Unfriendly/arrogant cyclists

[eric1962]

Hi
I don't know if it's only me that has come across this when out cycling, but when other cyclists pass me going the same way or from the opposite direction, they don't bother greeting when I do so.
It seems worse the more expensive their bikes are.
Has anyone else experienced this while out on a ride?
Eric

 

[derrick]

Some do some don't, does it matter?

 

[welsh dragon]

I always wave and smile at other cyclists. I wave at anyone if they wave at me.

 

[Dayvo]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just be your cheery friendly self.

 

[derrick]

I only wave if they have an expensive bike

 

[Hip Priest]

I can only speak for myself, but sometimes I'll be pushing hard, or there'll be 100s of cyclists out, so I won't bother with a nod, wave or greeting. It isn't arrogance or unfriendliness, so don't take it personally.

 

[Twotter]

I tend to nod, smile, say good morning or good afternoon....mind you don't expect anything if I'm going up hill because every breath is vital

 

[Whiskey88]

SWSWSWN - Some will, some won't. So what? Next.

I'll generally say hi if I'm stopped at lights or a crossing with someone - however I'm normally too out-of-breath when I'm actually pedalling to be able to say hi or concentrate on any non-verbal communication.

 

[uclown2002]

 

[chriss2.0]

one of the reasons i like cycling, is because other cyclists always seem so friendly, neerly evry one i pass nods, smiles or says hi, i love it.

i haven't really come across any arrogant cyclists
(other than teens and kids who ride wherever they want, but they really arnt cyclists are they?)

i didnt realize that overtaking a cyclist, without a nod or hi, was upsetting, what is the right etiquette for this? as im often having to overtake

 

[hopless500]

 

[eric1962]

Okay,I won't worry about it then

 

[RWright]

scalp em

 

[TissoT]

I agree with above comments .... I always nod to other cyclist , can nt say it matters if they do nt let on . They be to knackered to do so !
just keep pushing hard with your head down

 

[hopless500]

Sorry Eric, but this has been gone over many many times....