend the torturous gratuitous greeting continues. Bugger off and go and greet some dogs at the pound, I say.

 

[martint235]

Al you happy, wavy, "good morning" types, feck off and leave me alone. That is all.

 

[mjr]

Al you happy, wavy, "good morning" types, feck off and leave me alone. That is all.

You need to move to the country. Cycling to work serenaded by birds (autumn/spring) or pedalling through butterflies (summer) makes it difficult to be so grumpy, although some Lycra clad roadies manage it.

 

[martint235]

You need to move to the country. Cycling to work serenaded by birds (autumn/spring) or pedalling through butterflies (summer) makes it difficult to be so grumpy, although some Lycra clad roadies manage it.

That sounds idyllic but I'm not grumpy. Just can't stand happy people.

 

[winjim]

Anybody who expects a cheery wave from me doesn't understand the depths of my misanthropy. Why do you think I choose to go cycling on my own, in the middle of nowhere, for hours at a time?