What does "shapo" mean?

[Shaun]

I had this shouted at me from a car yesterday. I assume it's a cycling thing as they had two nice looking road bikes on the back.

What does "shapo" mean?

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Smeggers]

chapeau.

Its a french thing which means "hats off". Its actually someone being nice for a change!

 

[dodgy]

Shorthand for 'nice one mate'. You often see it in cycling forums, but it doesn't work well unless it's spoken imo.

Dave.

 

[ChrisKH]

As smeggers said. I haven't had this said to me (nor "Allez, Allez").

Hopefully you didn't give them the finger thinking they were being rude.

 

[marinyork]

I had someone shout "oi, you've got a massive lump on your back, that's dangerous!" recently.

 

[Alan Biles]

In Ft.William earlier this year I had someone say "Break a spoke" as we parted. The cycling equivalent of 'Break a leg' I suppose but it did leave me wondering what a suitable reply might be. "Get a puncture", maybe?

A

 

[Arch]

As smeggers said. I haven't had this said to me (nor "Allez, Allez").

I've had both, in French, in France, from Frence people, when I was on my recumbent. Especially struggling up hill.... Gives you a real boost!

 

[abchandler]

(nor "Allez, Allez")

The translated version is also popular in Ireland. Well Mrs Doyle likes it anyway...

 

[Smeggers]

The translated version is also popular in Ireland. Well Mrs Doyle likes it anyway...

 

[yenrod]

I had this shouted at me from a car yesterday. I assume it's a cycling thing as they had two nice looking road bikes on the back.

What does "shapo" mean?

Cheers,
Shaun

..what a poseur

Shoulda said "merci" Shaun

 

[byegad]

Chapeau! is a great compliment if said by the right person.

 

[asterix]

It's 'Bon Courage' at the foot of the mountain!

 

[Dayvo]

I had this shouted at me from a car yesterday. I assume it's a cycling thing as they had two nice looking road bikes on the back.

What does "shampo" mean?

It means you should use 'Head & Shoulders' as you've got dandruff on your hat!

 

[Tynan]

admin of a cycle site and needs to ask that?

tsk

 

[Shaun]

admin of a cycle site and needs to ask that?

tsk

I know, but I'm still learning ...

Cheers,
Shaun