What's wrong with some other cyclists ?

[GrumpyGregry]

Hmmm, I'm a bit of loon when it comes to saying hello, I say hello to everyone. If I'm on the path I'll say hi to dog walkers, joggers, other cyclists and people just out having a stroll. On the roads a nod or a wave or a cheery hello to any cyclists going the same way or in the opposite direction. In fairness there's not actually that many of any of them so I'm not sat there chanting "Hello" and continually waving my arms around to ensure I catch all of them. If they don't say anything back though, that's ok, it doesn't spoil my day. However you sir, shouting rude things after somebody just because he didn't say hello in the way you wanted him to, well you know where I said I say hello to everyone? Well I wouldn't say hello to you now, you're on the naughty list!!

I once spent a long Autumn weekend in your vicinity. (One of several as I've family down there) The only other cyclist I saw was a "gentleman of the road" type replete with large bottle of White Lightning. We had a little chat and parted mutually enriched by the experience.

I have often observed that the drivers of Pembs. are always keen to enter into conversation with cyclists they encounter on the roads. Usually a shouted one-way conversation focussing on "use the bl@*dy cyclepath" as its subject. They especially like cyclists who take primary on the climb up to Tesco's from the Merlin's Bridge roundabout.

 

[Mugshot]

I once spent a long Autumn weekend in your vicinity. (One of several as I've family down there) The only other cyclist I saw was a "gentleman of the road" type replete with large bottle of White Lightning. We had a little chat and parted mutually enriched by the experience.

I have often observed that the drivers of Pembs. are always keen to enter into conversation with cyclists the encounter on the roads. Usually a shouted one-way conversation focussing on "use the bl@*dy cyclepath" as it's subject. They especially like cyclists who take primary on the climb up to Tesco's from the Merlin's Bridge roundabout.

It's certainly an area with lots of friendly motorists, they regularly beep "hello", actually it's probably more like "HELLO!!!!!!!!!" and shout encouragement out of the windows. It may go at least some way to explaining why there appears to be such a dearth of cyclists on the roads, which is such a pity as you'd be hard pushed to find somewhere more scenic to ride, as you know yourself of course.
Ah yes, Merlins Hill to Tesco, a stinging little 10% climb. It'd be nice if the drivers worked out that the reason they can't get past you is due to the dirty great queue of traffic waiting for the lights on the opposite side of the road which stretches from the bottom of the hill to the top at all hours of the day!
BTW, I'm more of a Strongbow man myself, so I don't think it was me you met, maybe next time. I'll be sure to share too if you introduce yourself

 

[GrumpyGregry]

BTW, I'm more of a Strongbow man myself, so I don't think it was me you met, maybe next time. I'll be sure to share too if you introduce yourself

I'll be the guy on the sage green and purple Brompton.

 

[Mugshot]

I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

[Crankarm]

Does the OP say a cheery "Hello" to every pedestrian they pass when on foot I wonder? After all they are sharing the same mode of transport and are probably wearing shoes so have lots in common. Do they wave at passengers on other buses when travelling on one themselves?

If they do they should be sectioned under mental health legislation.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Sunday was a nighmare, Morning, morning, hello, hi, hi, hi, nod head, nod head, ignore, ignore, ignore, ignore, ignore................

 

[Rob3rt]

Commuting to work last Thursday, I got overtaken by a fellow roadie younger than myself up a slight incline. No hello, or exchange of pleasantries. So I caught up with him no bother, then overtook him, where I said hello, it was replied with a half hearted reply. He then overtook me again and then I decided to just sit on his back wheel. He was obsessed with looking where I was as if he was in a race, we eventually went our separate ways when I turned off. I couldn't resist shouting k**b ! as he went on his way. What's wrong with some folk ? A smile, hello or nod of the head, or wave too much ? Some mothers do have them ! Any other tales of ignorance that people have had ?

I couldn't resist typing "knob" at you!

 

[Crankarm]

Sunday was a nighmare, Morning, morning, hello, hi, hi, hi, nod head, nod head, ignore, ignore, ignore, ignore, ignore................

