protocol for overtaking

[bonj2]

Is it the done thing to say a cheery helo to people you whizzpast on your commute? or is it seen a a bit cocky?
I overtook a lady this morning, quite a speed difference and said "mornin'" in quite a loud cheery voice...

It was only when I got in to work that I thought this might be taken as a bit of a in your face you slow moving fool" comment by some cyclists...

Pointless wonderings, but if someone overtakes you and is quite loud and cheery in their greeting, does it pi$$ you off a bit?

if you're overtakingg them at quite a speed difference they're probably used to being overtaken, so probalby don't really notice you and therefore just think you're being nice and friendly and jovial.
Don't assume that they're cycling as fast as they can, or that they're miffed at being overtaken. I'd love to get overtaken. Maybe one day I will.

 

[Carwash]

....I'd love to get overtaken. Maybe one day I will.

One day you will, bonj, I'm sure. And that bike, the bike that overtakes you, will have mudguards on it.

 

[John-XTC]

Yes that would be seen as being cocky, and that lady would have thought "tosser".

The only time I get pissed off, is when I am cruising along on my xtc bike (with chunky tyres) and get over taken by someone who clearly has some grin on their face like they have cum in their pants.....so in turn, i put the acceleration on, catch them up, and glide past

Also, don't always assume just because you go past someone, you should feel sorry for them being slow, not everyone is always cycling at full speed, or in a rush.

 

[John the Monkey]

Also, don't always assume just because you go past someone, you should feel sorry for them being slow, not everyone is always cycling at full speed, or in a rush.

Yes, they could be trying desperately to keep their sodding gatorskins from skidding about all over the place in the p*ssing down rain :/

Anyroad, personally I usually nod, or say "Alreet" or similar, unless the person hasn't seen me, in which case I don't (had one person nearly jump out of their skin at a friendly hello...). I don't think it's cocky, any more than waving at someone coming the other way who's struggling up the hill you're whizzing down would be.

 

[dudi]

i dont assume everyone is going flat out, as I rarely ride flat out. especially in the wet, as john says...

 

[John-XTC]

Yes, they could be trying desperately to keep their sodding gatorskins from skidding about all over the place in the p*ssing down rain :/

Anyroad, personally I usually nod, or say "Alreet" or similar, unless the person hasn't seen me, in which case I don't (had one person nearly jump out of their skin at a friendly hello...). I don't think it's cocky, any more than waving at someone coming the other way who's struggling up the hill you're whizzing down would be.

No you are right, essentially it doesn't have to be seen as cocky, but depends on who the person is and how they say it, or maybe I am just being harsh.

99% of the time when I see a cyclist coming towards me, I always give them a nod or say hello, and if I am going uphill and someone whizzs down, there is usually a nod, in a friendly way!

Maybe its the "Mr Angry" side of me coming out when I see someone over taking me, as I generally assume they think I am just a slow cyclist and they are trying to be cocky!

 

[fofo]

I don't say anything to anyone on my commute except when I shout "use your indicators" "nice manoeuvre/use of mirrors you £$%!" etc

 

[swee'pea99]

I don't talk to anyone.

I'm a London commuter.

Apart from Origamist whom I see occasionally on route.

+1.

Apart from 'apart from Origamist' whom I wouldn't know if I saw him/her.

 

[Origamist]

I'm still a dead ringer for my avatar.

You'd be easy to spot Swee'pea - I don't see many frogs on bikes...

 

[swee'pea99]

Rivet rivet

 

[4F]

Is it the done thing to say a cheery helo to people you whizzpast on your commute? or is it seen a a bit cocky?
I overtook a lady this morning, quite a speed difference and said "mornin'" in quite a loud cheery voice...

It was only when I got in to work that I thought this might be taken as a bit of a in your face you slow moving fool" comment by some cyclists...

Pointless wonderings, but if someone overtakes you and is quite loud and cheery in their greeting, does it pi$$ you off a bit?

Hi Dudi, what should I say then when I overtake you ?

 

[Keith Oates]

If I'm on a quiet part of the road I usually say goodmorning and something like nice day etc. If it's a busy area with plenty of other things (cars, bike, peds) around then I just keep going and say nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[summerdays]

Well I wish the person who decided to undertake me on the left had said something... I did know he was behind and gaining on me but didn't expect him to go along the gutter at speed. I was doing probably 15 mph when he undertook me.

 

[BentMikey]

I'll almost always call out a "Morning" when overtaking someone - it's only fair to give them warning.

 

[Twenty Inch]

I'll almost always call out a "Morning" when overtaking someone - it's only fair to give them warning.

And then have them fall off as they look around for the voice coming from down around their ankle?

Recumbent riders - sheesh