The Cyclists Nod... And Other Gestures

[ianrauk]

This is a tough call. The OP isn't really complaining or posting a needy rant that cyclists are not saying hello, especially stuck up roadies. However I am still hope full for others to join the thread to do just that.

Chrimbo is coming so need those extra pennies.

 

[GGJ]

Dr Hutch has it summed up... Telepathy... Click

 

[Dec66]

I was headed up the A21 the other day, not far from Orpington, and gave a cheery "good morning" to a fellow cyclist.

Blue-faced twot just blanked me

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I used to ride a motorbike and there was a 90% chance you'd get a nod off a fellow biker.

Whilst cycling down a rather large shared promenade earlier it struck me that this pleasantry isn't really used by cyclists, at least not where I am.

Are there any types of cycling gestures used by cyclists where you live/ride/commute etc?

GOAB

Do you only ride in towns? Out on country roads it's very commonplace for cyclists to say hi or to nod or wave. There are threads galore on here about it, and GCN even did a light hearted video on the supposed etiquette.


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

 

[snorri]

I used to ride a motorbike and there was a 90% chance you'd get a nod off a fellow biker.

Yebbut motor cyclists are an out group whereas cyclists are mainstream.

 

[tobykenobi]

I'm pretty sure a cyclist was chased with an axe down here at some point. Looks like it's happened in the midlands too.

http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news...clist_confronted_by_man_with_axe__court_told/

Regularly cycle past this pub (not on the tow path, however). Hope the nutter with the axe has moved on!

FWIW, most cyclists round here will say hello or nod.

 

[greekonabike]

This is a tough call. The OP isn't really complaining or posting a needy rant that cyclists are not saying hello, especially stuck up roadies. However I am still hope full for others to join the thread to do just that.

Chrimbo is coming so need those extra pennies.

It's more of an observation and I thought there'd be some kind of universal acknowledgement when your on two wheels.

GOAB

 

[Blue Hills]

I'm a northener, we are all friendly up this neck of the woods, I nod, wave, say good morning and offer to buy the first round of drinks................you won't find that down south

I detect irony and i ve never bought into the idea that northerners are inherently better/frendlier/nicer, but it does seem to me when cycling back up north that you get more greetings/acknowledgements from fellow cyclists. Particularly noticable from the full-on racing crowd.

 

[gordonrgw]

I usually do a cheery 'Hello' or somesuch with wave, if no response a cheery 'F* you' swiftly follows..

 

[nickyboy]

I detect irony and i ve never bought into the idea that northerners are inherently better/frendlier/nicer, but it does seem to me when cycling back up north that you get more greetings/acknowledgements from fellow cyclists. Particularly noticable from the full-on racing crowd.

You missed sexier, funnier, more attractive.....but your list is a good start nonetheless

I reckon 90% "let on" around here. I don't mind if they don't....except one category. If I'm overtaken (an all too frequent occurrence) and the overtaker doesn't say anything....how very dare they

 

[Spiderweb]

Here in the North we always exchange pleasantries, just occasionally I may come across a rude miserable looking rider and get nothing, I conclude that they must be sad southerners on a day trip!

 

[steve50]

You missed sexier, funnier, more attractive.....but your list is a good start nonetheless

I reckon 90% "let on" around here. I don't mind if they don't....except one category. If I'm overtaken (an all too frequent occurrence) and the overtaker doesn't say anything....how very dare they

Yeah, I was being modest.......

 

[Markymark]

If the other cyclist is wearing a hat I like to stop and have a chat about hats. However, what usually happens is some really, and I mean REALLY, fugly people show up and start showing us their hats too.

 

[I like Skol]

I reckon 90% "let on" around here. I don't mind if they don't....except one category. If I'm overtaken (an all too frequent occurrence) and the overtaker doesn't say anything....how very dare they

I usually whisper 'LOSER' quite loudly under my breath as I pass you. It's hardly my fault that your old knackered ears don't hear it....

 

[greekonabike]

If the other cyclist is wearing a hat I like to stop and have a chat about hats. However, what usually happens is some really, and I mean REALLY, fugly people show up and start showing us their hats too.

I carry two hats with me at all times but may fall in to the fugly category.

GOAB