I hate cycling at weekends because of just this. I ignore all other cyclists as I am sick of being pestered as it has become tiresome and a chore. Nice weather seems to bring out the kamikaze nnobbers. If they're not all wanting a personal hello, morning or afternoon greeting, they are riding like dicks trying to take you out. Yesterday was particularly bad riding home from work late afternoon as it was warmish and sunny. I just want to ride my bike in peace and not get taken out by idiot numptees who seem to think they are owed a speech of gratitude for them getting on their bike for a couple of hours on a sunday and this includes mamil club riders as well. Had a couple of instances where these tossers where riding 4 abreast coming straight at me on the guided bus way with no where for me to go except a head on collision with them as they were spread right across the road. The air horn got used quite a bit which got them out the way pronto.

It's always the ones that ride a very short section, that bust a gut to try to scalp you but then turn off 100m later that are the tossers ime.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

I hate cycling at weekends because of just this. I ignore all other cyclists as I am sick of being pestered as it has become tiresome and a chore. Nice weather seems to bring out the kamikaze nnobbers. If they're not all wanting a personal hello, morning or afternoon greeting, they are riding like dicks trying to take you out. Yesterday was particularly bad riding home from work late afternoon as it was warmish and sunny. I just want to ride my bike in peace and not get taken out by idiot numptees who seem to think they are owed a speech of gratitude for them getting on their bike for a couple of hours on a sunday and this includes mamil club riders as well. Had a couple of instances where these tossers where riding 4 abreast coming straight at me with no where to go except a head on collision. The air horn got used quite a bit which got them out the way pronto.

Ha ha, Im not that bad, it can just be a bit hard to train keep looking across the road to say hi.

 

[Crankarm]

Ha ha, Im not that bad, it can just be a bit hard to train keep looking across the road to say hi.

I don't even bother I just ignore them. The only riders I do occasionally greet are obvious touring cyclists, not ones with polished bikes and shiny panniers though, I mean guys and girls who look like they've ridden thousands of miles. This isn't often though in fact hardly ever which doesn't make saying hello too onerous or the risk of engaging with a psychopath.

 

[Mugshot]

I don't even bother I just ignore them. The only riders I do occasionally greet are obvious touring cyclists, not ones with polished bikes and shiny panniers though, I mean guys and girls who look like they've ridden thousands of miles. This isn't often though in fact hardly ever which doesn't make saying hello too onerous or the risk of engaging with a psychopath.

I look like I've ridden thousands of miles even if I'm doing a shortish commute to work, would you say hello to me?

 

[Crankarm]

I look like I've ridden thousands of miles even if I'm doing a shortish commute to work, would you say hello to me?

Unlikely.

 

[Mugshot]

 

[jefmcg]

http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html

"Are you deaf or just rude?" demanded Brer Rabbit, losing his temper. "I can't stand folks that are stuck up! You take off that hat and say 'Howdy-do' or I'm going to give you such a lickin'!"
The Tar Baby just sat in the middle of the road looking as cute as a button and saying nothing at all.
"I'll learn ya!" Brer Rabbit yelled. He took a swing at the cute little Tar Baby and his paw got stuck in the tar.
"Lemme go or I'll hit you again," shouted Brer Rabbit. The Tar Baby, she said nothing.
"Fine! Be that way," said Brer Rabbit, swinging at the Tar Baby with his free paw. Now both his paws were stuck in the tar.
"I'm gonna kick the stuffin' out of you," Brer Rabbit said and pounced on the Tar Baby with both feet. They sank deep into the Tar Baby. Brer Rabbit was so furious he head-butted the cute little creature until he was completely covered with tar and unable to move.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I look like I've ridden thousands of miles even if I'm doing a shortish commute to work, would you say hello to me?

Unlikely.

But, short of sporting a large mileage board, how would you ever know?

Besides, people might have cycled thousands of miles but have just had to buy replacement panniers en route, etc. You really judge on Panniers??