A rebuttal for the "that racer snob didn't wave at me" crowd
03-02-07, 06:36 AM
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A rebuttal for the "that racer snob didn't wave at me" crowd
So I was out on my usual training loop a couple days ago doing a tempo ride. Pinarello bike, team kit, all matching, the whole nine. I'm cruising along and see another cyclist coming the other direction. Flat bar roadie, panniers, neon yellow jacket, blinky headlight, older guy, casual pace. And being that unless I'm really in the hurt box I will always wave at a fellow cyclist, I did just that. And I'm not talking about a little nod or lifting the fingers off the bar. I lifted my left hand off the bar and waved. And instead of waving back, dude just shoots me this look and keeps riding.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
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03-02-07, 06:41 AM
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Yeah, like hey. What's up widdat?
Yesterday morning I'm hammering to work and see another cyclist coming the other way. So, I stick up my arm like I know the answer to something and I get nothing in return.
... well, it was pitch black out and I couldn't see anything but his lights. But dang it, it felt like he snubbed me. Jaggoff!
Yesterday morning I'm hammering to work and see another cyclist coming the other way. So, I stick up my arm like I know the answer to something and I get nothing in return.
... well, it was pitch black out and I couldn't see anything but his lights. But dang it, it felt like he snubbed me. Jaggoff!
03-02-07, 06:42 AM
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- roadies in full kit are scary... maybe he thought you were hitting on him?
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Originally Posted by DrPete
So I was out on my usual training loop a couple days ago doing a tempo ride. Pinarello bike, team kit, all matching, the whole nine. I'm cruising along and see another cyclist coming the other direction. Flat bar roadie, panniers, neon yellow jacket, blinky headlight, older guy, casual pace. And being that unless I'm really in the hurt box I will always wave at a fellow cyclist, I did just that. And I'm not talking about a little nod or lifting the fingers off the bar. I lifted my left hand off the bar and waved. And instead of waving back, dude just shoots me this look and keeps riding.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
03-02-07, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by substructure
Yeah, like hey. What's up widdat?
Yesterday morning I'm hammering to work and see another cyclist coming the other way. So, I stick up my arm like I know the answer to something and I get nothing in return.
... well, it was pitch black out and I couldn't see anything but his lights. But dang it, it felt like he snubbed me. Jaggoff!
Yesterday morning I'm hammering to work and see another cyclist coming the other way. So, I stick up my arm like I know the answer to something and I get nothing in return.
... well, it was pitch black out and I couldn't see anything but his lights. But dang it, it felt like he snubbed me. Jaggoff!
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03-02-07, 06:45 AM
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I gave up waving at people, its about 3-1 against in these parts. Always wave back when I'm waved at of course.
03-02-07, 06:47 AM
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yeah, I try to at least nod to everybody...I hate the unpatriotic
03-02-07, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rha600
old people....
Originally Posted by onRoffR
he didn't have time to react!
03-02-07, 06:58 AM
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Maybe the guy was just having a bad day ya know???? Is it always a snub********** Did he look grouchy? Who knows what is going on in another persons mind and what business is it of anybody else anyway??
People obsess way to much
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
So I was out riding the other day whan I passed this skinny little guy on a skinny little bicycle that gave me this condescending wave. He did it in a really obligatory manner that made me believe he felt he was being watched by the Cycling Gods. He had a look of pity on his face when he gazed on my meager bike and cycling attire. There was no way I was going to respond to this useless arrogant jerk. From his appearance I think he may even be on this forum somewhere.
Whoever you are....... You ain't all that!!!!
03-02-07, 07:05 AM
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when I'm hurtin' so that my teeth feel like they're about to fall out, all I can usually do is nod, or race a coupla fingers at most. that's usually all I get anyway.
I get more attention from racer types if I'm in kit. could be they know/recognize the team, that or the team's name is xXx.
I get more attention from racer types if I'm in kit. could be they know/recognize the team, that or the team's name is xXx.
03-02-07, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
Was ABH embroidered on the panniers?
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Originally Posted by DrPete
So I was out on my usual training loop a couple days ago doing a tempo ride. Pinarello bike, team kit, all matching, the whole nine. I'm cruising along and see another cyclist coming the other direction. Flat bar roadie, panniers, neon yellow jacket, blinky headlight, older guy, casual pace. And being that unless I'm really in the hurt box I will always wave at a fellow cyclist, I did just that. And I'm not talking about a little nod or lifting the fingers off the bar. I lifted my left hand off the bar and waved. And instead of waving back, dude just shoots me this look and keeps riding.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- roadies in full kit are scary... maybe he thought you were hitting on him?
03-02-07, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
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Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
03-02-07, 08:03 AM
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The guy I ride with most gets a kick out of waving at EVERYONE. He laughs at how you can tell some people get uncomfortable with it. Kinda makes me laugh now too so we both ALWAYS wave just to get a chuckle.
03-02-07, 08:07 AM
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People seem to wave back if they're riding something similar, and dressed in a similar fashion. It helps if it's in a place where there are not hordes of people...
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Those old guys with neon jackets and panniers and flat bar roadies sure are mean.
03-02-07, 08:15 AM
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Pete, you should dub him something like "The Knave" and write up awesome stories about your battles with him around the Beltway.
[oh... that's been done already elsewhere? nevermind....
]
[oh... that's been done already elsewhere? nevermind....
]